Mergedom: Home Design

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"Mergedom: Home Design" is a single-player puzzle game with good graphics, offering a "Merge & Design!" gameplay experience. However, the game is hindered by frequent annoying ads and bugs that can affect gameplay enjoyment. Overall, it's a decent puzzle game that could benefit from some technical improvements.

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,806 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization370 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a nice way to pass the time.
The graphics are appealing and the gameplay is engaging.
The game has potential for creativity in room design, making it enjoyable for players.

There are too many ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating.
The game often requires waiting for items to recharge, which can be tedious.
Many players feel misled by the advertising, as the gameplay does not match what was promoted.

monetization
384 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which disrupt gameplay and diminish enjoyment. Many players express frustration over the misleading nature of ads, claiming they do not accurately represent the game experience, and report issues with ad rewards, such as reduced energy points. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others feel that the persistent ads, even after payment, undermine the game's potential fun and lead to uninstallation.
- “If you can afford to buy the no ads add-on, this game is perfect!”
- “I like this game but I paid for no ads and am still being served ads.”
- “Already paid for no ads but there are still many ads.”
- “The developers clearly don't care if the players enjoy the game, as long as they make money from the relentless bombardment of ads.”
- “I understand that you need to make money but a game is no fun if you're watching more ads than playing the game.”
- “It would be addicting if it wasn't for the constant ads ruining the flow of the game.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
56%
28%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting the absence of a meaningful narrative or character interactions, contrary to promotional materials. While some appreciate the straightforward gameplay without annoying cutscenes, others find the lack of a storyline boring and feel that it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game seems to prioritize gameplay mechanics over storytelling, leading to mixed feelings among players.
- “I like that there is help & I love the storyline of design!”
- “Not much of a storyline, but that's actually kind of nice.”
- “This game also divvies out production with a better ratio to the quest requirements than any of the other merge games. Good job!”
- “Some games have a storyline and characters who pop up too often to tell you what to do.”
- “As well, the fixing up of the home has no story to it, unlike the ads imply - it's just superficial.”
- “No storyline and no hint on how to get items from where.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
22%
17%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their quality, clarity, and smooth performance. While most reviews commend the visuals as cute and engaging, a few mention that some aspects appear unpolished or lacking. Despite minor criticisms, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “Good graphics, many rewards and events make this game a keeper and perhaps a future classic!”
- “There is a choice of purchase or advert freebies - great graphics, smooth running with very few glitches - I highly recommend this game to anyone.”
- “Love the game and the graphics are great.”
- “In-game graphics look so unpolished.”
- “It's cool, but the graphics are kind of terrible.”
- “No one wants to play makeover games, so why do your ads use a makeover game aesthetic is beyond me.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and straightforward, focusing on match/merging mechanics, but is heavily marred by frequent and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Players express frustration over the energy system and the lack of design options, feeling that the game prioritizes ad revenue over a smooth gameplay experience. While some appreciate the casual nature of the game, the overwhelming presence of ads has led to disappointment and calls for improvement.
- “An easy casual gameplay, truly enjoy.”
- “The gameplay itself is decent but there's not enough design options and the app does not live up to the hype.”
- “Gameplay is still as it said it was advertised (match/merging items) but right after the tutorial the amount of ads in between are just too much for me.”
- “The game isn't rocket science; you don't need three unskippable levels that drag you through the very simple game mechanics.”
- “The game mechanics mean you either watch ads every minute or pay to recharge your turn, which doubles each time you use it.”
- “Too long to charge items, too many adverts in-game and I've seen no gameplay like shown in the ads or like in the screenshots; there are no 'characters', there is a single box where you merge items indefinitely, that's it.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches and crashes, particularly related to ads and item management. While some players appreciate the graphics and smooth running, the overwhelming presence of bugs, especially after updates, has led to frustration and a diminished gaming experience for others. Overall, stability issues significantly impact gameplay, with many users calling for urgent fixes.
- “Like the game, but every time it forces me into an ad or I use an ad for energy, or just have to go away from my board, the game glitches. When I get back to my board, I'll have items missing—not small merge items either; it's items that take all your energy. After 20 times waiting and watching ads to make this happen, please fix this glitch! I'm sick of using all my energy for items to just disappear!”
- “I was so addicted to the old version that I gave it 5 stars, but the new update is trash. First, it's incredibly buggy because of the mini ads at the bottom of the screen, which is extremely annoying. I have to restart the game every 2 minutes. Second, there are too many new and useless items. Third, all of them take 6+ hours to recharge, which is super boring and makes this game not worth playing.”
- “Nice game, but it glitches sometimes. I was watching an ad to get energy, and all of a sudden it glitched and won't come back; the app won't open at all.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game increasingly tedious and annoying, particularly due to a lack of recent content updates and new features. While the game was once enjoyable, the repetitive nature of gameplay has led to frustration, with many suggesting that changes are needed to improve the experience.
- “It has become tedious to play.”
- “I would give this 4 stars, but it's been so long since there's been a content update (no new rooms to decorate) so after a while it just gets tedious.”
- “Game used to be fun, now tedious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be exceptionally entertaining and addictive, often expressing their enjoyment with enthusiastic and playful language. The comedic elements resonate strongly, contributing significantly to the overall fun and engagement of the gameplay experience.
- “This is so funny and a very nice game! I can't believe it.”
- “I'm literally addicted to this hilarious game! 😅🎯🖤”
- “Clear your hearts so much, it is funny! Wow, oh my gosh! ♥️😍👏”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users appreciate the music in the game, but some express frustration over unexpected background music playing despite having muted all audio settings.
- “I like it, but why did it suddenly play background music even though I've muted it all?”
- “The music is repetitive and gets annoying after a while.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't fit the game's atmosphere and feels out of place.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users highlight the emotional aspect of the game as a source of support, emphasizing how it fosters a sense of connection and reassurance. This emotional engagement enhances the overall experience, making players feel valued and understood.
- “Thank you for the support that made me feel truly supported.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the characters and their struggles.”