League of Mermaids

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

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique physics-based twist on the match-3 genre, making it more engaging and challenging.
It offers a variety of levels with increasing difficulty, encouraging replayability as players strive for perfect scores.
The visuals and audio are well done, creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the casual gaming experience.

The physics mechanics can be unpredictable, leading to frustrating gameplay and a lack of control over the balls.
The story is shallow and forgettable, failing to add any meaningful context to the gameplay.
Many players find the game to be overly simplistic and not worth the price, especially compared to better alternatives in the genre.

gameplay
17 mentions
18 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of physics-based mechanics and match-3 elements, offering a unique yet sometimes frustrating experience due to issues like unmatchable marbles and limited powerups. While the game features engaging graphics and a reasonable learning curve, it lacks the addictive quality of similar titles like Peggle and can feel tedious at times. Overall, it presents a competent concept but may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking deeper engagement.
- “Also, I can't stress this enough, the physics are ~perfect~, which is an absolute must for a game that relies on gravity as its main mechanic.”
- “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, etc.”
- “It's a physics-based ball-dropping game with a match-3 mechanic -- rather like a combination of Peggle without the pegs, a match-3, and Bubble Bobble.”
- “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.”
- “Less engaging and addictive than Peggle, which uses similar core mechanics.”
story
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The story in "League of Mermaids" is largely considered forgettable and shallow, with many reviewers noting that it fails to engage or connect meaningfully with the gameplay. While there are elements involving mermaids and treasures, the narrative is often described as uninteresting and poorly integrated, serving more as a backdrop to the match-3 mechanics rather than a compelling plot. Overall, the story is seen as a minor aspect of the game, with players focusing more on the variety and challenge of the puzzles.
- “The game contains an incredible number of match 3 boards, getting increasingly more difficult as you proceed in the story.”
- “I only just discovered there's an entire second 'story' of stages off to the side, doubling what I thought was already a pretty solid game's length.”
- “Story is fine; you need to recover the treasures before the kraken is summoned and destroy your mermaid world.”
- “Oh, and there's some sort of story about mermaids 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.”
- “I know that plot isn't really important in games like this, but the story in League of Mermaids was shallow (no pun intended) even by casual game standards, and it didn't seem to tie in with the gameplay very well.”
graphics
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
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 option to adjust visual settings, and the combination of cute graphics and relaxing music contributes to an engaging atmosphere. Overall, the artwork is described as sophisticated, adding to the game's charm.
- “It's somewhat unique and the graphics are nice; even though the gameplay is annoying at times, it's a rather tranquil experience.”
- “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
- “The graphics are fine and clear, not too bright and colorful, and fit the underwater world.”
- “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
- “Add some relaxing music and cute graphics, and you have League of Mermaids.”
music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and relaxing, with a sophisticated quality that complements the artwork. While some players find it subtle and not particularly exciting, others appreciate its ambiance, suggesting it enhances the overall experience. However, a few users opted to play their own music, indicating that the game's soundtrack may not be engaging enough for everyone.
- “The artwork and music are so sophisticated and relaxing, plus the unknown that comes with flash gravity type games makes it the right amount of challenging.”
- “Music is nice and the quality of the world ambiance is well made.”
- “Add some relaxing music and cute graphics, and you have League of Mermaids.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's theme.”
- “The audio quality is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
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 finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game offers a variety of puzzles and difficulty levels, the grinding for achievements and three-star completion can be tedious and frustrating. Despite this, some reviewers appreciate the overall game concept and execution, suggesting that the experience improves after overcoming the more challenging requirements.
- “The achievements and some of the level requirements for 3 stars are very tedious and annoying.”
- “Even though I found the gameplay tedious, it does represent a reasonable game concept competently executed.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "League of Mermaids" has been criticized as a cheap and lazy cash grab, particularly due to its origins as a mobile app that was hastily ported to Steam.
- “League of Mermaids is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, lazy cash grab.”