Medieval Merge: Epic Adventure
- March 5, 2022
- Pixodust Games
"Medieval Merge: Epic Adventure" is a role-playing game with merge puzzle mechanics, set in a medieval village filled with mystery and magic. As the heroine, you'll solve missions, battle monsters, repair damage, and protect the villagers using crafted tools and weapons. The game offers a magical land to explore, with plenty of mysteries to uncover and the chance to become the master of the middle ages.
Reviews
- Great art style and theme for RPG lovers.
- The game offers a fun and engaging merging mechanic.
- Inventory is expandable and allows for better management of items.
- The game has excessive waiting times for item generation and energy recharge.
- Recent updates have nerfed item values and made quests more difficult to complete.
- Bubbles from merged items take up valuable board space and cannot be removed easily.
- story384 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as cute and engaging, with a charming art style that enhances the experience. However, many players express frustration over the slow progression and frequent bugs that disrupt quest completion, leading to a sense of stagnation in the narrative. While the initial storyline captivates players, recent updates have diminished the frequency and quality of story content, leaving some users feeling disconnected from the plot.
“The game has great depth of character and the storyline is easy to follow.”
“I love the art, curious about the story, and the world building is really good.”
“The storyline, the meeting, all of it.”
“The quality of updates as of late have been abysmal, there are no updates regarding the main story.”
“What's the point of earning all these special rewards if there remains no progression in the main storyline?”
“The game is extremely slow paced, and the story is also very slow after the beginning of the game.”
- monetization236 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the increasing reliance on ads and microtransactions for progression. While some appreciate the optional nature of ads for rewards, others feel that recent updates have made the game feel like a cash grab, with longer wait times and reduced rewards for watching ads. Overall, players are divided on whether the monetization strategy enhances or detracts from their gaming experience, with a notable concern about the balance between free play and the pressure to spend money or watch ads excessively.
“It has a unique style, you don't need to spend money to progress, there's no ads unless you want a reward, there's a collection book so you can work on completing that.”
“No surprise ads popping up after an action, no ads when changing screens, etc. All ads I've watched have been a conscious decision I've made.”
“Otherwise, the game is fairly balanced and gives you enough resources without forcing you to do any in-game purchases.”
“I've been working on one item for days, using energy potions, pies, ads, and hourglasses every time they're available.”
“The game keeps getting worse; the development is going downhill, they remove daily quests, the ads are too annoying, event quests are fewer and too difficult for a small reward, and they remove a lot of things that can help you progress in the game.”
“Game is fun and I absolutely adore the art, unfortunately it stops itself from being great by severely throttling your gameplay to entice you to spend gems ($$) or watch ads for paltry rewards.”
- graphics201 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, with many players appreciating the vibrant colors and smooth animations. However, there is notable criticism regarding recent updates that altered the visuals, leading to dissatisfaction among some users who preferred the previous aesthetic. Overall, while the graphics are considered a strong point, they are often overshadowed by gameplay issues and pacing concerns.
“The game is stylized, runs smoothly, and has an excellent art style.”
“I absolutely love this game, its visuals are great, the actual game is great, absolutely love it.”
“Beautiful graphics, interesting story, kind of addictive.... but it's sooo slow.”
“You do not need to change the graphics so much, and they look awful now.”
“The recent update changed the visuals and I hate it.”
“What the hell did you do to the graphics?”
- gameplay108 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its charming graphics and initial fun mechanics, but expressing frustration over slow pacing, excessive waiting times, and limited gameplay duration. While some find the merging system engaging, others criticize it for being repetitive and unbalanced, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing. Overall, the game is seen as having potential but is hindered by its energy mechanics and recharge systems, which detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay loop is pretty satisfying.”
“I love the art style, the theme, quest-like jobs, and addicting gameplay.”
“Fantastic art direction, coupled with a classic merging mechanic styled gameplay which makes for a satisfying hyper-casual experience.”
“The art direction is awesome and the merging system is pretty well defined, however two things ruin the whole experience: godawful pacing and horrendously lackluster gameplay at late game.”
“My biggest issues are the short durations allowed for gameplay before having to stop and wait for generators to recharge, and the broken 'reward' ads; they will either cause your game to freeze (negating your reward) or you will get stuck in the dreaded 'play store loop' (negating your rewards).”
“Gameplay loop gets stale extremely quickly.”
