Merge Farm!
- November 1, 2017
- Zynga
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Get on Apple Store"Merge Farm!" is a farming and merge game that offers unique gameplay mechanics. Plant crops, merge them to grow bigger plants and harvest more fruit and vegetables. Manage your farm, make decisions on where to plant crops, place animals and decorate, and sell your harvest to expand the farm. The game features planting and merging crops, managing the farm, and harvesting.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a casual gaming experience.
- Cute graphics and engaging gameplay keep players entertained for hours.
- Players appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating.
- Players report issues with battery drain and overheating while playing.
- Lack of content updates and limited expansion options lead to a repetitive experience after reaching higher levels.
- monetization497 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report that even after purchasing ad removal options, they continue to encounter ads, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the consensus is that the sheer volume of mandatory ads makes the game nearly unplayable for free users.
“I love that there are very, very few in-app purchases.”
“I did purchase the no ads version and it works great.”
“I paid $4.99 for no ads, 2500 coins, and double seeds.”
“Unfortunately, the level of ads makes it basically unplayable.”
“I get that they want to make a bit of extra cash off this game, but the sheer number of ads just starting in the middle of gameplay makes this game nearly unplayable and not very fun at all.”
“The free version is almost unplayable because the ads are too often and at bad times.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as engaging and addictive, with cute graphics and a blend of mechanics that can be enjoyable. However, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the experience, making gameplay feel slow and frustrating, often resulting in a 40/60 ratio of ads to actual playtime. While some players find the game fun and relaxing, many express dissatisfaction with the interruptions caused by ads and the need for in-game purchases to enhance the experience.
“Cute graphics, engaging and addictive gameplay.”
“This is an amazing app, it has great gameplay too.”
“I love the gameplay, and the game itself.”
“I get that they want to make a bit of extra cash off this game, but the sheer number of ads just starting in the middle of gameplay makes this game nearly unplayable and not very fun at all.”
“Yea, this game is free, but gameplay is very stunted until you pay $5+ to stop popup ads, get x2 harvesting, etc. If you don't, the game is terribly slow.”
“To play as they intended, you will have 1.5 to 2 minutes of ads for every five minutes of gameplay.”
- grinding23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- -9 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed experience with grinding in the game, with some players finding it tedious and excessive due to the need to merge items and the prevalence of ads. While many appreciate the game's farming mechanics and find it enjoyable at a leisurely pace, others feel that the grinding aspect detracts from the overall fun, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience.
“Not tedious yet.”
“The grinding feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
“I enjoy the sense of progression that comes with grinding.”
“I thought I was playing a farming game, but that isn't the case at all seeing I've seen more ads in this 'game' than I've seen gameplay.”
“The game is fine, but it gets to be such a grind after a while. Trust me, I love grinding games, but this was just ridiculous. It's fine, it's just I would rather have a different experience. The ads are horrible though.”
“Huge waste of time and tedious to sit through because they don't enhance gameplay.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as cute, colorful, and cartoonish, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some users noted inconsistencies in the art style between different elements, such as fruits, and mentioned occasional lag due to ads. Overall, while the graphics are appreciated for their charm, there are calls for improvements in clarity and consistency.
“Cute graphics, engaging and addictive gameplay.”
“The graphics are cute, cartoonish and very colorful.”
“Fun merging game with bright, colorful graphics.”
“New artwork for blueberries - too hard to differentiate.”
“The art style is not consistent between the fruits.”
“I found that the style of the graphics and what the objective of the game not something I really found worked for.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and lag, particularly during ad displays and gameplay interactions. Many players express frustration over these issues, which detract from their overall experience and lead to lost progress. While some enjoy the game, the persistent bugs and performance problems prevent it from receiving higher ratings.
“I would have given 5 stars, but sometimes the game freezes up and I have to exit out of it or it will shut off on its own. That's the only reason I didn't give it the last star.”
“Good game but seems to be buggy quite a bit; it freezes all the time and stops working when trying to harvest things.”
“Good game until level 11, then it freezes, locks the game, and you lose all progress and money.”
- story12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the story aspect of the game, noting that daily quests often feel unbalanced and repetitive, offering inadequate rewards for the effort required. There is a call for more challenging and engaging storylines, as well as a desire for improved quest rewards and expanded gameplay features, such as additional buildings and plot space.
“Need to be more challenging with the storyline, not just repetitive!”
“A problem is that the daily quests just give, most of the time, bad rewards.”
“Daily missions cost more than what they give back; a 35k mission is giving me back only 425.”
- music7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with users reporting issues such as music being interrupted or muted by frequent ads, glitches causing music to repeat or disappear, and a lack of in-game music altogether. While some players enjoy the game despite these issues, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration.
“The music will not stop.”
“Although, the game glitched, causing the music to repeat or completely disappear while playing.”
“Low rating because when ads play it's muting my media volume on my phone which interrupts my music.”
“Its a good game, it's a good nice playthrough, but the ads are too many and there's too many that I can't play my music over or they take me straight to the Play Store.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and absurd elements, such as amusing mistakes and unexpected food combinations, which players find delightful and entertaining. Many users appreciate the lighthearted and sweet nature of the game, highlighting its ability to evoke laughter through its whimsical scenarios. Overall, the humor adds a charming layer to the gameplay experience.
“I still find it hilarious that juicers are a thing, that cucumber juice and watermelon juice are a thing, but orange juice and lemonade are not.”
“Funny, sweet game.”
“Pretty funny!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game lacks replayability, as it tends to lose its appeal after reaching level 30, leaving little incentive to revisit once completed.
“I love this game, but it's pretty much over after level 30, and there isn't any replay value.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The game lacks variety in missions, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the app's optimization, indicating that unresolved performance issues could lead them to uninstall it due to its negative impact on their phone's overall performance.
“If these issues are not resolved, I will delete the app as I cannot have it impacting the performance of my phone.”
“The game runs poorly on my device, and the optimization is severely lacking.”
“I experience constant lag and crashes, which makes the game unplayable.”
