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Penny & Flo: Home Renovation is a single player casual puzzle game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Penny & Flo: Home Renovation is a single-player puzzle game that combines match-3 gameplay with house design and renovation. Featuring an intriguing and highly emotional story filled with secrets, the game offers great graphics and perfect gameplay, though it can be very grinding and includes excessive advertisements and bugs. It’s a unique experience that will make you laugh while you restore beautiful homes.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,420 reviews
story447 positive mentions
monetization229 negative mentions

  • The game features a fun and engaging storyline with interesting characters.
  • Players appreciate the ability to switch between characters, each with unique abilities.
  • The game offers plenty of free rewards and bonuses, making it enjoyable without requiring constant purchases.
  • Many players find the levels become excessively difficult, often requiring multiple attempts to pass.
  • The game frequently crashes or freezes, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
  • Players are frustrated by the need for multiple stars to complete tasks, often feeling that the game is designed to encourage spending money.
  • story
    966 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging, cute, and well-written, often comparing it favorably to other match-three games like "Lily's Garden." However, some users express frustration over the slow progression of the storyline, often feeling that the difficulty of levels and the requirement to use stars for story advancement detracts from their enjoyment. Overall, while the narrative and characters are appreciated, the pacing and gameplay mechanics can hinder the experience for some players.

    • “Unlike other match-three games that are usually boring, this one keeps you intrigued with little twists as you progress in the story.”
    • “It's well written, and the storyline and characters are well-developed.”
    • “The story is engaging and somehow informative on many levels.”
    • “It takes so long to earn enough stars to follow the story that I hardly play anymore.”
    • “I'm not invested in this new storyline at the hotel, and I don't feel comfortable purchasing anything for fear that something else will change!”
    • “The story is terrible, but whatever, the mechanics and play are not at all as represented in the ads.”
  • monetization
    287 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the increasing frequency of ads, which disrupt gameplay and make progression difficult without spending money. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, others feel that the game has shifted towards a more aggressive monetization strategy, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Overall, while there are players who enjoy the game without feeling pressured to make in-app purchases, the consensus indicates that the rise in ads has negatively impacted the gaming experience for many.

    • “I love that there are no ads or in-app purchases.”
    • “❤️ Although you can make in-game purchases, it is not necessary in order to win.”
    • “No ads and a decent story.”
    • “I was fine with them suggesting ads as an option, but now they are forcing it on me.”
    • “Levels have become so hard that they can't be completed without using coins to buy boosters and watching ads to get extra moves.”
    • “I feel like I'm watching ads more than I can play, which leads to me playing less.”
  • graphics
    136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, cuteness, and vibrant colors, with many users highlighting the stunning artwork and smooth animations. While some players noted occasional glitches or slow loading times, the majority found the visuals to be a significant strength that enhances the overall gaming experience. The combination of appealing graphics and engaging storylines contributes to the game's addictive nature and enjoyment.

    • “The graphics are beautiful.”
    • “Graphics are great.”
    • “The graphics are so much better.”
    • “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.”
    • “Won't load in graphics half the time.”
  • stability
    83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Players have experienced issues such as losing progress, being unable to complete tasks, and the game resetting unexpectedly, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. While some users note improvements after updates, the persistent nature of these problems has led many to consider uninstalling the game.

    • “Fun characters, great gameplay with no glitches.”
    • “So far no glitches or freezes.”
    • “No glitches, no unnecessary ads.”
    • “I would like to add that the crashes and glitches make the game unplayable.”
    • “The game freezes up and kicks me out every 2 levels.”
    • “I have uninstalled it three times and it still freezes and resets to the game's main screen.”
  • gameplay
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its smooth mechanics and engaging match-3 puzzles. However, some users report issues with glitches, slow response times, and misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay experience. While the game features cute graphics and fun characters, there are mixed opinions on the balance between gameplay and story elements, with some players finding the gameplay repetitive or too easy.

    • “The gameplay is smooth and the story is pretty good so far.”
    • “The puzzles are great and the mechanics are really pleasant.”
    • “Graphics are great, gameplay smooth, and the characters/story are fun.”
    • “Ads for the game will show gameplay that doesn't exist... that bait and switch gameplay advert thing has really gotten old now.”
    • “It's boring, poor story and uninspiring gameplay.”
    • “Update: unfortunately I couldn't get past the choppy gameplay and the choices in decor are mediocre at best.”
  • humor
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious dialogue, charming characters, and entertaining storylines that often evoke laughter. Many reviews note the clever writing and relatable interactions, making the game feel both fun and engaging. While some find the humor occasionally redundant, the overall consensus is that the game successfully blends humor with gameplay, creating a delightful experience.

    • “The dialogue is hilarious, and the design element is fun.”
    • “The writing is the best I've found in any mobile game, with natural and funny dialogue, heartfelt interactions, and actual character depth.”
    • “I absolutely love the smart aleck humor of this game.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as the music playing without any visuals or a black screen appearing during gameplay. Despite these problems, the music is often described as catchy and fitting, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The music is nice and the game is relaxing rather than frustrating.”
    • “The music during the challenges is great and I find myself tapping my toes to it.”
    • “Great music, sweet story, and fun perks.”
    • “But I'm only on level 10 and the background music was working fine until level 11 and it's not working!”
    • “The game loads to the screen where you can hit the play tab but it's just a black screen with music playing.”
    • “I hit play at the title screen and all I got was a black screen and music.”
  • grinding
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players frequently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, particularly at higher levels where the challenge diminishes and repetitive gameplay becomes a chore. Many reviews highlight that the slow progression and the need for in-app purchases exacerbate the tedium, making the experience feel uninspiring and overly reliant on grinding for minimal rewards. Overall, the consensus is that while the game starts off entertaining, it quickly becomes a grind that detracts from the enjoyment.

    • “However, after a while, the levels get tedious and frustrating.”
    • “At high levels, the game shifts from challenging to tedious.”
    • “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.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's emotional depth, highlighting its natural and humorous dialogue, heartfelt interactions, and character development that evoke genuine feelings. However, frustrations with false advertising and intrusive ads detract from the overall experience, overshadowing the poignant storytelling. Despite these issues, many find the game to be a valuable source of life lessons and emotional insights.

    • “The writing is the best I've found in any mobile game, with natural and funny dialogue, heartfelt interactions, and actual character depth.”
    • “Y'all are pretty good at making a story that has like, actual emotional pull.”
    • “I really love this game because it also teaches me about life later in the future, about marriage, people I will meet during the future, a lot of emotional stuff and also how it won't always be easy to get what you want and need.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the graphics and character designs received criticism for being unattractive, the character development itself was noted as a positive aspect, suggesting that the characters are well-developed despite the overall presentation and storyline being lacking.

    • “Character development is good 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 uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the characters' journeys.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices in character progression makes it hard to feel invested in their growth.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly without any loading or performance issues, and it does not require mandatory updates. Users appreciate the high-quality graphics that complement the overall performance.

    • “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

    Players find the match games to have good replayability, noting a favorable star-to-activity ratio that keeps the gameplay engaging and enjoyable 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

    Reviewers consistently highlight the game's pleasant atmosphere, which complements its engaging storyline, creating an enjoyable overall experience.

    • “Seriously though, I love the game. It has a nice storyline and a pleasant atmosphere.”
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Penny & Flo: Home Renovation is a casual puzzle game.

Penny & Flo: Home Renovation is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Penny & Flo: Home Renovation.

Penny & Flo: Home Renovation was developed by Tactile Games.

Penny & Flo: Home Renovation has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Penny & Flo: Home Renovation is a single player game.

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