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Match Land: Puzzle RPG

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75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, grinding
75% User Score Based on 1,020 reviews

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Match Land: Puzzle RPG is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Race Cat and was released on April 27, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Match Land: Puzzle RPG" is a fantasy medieval market management game with unique action/turn-based match 3 gameplay. Players form a team of heroes, battle and catch creatures as ingredients for their shops, and upgrade over 30 food shops. The game features over 700 levels, 70 bosses, and 60 heroes, all presented in beautiful retro pixel art. Follow Race Cat on Twitter and visit their website for more information.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews
gameplay94 positive mentions
monetization77 negative mentions

  • Very cute art style and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained.
  • No intrusive ads, allowing for a more enjoyable gaming experience.
  • Unique mechanics with diagonal matching and a fun RPG element.
  • Progression becomes extremely slow, making it difficult to level up heroes without spending money.
  • The energy system limits playtime, leading to frustration when trying to progress.
  • Recent updates have caused issues with account saving and game stability.
  • gameplay
    167 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its cute art style and engaging mechanics, particularly the innovative timed matching system that allows for diagonal moves, adding depth to the traditional match-3 formula. However, many players express frustration with slow progression, grindy elements, and monetization strategies that hinder advancement without spending money. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and addictive, it suffers from pacing issues and a reliance on pay-to-win mechanics that can detract from the experience.

    • “The gameplay is engaging and addicting, and I am engaged in upgrading my heroes/monsters as well.”
    • “Gameplay is fun and satisfying.”
    • “The game has great pixel art and the diagonal match 3 gameplay is awesome, so much better than traditional match 3.”
    • “It is a fun game, but its crippling money-grubbing mechanics ruin it.”
    • “The problem is the actual gameplay loop is bland.”
    • “The huge pay-to-win wall is extremely obvious, which is unfortunate because I love the graphics and gameplay.”
  • graphics
    131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute, charming, and polished art style, often described as a delightful mix of retro and modern aesthetics. Players appreciate the smooth animations and engaging visuals, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users express concerns about the game's monetization aspects, which can detract from the enjoyment of the otherwise appealing graphics.

    • “The graphics are cute, retro, and modern all at the same time, and the animations are smooth and beautiful.”
    • “I got lured into this game by its charming graphics.”
    • “The artwork is hand-drawn pixel and the style is cartoonish, and altogether this is a fun, nostalgic romp through a fantasy world.”
    • “I have just started playing this game but from what I've gathered in the small amount of time I have spent playing it, the gameplay is pretty standard, the controls are pretty easy for the most part, and the looks and graphics are probably a little below average for this type of game.”
    • “The huge pay-to-win wall is extremely obvious, which is unfortunate because I love the graphics and gameplay.”
    • “It will be better if the graphics were not in pixel style.”
  • monetization
    124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its lack of intrusive ads, allowing players to enjoy the experience without constant interruptions. While it does feature optional microtransactions, many users appreciate that progression is possible without spending money, although some express frustration with the energy system and the grind required for advancement. Overall, the monetization model is seen as fair, with players willing to watch ads for extra rewards rather than feeling pressured to make purchases.

    • “The game does microtransactions, but in a good way - it's not easy, but you can eventually access everything in the game without ever needing to inject money for gems.”
    • “Best of all: no sneaky microtransactions, inflated difficulty curve or must-use boosters.”
    • “Super fun, and purchases not required to have a good time, which is nice :) no ads, and cool pixel art and all of it is great.”
    • “It turns into a regrettable cash grab and it sucks.”
    • “Awful energy system and the need to repeat levels ('quickloot') to earn resources means you'll be watching ads or spending premium currency constantly.”
    • “You hit the brick wall of 'encouraging' microtransactions way too quickly.”
  • grinding
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often frustrating, with many expressing that it significantly slows down progress and can lead to a pay-to-win scenario. While some appreciate the challenge and find the grind enjoyable in moderation, others feel it becomes tedious and unbalanced, requiring extensive time investment or real money to advance. The consensus suggests that while the game has appealing mechanics and visuals, the grind can detract from the overall experience, especially in later stages.

