Mahjong Epic

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"Mahjong Epic" is a popular solitaire Mahjong game with over 1600 boards, daily puzzle updates, and customizable tiles and backgrounds. It offers relaxing gameplay with simple controls, challenging goals, and full HD optimization for Retina devices. The game also features Game Center integration with achievements and leaderboards.

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,962 reviews

music135 positive mentions

monetization446 negative mentions

The game offers a wide variety of boards and tile designs, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.
Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, often using it as a way to unwind.
The game is praised for its smooth gameplay and minimal intrusive ads, allowing for an uninterrupted experience.

Several users report frequent and lengthy ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration.
Some players experience issues with the app crashing or freezing, particularly after updates.
The tiles can be too small for some users, making it difficult to see and match them effectively.

monetization
479 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, particularly as they progress through levels. While some users appreciate the option to remove ads through a small purchase, others find the ads intrusive and disruptive to gameplay, often leading to a negative impact on their overall experience. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the consensus is that the ads can be excessive and detract from the fun.
- “Love it, this is the best mahjong ever, no ads, no nonsense, free to play, lots of wallpapers and tiles to choose from.”
- “Totally worth throwing a couple of dollars at for more boards and no ads.”
- “This game of mahjong epic is awesome and you don't need to be online to play it and no ads interrupting the game.”
- “The excessive ads are way too much.”
- “I'm downgrading this review to 2 stars because I just had to deal with a four-page stupid ad, all of them timed so that I have to wait before I can move on to play the game. 3 pages was dumb, 4 pages is just ridiculous. I'm considering uninstalling your app all due to the idiotic ads that make me wait like I'm gonna be a dummy and install it.”
- “The more I play, the longer the ads, which are loud.”
music
279 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
49%
2%
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and calming qualities, often compared to the works of Enya and described as beautiful and relaxing. However, many users express a desire for more variety, noting that the repetitive nature of the soundtrack can become tiresome over time. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience for many, the lack of diverse tracks is a common critique.
- “The music is beautiful, the graphics choices are awesome.”
- “I love the music, though after listening to it for an hour I could use a change.”
- “The background music is beautiful and calming.”
- “The only complaint I have is that the music, though soothing, gets old fast.”
- “Good game but always turn off music it's annoying 😂”
- “Music sucks and overall not super challenging but does make you think.”
graphics
252 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
84%
15%
1%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, clarity, and variety, with many users appreciating the diverse backgrounds and tile options available. Players note that the visuals enhance the gameplay experience, contributing to a relaxing and engaging atmosphere. While some mention minor issues with size on smaller devices, the overall consensus is that the graphics are exceptional and add significant value to the game.
- “Absolutely love the graphics and different tiles and background options... so many to choose from!!”
- “The graphics are beautiful, consistent and slightly challenging at times, but the game is extremely responsive with very little lag.”
- “Beautiful graphics both on backgrounds and tile sets.”
- “Graphics are a bit small on phone though”
- “Board displays are difficult and sharp resolution in graphics”
- “Graphics drag even with the settings on.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
25%
11%
The gameplay is consistently praised for its smoothness, variety, and engaging mechanics, making it both enjoyable and challenging. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and beautiful graphics, although some express a desire for additional features like a pause button and more music options. Overall, the game offers a relaxing yet stimulating experience with minimal interruptions from ads.
- “Very pleasant gameplay, and it is more challenging than it at first seems.”
- “Great mahjong game, lovely graphics, and gameplay can be challenging but not overly so.”
- “Gameplay is fun and addictive!”
- “Weird shuffle mechanic.”
- “I only wish it had a pause button for gameplay.”
- “Ruins relaxation when presented with a long, uncancellable advert in the middle of gameplay.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
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Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with many users reporting no glitches and smooth performance. However, some players experience occasional freezing, particularly on certain devices like Chromebooks. While most find the game enjoyable and responsive, the freezing issues can detract from the experience for some users.
- “No glitches that I've ever found.”
- “Absolutely no glitches.”
- “The entire time I've had this game there have been no glitches, that makes it even better!”
- “Great game... freezes up every once in a while.”
- “Apparently the game does not completely support Chromebook laptops, so I just work with the glitches because I really enjoy the game.”
- “This app is horrible; I enjoy playing but it freezes and stops after I make a few pairs...”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable. Some users suggest that increasing the complexity of matching tales could enhance the comedic experience. Overall, the game is characterized as both funny and challenging.
- “It's a very funny and nice game.”
- “Funny and challenging.”
- “Funny gamelikeit.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
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The game is praised for its smooth performance and optimal pacing, providing a relaxing experience with minimal to no ads. Players find it addictive and appreciate the traditional mahjong format, which also includes challenges to enhance gameplay.
- “This game runs smoothly and is just the right pace for me.”
- “Minimal to no ads, runs smoothly, and is relaxing.”
- “Traditional faced mahjong, relaxing but providing stars to challenge your performance.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the small tile sizes on mobile devices, which require constant zooming and moving of the board to find matches. This repetitive nature detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “On my phone, the tiles are oftentimes tiny and though you can pinch and spread to shrink and zoom, this forces you to move the board around constantly to find a matching pair of tiles, which is tedious.”
- “A bit tedious.”
- “There is only one, and it gets tedious very quickly.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, particularly appreciating its soul-touching background music that enhances the overall experience. The game's design and graphics also contribute to a positive emotional connection, making it a beloved choice for many.
- “I love this game. I was used to playing it on my laptop, but I didn't think I could find it on my cell phone too. Its background music is just soul touching; I really feel it deeply flowing. Thanks for this wonderful game! 💖💖✌️✌️✌️”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a preference for straightforward gameplay focused on board mechanics rather than narrative-driven journeys or quests, indicating a desire for simplicity and direct engagement in the game.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”