Penny & Flo: Home Renovation

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Penny & Flo: Home Renovation is a single-player puzzle game that allows players to design and renovate houses while solving match puzzles. With its intriguing story, compelling visuals, and outstanding music, the game provides a highly emotional and entertaining experience. However, it does have some bugs and requires grinding, yet it will still make you laugh with its humor. The game invites players to learn secrets and stories, making it a unique and engaging experience.

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story1.2k positive mentions

monetization367 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with interesting characters that keeps players invested.
Challenging puzzles that are fun and rewarding, with plenty of opportunities to earn free lives and boosters.
Beautiful graphics and a variety of design options for decorating the mansion.

Levels can become frustratingly difficult, often requiring multiple attempts to pass, which can lead to player frustration.
The game frequently crashes or freezes, causing players to lose progress and rewards.
The star system is unbalanced, with many tasks requiring multiple stars while only awarding one star per level.

story
2,151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
42%
3%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging and unique narrative that keeps them intrigued as they progress. However, some users find the pacing slow and the need to accumulate stars for story progression frustrating, leading to a sense of tedium. Overall, while the storyline is often described as cute and entertaining, it can sometimes feel drawn out or disconnected from the gameplay experience.
- “Unlike other match-three games that are usually boring, this one keeps you intrigued with little twists as you progress in the story.”
- “The great storylines make it all worth it, and the puzzles are challenging but enjoyable and relaxing.”
- “I love this game for various reasons, from the great graphics to the branching storylines.”
- “I give this two stars and it's not about the graphics nor the game but the storyline takes so long and it's getting boring at times.”
- “The only complaint I have is that as the story progresses, it's costing more stars to do each task than it did in the beginning.”
- “It's impossible to win any levels, your boosters barely work, the story is boring, and I'm spending more time cursing at the game than playing.”
monetization
500 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
5%
73%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the increasing number of ads, which they find intrusive and misleading compared to the actual gameplay. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses or extra moves, others feel that the game has shifted towards a cash grab model, making it difficult to progress without spending money. Overall, players desire a balance between ads and gameplay, with many preferring minimal or optional ads rather than forced interruptions.
- “I love that there are no ads or in-app purchases.”
- “No ads and it's not annoying.”
- “I love the fact that there are no advertisements impeding my pace.”
- “I don't mind watching ads for bonuses, but when it's impossible to progress without spending money, that's just poor and greedy game design.”
- “The advertisements for this game are, as usual, incredibly misleading.”
- “It's getting where I watch more ads than play the game.”
graphics
372 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
24%
1%
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty, vibrancy, and attention to detail. Players appreciate the cute and colorful designs, which enhance the overall gameplay experience, although some have noted occasional glitches and slow loading times. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “Graphics are amazing.”
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “I love the graphics and the design of the game.”
- “The graphics are garish, the character designs ugly (a redhead in a bright blue jumper with hot pink scarf and hot pink eye shadow? Why!?), the storyline is bland.”
- “Following the last update, gameplay is very slow, the graphics are not loading.”
- “This game doesn't even deserve a half star... graphics too low, it feels like lagging all the time.”
stability
182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
4%
94%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Players express frustration over losing progress, rewards, and the inability to complete levels due to these technical issues. While some users have noted improvements after updates, the overall consensus is that the game remains plagued by stability problems, making it difficult to enjoy fully.
- “Fun characters, great gameplay with no glitches.”
- “I really love it, no glitches, no lags, I don't get kicked out of the game; it's brilliant!”
- “No glitches, no unnecessary ads.”
- “I like the game, but I am a bit disappointed by how much it freezes.”
- “The game freezes up and kicks me out every 2 levels.”
- “I enjoy playing the game very much but it freezes on me all the time while I'm playing to the point that I have to cut the game off and boot it back up to continue playing, very annoying.”
humor
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious dialogue, charming characters, and entertaining storylines that often elicit laughter. Many reviews note the blend of funny and heartfelt moments, making the interactions feel relatable and engaging. Overall, the game's humor is a significant draw, contributing to its fun and addictive nature.
- “The writing is the best I've found in any mobile game, with natural and funny dialogue, heartfelt interactions, and actual character depth.”
- “The characters are brilliant and the storylines are both entertaining and funny.”
- “This story is beautifully written and hilarious.”
gameplay
