Mergest Kingdom

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Join the merge games to match objects or even dragons & grow magic gardens!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 885 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

monetization423 negative mentions

The game has a lot of interesting things to discover and make, keeping players engaged.
Graphics are cute and the gameplay is smooth, making it enjoyable to play.
The game allows for free play without mandatory purchases, which is appreciated by many players.

The game is plagued by excessive ads that often freeze, requiring players to restart the app.
Recent updates have introduced forced ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players.
Progression can be slow, with high energy costs for actions, making it difficult to advance without spending money.

monetization
439 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
2%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of ads, many of which are unskippable and cause gameplay interruptions. Players report that ads often freeze or fail to close, forcing them to restart the game, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the recent increase in mandatory ads has led many to consider uninstalling the game.
- “No ads, love it!”
- “I played for about two months and they said that if you spend $10 or more you get no ads for 30 days.”
- “As someone who has played this game for the last year, I can say I have spent about $100 on this game and they literally let you play with no ads.”
- “Been playing this game for over a year now and as much as I love it, the increase in ads has now got to the point of being very annoying. You can't seem to do anything without it flicking into an ad before you can move.”
- “The frequency of pop-ups and ads turns me away from ever wanting to give a cent to games like this.”
- “The game is enjoyable but the broken ads waste a lot of time and bring down the experience significantly.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
55%
14%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and calming, featuring a standard matching and merging mechanic with appealing graphics. However, the experience is severely marred by intrusive and frequent ads that disrupt gameplay, often crashing the game or preventing players from accessing rewards. While some players appreciate the mechanics and design, the overwhelming presence of ads has led many to express frustration and consider uninstalling the game.
- “The graphics are very cute and the gameplay just keeps me calm.”
- “The game itself and graphics are great, the gameplay is simple and rewarding.”
- “Very much like my favorite game, Evermerge, I'm enjoying the gameplay and the new storyline of this game.”
- “I refuse to continue to play a game where I get mere minutes of gameplay before being overwhelmed with ads.”
- “Absolutely awful game, I get bombarded with ads that crash the game in the middle of gameplay, not even for a reward, they just pop up in the middle of gameplay.”
- “While the gameplay is a standard matching system, the constant cash grabbing and intolerable broken ad system strips away any fun there is to be had.”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is significantly hampered by frequent freezing and glitches, particularly during ad playback, which often forces players to restart the app and lose progress or rewards. Many users report that specific ads consistently cause the game to freeze, making it nearly unplayable at times. While some players have not experienced issues, the overwhelming feedback indicates that stability problems are a major concern, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The whole thing freezes and you have to close the app, most of the time when you go back in the broken ad plays again!”
- “The game is fun, but has a lot of glitches.”
- “Could be a good game but randomly freezes or sometimes just crashes and locks the whole system.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
38%
9%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their cuteness and charm, while others criticize them for being low quality or uninspired. Many appreciate the smooth gameplay and pleasant color schemes, but there are complaints about the graphics being too small or cartoonish, making items hard to identify. Overall, while the graphics contribute positively to the game's aesthetic for some, others feel they fall short and detract from the experience.
- “It's got a nice flow and great graphics as well as a cute little story I'm trying to get further into by merging things and building my kingdom.”
- “The graphics are very cute and the gameplay just keeps me calm.”
- “The game graphics and music are very charming.”
- “The graphics are uninspired and AI-generated (Hog Rider's talksprite doesn't match his sprite on the map), and I can't understand anything through the spelling errors.”
- “As of July 2021, the graphics are complex, the colors have become cartoonish and coarse, and items are irregular, buried in various background colors, making them hard to identify.”
- “The graphics are low quality; it takes too much energy to complete one thing.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
41%
11%
The game's story is generally described as cute and engaging, with a Viking-inspired theme that adds interest, but many players find it lacking depth and repetitiveness. While some appreciate the flow and graphics, others criticize it as being primarily an ad-driven experience with minimal narrative development. Overall, the storyline serves its purpose to drive gameplay, but those seeking a rich narrative may be disappointed.
- “Very interesting story line.”
- “The graphics and story are great.”
- “It's got a nice flow and great graphics as well as a cute little story I'm trying to get further into by merging things and building my kingdom.”
- “It's just an ad revenue game, no design, no story, just click bait for them to push ads.”
- “I just can't get into this one, the story isn't enjoyable.”
- “There's not a lot to work toward, you merge, unlock a small chunk of land, and keep repeating getting two or three lines of text that can be written off as a story.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often comparing it unfavorably to farming games. While some appreciate the graphics and game flow, many express frustration with the monotonous nature of grinding for resources, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
- “If I wanted to play a farming game, I'd download one.”
- “My only major complaint is that the battle animation for using your soldiers (equivalent to wands in other games) is tedious and pointless.”
- “Good graphics, nice game flow, and not any glitches that I've found... but just like all these 'merge' games, it just gets tedious and repetitive after a while.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently praise the game's humor, highlighting the cute characters and funny dialogues as standout features. The comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment, with many expressing a desire for these aspects to remain intact in future updates.
- “Cute characters and funny dialogues!”
- “I was level 60 and started over because my game was erased, but please keep the humor in the game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is described as relaxing and charming, evoking nostalgic feelings reminiscent of school days. It enhances the overall enjoyment of the game, complementing its clear graphics and engaging gameplay elements.
- “Clear graphics, enjoyable music (reminds me of my time at school).”
- “The game graphics and music are very charming.”
- “I like the relaxing music.”