- grinding41 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
Players have expressed significant frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly after reaching mid to late levels, where progression becomes excessively slow and tedious. Many reviews highlight that recent updates have made the game feel more pay-to-win, with reduced rewards and increased grind requirements, leading to a loss of enjoyment and motivation to continue playing. While the game initially offers a fun experience, the grind quickly turns into a frustrating barrier, prompting some players to uninstall.
“The art style is appealing, the energy system is fair, and the quests aren't too grindy.”
“What was once a fun, relaxing game has now become a grinding hell, giving players barely any reward unless you're paying.”
“The game has great visuals and music, and I really enjoyed it at the start, but once you get to about level 7, the progression becomes so slow and tedious.”
“Used to be one of the best mobile games around, but after the last update, it became just another tedious, greedy pay-to-win.”
- music23 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being pleasant, mellow, and well-integrated with the visuals, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. However, some players find the music repetitive and annoying over time, especially when combined with issues like sound settings not functioning properly. Additionally, the recent updates have led to frustrations regarding the progression tied to musical instrument quests, which some feel are overly tedious and slow.
“The music is great, nice, mellow, and chill.”
“The game has been relaxing with lovely music and graphical design.”
“Love the graphics, the music, and how it doesn't ask you to buy something with a billion popups like other apps.”
“Eventually, the unmutable music annoys you.”
“My one major complaint is that the music and sound options are toggles and not sliders.”
“My biggest issue though, is the music update, which takes so long for so little.”
- stability18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly after recent updates. Many users have experienced significant issues such as lost progress, unresponsive gameplay, and mission resets, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. While some players have enjoyed the game despite these problems, the consensus indicates that stability remains a major concern.
“I've been playing this game for a long time now and have had no problem, but recently it's been so buggy.”
“The game constantly sputters and freezes as well from just performing its main function, merging items.”
“It was really buggy and I ended up having to restart it a couple of times, randomly lost items, now when I start the game it just stays on the loading screen.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements, with smooth performance and frequent content updates praised by users. However, some players note that essential functions are still lacking, and issues like freezing can occur when low performance settings are enabled. The distinct art style is well-received, contributing to the game's overall appeal.
“The dev crew have done a good job working on performance, and over the past few months, the game has improved drastically, not only in performance but also in the frequency of content updates.”
“The game is stylized, runs smoothly, and has an excellent art style.”
“The game shouldn't be freezing up just because low performance is turned on.”
“In the settings, there's an option to turn off high performance to save on battery usage.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, initially enjoying its mechanics and feeling comfortable with in-game purchases. However, recent changes that introduce paywalls for events have led to feelings of frustration and heartbreak, prompting some to consider quitting altogether. The emotional investment has shifted from enjoyment to disappointment, highlighting the impact of monetization on player experience.
“I'm considering deleting the game because it is absolutely heartbreaking.”
“I was actually really enjoying this game for a while; it never made me feel like I had to purchase anything to make progress, which, funny enough, actually made me feel okay when I did spend some money here and there. However, since the recent change where events are now paywalled to get good chests and other decent items, I am starting to feel pressured and, to be honest, I wouldn't recommend the game anymore.”
“Addictive, but the ropes and bolts drops are way too low. I've reached the 'end' of the game. I might wait for new updates, but until then, I'm not touching the game anymore; it gets tiring and boring after a while.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through its amusing storyline, which engages players while they pursue specific item tiers. However, recent changes that introduced paywalls for events have dampened the experience for some, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment, contrasting with the lighter, more humorous tone initially appreciated.
“It's even got a funny little story attached to it so you focus on getting specific tiers of items.”
“My partner that is still on 1.49 is just laughing at me, as he can still enjoy the game while my experience is ruined -_-”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the art and character designs are praised for their quality and appeal, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative depth or growth, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the game.
“The art and character designs are great.”
“I found myself enjoying the crisp graphics and character designs.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for improved replayability, indicating that the current gameplay experience may not be engaging enough to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find reasons to replay it.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the presence of load screens between different locations detracts from the game's atmosphere, as it limits the ability to freely explore the world and disrupts immersion.
“The different locations with load screens killed the game's atmosphere; now you cannot just explore the world anytime you want without loading into different areas.”
“The lack of seamless transitions between environments really detracts from the immersion and overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The overly bright and cartoonish visuals clash with the intended tone, making it hard to feel the intended atmosphere.”