League of Mermaids

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League of Mermaids is a single player action game. It was developed by Alder Games and was released on September 22, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Join the League of Mermaids on an amazing Match-3 Physics puzzle adventure!

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features tight physics and addictive gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual gaming.
There is a good variety of levels and challenges, with unique mechanics that keep the gameplay interesting.
The graphics and sound design are well done, contributing to a relaxing and visually appealing experience.

The physics system can be frustrating and unpredictable, leading to random outcomes that can hinder progress.
Some levels can feel unwinnable due to unmatchable marbles and limited power-ups, making the game feel more luck-based than skill-based.
The story is forgettable and not engaging, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game revolves around mermaids and treasures, but it is largely considered forgettable and unimportant, with players noting that it does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. While the campaign features three chapters with increasing difficulty, the narrative is conveyed through static images and lacks depth, making it feel disconnected from the puzzle mechanics. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop rather than a compelling element of the game.
- “The story campaign mode has three chapters with a total of fifteen levels.”
- “The game contains an incredible number of match 3 boards, getting increasingly more difficult as you proceed in the story.”
- “Story is fine; you need to recover the treasures before the kraken is summoned and destroys your mermaid world.”
- “Oh, and there's some sort of story about mermaids that's so forgettable that I simply can't remember it at all.”
- “Also, there's some story going on about mermaids and treasures, but it's not very interesting and also not important to follow.”
- “The story is forgettable, told by static images.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, requiring only basic mouse clicks to drop marbles, making it easy to learn and accessible for players. However, it suffers from frustrating mechanics, such as unmatchable marbles and a level-clearing system that can lead to unwinnable scenarios, detracting from the overall experience despite some unique elements and enjoyable graphics. Players can expect around 10 hours of gameplay, but the balance between challenge and enjoyment is inconsistent.
- “As you progress through the levels, a few extra mechanics are added in - frozen balls that need to be matched before they can be moved, and some special bonuses you can collect causing your next ball to explode or bounce around clearing everything it touches.”
- “The gameplay is very easy; you just click to drop marbles.”
- “Really easy to learn the mechanics of the game and pretty simple to play - left click and right click of the mouse only.”
- “Bad ball mechanics.”
- “That would all be forgivable if the game's level-clearing system actually took its mechanics in mind, but the game demands you clear away all marbles on a board to progress... and then introduces unmatchable marbles that require special powerups to clear... and then makes it so you can only have a limited number of those powerups (including only 1 treasure powerup)... and doesn't even make those powerups (which eliminate random marbles) actually eliminate the unmatchable pieces by default, making some boards essentially unwinnable by anything but luck.”
- “The gameplay is very easy, you just click to drop marbles.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their clarity and suitability to the underwater theme, featuring unique and well-executed visuals that enhance the tranquil experience. Players appreciate the ability to adjust visual settings, and the combination of cute graphics with relaxing music contributes positively to the overall atmosphere.
- “It's somewhat unique and the graphics are nice; even though the gameplay is annoying at times, it's a rather tranquil experience.”
- “The graphics are fine and clear, not too bright and colorful, and fit the underwater world.”
- “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
- “Add some relaxing music and cute graphics, and you have League of Mermaids.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as subtle and of decent quality, though it lacks excitement, leading some players to prefer their own background music. While the ambiance is well-crafted, the overall musical experience is considered average, with suggestions for more engaging and relaxing tunes.
- “Add some relaxing music and cute graphics, and you have League of Mermaids.”
- “Music is nice and the quality of the world ambiance is well made.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be bland and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The background music is so generic that it often fades into the background, failing to enhance the gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability for players aiming to achieve perfect scores on earlier levels, despite initially feeling satisfied with simply completing them. However, some users note that overall replay value is low.
- “It's also very replayable as you struggle to get a perfect score in earlier levels, which you initially were just thankful to complete in the first place.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game offers a variety of puzzles and difficulty levels, the grinding for achievements and the tedious requirements for earning three stars can be frustrating. However, many feel that the experience improves once these challenges are overcome, making it a worthwhile time investment.
- “The achievements and some of the level requirements for 3 stars are very tedious and annoying.”
- “Grinding through the levels feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “The difficulty spikes in the game can make grinding feel frustrating rather than rewarding.”