Merge Hooks

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Merge Hooks is a single player puzzle game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Show your puzzle skills with this rope simulation game!

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 338 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

monetization96 negative mentions

The game is fun and serves as a good time-waster.
Gameplay is straightforward and can be enjoyable for short periods.
Some players appreciate the minimal ads and find the game relaxing.

The game is plagued by excessive forced ads, often interrupting gameplay.
Many users report that the game frequently crashes or becomes unplayable after updates.
There are complaints about false advertising regarding the presence of ads, leading to frustration among players.

monetization
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
76%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of forced ads that disrupt gameplay and often lead to crashes. Many players feel misled by advertisements claiming "no ads," only to encounter frequent interruptions, with some stating that the game is unplayable without an internet connection due to the constant ad presence. While a few users mention that the game is enjoyable despite the ads, the general consensus is that the monetization approach detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration and uninstalls.
- “The ad for this game literally starts by saying 'no ads, ever,' and the first thing that happens after the first round I played is I get an ad, followed by an ad after I started the following round.”
- “I downloaded this game because the first part of the ad for it implied no ads.”
- “Advert claims no ads, yet everything you do in the game requires you to watch ads.”
- “After beating a level, I was forced to watch an unskippable ad and the only way to acquire coins besides grinding time is to watch ads.”
- “It's a cash grab; it plays alright, but the ads literally ruin the game.”
- “You are forced to either pay or watch 20+ ads to be able to play the game.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during loading and when ads play. Many players have expressed frustration, noting that the game often becomes unplayable shortly after installation or following updates, despite initial functionality. Overall, the game's performance is severely hampered by these stability problems.
- “Now the game freezes the second it opens and I have yet to be able to play the game since I've paid for it.”
- “When I first installed the game it was alright even with ads, but now it's like I can't even play it as it freezes every time I load into it and it happened after I bought the no ads.”
- “Only thing is a lot of the time the game freezes or it will crash when ads play.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The gameplay experience is heavily criticized for its excessive ad interruptions, with users reporting that ads dominate the playtime, leading to frustration and a lack of engagement. Many players also encountered technical issues, such as unresponsive controls and game crashes, which further detracted from the overall enjoyment. While some users found brief moments of fun, the overwhelming presence of ads and bugs significantly undermined the gameplay quality.
- “Real ads, fun gameplay, no overwhelming ads, yet.”
- “It was fun for the first 5 minutes of gameplay, then the 'ad breaks' ruined it. Every 10 seconds there's an ad break, and it just ruins the play style for me.”
- “There is more ad watching than there is gameplay.”
- “Most broken game I've played. I start it, there are no cars, no buttons work, you can't do anything after you press throw. Nothing, no gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, users feel that the game's optimization needs improvement, suggesting that enhancing performance should take priority before introducing additional features. While the concept of the game is appreciated, the current optimization leaves room for enhancement.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, making it run smoothly even on lower-end devices.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, ensuring a seamless experience without lag.”
- “The game's performance has been significantly enhanced through thoughtful optimization, allowing for a more enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- “Better improve the app's performance before getting greedy.”
- “Could be better optimized, but it's not a bad idea for a game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that progression is heavily reliant on watching unskippable ads to earn coins, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “After beating a level, I was forced to watch an unskippable ad, and the only way to acquire coins besides grinding is to watch ads.”
- “The grinding feels endless, and it often seems like the game is designed to push you towards spending money instead of enjoying the gameplay.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find that the rewards were minimal and not worth the time invested.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have been criticized as subpar, with some users expressing frustration over performance issues, such as overheating devices, which they attribute to poor programming rather than demanding graphical demands.
- “Come on, this game has terrible graphics and simple mechanics. No game like this should overheat the phone at any capacity unless you're doing something shady or you lack programming skills.”
- “The graphics are subpar and really detract from the overall experience.”
- “I expected much better visuals; the graphics look outdated and unpolished.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a compelling storyline or idle game scenario, leading to user frustration over excessive ad breaks and the requirement for a constant Wi-Fi connection.
- “Way too many ad breaks, and you must have Wi-Fi for the game to work, which is silly as there is no storyline or idle game scenario to it.”