Jewel Sliding® - Block Puzzle
"Jewel Sliding™ Block Puzzle" is a single-player puzzle game with amazing graphics, offering offline gameplay to sharpen your mind. However, the game is filled with bugs and contains too many ads that can hinder the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game aims to provide entertainment and make players laugh. The goal is to slide blocks and solve challenging puzzles.
Reviews
- The game is fun and challenging, providing a good mental workout.
- Many players appreciate the colorful graphics and relaxing music.
- The game is addictive, with many users enjoying the daily challenges.
- There are too many ads, often interrupting gameplay and frustrating players.
- Some users report that the game freezes or crashes frequently.
- The game does not always function as advertised, leading to disappointment.
- monetization1,396 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number and length of ads, which often interrupt gameplay and can be frustrating for players. Many users expressed a strong desire for an option to pay for an ad-free experience, as they feel the current ad model detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game. Overall, the consensus is that while the game itself is enjoyable, the intrusive and lengthy ads make it difficult to recommend.
“Other than this, I love this game and its constant play without too many ads, and there are no ads in the middle of gameplay.”
“Love the graphics also and how you don't need to make any in-app purchases to succeed.”
“Great game, super simple, almost no ads, and love how it goes directly to the game, no settings, no customization, no VIP-only content, great game!”
“Simply put: there are too many ads for this game to be enjoyable.”
“You will spend more time watching ads than playing.”
“The game itself deserves 5 stars, but the ads are just too much.”
- stability45 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes during gameplay, particularly after completing levels and during ad transitions. Many players have experienced the need to uninstall and reinstall the game to temporarily resolve these issues, but the glitches persist, significantly impacting the overall enjoyment and functionality. Despite its initial appeal, the game's stability problems have led to frustration and negative reviews from users.
“Lots of mindless fun, runs with no glitches.”
“No glitches yet.”
“But now, it freezes after every single level, so I have to get out of the game completely, which then doesn't save what I had just done.”
“I really enjoyed this game even with the ads, but recently the game board freezes after ads finish playing, and I have to close the game and reopen it to reset.”
“This game is fun when I get to play... lately it freezes almost indefinitely at the loading screen about 50% of the time.”
- graphics41 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality, vibrant colors, and overall appeal. However, several users express disappointment, noting that the in-game graphics do not match the high standards set by promotional ads, which feature more visually striking designs. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, they fall short of the expectations created by advertisements.
“Lovely graphics, satisfying sound design, and simple to learn.”
“Wonderful graphics.”
“Cool colors and graphics.”
“Graphics are nothing like the ad.”
“The graphics/design in the ad were much more visually appealing.”
“The actual game has much lower quality graphics and a completely different theme, neon Tetris colors and a distracting bearded spaceman staring at you.”
- music37 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its calming and relaxing qualities, while others find it cheesy and annoying. Many users express frustration over the inability to fully mute the music or sound effects, especially when intrusive ads disrupt their experience. Overall, while the atmosphere is praised, the lack of customizable audio options detracts from the enjoyment for some players.
“Background music is relaxing and I can't get enough of it.”
“I appreciate the music being calm and light-hearted instead of obnoxious.”
“It's colorful with delightfully relaxing music; it sure helps to bring calm.”
“There's no way to listen to my own music or audiobooks while I'm playing because the developer assumes everyone shares their choice of music/sound effects.”
“You can't turn the music off even if you go to settings and select the button that turns music off.”
“There are already way too many distracting ads and very limited gameplay when you add forcing me to listen to cheap beepy music; it's unforgivable.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple and addictive mechanics, but is heavily marred by excessive advertisements that often interrupt the experience, leading to frustration among players. Many users express disappointment over the ad-to-gameplay ratio, with ads frequently outlasting actual gameplay, and some feel misled by promotional content that does not reflect the true game experience. While the core mechanics are solid, the lack of variety and the overwhelming presence of ads detract significantly from overall enjoyment.
“Addicting gameplay.”
“Simple gameplay, and very addictive.”
“The prettiest of this type of game I've seen, with satisfying gameplay effects.”
“It's extremely disappointing that the ads are longer than gameplay at times.”
“Gameplay is not what was advertised.”
“Mundane gameplay and full of ads.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both entertaining and relaxing. Many reviews highlight the amusing scenarios and overall fun experience, making it a key reason for their enjoyment, despite some frustrations with gameplay progression.
“This game is very fun, but it takes up an absolutely hilarious amount of storage on my phone.”
“The only reason I installed it was because of the funny scenarios presented.”
“Very funny!”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant disappointment regarding the game's lack of a storyline, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging quest structure and missions to enhance gameplay. Many users expected a narrative element that was either misrepresented or absent, leading to a perception of the game as overly simplistic and repetitive.
“The story is captivating and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making every moment feel meaningful.”
“The characters are well-developed, adding depth to the overall storyline.”
“Very basic game, just moving blocks, no story or anything, which was what I wanted, but I think other reviewers were told this had a storyline?”
“Then I downloaded it and there's no story to it.”
“Also, here's a suggestion: make the game like a quest or something because repeatedly playing the same game gets super boring.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is mixed; while players appreciate the engaging and fast-paced gameplay, they express frustration over misleading advertisements and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. This combination of excitement and annoyance highlights a disconnect between expectations set by marketing and the actual gameplay experience.
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable and addictive, but the frequent ads after each attempt contribute to a tedious grinding experience, detracting from the overall fun.
“The game is fun and addictive, but the ads after every attempt get extremely tedious.”
“The ads make this otherwise enjoyable game kind of tedious.”
“It's fun and tedious.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised, with users expressing a desire for additional elements, such as spacey 70's theme music, to enhance the experience further.
“I love the atmosphere; it really immerses you in the experience.”
“The ambiance is captivating, making every moment feel unique and engaging.”
“The game's atmosphere is so rich and detailed, it draws you in completely.”
“The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking any real depth or character.”
“I found the atmosphere to be quite dull, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The overall ambiance is forgettable, failing to create any sense of immersion.”