Onnect - Pair Matching Puzzle
- November 7, 2018
- Rollic Games
Onnect - Pair Matching Puzzle is a challenging yet entertaining puzzle game with beautiful graphics and a catchy soundtrack. The objective is to match tile pairs in three moves, testing your problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. However, be prepared for some grinding and frequent ads, as well as some bugs that may affect gameplay. Overall, it's a funny and engaging game for puzzle lovers, but the drawbacks may be frustrating for some players.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a good challenge for players.
- The variety of images and themes keeps the gameplay interesting.
- The ability to play at your own pace without a strict timer is appreciated.
- There are excessive ads, often appearing after every level, which disrupts gameplay.
- Recent updates have caused glitches, including freezing and loss of accumulated rewards.
- The game mechanics can be inconsistent, leading to frustration when matches are not recognized.
- monetization719 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive number and length of ads, which often exceed the actual gameplay time. Many players express frustration over being forced to watch lengthy ads after nearly every action, with some stating they spend more time watching ads than playing the game itself. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads for a free game, the overwhelming frequency and intrusive nature of the ads have led to a negative impact on the overall gaming experience, prompting many to consider uninstalling the app or seeking alternatives.
“I love that I can get extra time by sitting through an ad rather than being pushed for in-app purchases.”
“I wouldn't mind paying a one-time nominal fee for no ads (I have done that with other games) but I am not paying a monthly fee just to have no ads.”
“There are no ads while playing, only in between.”
“The only downside is the ads, as they pop up between each level.”
“You end up spending more time watching ads than you do in actual gameplay.”
“I love the game but the ads are beyond ridiculous and last at least 30 seconds.”
- stability54 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent freezing and crashing reported by users, particularly after updates. Players experience glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as timers not moving, levels resetting, and ads causing the game to freeze. Despite enjoying the game, many find the instability frustrating, making it difficult to progress or complete levels.
“Since the last update, the timer doesn't move, the game freezes often, and I must shut down and restart the game after every 1000 points.”
“It constantly freezes up, and when you watch an ad to be able to get back into play without having a tile erased, it does not put you back into the game.”
“This could be a really great game except that it constantly freezes.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their beauty and design, while others criticize inconsistencies and a lack of variety. Many find the visuals appealing and well-executed, but some express frustration over overlapping graphics and the game's overall aesthetic quality declining. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are notable concerns regarding clarity and variety in certain categories.
“Fun, relaxing game with beautiful graphics.”
“The graphics are excellent!”
“Well designed and beautiful, interesting graphics.”
“Inconsistent style of graphics which is lazy.”
“All the graphics have changed for the worse.”
“The graphics are bad as well.”
- music25 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its calming and relaxing qualities, often using it as a sleep aid. However, frequent interruptions from ads and the repetitive nature of the soundtrack detract from the experience for some users, leading to frustration. Overall, while the music is generally well-liked, improvements in variety and integration with user playlists are suggested.
“I love it, it's addicting and a great stim, I like the music, it's calming.”
“Otherwise, a fun and challenging puzzle game with really relaxing music.”
“Lovely, simple and chill game which I play before sleep and actually mostly play for its beautiful music!”
“And the jarring interruption of the ads from the peaceful music is ridiculous.”
“The music sucked and actually raised my anxiety; the themes were random for no reason.”
“I hear the same three minutes of music over and over again.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing confusion over mechanics, lack of clear goals, and a frustratingly high frequency of intrusive ads that detract from the experience. Many players find the gameplay boring and poorly explained, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction, despite some acknowledging moments of fun. Overall, the balance between gameplay and ad interruptions is heavily criticized, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game fully.
“Gameplay is 100%.”
“Gameplay is 5 stars, but the incessant ads are truly invasive, appearing at every turn; they don't back down even with top scoring and purchases.”
“Gameplay is 5 stars; certain ads that play cannot be muted.”
“The gameplay is terrible and objectively set up in a way that the first level can easily infuriate.”
“Gameplay is confusing as you can only click two tiles at a time (not stated), and sometimes even though there's a clear 'path' it won't connect them but on others it does.”
“The game was boring, didn't explain the mechanics, and had an ad after every level.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's narrative has shifted dramatically from a lighthearted experience to a disturbing horror story, leading some players to express their frustration and consider uninstalling it.
“This game has turned from a delightful distraction to a horror story.”
“The story is disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and lacking depth.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and their motivations are unclear.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, often describing it as hilarious, though some note that the comedic elements can be inconsistent, with moments that don't always land effectively.
“It was so hilarious.”
“Funny, half the time they don't load.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted through the nostalgic and engaging experience of matching pairs, evoking feelings of joy and connection as players interact with the cards.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting a lack of reliable methods to earn power-ups through gameplay, which leads to a perception that the game favors a pay-to-play model.
“There doesn't seem to be a reliable mechanism to earn power-ups through grinding, making it feel like a pay-to-play experience.”
“The grinding feels tedious and unrewarding, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.”
“I spent hours grinding, but the rewards were minimal, making it hard to stay motivated.”