Jewels Magic: Mystery Match3

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"Jewels Magic: Mystery Match3" is a single-player puzzle game with enchanting graphics, music, and engaging match-3 gameplay. However, it has a significant amount of grinding, excessive advertisements, and bugs that can hinder the overall experience. The game invites you to enter a magical world and unleash your match-3 skills, but be prepared for some setbacks. Despite its flaws, the game's humor and charm may keep you engaged.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,106 reviews

graphics216 positive mentions

monetization1.1k negative mentions

monetization
1,088 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being forced to watch ads after nearly every level, with some experiencing ads during gameplay itself, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the consensus is that the frequency and length of ads are excessive, prompting many to consider uninstalling the game or seeking alternatives.
- “Worth paying a bit for the no ads version.”
- “Very challenging, but still can progress without in-game purchases if you enjoy the grind.”
- “For a free game (with in-app purchase options), this is so far a pretty fun game.”
- “I love this game, but the ads are pathetic and ruin the game.”
- “The game is great, but the ads, I don't know if I'm the only one experiencing this, they won't let you out.”
- “I completely understand why ads are in place, but at this point, because there are so many, it's obnoxious.”
graphics
278 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
21%
1%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, colorfulness, and clarity, with many users describing them as stunning and engaging. While some reviews mention that the graphics are simple or occasionally lack diversity, the majority highlight their appeal and how they enhance the gameplay experience. Additionally, the graphics are often noted to be well-executed, contributing to the game's fun and addictive nature.
- “Beautifully stunning visuals are amazing... what a thrill!!!”
- “The graphics are beautiful, probably the best of any 'jewel' game.”
- “Outstanding graphics and game.”
- “Other than that, the graphics are colorful but the music, SFX, and animation are insipid.”
- “The only thing that bugs me is the graphics, but I can't judge because I have no idea how hard it is to put work into that.”
- “Poor, poor graphics.”
stability
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly after completing levels or watching ads. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these interruptions, leading to a negative impact on their overall enjoyment of the game. Despite some positive feedback on gameplay and graphics, the persistent stability problems are a major concern that developers need to address.
- “Thank you for making it function even better than before - no glitches!”
- “Lovely graphics, good concept, and not buggy!”
- “Excellent, no glitches!!”
- “At level 416, it freezes, flashes, and closes down.”
- “I don't know what they did for the last update, but QA and their testers should be ashamed that they allowed a release that freezes constantly to be released.”
- “The game constantly freezes up in-between levels.”
music
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
65%
3%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its soothing and relaxing qualities, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users express frustration over the lack of options to disable or change the music, citing repetitiveness and intrusive ads that override personal audio settings. Overall, while the music is often described as calming and enjoyable, there are calls for more flexibility in audio settings.
- “I love the peaceful music.”
- “The music keeps you comfortable and concentration is much higher to complete the task.”
- “Great music, chill and engaging gameplay, easy controls, and no pushy hidden gimmicks.”
- “Other than that, the graphics are colorful but the music, sound effects, and animation are insipid.”
- “The music is sending me to sleep.”
- “Blasted music at full volume and I was unable to turn the volume down or cut off the media.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
38%
9%
Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable and familiar, with smooth mechanics and good graphics that make it easy to learn and addictive. However, many players express frustration with the excessive advertising that interrupts gameplay, leading to a negative impact on the overall experience. While some appreciate the lack of a lives mechanic and the ability to earn upgrades, the constant ads detract from the fun for a significant number of users.
- “Nice graphics, straightforward gameplay, and inexpensive (as little as $1.99 USD) to completely get rid of ads (unless you'd like to double rewards).”
- “Enjoyably addictive, loving it, the gameplay is relaxed at the moment but is progressively getting more challenging, the graphics are good and the pace is smooth.”
- “Great graphics, smooth gameplay, you can earn upgrades rather than buy them.”
- “I truly like this game, but the out-of-game mechanics (especially with video offers of boosters that fail to play) and the restarting of levels (especially after a failed video that when you press 'play' forces a video) makes gameplay frustrating at best!”
- “It's one thing to have to watch an ad for a reward, a power-up, but after every round of gameplay, a 35 to 45 second ad is just too much.”
- “Uninstalled due to incessant advertising interrupting gameplay and freezing sometimes.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The game's story aspect is minimal, with many users appreciating the lack of a complex narrative that could slow down gameplay. Instead, players find the focus on gameplay mechanics and missions more engaging, although the frequent ads and technical issues detract from the overall experience. Overall, the simplicity of the story allows for a fun and addictive gameplay loop, despite frustrations with mission tracking and ad interruptions.
- “I appreciate the phrase like 'the mission has failed', not you failed.”
- “Easy, no big story, just delightful.”
- “Pretty cool, would be better if you could do some kind of quest as you go through the levels.”
- “Does not try to have too much story.”
- “Way too many ads and no storyline to keep it from getting boring and repetitive.”
- “Same story too many ads.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining, often describing it as funny and relaxing. However, some users also express frustration with technical issues that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay, making it enjoyable despite occasional challenges.
- “It's funny that when getting the daily free stuff for watching a video, it takes forever to load all 3, but there's certainly no problem finding them when you guys want to shove them on me after every game.”
- “It's a funny and relaxing game.”
- “Sometimes it's funny and other times it's hard.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable up to level 170, after which it becomes tedious due to cramped spaces, limited move options, and frequent reshuffling that disrupts planning. While the game starts off fun, it increasingly relies on frustrating mechanics and ads, leading to a mix of enjoyment and stress that detracts from the overall experience. Some users appreciate the visual appeal and challenge, but many agree that the grinding becomes a significant drawback.
- “Good fun until level 170, when it becomes really tedious - cramped space, only one possible match each turn and reshuffling after nearly every turn is visually disturbing and prevents you from planning a sequence of moves.”
- “Poorly designed levels rely on constant, tedious autoshuffle for advancement.”
- “Like much of what Bitmango offers, it's fun at first, but relies on increasingly cheap tricks to keep the difficulty up, turning it into a tedious crapshoot.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be exciting and excellent, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings without direct interaction.
- “Exciting, emotional, and excellent!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that many games feature playable ads or short experiences that can be quickly skipped, which may limit their overall replayability.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users note that the game's optimization has significantly improved compared to previous versions, allowing for better performance and progression without the need for additional purchases or time investments.
- “Engaging... I have been able to improve performance over previous efforts and continue advancing without purchasing points or extra time.”
- “The optimization features allow for a seamless experience, making it easy to enhance my gameplay without any additional costs.”
- “I appreciate how the game encourages strategic planning and resource management, leading to a more rewarding optimization process.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game is praised for its relaxing atmosphere, which enhances the experience of solving puzzles.
- “The game has a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the experience of solving puzzles.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel captivating.”
- “The atmospheric sound design perfectly complements the visuals, creating a truly enchanting experience.”
- “The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
- “The environment is lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”