Merge Dogs

About Merge Dogs

Merge Dogs is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Zepni Ltd. and was released on December 5, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Build your doggy team and win the race!

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 1,420 reviews

graphics46 positive mentions

monetization216 negative mentions

Cute and charming dog animations with a wide variety of breeds to unlock and merge.
Addictive and fun gameplay suitable for dog lovers; great for passing time and relaxing.
Optional ads that aid progression without being intrusive; supports offline play.

Progression becomes slow and grind-heavy at higher levels; takes long to unlock advanced dogs.
Recurring bugs such as dogs disappearing unexpectedly and progress loss frustrate players.
Frequent and lengthy ads frustrate users; some paid ad removals do not fully remove ads, causing dissatisfaction.

monetization
248 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 87% negative mentions
The game features numerous ads, often viewed as excessive, with many players frustrated by frequent pop-ups and mandatory ads that disrupt gameplay. While optional ads provide bonuses like speed boosts or extra money, these often fail to function properly. Paid options to remove ads exist but are reportedly buggy or limited in scope, requiring multiple purchases and still allowing ads to appear, leading to dissatisfaction among users.
- “This game is awesome with very cute dogs, no ads unless you choose to watch them. Very good game, highly recommended, very fun!”
- “Amazing, little to no ads, cute dogs, happy music, and great graphics!”
- “No ads and no internet required, so I can play it everywhere.”
- “I paid to remove ads, and then when I unlocked the second area, it told me I have to pay again to remove ads!”
- “Even if you pay to remove the ads the app will continue to show you ads.”
- “Now the ads are too overwhelming.”
graphics
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions
The game's graphics receive widespread praise for their cute, colorful, and kawaii art style, particularly the adorable dog designs. Users appreciate the smooth performance, detailed visuals, and overall aesthetic, though a few mention outdated pitbull graphics as needing improvement. Overall, the charming graphics significantly enhance player enjoyment and engagement.
- “Amazing graphics and everything!”
- “Great game, smooth performance, and awesome graphics!”
- “Beautiful graphics and content.”
- “The pitbull graphics need updating. The game is still using images that look like they're from the 1990s.”
- “I think it's categorizing pitbulls as mean and supporting the idea that they're evil. The pitbull graphics look mean compared to the other cute dogs. They should change the pitbull graphics before I consider reinstalling the game.”
- “Didn't remember the ads, but the art style is just okay and the dogs are cute.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as catchy, cheerful, and enjoyable, fitting well with the cute dog-themed art style. However, some users find the background music repetitive or annoying over time, though customizable settings allow it to be turned off. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's fun and lighthearted atmosphere.
- “The music is bright and cheerful, and the dogs are very cute.”
- “The music is great and very happy!”
- “The noises and music match the art style and theme really well.”
- “Yes, I'd say it's quite fun, not amazing, but I think you get what I mean. It would be a four-star rating, but can you get rid of the annoying music? I want to listen to mine!”
- “This game is really fun except for the annoying music in the background.”
- “The music can get a bit annoying after a while, but the rest of the app is great!”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, described as funny, cute, and enjoyable, especially due to the amusing dog characters running around. Players find it addictive and fun, often highlighting its lighthearted charm and appeal across all ages. While some mention occasional boredom, the overall humor and cuteness make it a highly recommended and delightful experience.
- “Keep chuckling at the little dogs running round the track.”
- “This game is loaded with fun, laughter, and cuteness overload. This is definitely a recommended game for all ages.”
- “It's unlike all the other merge games because it's way too funny and cute.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, simple, and relaxing with cute dog characters and easy mechanics suitable for all ages. However, recent updates introducing frequent and sometimes long ads have disrupted the experience and frustrated some players. Overall, the core gameplay remains engaging and enjoyable, but the ad implementation affects player satisfaction.
- “I absolutely love the little dogs, and the game mechanics are easy enough for all ages.”
- “I like the art style of the game and the tycoon-based gameplay really makes the game alive; the dogs are really cute.”
- “This is a great game; I gave five stars because it has great woof sounds, great graphics, easy controls, very good gameplay – my favorite game.”
- “You need to watch constant ads to make the gameplay a decent speed.”
- “Adds so far seem equal to gameplay.”
- “Ads could be better or gameplay could.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 80% negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable and visually appealing, but users frequently report stability issues such as glitches, freezing, and occasional data loss, which hinder progress and affect the overall experience. While some praise the lack of lag and smooth animations, recurring bugs and forced closures remain common complaints.
- “There are no glitches or lag, and the animations are great!”
- “Very good, no glitches like Kick the Buddy, and it is very fun, interesting, and cute.”
- “I love this game; it has no glitches and I love puppies, and if you love puppies, you will love this game!”
- “I would give 5 stars, but the game glitches every time I go to merge 2 poms and I can't progress.”
- “Incredibly buggy, randomly deleted dogs, cute and fun game until it freaks out and half of your dogs are gone and you can't merge new ones.”
- “This game freezes and won't let you watch the videos to get perks and forces closed.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game features a grind-heavy merge mechanic that can become tedious, especially due to repetitive ad-watching required to speed progress. While the cute dog discovery and merging are enjoyable, players express a desire for more engaging activities or alternative ways to collect and buy dogs to reduce the monotony. Overall, despite the grind, it is considered more enjoyable than similar merge games.
- “Consequently, the game gets tediously slow even if you watch loads of ads, often the same one repeatedly.”
- “30 seconds of the same ad over and over is very tedious.”
- “Very cute I love discovering new ones each time I merge, but it needs better ways to collect and buy dogs. Tedious ad watching loses one star. It would be nice to include mini games to give us more input than watching dogs run around gaining money.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance and lack of glitches, providing an enjoyable and visually appealing experience. Users consistently report stable optimization with minimal ads, contributing to a highly positive overall impression.
- “Great game, smooth performance, and awesome graphics!”
- “So great, entertaining with no glitches, runs smoothly, adorable dogs!”
- “It runs smoothly and works as advertised, overall a 5 star game!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Player emotions are mixed, with some expressing deep frustration and sadness due to technical issues preventing gameplay, while others share genuine joy and affection for the game's wholesome experience and interaction with virtual dogs. The emotional impact ranges from disappointment to heartfelt enjoyment.
- “I live it 10/10 wholesome game”
- “I love dog and it fun to see what dog is next everyone should play its a game were you try to find your favourite dog mines a pitbull some people don't like dogs but its a good way to interact with them because you're not really touching them everyone should play ”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The story is considered somewhat dull and minimal, with users suggesting the addition of more quests to enhance engagement. Overall, it lacks depth and excitement.
- “I would give it a 4-star but only because it's a bit boring, so they should add some quests or something.”
- “The story: I was merging and merging dogs, until I got a pit bull.”