Mahjong Journey: Tile Match
Get on Play StoreMahjong Journey: Tile Match is a puzzle game that combines tile-matching with an intriguing story, set against beautiful visuals and a good soundtrack. As you progress, you can complete quests and become a mahjong master. However, be prepared for numerous advertisements and bugs that may impact your gaming experience. The game offers an enjoyable mahjong adventure, with the opportunity to match tiles and complete challenges.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- graphics361 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, clarity, and vibrant colors, contributing to an engaging and visually appealing experience. Many users appreciate the cute character designs and the overall artistic quality, which enhances the gameplay and storyline. However, some players have noted issues with the size of the graphics, particularly for those with vision difficulties, suggesting a need for larger tiles or clearer visuals.
“The graphics are just beautiful and very detailed.”
“To top it off, the graphics are brilliantly colored and designed - making the game a beautiful place to visit!”
“The graphics are amazing.”
“The tiny graphics are hard on my elderly eyes.”
“Fun so far but hard on the eyes because the screen graphics are all moving and too much on the screen.”
“This game junked my image folders up with so many ads and graphics that it left behind after I uninstalled.”
- story159 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute graphics and engaging narrative that enhances the mahjong experience. However, some find the storyline tedious or overly intrusive, with complaints about the frequency of interruptions and the complexity of quests. Overall, while the story adds a fun element to the gameplay, opinions vary on its execution and relevance to the core mahjong mechanics.
“Awesome graphics, and brilliant storyline.”
“I love this game since there's a side story to your playing the games of mahjong which gives it extra fun.”
“Very fun and addictive, beautiful graphics and neat storyline!”
“The story is boring to me, but I wouldn't take stars off for it because it's easy to skip over.”
“A very nice game totally ruined by the amount of popups and a totally pointless story with endless animations.”
“Boring game and having the story conversation to skip through after every game is a real killjoy.”
- monetization135 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ads, while others find the frequency of ads and prompts for in-app purchases excessive and disruptive. Many users express frustration over the necessity of in-game purchases to progress, despite enjoying the gameplay and graphics. Overall, while some players commend the lack of annoying ads, a significant number feel overwhelmed by the constant advertisements and purchase prompts.
“Yes, I knew about the in-game purchases when I downloaded it, just didn't know I would like it this much!”
“I love that there are no ads.”
“Great graphics with no ads!”
“Love the journey of this game & the mini games really enjoy the game but...you don't give enough tools to keep going unless you do an in-app purchase...and I already pay $20/month...ridiculous!!”
“Way too many ads, I can't play one game without it prompting each time to 'buy more diamonds' etc.”
“Too many ads and requests to buy items.”
- music91 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience for players. However, some users express frustration with the repetitive nature of the tracks and the need to adjust sound settings frequently. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the gameplay, a desire for more variety and better sound management is noted.
“The music is very soothing and the information provided in little balloons is interesting.”
“I love the music; it's calming.”
“Absolutely gorgeous 💖💖💖 lovely graphics 👌 the best mahjong in many years 👌 lovely background music 💖💖 thank you guys for this sweet game 👊👊”
“Only criticism is regarding the music, it should have more variety of songs.”
“It's all the same music when completing the puzzles.”
“The music is terrible and not relaxing at all.”
- stability25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game suffers from frequent stability issues, with users reporting regular freezes during gameplay, particularly after completing levels or during specific tasks like restoring the house. Many players express frustration over having to restart the game or their devices due to these glitches, which can also lead to lost progress and bonuses. While some users enjoy the game overall, the recurring stability problems significantly detract from the experience.
“Fun to play, runs great, and has very few ads.”
“The game is incredibly stable, with minimal crashes or bugs.”
“I appreciate how smoothly the game runs; it never lags or freezes.”
“Game freezes frequently at the completion of a level whether it ended as a match of the gold cards or a loss.”
“Loved your app, but it consistently freezes and I have to restart my phone every time.”
“I love this game but I have to uninstall because every 3-10 minutes it freezes; none of my other games are doing that, so I know it's not my phone.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Mahjong Journey is praised for its unique mechanics, smooth experience, and engaging graphics, with many players enjoying the variety of tasks and quests available. While some users find the collection mechanic beneficial after level 25, there are suggestions for improvements, such as reducing the frequency of special offers and introducing a 'zen' mode for a more relaxed experience. Overall, the game is well-received for its classic tile sets and enjoyable gameplay.
“Mahjong Journey makes it much easier to see tiles and the gameplay is really unique!”
“Just love this mahjong game... love the graphics, gameplay, etc. I also love that there is so much to do.”
“Great graphics, fun gameplay, and interesting quests.”
“Haven't yet fully understood the mechanics of how to play and gain rewards.”
“Great game, the video leads you to believe the gameplay is merging your little square to make bigger etc but it's not quite like that, still a great game.”
“A lot of problems are mitigated when the collection mechanic unlocks after level 25.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with many noting that revisiting previous puzzles and the rewards system can feel time-consuming. However, some users mention that it is less tedious compared to other games they have played, suggesting a mixed experience overall.
“It can be tedious.”
“The offtracking and revisits to formerly trod and tried puzzles is tedious time consumption.”
“Very, very tedious rewards system.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's heartwarming storyline and impressive graphics, which contribute to an emotional experience. However, there are some frustrations with unintended booster deployment that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“The graphics are great and the storyline is heartwarming.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's humor, describing it as very funny and enjoyable, contributing positively to their overall experience.
“It's a funny game!”
“Very funny, I'm enjoying it!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game runs smoothly without any interruptions, such as ads, and offers a variety of challenges, contributing to a positive overall experience.
“Loving this game! It runs smoothly with no ads and offers loads of different challenges.”
“Runs smoothly.”
