Jewels Star 3

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Jewels Star 3 is a single player casual puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

Classic Match-3 game jewels star 3 released in Goolge Play.

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 4,084 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

monetization189 negative mentions

Addictive and challenging gameplay with a variety of modes keeping the game interesting.
Clean and colorful graphics with fun effects adding to the engaging experience.
No paywall or life limit mechanics allowing for continuous play and stress relief.

The game crashes consistently when accessing Challenge mode World 2, preventing progress beyond World 1.
Excessive and intrusive ads, including pop-ups during gameplay and hard-to-dismiss video ads, significantly disrupt the experience.
Some levels are frustratingly difficult or rely too much on luck, with complicated star criteria and unbalanced challenges.

monetization
193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
Monetization in the game is heavily criticized due to excessive, intrusive, and often unskippable ads that frequently interrupt gameplay, including during levels, causing crashes and frustration. Many users report ads appearing even when the game is closed, some leading to unwanted browser redirects or malware concerns. While some tolerate minimal ads or use offline mode to avoid them, the overwhelming ad presence significantly diminishes the overall user experience.
- “Brilliant game without annoying in-app purchases.”
- “I really like this game because there are no in-app purchases and they let you skip a level if you can't beat it.”
- “Fun, challenging and no ads!”
- “The new ads are unbearable and intrusive - far beyond any other app I've used.”
- “I really enjoyed this game for a few days and didn't mind the small banner with ads at the bottom of the screen but since today the game stops every two minutes and Play Store opens on some antivirus app.”
- “Was enjoying it until halfway through world 2 on arcade when I kept getting ads popping up every 10 seconds mid game!!”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
39%
7%
The graphics are generally praised for being crisp, colorful, and clean, enhancing the game's appeal and character. However, some users find the visuals blurry, too small, or less impressive compared to earlier versions, and a few mention intrusive ads disrupting the experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to gameplay but could benefit from improvements in clarity and quality.
- “The graphics are very clean, clear, and give the game a lot of character.”
- “Perfect game, never fails, no crashes, great sound effects, best match 3 game with awesome graphics.”
- “Amazing graphics, love it.”
- “An ad between each game, ugly graphics, only campaign mode.”
- “The graphics on 3 are blurry and cheap, the 'no more moves' notification is slow/delayed, the 'special' jewels are not well defined and do not stand out from the regular gems... developer got lazy?”
- “Highly disappointed with the quality and graphics of Jewel Star 3 especially compared to the two previous Jewel Star games.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally fun and addictive but suffers from frequent stability issues, including freezing, crashing, and bugs that prevent level completion or force restarts. These problems often occur during or after gameplay, significantly impacting the overall experience.
- “Fun game... just too many glitches that cause the whole app to shut down.”
- “Freezes all the time, right at the end of a level I've just beaten, but when I come back, it shows I haven't beaten that level yet.”
- “Extremely buggy on Samsung Galaxy Note 4.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some users loving the main menu tunes and remixes, while others find the in-game music repetitive, slow, or overused from previous titles. Several players request more variety and the option to control sound settings, as persistent music playback sometimes causes app freezing or continues after exiting. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated by some but considered in need of improvement by many.
- “I am totally loving the music.”
- “I love the music and different strategy patterns.”
- “Love the music remixes and the graphics.”
- “I do not like the very repetitive one song, so I turn it off and play Amiga Mod Guru instead in the background, which gives me a long song list.”
- “Sometimes the music still plays and I can't get out of the game; I have to restart my phone.”
- “When you go to exit the game, sometimes the app freezes and the music continues to play, so you either have to put up with it or turn your device off and on again.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is generally described as addictive and enjoyable, with a sci-fi theme reminiscent of Bejeweled 2, but some users are frustrated by broken mechanics, overly difficult levels, and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the new format and challenging puzzle elements.
- “It's reminiscent of Bejeweled 2 because the game mechanics give me a sci-fi theme, like traveling into the galaxy.”
- “Very much enjoying the new format and gameplay.”
- “Addictive puzzle gameplay.”
- “Broken mechanics, and areas are broken and cannot enter.”
- “You need to fix the functional issues, and address the over-done gameplay difficulty.”
- “Great game but I'm getting really annoyed by the full screen pop-up ads that appear during gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is minimal and straightforward, focusing on puzzle variety rather than narrative depth or cartoon elements. Players appreciate the changing mission types that keep gameplay fresh, though some find certain levels frustratingly difficult or luck-dependent. Overall, the story aspect is secondary to engaging and diverse puzzle challenges.
- “I like the straightforward puzzle format, which leaves the corny storytelling and cartoons out of the mix. Thank you for that.”
- “What makes it so perfect is that there are different types of missions to accomplish with each level. Things are always changing, and that's the number one thing I look for in an awesome game!”
- “Level 28 world 1 presents an impossible mission which is hard to achieve, adding a challenging twist.”
- “Level 28 world 1, you face an impossible mission which is hard to achieve.”
- “This game makes some requested missions impossible, unless you get lucky.”
- “I like the straightforward puzzle format, which leaves the corny storytelling and cartoons out of the mix.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently find the game's humor to be very funny and enjoyable, often highlighting it as a key reason for their addiction to the game.
- “Funny addiction!”
- “So funny”
- “Funny game... thanks”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game emotionally engaging but are frustrated by intrusive ads that cause unwanted browser and app store openings, negatively impacting their experience.
- “Nice game, very emotional.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game's optimization for delivering excellent performance, contributing to an enjoyable and engaging experience.
- “Best game ever... best performance...”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features excessive and repetitive grinding, even on easy levels, leading to frequent frustrating "no more moves" situations that hinder smooth gameplay.
- “Mindless grinding even on simple levels to pass and constant 'no more moves' make this game a very frustrating experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers good replayability, encouraging players to return and experience it multiple times.