Merge Inn - Cafe Merge Game | Game Brain

Merge Inn - Tasty Match Puzzle is a puzzle game that combines cooking and block puzzles, allowing you to build your dream restaurant. The game boasts a good plot, gameplay, visuals, and soundtrack, but is hindered by excessive grinding, frequent ads, and bugs. Despite its flaws, the game is engaging and offers a unique twist on traditional match-puzzle games.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,817 reviews

story12 positive mentions

monetization269 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with cute graphics and a relaxing gameplay experience.
Players appreciate the option to watch ads for extra energy, allowing for longer play sessions.
The game offers a variety of tasks and challenges, keeping it interesting and enjoyable.

The game frequently crashes and freezes, causing frustration and loss of progress.
Energy runs out too quickly, making it difficult to play for extended periods without watching ads or spending money.
Players have reported issues with not receiving rewards after watching ads, leading to dissatisfaction.

monetization
282 mentions
2 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and fail to provide promised rewards. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for energy and boosts, numerous reports highlight issues with ads crashing the game or not crediting rewards, leading to a perception that progress is heavily gated behind both ad views and in-app purchases. Overall, players desire a more balanced approach to monetization that allows for enjoyable gameplay without excessive interruptions from ads.
- “I really enjoy the pace of this game; it doesn't feel like you need to make an in-game purchase to make good progress.”
- “Now there are no ads and they want $0.99 for 50 energy.”
- “The best merge game, with less frustrating wait/energy/too much stuff on board and no ads unless you want to watch them.”
- “It's just ridiculous having to stop every few seconds to watch multiple ads in Merge Inn just to be able to play a few more times.”
- “The ads freeze and shut down the game, causing you to lose rewards or energy you're watching the ad for.”
- “Watching ads to get energy and to double the rewards were my favorite features of the game, but now I'm having trouble with it.”
stability
79 mentions
4 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress and rewards due to these technical problems, particularly during ad interactions. While some enjoy the game when it functions properly, the overwhelming consensus is that the frequent instability makes it increasingly unplayable.
- “I really like this game; the graphics and visuals are nice, and there are no glitches. It's easy to play.”
- “I have absolutely no glitches with the game as others have experienced.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any issues, providing a stable experience.”
- “Game freezes constantly - "conveniently" as you're about to complete an order or a level ... and you lose all your progress.”
- “I had given five stars but now that I am about to uninstall, it is down to one star... I adore the game and have been playing a while, even spending real money, but now the game is literally unplayable... for weeks now, it freezes up within seconds of loading, every single time... I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling and even went so far as to delete the data, losing all my progress, but nothing works.”
- “It's fun when you aren't having to restart and go back in because it glitches and kicks you out.”
story
36 mentions
33 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is generally perceived as minimal, with many players noting the presence of cute graphics and light lore that doesn't significantly impact gameplay. While some enjoy the side quests and daily missions, others express a desire for a more engaging narrative, feeling that the lack of a substantial storyline makes the game repetitive over time. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary element, with players appreciating the gameplay mechanics more than the narrative itself.
- “Great challenge, awesome storyline, love the characters, wonderful and vibrant works of art.”
- “Really fun game, I like the gameplay and the little extra story to it!”
- “Cute storyline, great graphics.”
- “There's no story to this game, it seems like.”
- “Otherwise the game isn't bad, but it's just merging to complete customers' orders; it gets boring after a while and the side quests are impossible to finish unless you're willing to get into the game several times a day.”
- “Still love this game, even though there isn't a story line.”
graphics
31 mentions
61 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and colorful, with many players appreciating the detailed artwork and charming visuals. However, some users find the graphics to be cartoonish or lacking in depth, and there are mixed opinions on their overall quality, with a few noting issues like poor visibility and tedious merging mechanics. Overall, while the aesthetics are appealing to many, they are not universally praised, and some players feel that the graphics do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Great graphics, fun and challenging.”
- “The graphics are the best I've seen in a food merge game.”
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “Really not very good graphics; hard to figure out what to do with it, and there isn't enough explanation of the game to actually get you started.”
- “Graphics are really bad.”
- “Graphics are poor; items won't merge... I uninstalled after 2 rounds.”
music
20 mentions
35 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall vibe and visuals. However, some users find it repetitive or annoying, and there are complaints about the inability to turn it off completely. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, it can also be a source of frustration for some players.
- “I love the music in this game, very soothing.”
- “The game is relaxing, and there's also a peaceful soundtrack too; it distresses me a lot.”
- “Really fun game, great graphics, and the music is great too.”
- “Love the game, hate the music.”
- “Music is annoyingly repetitive.”
- “I have the music and sounds turned off, but every time I start playing the game, the music comes back on and I can't turn it off; I have to turn the volume down on my phone.”
gameplay
17 mentions
47 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as simple, addictive, and enjoyable, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the variety of events. However, issues such as frequent freezing, crashing, and occasional clunkiness detract from the experience for some users. While the aesthetics may not be the strongest aspect, the engaging mechanics and music help maintain player interest.
- “The gameplay is simple and highly addictive...”
- “But once you start getting into it and upgrading equipment and adding a little extra storage, you get a lot more gameplay time and it's super addictive.”
- “On top of that, the gameplay is fun and there are so many events to participate in, it never goes dull.”
- “Constant freezing and crashing has ruined my gameplay experience.”
- “Great art designs, UI, and gameplay a little clunky.”
- “Love it but the lag when watching ads and during gameplay drives me nuts as it crashes frequently, please fix.”
grinding
15 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that while the game features cute visuals and can be a fun way to pass the time, the grinding aspect quickly becomes tedious and monotonous for many players. Users express frustration with the slow progress and lack of engaging content, leading to feelings of boredom and annoyance. Overall, the game is seen as better than other similar titles, but its grindy nature may deter those who dislike repetitive gameplay.
- “This makes things incredibly tedious.”
- “Progress is slow and tedious, and overall unrewarding.”
- “It quickly feels grindy, it's unresponsive at times, there is little to no motivation to play or complete tasks, and overall it's lacking in content currently.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players enjoying the competitive aspect and finding it amusing to share thoughts with family. Overall, the game is described as fun and funny, making it appealing for group play.
- “Love this game! You need to play it; it's so fun and funny.”
- “It's funny to compete and share thoughts with my family while playing.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of ads in the game, highlighting feelings of disappointment and anger when ads fail to provide promised rewards or disrupt gameplay. This negative experience significantly detracts from their overall enjoyment, leading to lower ratings.
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Players report mixed experiences with optimization; while some enjoy smooth gameplay without long wait times for orders, others experience lagging performance and crashes during advertisements. Overall, the game offers engaging optional side activities that enhance the experience.
- “The game runs smoothly; I don't have to wait days to complete orders like other merge games, and there are other fun optional daily side games to play while waiting.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay without frustrating delays.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, making it easy to enjoy without interruptions.”
- “Lagging performance and game crashes during ads.”
- “The game frequently stutters, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “Optimization issues lead to long loading times and frustrating gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its cozy and warm environment, creating a zen-like experience that encourages players to enjoy their time in the kitchen alongside interesting characters.
- “Looking forward to spending many more happy, zen hours in the kitchen! Thanks for taking the time to stand out as a cozy game with your warm atmosphere and interesting characters!”