Merge Block: Star Finders

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Merge Block: Star Finders is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Puzzle1Studio and was released on September 4, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Drag n merge the number blocks to score high!

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,641 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

monetization409 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept that keeps players entertained for hours.
The gameplay is challenging yet enjoyable, making it a great way to pass the time.
The graphics are appealing, and the mechanics are easy to understand, making it accessible for all ages.

The game is plagued by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
Recent updates have introduced bugs and glitches, causing the game to freeze or crash frequently.
The timer can be too fast, adding unnecessary pressure and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

monetization
419 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of ads. Many players report being bombarded with long, unskippable ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing at inconvenient moments, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free-to-play models, the overwhelming frequency and placement of these ads have led to frustration and a diminished gaming experience.
- “You already have in-app purchases and an option to watch a video for extra coins or power-ups.”
- “I'm obsessed lol it's simple yet fun and no in-game purchases required.”
- “Less ads would be nice, but the game is fun and runs well.”
- “The game is kinda fun, but the ads are long, unskippable, at volume even if sound is turned off, and appear any time you start a game, stop a game, pause, and randomly during the game.”
- “I mean, one should be able to play the free game with a reasonable number of ads within reasonable intervals, but ads popping up every 2 to 5 minutes for any and every reason is excessive, obtrusive, and abusive.”
- “The amount of ads on this app simply makes it impossible to enjoy.”
stability
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly during ad playback and bonus features. Many players express frustration over having to restart the app repeatedly, which disrupts gameplay and leads to lost progress. While some glitches have been patched, the overall consensus is that the game remains overly buggy, impacting the enjoyment and playability.
- “The graphics are good, it behaves well with no glitches so far, and it's a lot of fun!”
- “Every time I lose or need to go through an ad or when I get that bonus spin opportunity, it freezes.”
- “The game freezes just before or just after playing the ad.”
- “I loved the game and played for hours, but recently it freezes mid-game and I have to force close the game. Upon reopening, it starts where I previously left off, and I can play for a minute or two before it freezes again.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and rewarding, with a decent level of difficulty that encourages players to improve their scores. However, frequent and lengthy ad interruptions significantly detract from the experience, breaking concentration and flow, which has led to mixed reviews despite the solid mechanics. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and addictive, the ad placement and frequency are major points of contention among players.
- “I love the mechanics of this game.”
- “Instead, it proved to be a game for the players with decent difficulty, rewarding gameplay, and a system that encouraged players to improve their high scores.”
- “Gameplay is interesting, a little repetitive but not necessarily mundane.”
- “However, giving 2 stars because of how often lengthy ads interrupt gameplay.”
- “I like the game itself but the ads constantly interrupting gameplay is breaking my concentration, and usually ends up breaking my streak.”
- “Ads interrupt gameplay and destroy flow.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
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Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the visuals and find them enjoyable, others report issues with sluggishness and glitches that hinder gameplay. Some users highlight the graphics as a strong point, noting their quality and appeal, but frequent ads and technical problems detract from the experience for others.
- “The graphics are good, it behaves (no glitches this far), and it's a lot of fun!”
- “It's an excellent game with excellent graphics, and at no point did I have any problems playing.”
- “I'm loving this game; it's kinda complicated at times and it has great graphics.”
- “Graphics are sluggish and feel 'off', making the gameplay experience frustrating.”
- “Cool game, but the graphics are lacking and detract from the overall experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express a desire for a more engaging story experience, highlighting the need for additional content such as leaderboards, quest objectives, and extra levels. The current daily quests are seen as insufficient, with players seeking more challenges and activities to maintain interest after completing the main missions.
- “I wish there was a leaderboard and quest objectives.”
- “The daily quests take 4 hours to reset.”
- “Needs more things to do once completed the three daily missions; only the normal game remains. It needs extra levels and additional challenges in the main game as you level up.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered limited, with players suggesting it lasts around a week before losing its appeal.
- “Limits its replayability to about a week.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant lag and performance issues, resulting in a lack of smooth gameplay.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been described as bizarre, with a particular emphasis on carnival-themed tunes that may feel out of place or unsettling to some players.
- “What's with the bizarre carnival music?”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining throughout.

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Merge Block: Star Finders is a casual puzzle game.

Merge Block: Star Finders is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Merge Block: Star Finders was released on September 4, 2019.

Merge Block: Star Finders was developed by Puzzle1Studio.

Merge Block: Star Finders has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Merge Block: Star Finders is a single player game.

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