    • “You find yourself using up all your energy just grinding for upgrades, which can take forever to do.”
    • “After that, it becomes unplayably grindy... I'm talking 2-4 months to level up a character or unlock a store without spending real money on gems.”
    • “The game is good for a while, but then you hit a point where no amount of grinding will get progress; rather than balancing the game fairly, it drives you to microtransactions.”
  • story
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of depth and content, with many players expressing a desire for more narrative elements, quests, and character development to enhance engagement. While some appreciate the art style and gameplay mechanics, the minimal story and uninspired characters leave many feeling bored and frustrated, particularly as progression becomes challenging without a compelling narrative to drive it. Overall, players are calling for significant improvements in storytelling to elevate the game's RPG experience.

    • “The art style is perfect, the storyline is awesome, and the characters are so cute and unique.”
    • “Brilliantly done, the storyline is simple but engaging, and the diagonal movement was a stroke of genius!”
    • “Love the storyline and I'm enjoying game progression.”
    • “No story and the characters are uninspired with the evolutions, moves, and special abilities.”
    • “The main issue I have with this game is the light story elements at play.”
    • “There is no story, so how is it an RPG?”
  • music
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its nostalgic and relaxing qualities, with many players noting its engaging and well-composed soundtrack that complements the gameplay. The retro-inspired tunes and sound effects enhance the overall experience, although some users expressed a desire for more variety, particularly during boss levels. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “The graphics are nice, and for a free game, I'm impressed with how good the soundtrack is (one of the songs even reminds me of Stardew Valley).”
    • “Art and music are nostalgic and beautifully done.”
    • “The music fits the game perfectly; I can't wait to see how you update it, maybe add a new mode.”
    • “Annoying tutorial beginning, and I was unable to turn off the sound/music.”
    • “5/10 music, it's very relaxing and grows on you, but it needs more variety, especially on each boss level.”
    • “The music has a 90's feel.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its cuteness and wit, with many players enjoying the funny eight-bit graphics and engaging soundtrack. While the humor adds to the overall enjoyment, some players express frustration with gameplay challenges that detract from the experience. Overall, the game is considered a delightful and amusing experience.

    • “It's cute and funny and well balanced.”
    • “The game is really funny.”
    • “Witty, funny eight-bit style graphics.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while it runs smoothly and performs well even on low-end devices, players have noted significant issues with character progression that can hinder advancement.

    • “This game has a smooth interface, great pixel graphics, and runs smoothly.”
    • “This game is very optimized even on my low-end device.”
    • “Runs smoothly.”
    • “The base game is fun; however, it quickly becomes an uphill struggle to advance due to how poorly optimized the character progression is.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting issues such as buggy account management, glitches during upgrades that require restarting the game, and problematic startup experiences. While some find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus points to a need for improved stability.

    • “Unfortunately, the account management is buggy, and when I tried this on a second device, it ended up overwritten by my original account data a few days later.”
    • “There are times it glitches when upgrading that can only be fixed when you close and restart the game.”
    • “Buggy startup.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is noted for its visually appealing sprites and engaging puzzle-style gameplay; however, players express frustration over the slow and restrictive progression system, which lacks updates and requires significant energy investment, often pushing users towards ad-watching or in-game purchases.

    • “The character development is well-designed, with beautiful sprites that enhance the overall experience.”
    • “I love the fun puzzle-style gameplay that complements the character development.”
    • “The character development system is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay.”
    • “There have been no updates since I started playing 4 months ago.”
    • “The game is extremely stingy on energy unless you watch ads or pay.”
    • “The model for profile and character development is very lengthy and stingy.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find enjoyment in replaying levels they've completed, others feel that the design limits fun and encourages in-game purchases for energy and gems, detracting from overall replay value.

    • “Could be much more playable, but designed to block you off from having fun in an attempt to make you pay for energy and gems.”
    • “I'm getting decent replay value out of replaying levels I've already passed too.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a mix of guilt and emotional conflict when engaging in gameplay that involves killing cute monsters, highlighting a desire for a deeper narrative that justifies these actions. The overall tone remains lighthearted and fun, with an emphasis on the game's wholesome and approachable nature.

    • “But it made me feel guilty killing those cute little monsters for business. I hope it has a little backstory to explain why we need to kill them.”
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Match Land: Puzzle RPG is a role playing game.

Match Land: Puzzle RPG is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Match Land: Puzzle RPG was released on April 27, 2017.

Match Land: Puzzle RPG was developed by Race Cat.

Match Land: Puzzle RPG has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Match Land: Puzzle RPG is a single player game.

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