MARVEL Puzzle Quest: Match RPG

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"Marvel Puzzle Quest: Hero RPG" is a Role Playing Game featuring over 2

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

MARVEL Puzzle Quest: Match RPG screenshot

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,992 reviews

story138 positive mentions

monetization75 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, with a wide variety of Marvel characters and engaging gameplay.
Customer service is responsive and helpful, often compensating players for issues.
The game offers a fair chance to play without spending money, allowing players to progress through daily events and challenges.

The game has become increasingly pay-to-win, with high costs for roster slots and limited opportunities to earn hero points.
Recent updates have made the UI difficult to navigate and visually straining, causing frustration among players.
The drop rates for higher-tier characters are low, making it hard for players to build a competitive roster without spending money.

story
455 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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66%
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The story aspect of Marvel Puzzle Quest is generally well-received, with players appreciating the integration of Marvel characters and comic-inspired narratives. However, many users express frustration over the repetitive nature of missions and the lack of new story content, leading to a sense of monotony after completing the initial campaigns. Players are eager for more diverse storylines and missions to enhance engagement and maintain interest in the game.
- “The events are fun and worth it, and the characters and storytelling are great.”
- “Love the gameplay and the storylines during the events.”
- “Marvel Puzzle Quest has interesting stories, comic-accurate characters, and best of all, no ads!”
- “After a few days of play as a free player, I have finished all free campaigns and story. PvP has ended, and I now literally have nothing to do in the game.”
- “I wish they would update the story mode past what was done years ago; the characters in the game don't make sense with the story mode available.”
- “The story mode is impossible to place high enough to get anything good because even the lowest ranks are packed with players who have a roster of champion-level characters.”
gameplay
240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging match-3 mechanics combined with RPG elements, offering depth and strategic layers that keep players invested. However, many users express frustration with the game's pay-to-win model, slow progression, and recent updates that have negatively impacted the overall experience. While the graphics and character diversity are highlighted as strengths, the gameplay can become repetitive and grindy over time, particularly for new players facing steep difficulty spikes and monetization barriers.
- “Frequent new events, simple gameplay but deeper strategic layers to discover and hone.”
- “The graphics are great, the gameplay is awesome and the content updates often!”
- “Each character has unique gameplay mechanics that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The gameplay is trash compared to most games in the genre; there's no room for strategy or setting yourself up for big moves because the AI will steal them.”
- “The last few updates have made playing a chore, with the reward screens becoming harder to navigate and the actual gameplay harder to see.”
- “The gameplay is really grindy and mediocre.”
graphics
208 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
29%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant art style, character designs, and comic book aesthetics. However, there are significant complaints about recent updates leading to blurry visuals, poor interface design, and accessibility issues, which have detracted from the overall experience. While some players find the graphics impressive and engaging, others feel they are outdated or have worsened, impacting gameplay enjoyment.
- “The graphics are great, the gameplay is awesome and the content updates often!”
- “This game is incredible, the graphics are great and the character design is amazing.”
- “Great graphics, amazing character choices.”
- “The new graphics are really unclear, it's no longer enjoyable to play.”
- “The graphics are very bad.”
- “I really wanted to like this one, but the graphics look like something from a 90's flash game and the gameplay is no different than the hundreds of other match-type games out there.”
monetization
172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
34%
44%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the aggressive microtransactions and high costs associated with in-game purchases, labeling it a "cash grab." While some users appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and acknowledge that the game can be played for free, they express frustration over the pressure to spend money to progress effectively. Overall, the game is seen as heavily reliant on microtransactions, which can detract from the enjoyment for those unwilling or unable to pay.
- “While the game is completely playable without in-app purchases.”
- “This game is completely playable for free, but you can also get ahead via microtransactions.”
- “I think for the type of app this is, it is very fair you don't feel forced into in-app purchases and I really like that.”
- “The amount of pop-ups for in-app purchases that almost trick you into buying things is insane.”
- “This game is just truly a cash grabber and don't think you will get ahead without spending a lot of cash.”
- “It's very addictive, stays fresh with new characters added frequently and you can actually advance and progress without having to watch ads or spend money.”
grinding
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly for free-to-play players who face significant barriers to progression without spending money. Many users express frustration over the repetitive nature of tasks, the complexity of character upgrades, and the slow accumulation of resources, which can make the game feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. While some players find enjoyment in the grind and appreciate the game's concept, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grind detracts from the overall fun and accessibility of the game.
