Manor Diary

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Manor Diary is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by MAFT Wireless and was released on June 16, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Manor Diary" is a family-friendly match-3 puzzle game where you can renovate and design your very own manor. Complete levels to earn stars and use them to decorate the estate to your liking. The game offers both single-player content and the ability to play with friends on Facebook, all without the need for an internet connection.

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Audience ScoreBased on 840 reviews

story17 positive mentions

monetization48 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a good mix of match-3 puzzles and decorating options.
Graphics are appealing and the gameplay is engaging, making it a great way to pass the time.
Players appreciate the variety of challenges and the ability to earn rewards through gameplay.

The English translation is poor, making the storyline difficult to follow and often nonsensical.
Many players find the levels become excessively difficult too quickly, leading to frustration.
There are frequent ads and issues with game stability, including freezing and crashing.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players highlighting significant issues with the English translation, which often leads to confusion and difficulty in following the narrative. While some users appreciate the storyline's potential and find it enjoyable, the choppy dialogue and grammatical errors detract from the overall experience, making it hard to engage with the plot. Overall, improvements in writing and translation could enhance the storytelling and make it more accessible to players.
- “I love the story, the levels and the choices for the renovations.”
- “Very challenging and nice story line.. graphics are cool too.. nice that you get a lot of prizes..”
- “Love the story line, love the characters.”
- “Unfortunately, the English language/storyline lets it down on the overall quality of the game.”
- “The amount of errors gave me a headache and I started to just skip the story completely.”
- “Absolutely impossible to follow the story, horrible English.”
monetization
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, which players find to be excessive and intrusive, often interrupting gameplay and requiring them to watch ads for rewards. While some users appreciate the opportunity to earn coins through ads, many express frustration over the frequency and necessity of watching ads, leading to a negative impact on their overall gaming experience. Overall, the consensus is that while the game is enjoyable, the overwhelming number of ads detracts significantly from its appeal.
- “I love this game; no ads.”
- “No ads or less ads would be nice but not overbearing like some I have uninstalled.”
- “It would be nice to have fewer ads to watch.”
- “The game design is appealing, but you have to play ads almost constantly to get help as the levels get higher and much tougher to beat.”
- “The amount of ads is nuts; it's a good game, but the ads are way too many and pop up every time I finish a level.”
- “This game could be great, but there are too many ads!”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as modern, beautiful, and realistic, while others criticize them as bland or not meeting expectations set by promotional materials. Some users highlight the game's appealing aesthetic and character design, but there are also complaints about poor translations and technical issues affecting the visual experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements and consistency.
- “The graphics in this game are amazing; however, if you don't have real money to spend on this game, don't bother!”
- “Love the game graphics! Awesome choices, amazing options, and so many things to do. A must download and play! ”
- “Amazing graphics and really addictive.”
- “The graphics are bland, the loading screen is a blurry picture of an uncentered window and the English translation is... well, it's atrocious.”
- “The video ad for the game is misleading because the graphics in the actual game don't even come close to it, and it's not as fun as I expected.”
- “Needs some improvement on graphics and fix the bugs with loading the app and crashing.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and glitches reported by users. Many players have experienced interruptions during gameplay, leading to frustration and some considering uninstalling the game. While the gameplay itself is appreciated, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “The game still has some glitches that make the images shutter as the codes are running.”
- “It's a good game, but I don't mind the ads; they are a bit annoying. The game freezes a lot. Please fix the bugs, I'm ready to uninstall the game.”
- “Too many glitches... barely on the 3rd puzzle and it keeps freezing, stopping... uninstalling.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent and fast-paced, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking excitement. Issues such as translation problems and lag have also been noted, suggesting that the game could benefit from further development and updates to enhance its uniqueness and overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics are generally praised, and some players appreciate the active nature of the gameplay.
- “Apart from this, the gameplay is pretty decent and the game graphics are pretty exceptional.”
- “Nice gameplay and graphics.”
- “Gameplay to game control, everything is good.”
- “The gameplay wasn't very exciting, but to be fair, I soon gave up on it due to the translation issues.”
- “The storyline is a bit different, but the gameplay is so identical that it bored me from the start.”
- “Also, it's a bit laggy and the gameplay definitely needs some development, but that isn't surprising since the game is rather new.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often detracting from their enjoyment, particularly when they are more interested in the home design elements. Many express a desire for a less repetitive experience to enhance their overall engagement.
- “Please make it less tedious, and then I can install it again.”
- “It makes the game kind of tedious, as I was more attracted to the home design part.”
- “Good game, but sometimes it feels a bit tedious with the jobs given.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is primarily derived from unintentional sources, such as poor grammar that players find amusing, alongside the presence of funny characters. While some players feel the game lacks engaging content, the comedic elements provide a lighthearted experience.
- “I find the grammar mistakes amusingly funny; I'm not sure if it's meant to be that way.”
- “Good graphics, funny characters.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its good performance, indicating effective optimization that allows for smooth gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly with excellent performance optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
emotional
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game heartwarming, particularly in how it allows them to see their personal ideas and creativity reflected in the mansion they build.
- “It's very heartwarming to see all of your own ideas for the mansion.”