Merger 3D

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Merger 3D is a unique arcade-style game that combines match-three puzzle mechanics with 3D graphics. As you progress, you'll merge and upgrade various objects to unlock new levels and challenges. The game features an artistic style and is designed to test your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. However, be warned that some reviewers have criticized its repetitiveness and lack of variety in gameplay.

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

34%

Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game captures the nostalgic feel of classic FPS titles like Wolfenstein 3D, appealing to fans of retro gaming.
The soundtrack and sound effects are well-received, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.
Some players found enjoyment in the gameplay, appreciating the challenge and fast-paced action despite its flaws.

The controls are poorly designed, with high sensitivity and no options to adjust them, making the game difficult to play.
Enemies can shoot through walls and corners, leading to frustrating gameplay where players take damage without being able to see the attackers.
The level design is often confusing and bland, lacking variety and making navigation difficult, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic pixel art style reminiscent of early 90s titles like Wolfenstein 3D and Doom. However, issues such as a poor color palette affecting visibility, graphical glitches, and a lack of adjustable settings detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the charming visuals, others find them disorienting and poorly integrated with gameplay.
- “The graphics would be very nice, the art is really good at representing the early 90's, but the color palette ruins the visibility in the game.”
- “It's very similar to Wolfenstein 3D; for me, the graphics are very good (if you like old school games) and it served the purpose to bring back some nostalgia.”
- “Charming graphics and cool music.”
- “No graphic settings, locked framerate, awful sensitivity, only sound options.”
- “There were many times when weird graphical glitches occurred; chunks of the level would pop in and out with a weird white or other color chunk taking their place.”
- “The graphics are worse.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
35%
13%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and enjoyable soundtrack that evokes classic titles like Doom, while others criticize it for being repetitive and reminiscent of stolen compositions. Overall, players appreciate the sound design and its contribution to the game's atmosphere, despite some wishing for more originality and less looping. The soundtrack is generally considered a highlight, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music is nice, the game feels kind of like an FPS Metal Slug and the overworld is like Mega Man.”
- “One thing I have to credit the game for: it does have quite catchy music.”
- “Beautiful chunky graphics, a glorious soundtrack, and tough as old boots.”
- “The music is a 10 second loop of what sounds like stolen doom music.”
- “An homage to classic doom, maybe almost plagiaristic, as the first level song I think is actually from classic doom.”
- “It's also a tad irritating that the music restarts every time you go to the menu to save your game.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its retro FPS style reminiscent of classic titles like Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, while others criticize its poor controls, high mouse sensitivity, and lack of essential mechanics like health regeneration and reloading. Many noted that the gameplay feels simplistic and occasionally boring, hindered by graphical glitches and level design issues. Overall, while there are nostalgic elements and a fair amount of fun to be had, significant gameplay flaws detract from the experience.
- “Interesting gameplay and helped me remember exactly those games with a dandy, even dropped a tear)))”
- “Classic old school gameplay”
- “Merger 3D is a retro FPS that appears to be trying to combine Wolfenstein 3D-style engine with fast gameplay in the style of Doom 1 and 2.”
- “I couldn't find any reload mechanic, no way to regain HP, and the sensitivity is so messed up that moving your mouse at a normal speed won't move your character, causing the game to freeze until you stop moving your mouse.”
- “It's set up like a classic Doom-engine game and mostly plays like one, but the levels I've been in so far aren't well designed and the gameplay is quite boring and ultra-bare bones.”
- “The gameplay is the third nail in the coffin.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its moral about perseverance, while others criticize it for being poorly executed and confusing, particularly regarding gameplay mechanics. Many feel that the narrative lacks depth and coherence, with suggestions for improvement in graphics and mission design. Additionally, technical issues have hindered players' ability to engage with the story, leading to frustration.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Storyline was started in the future, 2048.”
- “Apart from the bad story, this game has great nostalgic feelings, nice MIDI, and nice old-school maps.”
- “And the story is just bad; like when you spawn, you have a whole military in front of you and they don't help you?”
- “They should improve the reality and story of this game.”
- “- was not able to read the story due to a game-breaking crash/error.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with reviewers noting that despite its 2016 release, it lacks the polish expected for a modern title, leading to performance issues even on capable hardware. Users have reported significant stuttering and skipping, which is particularly surprising given the game's minimal file size.
- “Select 'disable full screen optimization'.”
- “The performance is the most astonishing thing of all; somehow the developers were able to make their 10 MB game, which should logically run on 1992 hardware without issue, stutter and skip on my rig that runs Arkham Knight smoothly.”
- “Just like other reviewers, I agree this game is too hard to be old school without polish and optimization for a game released in 2016.”
- “And the performance is the most astonishing thing of all; somehow the developers were able to make their 10 MB game, that should logically be able to run on 1992 hardware without issue, stutter and skip on my rig that runs Arkham Knight smoothly.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent graphical glitches where level chunks pop in and out, often replaced by odd color blocks. Additionally, control responsiveness is problematic, with slow keyboard turning and buggy mouse controls that are locked at a limited speed.
- “Less a gameplay complaint and more a rendering complaint, but there were many times when weird graphical glitches occurred. Chunks of the level would pop in and out, with a weird white or other color chunk taking their place.”
- “The controls for turning around using the keyboard are super slow, and if you use the mouse, it's extremely buggy and locked at a certain speed anyway.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players note that the second half of the game significantly enhances replayability due to the introduction of the shotgun, which allows for more dynamic and engaging gameplay by enabling instant kills on enemies.
- “The second half of the game is much more enjoyable because you get the shotgun that can instantly kill enemies.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh due to the different choices you can make and the various paths you can take.”
- “The game offers multiple endings, encouraging you to replay it to see how your decisions impact the story.”
- “The second half of the game is way more playable because you get the shotgun that can instakill enemies.”
- “Once you finish the game, there’s little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and branching paths makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding primarily involves repetitive tasks, such as farming cards, which can dominate their playtime. This suggests a focus on resource collection that may feel tedious to some.
- “My playtime consists of just farming cards.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I spend more time grinding than actually enjoying the game.”

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