- “If they cut the game down by half the tedious work, the game would be so much better.”
- “The pay-to-win mechanics and grinding of this game are seriously bad and need a lot of work rebalancing.”
- “Game was fun at first but starts becoming very tedious as you progress and will reach a block unless you spend hundreds of dollars for characters, and even then it's still by chance to get the powers you need for your characters.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has significantly deteriorated following recent updates, with many users reporting frequent freezes, black screens, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal issues, the overwhelming consensus is that the app is currently plagued by bugs, leading to frustration and a decline in overall enjoyment. Despite its potential, the game's stability issues have prompted long-time players to reconsider their recommendations.
- “This is possibly one of the best games in the MPQ or even Bejeweled style series of games, but the great experience has been marred by a buggy app.”
- “Since the last update, the game opens to a black screen and freezes my phone for about a minute.”
- “After 7 years of daily play, I can no longer recommend this game due to frustration caused by glitches and poor customer service support for those affected by these glitches.”
replayability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, with many players noting its depth, engaging mechanics, and the ability to play for hours, even as a free-to-play user. Features like alliances, character variety, and regular updates enhance the long-term enjoyment, although some players mention minor balance issues. Overall, it is regarded as a highly addictive experience with infinite replay value.
- “Game replayability is one of the highest I've ever seen.”
- “A solid match 3 game that has surprising depth and replayability.”
- “Great game, infinite replay value.”
- “However, they just released a boss event in which only 10-12 characters are playable and their synergy is terrible.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received significant criticism for being repetitive and unchanged since launch, leading many players to express a desire for new tracks. While some appreciate the existing background music, the overwhelming sentiment is frustration over the lack of variety, with players often opting to mute the game entirely. Additionally, technical issues related to music playback have further detracted from the overall experience.
- “This is one of the best games I have ever seen or played. It is really awesome; it's a must-play game if you want to download. It's full of puzzles like matching the same colors and shapes, which give the Avengers powers. For me, it's a wonderful game, and it has awesome graphics and good background mystery-type music.”
- “Great game and characters with music!”
- “Nice musical interlude.”
- “And one last thing -- please change the background music... we've been listening to it for many years...zz”
- “And the same music plays over and over and over, no voices, just text.”
- “I would like different kinds of music though; after 3 years, I play on mute because I can't stand the same damn song.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as quirky and inventive, with characters exhibiting funny moves that can be both entertaining and frustrating. Players find irony in various game mechanics and situations, such as character power discrepancies and the absurdity of personal information requests. Overall, while the game has its issues, many players still enjoy its humor and find it amusing, especially in the context of Marvel themes and advertisements.
- “Every character has funny and quirky moves that make it both inventive and sometimes aggravating.”
- “Just wanted to say that the game ad on the airplane with Lou was actually good and funny unlike other game ads.”
- “Funny game for fans of Marvel comics.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed to negative feedback from users. Many players report issues such as poor performance on larger screens, blurry graphics, and a recent update that has worsened gameplay speed and introduced distracting visual effects. The consensus indicates that the game is not well-optimized for modern devices, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Latest update, a supposed performance boost, actually slowed gameplay down dramatically and now inflicts big flashes on the screen with every move.”
- “Game optimized for player addiction as well as just a poorly designed, buggy, ugly game.”
- “After downloading the game and opening it up, I was immediately surprised. The game hasn't been optimized for bigger screens, and the PNGs they use for the characters are blurry. Overall, it's not great.”
- “The latest update, a supposed performance boost, actually slowed gameplay down dramatically and now inflicts big flashes on the screen with every move.”
- “Honestly, the app is poorly optimized for wide screen phones.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as amazing and engaging, others criticize the character design as lacking depth. Overall, the experience seems to vary significantly among players, with some finding it enjoyable and others feeling disappointed.
- “The character development is amazing; it is a wonderful game with lots to do, featuring daily changes that are incredibly fun to play for a long time.”
- “This game is incredible; the graphics are great and the character design is amazing.”
- “The character design is flat out horrible.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be deeply emotional and heartwarming, expressing a strong attachment to it and a desire to preserve their progress. The overall sentiment highlights the game's ability to evoke genuine feelings and provide wholesome enjoyment.
- “I love this game! It is so nice that it touches my heart day by day.”
- “Just good-hearted, wholesome fun.”