Merge Gardens

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Merge Gardens is an adventure game with a good story, beautiful gameplay, and an ingenious soundtrack. The game allows you to drag and merge items to create life in a vast mansion garden while solving fun match-3 puzzles. However, the game can be quite grindy and has some bugs, but it is also very funny. Your goal is to restore the garden to its former glory by solving puzzles and making clever matches. Play Merge Gardens now for a delightful and engaging experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,703 reviews

graphics146 positive mentions

monetization52 negative mentions

graphics
219 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
30%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their beauty, cuteness, and vibrant colors, contributing to an engaging and relaxing gameplay experience. However, there are significant complaints regarding recent updates that have introduced poor-quality puzzle graphics, which some users find distracting or unpleasant. Overall, while the game's aesthetics are generally well-received, the inconsistency in graphic quality has led to frustration among players.
- “The graphics are beautiful, also the layout of the garden, and the music.”
- “I love this game 😍 the graphics are adorable 🥰.”
- “The graphics are amazing and this game is addictive.”
- “The new puzzle graphics are absolutely horrible (April 2022).”
- “Starting with a horrendous overhaul of graphics, this game has just gotten worse and worse until it's become unpleasant to play.”
- “I have sensory processing issues, and the visuals of this are a nightmare now; I'm finding playing the puzzles impossible.”
monetization
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
11%
63%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the high costs of in-game purchases and describing it as a cash grab. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, others feel that the game increasingly relies on in-app purchases to progress, making it frustrating for those who prefer not to spend money. Overall, players acknowledge that while the game can be enjoyed without spending, doing so significantly enhances the experience.
- “In-app purchases are available but not a necessity like most games.”
- “A fun game that does not require friend help or in-app purchases.”
- “Lovely little game, no ads... don't have to buy stuff to enjoy... my favorite game.”
- “The gem cost for items versus how many you get is absurd and a bit rude as a cash grab.”
- “Again, in-game purchases are required to finish the board with no guarantees you can complete in time to gain the rewards.”
- “I understand in-app purchases, but forcing it is messed up.”
music
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
43%
5%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and beautiful qualities, enhancing the overall experience with soothing melodies that many players find enjoyable and calming. Users appreciate the combination of delightful sound effects and a charming soundtrack, often likening it to a magical or Disney-like atmosphere. While some players suggest that the music could be more exciting, the general consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The music is very relaxing and beautiful.”
- “The graphics are pretty and the music is very relaxing.”
- “This game is so beautiful and the soundtrack is so amazing!”
- “Are you aware that this app shuts my music, Bible reading, and Adventures in Odyssey off when I try to play it?”
- “It is a very nice game, but I think that this game could use some better music... something more exciting, but still forest-y.”
- “Music is a bit much though.”
stability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
6%
89%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over being unable to progress due to these technical problems, while a few mention that the game runs smoothly without issues. Overall, the stability of the game is a major concern, with calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
- “No glitches or anything 😊.”
- “The game plays smoothly with no glitches.”
- “Everything runs smoothly, enjoyable with no glitches so far.”
- “Btw it takes up a lot of space on your device and freezes up often.”
- “Game has begun to restart for no apparent reason, too many glitches at this point.”
- “It is my very favorite game but I'm getting really tired of the game freezing every day two to three times a day. It freezes every time I come on it and I'm getting about ready to delete it.”
story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute and light-hearted narrative, while others criticize the lack of depth and progression. Many users express frustration over the reliance on in-game purchases to advance in quests, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite the beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay, the story's pacing and the need for gems to complete missions leave some players feeling stuck and dissatisfied.
- “Great story line.”
- “Decent graphics and wonderful storyline all conclude for a great relaxing game.”
- “Wow amazing so interesting and the storyline is really cute.”
- “Game overall is really boring to play with no storyline to make it even slightly interesting.”
- “No storyline, no help, but they want you to spend a lot of money.”
- “Been playing for a while, there seems to be no storyline, not much but lots of creatures flying around, and you have to get more and more to open up areas; match 3 gives you very few rewards.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
41%
10%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a clever blend of merging and match-3 mechanics that keeps it engaging and enjoyable. Players appreciate the smooth mechanics and clean graphics, although some express frustration with the difficulty of obtaining gems and the slow pace of gameplay at lower levels. Overall, the game offers a fun and relaxing experience, with regular competitions adding to its appeal.
- “Really enjoying this game, fun gameplay and regular competitions keep it interesting.”
- “There is a clever mix of merging gameplay that everybody loves from merge dragons/magic and match-3 gameplay instead of those annoying merging puzzles nobody likes to do.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and enjoyable.”
- “A lot of elements just don't have graphics that show up, making matching them, i.e., the entirety of gameplay, nigh impossible.”
- “Terrible play mechanics for casual play.”
- “Very slow gameplay without the challenge of other merge games.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often citing excessive stages and the need for significant time investment to progress. While some appreciate the initial fun and puzzle elements, many express dissatisfaction with the slow pace and the pressure to spend money to advance, leading to a lack of enjoyment over time. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the game's potential.
- “But it gets a bit tedious, and it's really expensive for the bits you can buy.”
- “However, I don't like the newest event style; it requires way too much grinding for very little reward.”
- “Was fun at first but if you get stuck on a level it's tedious.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the festive music and amusing animal sounds that add to the overall fun experience. Many find the quirky characters, like the laughing hedgehog and the humorous updates, to be delightful surprises that enhance gameplay. Overall, the game is described as entertaining and filled with lighthearted moments, making it a great choice for those looking for a fun distraction.
- “Even the music is fun to listen to - festive, humorous, and catchy.”
- “Just keep laughing as you discover what to do.”
- “This is a very funny game.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance with no glitches, others experience deteriorating performance over time, leading to concerns about the game's stability. There is hope among users for future fixes to improve overall performance.
- “I'm enjoying a lot such an amazing outstanding performance game.”
- “Everything runs smoothly, enjoyable with no glitches so far.”
- “Switching between the two does nothing to help the performance of the game.”
- “Sadly, performance is bad and gets worse the longer you play, but hopefully they'll fix it.”
- “I've cleaned my cache and optimized.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers express a desire for expanded playable areas, indicating that the current limitations may affect replayability. However, there is optimism about potential future updates from developers that could enhance the game's replay value.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is highlighted by charming designs and exceptional animation, particularly emphasizing the cuteness and appeal of the creatures.
- “The character design is very lovely, and the animation of the creatures is beyond amazing and cute.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for being attractive and pleasant, creating a relaxing environment that players enjoy, particularly during moments when they seek calmness.
- “It's an attractive and pleasant atmosphere, relaxing. I like to play it, especially when I need to calm down.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, feeling deceived and disappointed due to issues with downloading it, which detracted from their initial excitement and led to feelings of being scammed.