Marble Master

"Marble Master" is a single-player shooter game that features stellar visuals and a unique "match, shoot, blast" marble-blasting mechanic. Players must strategically aim and fire marbles to destroy matches and clear the board. However, the game is plagued with bugs that can hinder the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game offers a fun and addictive marble-matching challenge.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,278 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

monetization310 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, reminiscent of the classic Zuma.
Graphics are colorful and engaging, making the gameplay enjoyable.
The game offers a variety of challenges that keep it interesting.

There are frequent, long, unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay.
The game does not save progress properly, leading to frustration when switching devices.
Many levels are designed to be nearly impossible without spending money or watching ads.

monetization
340 mentions
9 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every level and being excessively long and unskippable. Many players feel that even after purchasing an ad-free version, they are still subjected to ads, which detracts from the overall experience and gives the impression of a cash grab. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the frequency and intrusiveness of the ads have led to frustration and a decline in enjoyment of the game.
- “Engaging and varied gameplay, almost no ads or in-app purchases, and fun graphics make it a really enjoyable experience.”
- “Cool, and the best thing, no ads so far, playing for about 20 minutes.”
- “No ads = 5 stars”
- “This game now feels like nothing more than a poorly designed cash grab.”
- “The ads are incredibly disruptive and the game is entirely too easy to even be engaging.”
- “I'm spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
graphics
35 mentions
80 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their clarity, vibrant colors, and engaging animations, contributing to a fun and relaxing gameplay experience. While some users noted minor issues, such as discrepancies between advertised visuals and in-game graphics, the general consensus is that the graphics are among the best in the matching marble shooter genre. Many players appreciate the aesthetic quality, which enhances their enjoyment of the game.
- “Graphics are clear and brightly coloured, easy game to learn and play, if only I could play past the 5th level it might be much better.”
- “I love this game, by far the best graphics for a matching marble shooter game on the app store!”
- “Awesome graphics and very relaxing game.”
- “Now I can't get past the main screen; some kind of weird graphic problem.”
- “I downloaded it on my Pixel 3 XL recently, the graphics on the main screen are blacked out.”
- “Graphics aren't as good as advertised.”
stability
29 mentions
10 % positive mentions
-7 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting crashes and freezes, particularly when attempting to claim rewards or after completing levels. Many players express frustration over the persistent glitches that disrupt gameplay, leading some to consider uninstalling despite their enjoyment of the game. Overall, the stability problems are a major concern that detracts from the gaming experience.
- “Fun game to play, no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate the stability; it never freezes during gameplay.”
- “I like this game but it keeps crashing. It's not fair that I'm watching the ads, it's not giving me the rewards, and it keeps crashing. I have to keep closing out the game when it freezes up. It's very annoying; I'm getting so over it. I don't want to uninstall because I really like the game, but eventually, I probably will if they don't fix the bugs!”
- “The game glitches constantly. It is very glitchy; it crashes in the middle of the game or freezes.”
- “Game freezes and closes after every other level that is won.”
gameplay
22 mentions
32 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally engaging and varied, featuring good graphics and satisfying progression, but is marred by intrusive ads and some frustrating mechanics that require precision and luck. While many players appreciate the modern twists on classic gameplay, the reliance on ads and certain game mechanics can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a solid mechanical foundation but could benefit from streamlining and reducing interruptions.
- “Gameplay is varied, there are a decent number of options, graphics are good, and the rewards are nice.”
- “Engaging and varied gameplay, almost no ads or in-app purchases, and fun graphics make it a really enjoyable experience.”
- “Beautiful animations and great gameplay.”
- “Even after you pay for no ads, there's a game mechanic where you have to keep paying or watching ads to continue playing the game.”
- “It's fine mechanically speaking, but the ads that pull you out of gameplay in the middle of a level are irritating as hell, and the whole thing bogs down whenever I get a text.”
- “Annoying how you have to rely on luck that could mess up your win streak, your mood, and quite possibly the game. The ice ball and the stupid cloud mechanics are horrible; you have to be pixel perfect when shooting for it to hit the target and be in the right place. These things just ruin the fun.”
story
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed feedback, with some users appreciating its interesting narrative and humor, while others feel it lacks depth and coherence, often getting lost in gameplay mechanics. Many players express frustration over mission-related issues and the absence of new content, which detracts from their overall experience. Additionally, the childish animations contrast with the more engaging story elements found in other games, leading to a disjointed experience.
- “The animations feel way too childish too, whereas Zuma has an actual story that doesn't feel childish at all, while still being funny and entertaining.”
- “Cute graphics and an interesting story.”
- “I haven't been playing this game very long but was enjoying it; the story adds a nice touch to the gameplay.”
- “The animations feel way too childish, whereas Zuma has an actual story that doesn't feel childish at all, while still being funny and entertaining.”
- “I also don't remember a story either.”
- “Lost halfway through the marsh quest and the game wanted all my coins to continue or lose progress.”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both entertaining and lighthearted, with some users finding the animations overly childish compared to other games like Zuma, which balances humor with a more mature story. Additionally, players find the game's mechanics amusingly frustrating, as it can lead to unexpected and humorous outcomes during gameplay. Overall, the humor is a notable aspect that adds to the game's charm.
- “Game is so rigged that it's funny.”
- “It's really nice game, but one funny thing with this game is that sometimes they will not give you the ball you want to finish the game; rather, you easily get loose.”
- “So funny 😁”
music
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing disappointment over the absence of the original Zuma soundtrack and sound effects that were advertised. Conversely, others appreciate the relaxing music present in the game, highlighting a disconnect between expectations and reality.
- “Also love this relaxing music.”
- “Advertised as Zuma but the actual game does not have the frog, the music, or the sound effects.”
- “I reviewed this game to showcase how you don't have the original Zuma music like you advertised.”
- “Either use the Zuma music or delete it from the ads!”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for its very good performance, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently on various systems.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, providing a smooth and responsive experience.”
- “I am impressed by how well the game runs on lower-end hardware without sacrificing quality.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the gameplay, making it accessible for a wider audience.”