Mergical-Fun Match Island Game
Get on Play StoreMergical-Fun Match Island Game is a puzzle game that offers amazing gameplay with a dream design and build home town theme. The game boasts fantastic visuals and a good soundtrack, but it can be very grinding and has annoying ads. Despite some bugs, players can enjoy building and customizing their own town, but be prepared for some frustrations along the way.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has cute graphics and engaging gameplay.
- It offers a variety of events and challenges to keep players entertained.
- The developers are responsive to issues and provide compensation for problems.
- The game frequently crashes and has loading issues, often getting stuck at 50%.
- There are many bugs, including items disappearing and merging not functioning properly.
- The game is heavily reliant on in-app purchases, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
- monetization554 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism for its excessive and misleading advertisements, which often claim players can earn real money through gameplay, a promise that is not fulfilled. Many users report frustration with the frequency of ads, which disrupt gameplay and often fail to provide the promised rewards, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. While there are options for in-app purchases, players express that the game can be played without spending money, albeit with considerable patience and a high volume of ad viewing.
“It is great as a game and can do without microtransactions if released with slight tweaking; people would pay straight up for this!”
“There are in-game purchases, but you can easily play without needing to.”
“Highly addictive and still fun without using in-app purchases.”
“The game play is so slow and you spend more time watching ads to actually get anywhere.”
“I absolutely loved this game... until I noticed I was being charged twice for almost every in-game purchase.”
“The ads claim you can earn money while playing, which is just a bait and switch to get you to download the game.”
- stability308 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and result in lost progress. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function properly, particularly after updates, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment. While some acknowledge the game's potential and fun elements, the persistent technical problems overshadow the positive aspects, prompting calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
“It now plays fine, no glitches at all.”
“Gameplay is fine, no glitches and straightforward.”
“Great graphics and flow (no glitches) but it's typical to other merge games: slow-paced, takes too long to fully build the items... so many stages.”
“The game freezes when I roll a double dice.”
“Every time the game freezes, I lose all the bubbled items I was storing in clouds.”
“Game freezes and kicks you off the game when it does, you lose progress and items.”
- graphics167 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their cuteness and vibrant colors, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Many players appreciate the detailed and charming character designs, although some have reported issues with graphics loading and size, which can affect gameplay. Despite occasional glitches and performance concerns, the game's aesthetics are generally considered a strong point, enhancing its appeal among players.
“The graphics are gorgeous and gameplay is simple but with a few weekly challenges and new realms to discover, the development team keeps it interesting.”
“The graphics are super adorable, and have new dolls almost every day!!”
“Beautiful graphics, cute characters - but.”
“However, this last update has made the aesthetics of certain items really bad; now items have size issues along with holographic issues.”
“The game gets pretty laggy, especially when booting up. There's a bit too much focus on the little animations for each 'worker' and no way to lower the graphics quality to improve how the game runs.”
“Graphics are terrible and the game is slow.”
- gameplay70 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as cute and addictive, with appealing graphics and simple mechanics. However, many users express frustration over frequent gameplay changes, slow progression, and a heavy reliance on ads, which disrupts the experience. Additionally, some players feel misled by advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay, leading to disappointment.
“The gameplay is fun, the animation is adorable, and the item chains are interesting.”
“What a cute little game! It's got a great theme, I really like that it starts with plenty of exciting matching and has a tutorial section that teaches you what to expect from item matches, so gameplay progression is streamlined. It's fantastic.”
“I love the mechanics of this game!”
“Its a game that I have enjoyed, but the developers are often changing gameplay, adding 'features' or new challenges that you cannot opt-out from.”
“The gameplay was affected by the update and it made the experience not fun.”
“Gameplay is boring and nothing like ads.”
- story53 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players noting that there is no clear narrative or character choice, making it feel more like a series of disjointed quests rather than a cohesive experience. Players express frustration over quest mechanics, glitches, and the reliance on in-game purchases, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game. Overall, while some players find the gameplay addictive, the absence of a compelling storyline and numerous technical issues significantly diminish the overall experience.
“Love the story and the merges make sense.”
“It gives a twist to block-merging game and includes fun adventures on little missions.”
“I set my own missions in this game and so this game is very addictive but I get my missions done and end up feeling quite satisfied.”
“You don't even get to choose what character to play, as there doesn't seem to be a storyline to this game.”
“I'm missing a bunch of things in this game; there's no shop to spend money on, but the coins are piling up on the land so much I can't really merge anything else. It's just figure out how to merge and make money, but there's no storyline, no tutorial.”
“This game is clickbait; it's not the same story they show you on Facebook; it's something different.”
- music51 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its cheerful and thematic elements, while others find it repetitive and annoying, often wishing for an option to turn it off. Many users report issues with sound settings not functioning properly, leading to frustration when background sounds persist despite attempts to mute them. Overall, while the music contributes to the game's atmosphere, it can become tedious over time, detracting from the overall experience for some players.
“Love the music and musical theme to this classic merge-3 game.”
“The music is beautiful and the graphics are so pretty.”
“Super cute merge game with lovely graphics and fun music!”
“The music gets stuck in your head and you start hating everything about it just 30 minutes in.”
“The music can be a bit tedious after a while.”
“In the settings when I uncheck the SFX button, the sounds just keep playing and interrupt my music.”
- grinding19 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, leading to a loss of interest over time. While the game may start off enjoyable, it quickly becomes monotonous, often pushing players towards microtransactions to alleviate the grind. Overall, the repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall fun and engagement of the gameplay experience.
“It's way too grindy at this point and it's not satisfying at all.”
“Game is fun for the first 20-30 minutes, then it becomes tedious and monotonous.”
“It was okay, but only took a day or two to become completely tedious as you have very little energy available for character actions or levels.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining, particularly in specific elements like "Cute Baby Land." However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as the game not launching on certain devices, which they find ironically funny given their investment in the game. Overall, the humor is a highlight for many, despite some complaints about performance.
“Cute Baby Land is freaking hilarious!!!!!!!”
“Funny game.. I like it..”
“Funny and very cool”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a mix of frustration and affection towards the game, highlighting emotional moments tied to gameplay mechanics and monetization practices. While some features evoke a sense of attachment and enjoyment, others lead to feelings of disappointment and a desire to disengage, illustrating a complex emotional relationship with the game.
“It's just the third time made me feel it is time to let go.”
“I want to cry now, because I genuinely love this game so much.”
“Love the way it keeps going without touching the screen.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users noting that it requires a more powerful device to run smoothly, particularly on tablets where it experiences lag. While the gameplay and content are appreciated, the performance issues detract from the overall experience.
“Beyond the performance of the game, there's really plenty to do with it too!”
“It requires a bit stronger hardware as it lags on the tablet where my device runs smoothly.”
“Good game, but it has performance issues.”
“The graphics and gameplay seem like they're optimized for an 8-year-old girl, which I'm not.”
“Good game, but poor performance.”
“Need to improve performance.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics and atmosphere are well-received, complemented by cheerful music; however, the overall experience is marred by slow performance and lag.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have noted an increase in the game's replayability and enjoyment over the past month, suggesting improvements that enhance the overall experience.
“The game has become much more playable and enjoyable over the last month.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
