Merge & Blade
- February 27, 2023
- Magic Cube
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Reviews
- The game offers a surprisingly deep and addictive gameplay experience for its price, combining match-3 mechanics with RPG elements.
- Players appreciate the simple controls and the ability to create fun combos, making it enjoyable to play while multitasking.
- The game features a variety of modes and challenges, providing a satisfying sense of progression and fun, especially when played on sale.
- The game can become grindy quickly, with some players feeling that it lacks sufficient content and strategy, leading to a repetitive experience.
- Visuals are criticized for being low resolution, making it difficult to see what's happening during gameplay, and the soundtrack could use more variety.
- There are significant issues with game mechanics, such as unpredictable unit arrangements during combat, which can frustrate players and detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a simple yet surprisingly deep mechanic that combines match-3, strategy, and auto-battler elements with light RPG aspects, making it enjoyable for casual play. However, it suffers from some balancing issues, as players are encouraged to merge while also needing to employ tactical decisions. Overall, it's recommended for those seeking a light and fun gaming experience.
“The game doesn't look like much at first glance, but the simple game mechanics offer a surprisingly deep and fun experience.”
“Recommended if you are looking for a nice, light game to pass the time, and appreciate the developers' effort in creating enjoyable game mechanics.”
“Great mechanics combining match-3, strategy, and auto battler elements with light RPG features.”
“But it does have a few game mechanics and balancing problems, since it wants you to merge but at the same time be tactical and not merge.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally feel that the game starts off well but quickly becomes overly grindy, detracting from the initial positive experience. The simplicity of the gameplay contributes to this rapid onset of grind, leading to mixed feelings about long-term engagement.
“Good impression is hindered a bit by getting too grindy too quickly.”
“However, the simplicity also means that it gets really grindy really quickly.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's visuals are described as cute, but the low-resolution pixel graphics can make it challenging to discern important details during gameplay.
“The choice of visuals may look cute, but due to the low-resolution pixel graphics, it's sometimes difficult to see what's going on.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for a broader variety in the game's soundtrack, indicating that the current music selection could benefit from more diversity to enhance the overall experience.
“A wider variety in the soundtrack would be appreciated.”
“A wider variety in the soundtrack would be appreciated.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates stable performance on PC, but users report frequent freezing issues when played on the Steam Deck.
“Works fine on the PC but freezes on the Steam Deck.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in Merge and Blade is noted to be lacking, with reviewers highlighting a deficiency in colorful characters and engaging narrative elements that contributed to the enjoyment of similar games. While the gameplay loop is fun, the absence of a compelling story diminishes the overall experience.
“Merge and Blade has a similar and fun gameplay loop, but lacks the colorful characters and story that made that game so satisfying.”
