Merge Dungeon

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Merge Dungeon is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by NANOO COMPANY Inc. and was released on July 27, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dungeon Crawling Merge RPG

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 407 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

monetization31 negative mentions

The art style is visually appealing and reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon.
The game is easy to pick up and can be enjoyable for short play sessions.
There are optional ads for rewards, which is a better approach than forced ads.

Progression is heavily gated by microtransactions, making it feel pay-to-win.
The gameplay becomes repetitive and tedious, with limited content and slow advancement.
Frequent ads and pop-ups disrupt the experience, leading to frustration.

monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
5%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the abundance of ads and microtransactions that hinder progression. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others find the mandatory and unskippable ads intrusive and detrimental to gameplay. Overall, players enjoy the game but feel that the monetization model leans heavily towards a cash grab, impacting their overall experience.
- “Pretty fun all things considered - no ads interrupting gameplay, cool looking graphics, a nice Darkest Dungeon aesthetic.”
- “Decent mechanics and appreciate no ads to ruin the experience.”
- “The upgrades do too little for what they cost; once you get higher up in tiers, you basically don't have a choice other than to watch a lot of ads for resources to purchase upgrades.”
- “This game is ad first, then a microtransaction machine second; I mostly hate the amount of ads needed to progress, along with forced ads without reward when buying gear with gold.”
- “Filled to the brim with microtransactions, too.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
42%
10%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the unique art style reminiscent of "Darkest Dungeon" and noting its appealing animations and visuals. However, some critics argue that the game heavily borrows from existing titles, labeling it as a rip-off, and express frustration over the game's reliance on microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, they are overshadowed by concerns about gameplay and monetization.
- “Pretty fun all things considered - no ads interrupting gameplay, cool looking graphics, a nice Darkest Dungeon aesthetic.”
- “So far a great game, I think the mana pool is a little low, makes it slower pace for summoning things to merge, but other than that so far it's great, the graphics are what really drew me in and the detail of animation gives it an old-school feel.”
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “And it is clearly ripping off Darkest Dungeon art style.”
- “This game uses too many resources for its simple graphics than it should.”
- “Ripped off graphics, ripped off title, and ripped off the look of Darkest Dungeon by having the same party scroll that the legitimate RPG has.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a match-three mechanic with a cooldown timer that some find engaging while others deem boring. Players appreciate the absence of ads and the unique art style reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon, but many feel the gameplay lacks depth and can be slow-paced. Overall, it serves as a decent time-waster with interesting mechanics, though it may not captivate all players.
- “Pretty fun all things considered - no ads interrupting gameplay, cool looking graphics, a nice Darkest Dungeon aesthetic.”
- “I really enjoyed the mechanics and the graphics.”
- “Really awesome and addictive gameplay.”
- “Gameplay suffers a bit, with it arguably being a match-three game with a cooldown timer (mana), but not terrible.”
- “Recommended as a time waster, but don't expect to be enthralled by gameplay or engaged.”
- “The gameplay is so boring.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly during the merging process, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some acknowledge the game as fun, the grindiness is a common point of criticism.
- “The merging is so tedious and boring.”
- “Gets very tedious very quickly.”
- “A bit tedious when merging, but fun anyway.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that while the game is enjoyable, it lacks depth in its storytelling, with players expressing a desire for a more diverse cast of characters and a dedicated story mode. Additionally, the absence of RPG elements and interactivity detracts from the overall experience, leading some to find it unengaging.
- “Overall, I think it's a fun game, but to make it more interesting, you should add different characters instead of the main three and have a story mode.”
- “Well-made game, but it's too much of a time waste, not interactive enough, and there are no RPG elements or story.”
- “The 'Get Angel Blessings' quest made me uninstall this game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users describing it as nice and enjoyable.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is reminiscent of other merge games, but it effectively captures a medieval theme that appeals to fans of the genre.
- “It's similar to other merge games, but if that's your thing and you enjoy a medieval atmosphere, it's quite good.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of a different world.”
- “The game's art style and sound design create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in from the start.”