Mahjong City Tours: Tile Match

About

Mahjong Jigsaw Puzzle Game is a puzzle game that offers a fun and engaging experience as you match mahjong tiles and travel the world. Its splendid story, marvelous game mechanics, outstanding visuals, and exceptional music make it a hilarious and enjoyable pastime, but be prepared for some bugs and annoying ads. The game invites you to beat levels and unlock new locations, providing hours of entertainment for those looking for a break at home.

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Play Modes

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

Mahjong City Tours: Tile Match screenshot

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics289 positive mentions

monetization413 negative mentions

monetization
443 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
3%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. While some players appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, the consensus is that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads detract from the overall enjoyment, often making it feel like a "cash grab." Additionally, issues with ad functionality and the necessity to watch ads to progress further exacerbate the negative sentiment surrounding monetization.
- “I love the fact that there are no compulsory in-app purchases.”
- “No ads so far and enjoy matching the tiles in a stress-free environment.”
- “Relaxing, soothing background sounds, easy, little-to-no ads, stress relief and fun!”
- “Play the level, choose one of 3 boxes and there's the option to watch an ad for another reward, but wait before you can move to the next level you have to watch another ad, but wait there's more... more ads for nearly every action you make there's another pop up or ad waiting for you.”
- “The game play is decent on the actual levels, but the constant pushy ads (both the forced ads after various activities, and the constant shoved in your face 'sales') are so obnoxious it's just not worth it.”
- “In a world where online games are touted as free, it's frustrating to download a game and realize it's nearly impossible to play unless you make in-game purchases or wait days for access.”
graphics
380 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
23%
1%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising their beauty, colorfulness, and clarity. However, some players express disappointment with the juvenile design and the presence of excessive ads that detract from the visual experience. While the graphics are often described as cute and engaging, there are mentions of lag and loading issues that affect gameplay.
- “The graphics are beautiful, and it is easy to use.”
- “Graphics are amazing and the game plays well with no lagging on my Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus!”
- “I love the graphics and the designs are easy for me to follow compared to other mahjong games.”
- “Graphics are also juvenile in design; 'bonuses' are lackluster and it's basically 'video ads: the game' with how often you need to view ads.”
- “Instead it has nothing but very juvenile graphics and you are bombarded with obnoxious ads.”
- “Disappointed that the graphics are not what they showed on the ad.”
stability
150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
2%
96%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly after recent updates. Many players express frustration over losing progress and rewards due to these issues, leading some to consider uninstalling the game altogether. While a few users mention having no problems, the overwhelming sentiment indicates that stability is a significant concern that needs urgent attention from the developers.
- “No glitches.”
- “Just started, so far no glitches.”
- “It's a fun game, no glitches and bugs, not challenging.”
- “I used to love to play this game; I've been playing it for years, but all of a sudden it's super slow and it freezes all the time right in the middle of a game.”
- “However, whatever you updated recently causes it now to take forever to load, and when it finally does, it freezes up constantly or doesn't even load all the elements to be able to play it.”
- “The game freezes constantly - whether it's the initial load screen, halfway through a game, or just after... resulting in a loss of progress.”
music
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
46%
11%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its colorful, soothing, and relaxing qualities, while others find it obnoxious and wish for the option to turn it off during the tutorial. Some users enjoy the sound effects of tile merging more than the background music, and there are requests for more variety in the music selection. Overall, while the graphics and music are often praised, the inability to adjust sound settings early in the game is a common frustration.
- “Very colorful opening game introduction with fun animation and upbeat music.”
- “Soothing music, good graphics, and instructions are very clear.”
- “Fun game, no issues so far. I love the background music; very relaxing.”
- “I do not want to play a game that holds my hand through the first 10 levels while not allowing me to turn the annoying music off in settings.”
- “The music gives me a headache.”
- “There is loud music that you can't turn off!!”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
27%
12%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, intuitive mechanics, and visually appealing graphics, making it enjoyable for many players. However, some users express frustration with certain design choices, such as hidden tile visibility and overly difficult levels that require costly power-ups, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop, technical issues and e-commerce elements have led to mixed feelings among players.
- “Beautiful game with nice, smooth gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is fun with unique tile pieces and boosters.”
- “Brilliant addictive gameplay, highly recommend it to anyone at a loose end.”
- “From a gameplay perspective, it's really unfair to have levels that are flat out impossible to solve without using a costly reshuffle or bonus.”
- “Worst is that a vital mechanic in mahjong tile-match games - being able to clearly see which tiles are free - is hidden behind a power-up.”
- “I prefer to just play the puzzles and not the other things in-between, such as taking selfies with the Eiffel Tower... it is also difficult to see which tiles are not locked compared to other similar apps, so I find the gameplay more annoying.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the straightforward narrative and engaging graphics, while others feel that the story is either lacking or underdeveloped. Many enjoy the integration of a storyline with gameplay, particularly in the context of mahjong, but some express a desire for a more substantial narrative to enhance their experience. Overall, the story is seen as a fun addition, though opinions vary on its depth and relevance to the gameplay.
- “I enjoy the setup and storyline.”
- “I love the graphics and storyline of this game.”
- “Love the story and little twists.”
- “However, it seems like there should be a story that's missing—not that it needs one, but that there was space left for it and they decided to skip it, so the 'extras' in the game make no sense.”
- “Great game keeps me interested to keep playing, but there's not much of a storyline though.”
- “I wish it was more mahjong and less mission to collect things I don't care about.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, with many users finding it funny and enjoyable, making it a great way to relax and have fun. Players appreciate its cute elements and believe it appeals to both kids and adults, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “It's a funny and beautiful game; you can get a good brain relax.”
- “Funny, and kinda cute too.”
- “Very funny game to play.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, players report that the game runs smoothly and quickly, providing a seamless experience as they progress through levels. However, some users note issues with optimization, describing it as poorly optimized despite the enjoyable gameplay.
- “The game has run smoothly, taking me from level to level.”
- “Fun game, runs smoothly and quickly; you don't have to know any specific language or writing other than English to play. It's basically like a matching game.”
- “I really like the game; it runs smoothly, and so far I haven't had to stop and wait for energy.”
- “The cost for anything is very expensive; this is just a generic mahjong game that is also poorly optimized.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Performance is lacking, and the optimization feels rushed, leading to a subpar gaming experience.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, highlighting issues such as unresponsive mechanics and unexpected point deductions that hinder progress. This has led to feelings of disappointment and dissatisfaction, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, as it requires repeatedly playing levels to collect souvenirs for progression. The frequent ads after each round further contribute to the frustration, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “The game itself is a good way to pass a bit of time on the train, but the problem is that you have to keep repeating levels over and over again to get souvenirs to enable you to move on, which gets extremely tedious.”
- “The game sucks; it's tedious, and the levels are repetitive. There is a stupid dog and girl that makes no sense at all.”
- “Fun even, but seriously having to watch an ad after every round, whether I win or lose, gets tedious and annoying.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express a desire for improved gameplay mechanics that enhance replayability without the need for monetary investment in power-ups, indicating that the current model may hinder enjoyment and long-term engagement.
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return; the side quests feel like filler.”
- “The reliance on microtransactions for progression really hampers the replayability, as it feels more like a grind than a fun experience.”