Jewels of Rome: Gems Puzzle

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"Jewels of Rome: Gems Puzzle" is a match-3 puzzle game that combines city building and renovation. With its intriguing storyline, sensational game mechanics, excellent visuals, and perfect music, it offers an engaging and entertaining experience. However, it is important to note that the game can be hindered by a high volume of ads and buggy gameplay. The game's description boasts of building a city by matching gems and jewels in a thrilling match-3 adventure.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,952 reviews

graphics388 positive mentions

monetization93 negative mentions

graphics
488 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
1%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, detail, and vibrant colors, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. Many users highlight the graphics as a standout feature, often describing them as stunning or excellent, while a few note that some visuals may appear dated or overly busy. Despite minor criticisms, the consensus is that the graphics enhance the gaming experience, making it visually appealing and engaging.
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay is swift and easy to use.”
- “Graphics are gorgeous and I really like how smoothly the game runs.”
- “Beautiful graphics and engaging game.”
- “They are decent enough but they have a dated look of graphics from 2012.”
- “A terrible match 3 game, it suffers from very poor response, especially considering the dated graphics.”
- “Not impressed by any of the visuals.”
story
331 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
37%
2%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging and fun narrative, vibrant graphics, and the integration of quests that enhance gameplay. However, some users find the storyline slow-paced or overly complex, leading to confusion about quest progression. Overall, while the story adds depth to the match-3 gameplay, opinions vary on its execution and pacing.
- “I love the storyline and the graphics are clear and concise.”
- “The story is good and so are the games!”
- “I really enjoy this game, love the storyline, characters, and the graphics.”
- “The storyline bugs me; by playing, you are fixing up the damages made by someone else (no benefits for me). Why would I pay to help you while I am the one working for no pay or benefits? I know games are a waste of time, but it feels like I am slave labor.”
- “The so-called storyline is weaker than that of Syfy's Sharknado.”
- “The story is not very interesting or engaging, and the character designs are too typical.”
monetization
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
4%
84%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over deceptive advertising that does not reflect actual gameplay. While some appreciate the minimal presence of ads and the option for in-app purchases, others criticize the game for being a "cash grab" with expensive microtransactions and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Overall, players desire a better balance between free play and monetization without compromising the gaming experience.
- “Love the fact that I can play the game and there's seems to be no ads. Wish I could play the game offline.”
- “If this continues, I will gladly spend money on this game, just because there are no ads!”
- “This is a great game, no ads like a lot of games.”
- “The game is actually nothing like the advertising.”
- “Deceptive advertising, stay away.”
- “Lowering my rating because, in addition to becoming increasingly impossible to play without paying for ridiculously overpriced items, now it also has pop up ads.”
music
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
44%
5%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and soothing qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users express frustration over the inability to adjust or turn off the music until after completing initial levels, leading to headaches for a few. Overall, while the music is often described as beautiful and fitting for the game's theme, there are calls for more options to customize audio settings.
- “Love the game, love finding the kittens, love the theme music, love hearing the ancient Roman words spoken when a level is finished.”
- “The music is very relaxing and suits the game.”
- “A real nice and relaxing game, no boring ads, beautiful music and nice graphics, favorite match 3 puzzle game so far.”
- “I had to play 4 levels before I was able to access settings to turn off the music and sounds.”
- “The music gives you a headache, switched off, sorry!”
- “The music and game sound controls in settings were unavailable until I had accomplished certain tasks.”
gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
28%
6%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, beautiful graphics, and engaging puzzles, making it enjoyable and addictive for many players. However, some users find it overwhelming at first, with a steep difficulty curve and concerns about monetization as the game progresses. While the gameplay is generally well-received, issues such as slow pacing, repetitiveness, and intrusive ads have been noted, impacting the overall experience for some players.
- “The gameplay, graphics, and the puzzles are gorgeous.”
- “Excellent gameplay and graphics.”
- “Such satisfying gameplay, fantastic graphics, and storyline.”
- “Unfortunately, the developers have fallen victim to the random number generator, and the actual gameplay feels highly unfair.”
- “It's a fun game at the beginning but you move up levels really fast and it gets a lot harder, not the actual gameplay but the amount of shots it gives you and a simple hammer will cost you 3 gems and that's the cheapest, so this game will end up costing you a lot of money, unless you are very good.”
- “Gameplay a bit slow with very intrusive ads popping up constantly.”
stability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress. Many players have experienced issues after updates, leading to frustration and, in some cases, the decision to uninstall the game. While a few users report smooth gameplay, the overall sentiment indicates that stability problems are prevalent and detract from the gaming experience.
- “The gameplay is smooth with no glitches.”
- “Nice graphics and story, no glitches... I would recommend this game.”
- “I reinstalled again, came the new update, and now the game freezes, loses progress and gifts every time I try to play.”
- “The game is glitchy and freezes up; the only way to get out of the game at that point is to close it through the task manager.”
- “Almost every time I finish a round, the game either freezes or drops out completely.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally appreciate the engaging storylines and puzzles, but many find the grinding aspects, such as item collection and lag, to be tedious and potentially off-putting for long-term enjoyment.
- “Finding the various items can be a bit tedious at times.”
- “Could become tedious.”
- “It was great for the day, however it has now become tedious.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious, funny, and addictive, contributing to a relaxing gaming experience.
- “I loved the game a lot... I advise you to play it... it's hilarious.”
- “It's funny and relaxing.”
- “Funny and addictive 😉”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of frustration and appreciation regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While there are issues with unclear features and gameplay mechanics, there is also a sense of gratitude and a desire for peace, indicating that the game can evoke strong feelings despite its shortcomings.
- “Peace to your homes and a heartfelt thanks.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any noticeable issues. Early impressions indicate a seamless experience, allowing players to focus on learning the game's mechanics.
- “The app seems to run smoothly; no issues with it yet.”
- “I have only been playing for a few days, but the game seems to run smoothly. Now I am just learning what everything means and how it all connects!”
- “Runs smoothly!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is highlighted by stunning art direction and exceptional character design, with particular praise for the beauty and intricacy of the characters.
- “Some of the most beautiful art direction and character design in any game.”
- “Otherwise, her character design is simply gorgeous.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players finding it immersive and engaging, contributing to an addictive gameplay experience.
- “I'm really enjoying the atmosphere in this game!”
- “The atmosphere is addictive and keeps me engaged.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers a high level of replayability, particularly appealing to players who enjoy engaging puzzle mechanics without the added pressure, making it a relaxing experience to revisit.
- “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and varied character choices, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
- “The dynamic gameplay mechanics ensure that no two sessions are ever the same.”
- “The game lacks the depth needed for true replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
- “After finishing the game, I found that there were no significant changes or new experiences to draw me back in.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”