Merge Hotel: Family Puzzles

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Merge Hotel: Family Puzzles is a puzzle game that combines design and matching mechanics to build a dream mansion. With a good story and stellar graphics, players can discover a unique merge game experience. However, be prepared for the occasional interrupting ads. Overall, it's a fun and engaging game that will keep you entertained for hours.

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Play Modes

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

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,360 reviews

story8 positive mentions

monetization306 negative mentions

The game has cute graphics and engaging gameplay that many players find enjoyable.
Players appreciate the variety of tasks and mini-games available within the main game.
The game is described as relaxing and a good way to pass the time.

The game is plagued by intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, often forcing players to watch ads after every few actions.
Many players report losing progress after updates, leading to frustration and disappointment.
The energy system is criticized for being too limiting, making it difficult to play for extended periods without waiting or spending money.

monetization
313 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of ads. Many players report being bombarded with forced ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration and even uninstallation of the game. While some users are willing to watch ads for rewards, the frequency and length of the ads, coupled with high costs for ad-free options, have created a negative experience that overshadows the game's enjoyment.
- “The most fun I've had playing a game, and I can play all I have time for without in-game purchases.”
- “In-app purchases are worth it!”
- “It's great, no ads, high quality.”
- “It's a fun game that I'd happily support, but being forced to watch ads in the middle of playing helped me choose to uninstall.”
- “The game is decent, but the ads that won't turn off and have no way to close them out - besides closing the app and losing your reward - are getting more frequent and are super annoying.”
- “I get that developers need to make money, but making ads pop up in the middle of playing is super disruptive and ruins the experience.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The game's storyline is generally perceived as weak and unengaging, with many players noting a lack of depth and originality. While some appreciate the cute animations and find the narrative enjoyable, others feel it detracts from gameplay, with excessive ads and slow progression further diminishing the experience. Overall, the story seems to be a secondary aspect, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and monetization issues.
- “Good story, no 'big' item to merge too soon, no forced ads, 100 energy via 10 ads, easy to unlock the board to give you space and plan ahead.”
- “Cute story and smooth gameplay.”
- “Fun, storyline is compelling, lots to do, sucked in for hours lol”
- “There isn't much of a storyline to follow.”
- “While the concept is interesting, the storyline lacks originality.”
- “Meehhhhh, too much storyline, hard to follow.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The gameplay experience is marred by excessive and intrusive advertisements, often interrupting play and detracting from enjoyment. While some users find the gameplay relatively fun and smooth, others criticize the slow progression, lack of freedom due to forced tutorials, and technical issues that hinder performance. Overall, the balance between gameplay and ad interruptions is a significant point of contention among players.
- “The overall gameplay is pretty good and if you play your cards right you can pretty much never run out of energy and rubies.”
- “Smooth gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is very smooth.”
- “It's frustrating; I can't even get 3 minutes of gameplay before being interrupted by an unstoppable 30-second ad.”
- “The overly intrusive mega-bossypants tutorial really ruins the gameplay -- it forces you to keep doing what it wants you to do (instead of just allowing you to play the game how you want) long after you definitely don't need a tutorial telling you what to do anymore.”
- “The gameplay seems to be more of a cash grab now (way too many sources and not enough energy).”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their pleasant and cute art style, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. While many users appreciate the visual design and clarity, some express concerns about the frequency of ads and their impact on gameplay. Despite a few criticisms regarding consistency and potential improvements, the graphics are generally considered a strong point of the game.
- “The competitions are super fun and challenging along with great graphics.”
- “Very nice graphics.”
- “Love the art style and the progression.”
- “The graphics are the worst; they don't match the quality of the game.”
- “The graphics are disappointing and detract from the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are subpar and feel outdated compared to other games.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting frequent random ads and app freezes, particularly after extended play, while others note minimal glitches compared to similar games. However, there are also complaints about the game freezing and even affecting device performance. Overall, stability issues seem to vary significantly among players.
- “The main problem I have is that after about 5 days of play, they start giving random ads every couple of minutes, and sometimes the app freezes at the end of the ads, so you have to reopen it.”
- “The game has way too many glitches now.”
- “This game would freeze and sometimes freezes my phone.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with some describing it as excessively repetitive, such as clicking through countless items for minimal rewards. While a few acknowledge it as somewhat manageable, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding experience is frustratingly drawn out, often exacerbated by enforced waiting periods.
- “This is tedious and boring.”
- “How tedious to click a billion nails before a single glove appears.”
- “(Even more tedium with each of the other item sources) and then, the pinnacle of tediousness is that the item source forces a waiting period on intervals... I think that my eyes have rolled back in my head so far that I may never be able to see again.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's music is widely praised for its soothing quality, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. Reviewers appreciate how both the event-specific tracks and background music contribute to a calming atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for unwinding.
- “Starting from the events to the background music.”
- “I also love the game's music; it's so soothing!”
- “Nice game to relax with, and the music is soothing as well.”
- “The background music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music is often too loud, drowning out important sound effects.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of self-referential jokes and absurdity, with players finding the advertising aspect amusingly excessive. Many users appreciate the game's addictive nature, which is complemented by its lighthearted and humorous tone. Overall, the humor adds to the game's charm and engagement.
- “For the small price of £15, we can make them all go away... funny that!”
- “This game is addictive and funny.”
- “Funny.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users noting a lack of engagement due to unattractive art, a slow progression, and a boring, derivative story that fails to evoke any meaningful feelings.
- “The emotional depth of the story is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the narrative to be uninspiring and the emotional moments felt forced.”
- “The game fails to evoke any real feelings, leaving me indifferent to the characters' struggles.”