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Matchville

32%Game Brain Score
graphics, optimization
story, stability
32% User Score Based on 62 reviews

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Matchville is a beautiful town where everyone can find a job that suits them. Complete three-in-a-row levels to advance the plot, make new friends and decorate picturesque locations. Your own cafe is already waiting for you!

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32%
Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game has a cute art style and is visually appealing.
  • It offers a fun and challenging match-3 gameplay experience.
  • The storyline and building elements add a nice touch to the typical match-3 format.
  • The game is riddled with bugs, causing frequent crashes and freezing issues.
  • Microtransactions are heavily pushed, making it feel like a pay-to-win experience.
  • Progress can be lost due to bugs, and there is a lack of support for in-game purchases.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its light-hearted nature and engaging narrative, though some express frustration over its abrupt halting and slow continuation from developers. While the storyline enhances the match-3 gameplay, several users note that it can feel incomplete or overly simplistic, with some levels feeling disconnected from the overall narrative progression. Overall, it appeals to puzzle game enthusiasts who enjoy a story element, despite some complaints about pacing and execution.

    • “I love the story.”
    • “The overall feel of the game is a relatively light-hearted environment with a storyline and various mini-games to tie things together.”
    • “Would definitely recommend for those into puzzle games with a good storyline.”
    • “It just stops after so long in the story, just leaving you hanging.”
    • “Basic match 3 game, storyline itself stops at level 95.”
    • “Terrible game, it literally wastes time with its 'story building' attempt; it takes you away from actually playing the game when you try to upgrade your cafe.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, freezes, and performance issues that disrupt gameplay. Despite these problems, some players still find the game enjoyable, though many suggest it feels unpolished and unreliable. Overall, the game's stability is a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “I love match 3 games, but this is just an extremely buggy mess.”
    • “Also, every so often the game freezes and has to be stopped and started again.”
    • “Incredibly buggy and unreliable.”
  • monetization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in "Matchville - Match 3 Puzzle" has been criticized for being predatory, with players feeling that in-game purchases are necessary yet ineffective, leading to frustration. The game heavily relies on microtransactions, which are integrated into its mechanics, making it feel like a cash grab rather than a fair gaming experience. Additionally, there are no refunds for real money spent, further exacerbating player dissatisfaction.

    • “I do find that the monetization of this game makes it a bit frustrating, but it is addictive like most match-3 games.”
    • “Has microtransactions.”
    • “Matchville - Match 3 Puzzle is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a nasty, greedy cash grab by predatory mobile developers who think they can treat PC gamers like mobile peasants.”
    • “I do find that the monetization of this game makes it a bit frustrating, but it is addictive like most match 3 games.”
    • “The game mechanics are built around the microtransactions, notably due to the puzzle RNG design and layout.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received negative feedback, with many users finding it boring and limited due to a restricted number of moves per level. Critics also highlight that the game mechanics seem to prioritize microtransactions, detracting from the overall experience. While it incorporates some innovative features, it largely follows the standard match-three format.

    • “This is a match-three game with some common mechanics and a few innovative new features.”
    • “Gameplay is poor.”
    • “Boring gameplay.”
    • “There is a limited amount of moves each level, which, as everyone knows, is terrible and ruins the gameplay.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a beautiful user interface and a cute art style that enhances the overall experience. While some users note that the graphics are nice and smooth, there are mixed feelings about certain aspects, suggesting room for improvement. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal.

    • “The graphics are nice and smooth.”
    • “The music is amazing and I love the graphics!”
    • “Cute art style.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it grating and annoying, while others praise it as amazing and complementary to the graphics.

    • “The music is amazing, and I love the graphics!”
    • “I definitely enjoy the soundtrack!”
    • “Very annoying music!”
    • “Grating music.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game requires further optimization, as players have reported occasional freezing for a few seconds. Many hope that an upcoming patch will address these issues.

    • “The game runs smoothly overall, but I believe a bit more optimization could enhance the experience, as there are occasional freezes that could be addressed in a future patch.”
    • “I appreciate the effort put into optimization, but there are still some minor performance issues that could be improved for a more seamless gameplay experience.”
    • “While the game is enjoyable, I think further optimization would help eliminate the sporadic freezing and make it even better.”
    • “It needs to be optimized a little bit more; there is some freezing here and there for a few seconds, but a patch should be able to fix that (I hope soon).”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, expressing a desire for options to skip or speed through repetitive story elements.

    • “The stories are a little tedious, and I hope to see a skip or a fast-forward option for that.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
    • “The repetitive tasks make the gameplay feel monotonous and draining.”

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