Merge Villa

About

Merge Villa is a puzzle game that combines match-to-design mechanics, allowing players to build and customize their mansion. With a good plot, humorous elements, and decent graphics, it provides enjoyable gameplay. However, the game is marred by excessive grinding, frequent advertisements, and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience. The goal is to "Match To Design Your Mansion" while enjoying the game's offerings.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 11,320 reviews

story52 positive mentions

monetization566 negative mentions

monetization
578 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users report that ads appear too frequently, often without rewards, leading to game freezes and crashes, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads for a free-to-play model, the consensus is that the current implementation is overly aggressive and detrimental to the gaming experience.
- “This game is nice and has no ads.”
- “There were no ads, so I like the game.”
- “Super fun and no ads.”
- “The pop-up ads are ridiculous; there are so many of them that you merge an item, then another pop-up appears.”
- “I understand that free games need ads, but the ads here literally make this game so buggy and slow, and I never had problems with other merge games except this one.”
- “The unexpected ads in the middle of my play are incredibly frustrating and unnecessary.”
story
145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
54%
10%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it cute and engaging, while others describe it as weak, repetitive, or even annoying. Many users appreciate the integration of story elements with gameplay mechanics, but express a desire for more depth and updates to the narrative. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are often praised, the storyline tends to be seen as either a charming addition or a frustrating interruption.
- “The story is fun and easy to get into.”
- “Great graphics with cute characters as well as an entertaining storyline.”
- “Really enjoying playing this type of merge game but I really like that this one has a storyline and gives a lot of options to decorate with!”
- “The storyline is not an addition to the game; it is more of an interruption.”
- “The story line is absolutely terrible, and I find myself skipping through it.”
- “Not a very fun game unfortunately... the story is boring, and it takes way too long to move on to new things.”
graphics
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
18%
13%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising their cuteness, colorfulness, and quality. While some players find the graphics appealing and engaging, others criticize them for being glitchy or reminiscent of other games, particularly "Homescapes." Despite some negative comments, the majority highlight the enjoyable visual design and its contribution to the overall gameplay experience.
- “Love the gameplay, the storyline and the graphics are amazing!”
- “Great graphics with cute characters as well as an entertaining storyline.”
- “It's so colorful and the graphics are so cute.”
- “Not only that the graphics of the house are so similar to Homescapes that a lot of this game seems plagiarized.”
- “The only thing different between this and all the others with the same storyline are the graphics.”
- “Rip off of Homescapes with downgraded graphics.”
stability
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, especially during or after watching ads, leading to lost progress and frustration. Many players note that the recent updates have exacerbated these issues, making the game nearly unplayable due to persistent glitches and crashes. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the overwhelming number of bugs significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “Watch ads to unlock an item or speed up generators and it gets all the way through the ad and freezes up with a black screen that you cannot get out of without closing the app.”
- “Now it just freezes and freezes and you are stuck on the game board. I don't want to uninstall it because I have been playing for years now and am almost done.”
- “I used to love the game but since the most recent update it is so buggy I can't even play the game.”
humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it delightful and engaging, often highlighting its whimsical and funny elements. However, the frequent advertisements detract from the experience, with players expressing frustration over their intrusive nature and impact on gameplay. Overall, while the humor is a standout feature, the ad overload is a common complaint.
- “Whimsy and humor at an all-time high!”
- “This game is very funny and enjoyable but do not like the adverts all the time.”
- “Hey there, I've started playing this game for two hours; it's funny and exciting...”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
11%
The gameplay of the game is described as engaging and varied, with a good balance of tasks and pacing, particularly in tournaments. However, many users express frustration over excessive ad interruptions that significantly hinder the experience, alongside complaints about lag and a lack of educational guidance on gameplay mechanics. While some appreciate the mechanics and graphics, the overall enjoyment is often overshadowed by the intrusive ads and a weak storyline.
- “This has great variety of tasks and playing pace through the main gameplay and tournaments.”
- “Most importantly, purchases enhance your gameplay rather than dictate it!”
- “Love the gameplay, the storyline and the graphics are amazing!”
- “I can't really recommend this game; there are other merge games with fewer pop-up ads, and while I don't have the best phone, it's annoying that the 3D elements in this game make the merging part of gameplay really lag.”
- “The problem is gameplay is impossibly slow without watching ads or paying cash.”
- “But when gameplay is constantly interrupted for ads, it is infuriating.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with many expressing frustration over the repetitive tasks and lack of clear guidance. While some appreciate the game's charm, the overall sentiment leans towards the grinding experience being a significant drawback.
- “The tasks are tedious.”
- “I love merge games, but I found this one to be very tedious.”
- “Game is cute, but getting enough tasks to get to the project is so tedious and not really explained well; it gets boring.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is a mixed bag; while some players enjoy it and find it enhances the experience, others are frustrated by its inability to be turned off and issues with sound loss after ads. Additionally, there are requests for better volume controls and accessibility options. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gameplay for some, but it also detracts from the experience for others due to technical issues and intrusive ads.
- “It's fun to play with my kids and they love the graphics and the music, and we just have a blast.”
- “Still possibly including some music/sound volume controls, contrast and color options (and labels for those who cannot see colors) would be nice.”
- “Would have given this game a 5-star rating, but for some reason, every time after the ad pops up, the game loses its sound and you can't hear any music while playing. But besides that, the game is addicting and fun.”
- “Doesn't matter if you try to turn off the music, it plays anyway.”
- “After months of playing, I'm disappointed with gameplay; energy is so expensive, and you have to watch annoying ads like Instagram ads. The music in these ads is irritating and I don't like it at all.”
- “I would have given this game a 5-star rating, but for some reason, every time after the ad pops up, the game loses its sound and you can't hear any music while playing. Besides that, the game is addicting and fun.”