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
52%
6%
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with smooth mechanics and a mix of easy and challenging levels. However, many users report issues with glitches, misleading advertisements, and a lack of variety in gameplay compared to similar titles. While some appreciate the unique features and character interactions, others find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating due to technical problems and a slow progression in the story.
- “Great story, good gameplay, fun characters!”
- “The gameplay is solid and the microtransactions are fine, but what keeps me playing is actually the story.”
- “Fun gameplay, a cute and intriguing story, optional ads.”
- “Only complaints are the glitches in gameplay, mostly on the levels with the invading clouds/cotton balls, whatever they are.”
- “Ads for the game will show gameplay that doesn't exist... that bait and switch gameplay advert thing has really gotten old now.”
- “Very very disappointed that the actual gameplay doesn't reflect the advertised gameplay whatsoever.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
43%
10%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing their gaming experience. However, there are significant issues reported, such as instances of a black screen with only music playing, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some users appreciate the music's calming effect and its integration with the game's story, others express frustration over technical problems that prevent them from fully engaging with the game.
- “The music during the challenges is great and I find myself tapping my toes to it.”
- “The music is nice and the game is relaxing rather than frustrating.”
- “Nice relaxing game music 🎶👍 my grandkids love it and the story.”
- “I can hear music but there's nothing on the screen.”
- “I left my phone sit for over 10 minutes, I could hear the music and everything but still all I got was a black screen.”
- “After I hit play game it plays music but it's a black screen.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
20%
Players highlight the game's strong emotional impact, praising its heartfelt storyline, relatable character interactions, and the depth of its writing. Despite some frustrations with ads and gameplay mechanics, many find the emotional experiences and life lessons conveyed through the narrative to be genuinely touching and engaging, making it a standout in the mobile gaming landscape. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from joy to heartbreak, while also providing valuable insights into life and relationships.
- “Y'all are pretty good at making a story that has actual emotional pull.”
- “The writing is the best I've found in any mobile game, with natural and funny dialogue, heartfelt interactions, and actual character depth.”
- “Awesome and heartfelt story of the reality of how life can go.”
- “The storyline felt incredibly dull and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
- “I found the characters unrelatable, which made it hard to connect with the emotional aspects of the game.”
- “The lack of depth in the narrative left me feeling indifferent to the characters' struggles.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, especially at higher levels where the challenge turns into a repetitive slog. Many reviews highlight the slow progression and the need for in-app purchases to alleviate the monotony, leading to a sense of boredom as players are forced to replay levels for minimal rewards. Overall, while some enjoy the game, the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the experience.
- “At high levels, the game shifts from challenging to tedious.”
- “However, after a while, the levels get tedious and frustrating.”
- “The game punishes you as you progress with wanting more stars to continue the story, making the game more tedious than it needs to be for a matching clone.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Character development in the game receives mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the depth and progression of characters, others criticize the overall aesthetic and storyline, suggesting that the character designs detract from the experience. Despite the visual complaints, there are players who find the character design options appealing and engaging.
- “Character development is good too.”
- “I just started but I am loving this so far. The character design is perfect and wonderful, and I love the design options too!”
- “The graphics are garish, the character designs are ugly (a redhead in a bright blue jumper with a hot pink scarf and hot pink eye shadow? Why!?), and the storyline is bland.”
- “Character development feels shallow and unengaging, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “The characters lack depth and their arcs are predictable, leaving little room for emotional investment.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly without any loading or performance issues, and it does not require mandatory updates. The graphics are also highlighted as impressive.
- “I do like that it runs well with no loading or performance issues, and it doesn't force you to update.”
- “Runs smoothly and the graphics are great!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's match mechanics enhance its replayability, maintaining a favorable star-to-activity ratio that keeps the experience engaging over time.
- “The match games are much more playable, and so far, at least, the star-to-activity ratio has stayed reasonable.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its pleasantness, contributing positively to the overall experience and complementing the engaging storyline.
- “Seriously though, I love the game. It has a nice storyline and a pleasant atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel alive.”
- “I was captivated by the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that perfectly complements the gameplay.”