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"Jewels Classic - Crush Jewels" is a popular match-3 puzzle game with over 50 million installs. The goal is to swap and match adjacent jewels to clear the board and achieve high scores. The game features various challenging levels, power-ups, and boosters to help players progress. With its addictive gameplay and vibrant graphics, it offers hours of fun and entertainment.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 960 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

monetization443 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a good way to pass the time.
It offers a variety of levels and challenges, keeping gameplay interesting.
The graphics are colorful and engaging, enhancing the overall experience.

There are excessive ads, often appearing after every level, which disrupts gameplay.
The game can become frustratingly difficult at higher levels, often requiring in-app purchases to progress.
Technical issues such as freezing and crashing have been reported, affecting the overall enjoyment.

monetization
456 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
2%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency and length of ads, which often disrupt gameplay. Many players report that ads appear after nearly every level, with some lasting up to 30 seconds or more, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Despite the option to pay for ad removal, numerous users claim that ads persist even after making purchases, contributing to a perception of greed and poor value in the game's monetization approach.
- “I enjoyed the game because I could play it without using in-app purchases.”
- “Just turn the internet off and there you go, no ads.”
- “I'm pretty picky about the games I play; this one is incredibly fun and addictive, but I'm going to have to cancel my subscription because I can't afford the in-app purchases.”
- “The game is great, except for an advertisement that seems to last hours if you watch the quickness with which the time indicator/bar moves.”
- “I paid for the removal of ads from this game, yet I constantly get shown ads to buy 'value packs' and other items.”
- “I understand that ads are needed in free versions but this is way crazy too many.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes and freezes, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience issues that force them to restart the game, often losing progress and in-game resources. While some users have not encountered significant problems, the overall sentiment indicates that stability is a major concern, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “Every time I download it, it either crashes or freezes, and I can't play it at all.”
- “Have been playing this game for a long time, but now for the last 2 days it freezes up before I can get through 1 level!”
- “Used to be fun, but since the last update, it has become very unstable, crashing, freezing, and locking up.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
15%
15%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed reception from users. Many appreciate the colorful and well-polished visuals, noting that they enhance the gameplay experience, while some feel the graphics could be improved or are not as impressive compared to other games in the genre. Despite these critiques, the graphics are generally described as cute and engaging, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are great and the puzzles are interesting.”
- “Addicting game with great graphics and sound effects.”
- “Well polished graphics and sounds.”
- “Nice game, but it's not as much fun as, for example, Toon Blast. In Toon Blast, you can get more surprises and better graphics.”
- “I do wish the graphics were larger though.”
- “Love that it doesn't look too girly with graphics like most jewel games.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The music in the game is generally described as upbeat and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, many users express frustration over the lack of a mute feature and the inability to play their own background music, which detracts from their enjoyment. Some players also find the ads' music intrusive, further complicating the audio experience.
- “I enjoy this game because it is simple, fun, colorful, cheerful, engaging, and the musical accompaniment is upbeat and does not annoy me.”
- “The music is upbeat and the colors are eye appealing.”
- “Liking it so far.. the music is good, but it would be nice if there was an ambient, relaxing mode too.”
- “All other internet games I've tried have 'musical' accompaniment that I find to be quite irritating!”
- “I find it annoying that you can't stream your own music while playing.”
- “I can't play any background music when this game is active, even if I disable the music and sounds in the game.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is generally described as fast-paced and enjoyable, featuring well-thought-out mechanics and colorful graphics. However, many players express frustration with the heavy presence of ads, particularly in comparison to competitors like Candy Crush, and some later levels are criticized for relying too much on luck. Overall, while the core gameplay is solid, the ad experience detracts from the enjoyment.
- “Fast moving gameplay and colorful graphics!”
- “The game mechanics are well thought through.”
- “Fun with smooth gameplay and graphics.”
- “Most of the later levels are pure luck, and the 'win streak' mechanic is probably the most backward concept to make it into a game.”
- “(Same UI, same features, same gameplay; just retextured with minimal adjustments.) Something to note is that while this game has ads on top of their banner ads for monetization, competitors like Candy Crush offer gameplay without pop-up ads.”
- “Way too many ads; gameplay was okay though.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively boring and tedious, often leading to frustration, especially when compounded by intrusive ads and other distractions.
- “Then it just becomes so boring and tedious.”
- “Ads are somewhat intrusive, but I usually play until the ads or other distracting aspects of a game become too tedious to deal with.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and engaging, indicating that it enhances their overall experience and willingness to invest in rewards.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment a fun experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking logical progression, as players often find themselves unable to complete missions due to a lack of available moves. Additionally, the frequent interruptions from ads detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating for users.
- “The story lacks direction and logic, making it frustrating to continue playing when there are no moves left to progress.”
- “There is no clear endpoint or resolution in the story, which makes the gameplay feel aimless and unsatisfying.”
- “The constant interruptions from ads detract from the overall experience, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally praise the game's optimization, highlighting its advantages and good performance.
- “It provides a significant advantage and excellent performance.”
- “The optimization features greatly enhance gameplay efficiency.”
- “I appreciate how the game runs smoothly with optimized settings.”