Puzzle Breakers: Champions War
"Puzzle Breakers: Champions War" is a single-player Role Playing Game that offers beautiful game mechanics and sensational visuals. Players can craft their war strategy and join epic battles with fantasy heroes, but be prepared for lots of grinding and bugs that may hinder the gaming experience. The game encourages players to immerse themselves in a war rumble with a variety of unique characters and skills.
Reviews
- The game has fun and engaging gameplay with a variety of characters and events.
- Graphics and animations are appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.
- The game offers a good balance of free-to-play options, allowing players to progress without spending money.
- The game has become increasingly pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
- There are excessive pop-up ads and offers every time the game is launched, which can be very annoying.
- Frequent updates often introduce bugs and connectivity issues, disrupting gameplay.
- monetization251 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, primarily due to an overwhelming number of ads that players must close before accessing gameplay, often totaling 10-15 ads per session. Many users express frustration over misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the game, alongside a "pay-to-win" model that necessitates in-game purchases to progress effectively. While some players appreciate the absence of external ads during gameplay, the internal promotional ads for in-game purchases are seen as excessive and intrusive, detracting from the overall experience.
“No ads, no pay to win, you can get better things by just playing consistently.”
“Really good game, no ads, well thought out upgrade and resource systems, loads of stuff to do and looks good.”
“So far very enjoyable, playable without spending money on in-app purchases.”
“The game is somewhat fun but: 1) it is nothing like the ads depicted 2) it is very definitely 'pay to win', in truth it is more like 'pay to break even' 3) the rankings of various heroes are way out of proportion to their actual abilities, I regularly lose fights where I have a 2500 point 'advantage' over my foes 4) if you don't include a color in your team, you are sure to get mostly that color tiles... I simply can't recommend this game if you don't have hundreds of dollars to blow on it.”
“Every time I start the game, I am bombarded with 9 (nine) suggested microtransactions, which is beyond hilarious.”
“The game is completely different than it was shown in ads.”
- gameplay97 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, featuring solid mechanics and appealing graphics. However, many players express frustration with the disparity between the advertised gameplay and the actual experience, citing excessive ads, a pay-to-win model, and slow progression as significant drawbacks. While some find the gameplay addictive and fun, the overwhelming presence of in-app purchases and intrusive ads detracts from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is fun, but the amount of trophies you receive for a raid versus how many you risk is ridiculous, and this game is a serious money pit.”
“Overall, the gameplay is addictive but without progress, you lose interest in investing your time in this game.”
“Fun and fairly quick-paced gameplay.”
“15, yes 15, ads requiring closing before actually experiencing any gameplay.”
“The gameplay has basically nothing to do with its ads; the gameplay is fake and misleading.”
“Too much intrusive cash-grabbing schemes ruins the gameplay experience.”
- graphics89 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are frequently praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the beautiful character designs and vibrant visuals. However, some critiques mention that the art style can feel generic or mediocre at times, and there are occasional issues with lag and pop-up ads. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics contribute positively to the overall gameplay experience, making it visually engaging for players.
“Great graphics and character design and fun to play.”
“Eye-pleasing graphics with fluid response.”
“Awesome gameplay... great storyline... awesome graphics.”
“There are so many other games the same as this one with better graphics, control settings and options for play.”
“The graphics are nice but the art style is mediocre (feels like free sourced characters/world) and after every single action you take you receive a 'buy this package' pop-up.”
“Unbearable misleading ad the game itself is boring and it's not even close to the ad of it; no challenge and the graphics are terrible, I've never seen worse game uninstall...”
- story57 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and appealing graphics. However, frustrations arise from the grind-heavy gameplay and frequent technical issues that hinder progress, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and a reliance on in-game purchases to advance. While some players enjoy the storyline and character development, others find the storytelling tedious and overly reliant on clicking through dialogues.
“It is very fun and has an in-depth and detailed storyline.”
“Plenty of adventures and side quests to keep the player occupied for hours!”
“Awesome gameplay... great storyline... awesome graphics.”
“You can't go back and play a level over for extra resources, and once you get stuck on the story mode, it will take weeks to progress further.”
“Campaign battles get repetitive and have no story element at all, PvP is too obscure since you never know what skills the heroes have in defense mode, and based on luck since you never know if the tiles of the right color would amass where a vulnerable enemy is located.”
“Storytelling is too much; I mean, too many clicks just to get to the next level.”
- stability38 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches, particularly after updates. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function smoothly, often requiring restarts and leading to lost progress or rewards. Despite some enjoyment of the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of technical issues has led to a negative experience for many, prompting thoughts of uninstallation.
“Very nice game, no glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I appreciate the stability; it never freezes or lags.”
“Too many glitches, daily game updates nearly 150MB and too many bugs in the game.”
“It is a great game but my game always freezes and then crashes after the update.”
“Update...game freezes and reboots so often it's not even enjoyable to play anymore, and it's the only app on my phone that has this issue, so it's not a phone issue, it's a game flaw.”
- grinding20 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort to upgrade heroes and progress in the storyline. While some appreciate the absence of ads and the potential for free-to-play progression, many express frustration over the randomness of rewards and the slow pace of advancement, leading to a feeling that the game becomes less enjoyable over time. Overall, grinding is seen as a necessary but burdensome element, with some players feeling that spending money is the only viable way to expedite progress.
“It would be different if these battles were more fun, but they're part of the grinding aspect of the game.”
“Upgrading any hero from there (needed to continue storyline quests) requires both ridiculous levels of grinding and also luck, as almost all rewards (even from purchases) are random.”
“It's not great so far; it feels like a long tedious grind, and there are always so many banners that appear every single time you log in.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the beautiful visuals and excellent soundtrack, while others criticize technical issues such as lag and the inability to turn off the music easily. Some users express a desire for more music or a better soundtrack, while others find the existing music unsatisfactory. Overall, the music aspect is seen as charming yet flawed, impacting the overall experience.
“The town is charming with nice, understated music.”
“Upsides: beautiful visuals, excellent soundtrack, amazing character designs.”
“Love it so much but it needs some music or soundtrack.”
“Hate being forced to continue playing when all I wanted was to just turn the music and sound effects off!”
“The music has a hiccup and then the game reboots.”
“Worst music I've heard in a video game.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as colorful and appealing, particularly for a younger audience, with many users finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable. However, the overwhelming presence of microtransactions adds a layer of irony, as players find the monetization practices amusing yet frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
“Every time I start the game, I am bombarded with nine suggested microtransactions, which is beyond hilarious.”
“Really funny to play, I recommend it.”
“Pretty funny 😂😂”
- character development6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features impressive character design and visuals, contributing to an enjoyable and relaxing gameplay experience. Players appreciate the emphasis on character development and growth, alongside a well-designed user interface and soothing soundtrack. Overall, the creative character design enhances the casual nature of the match-3 gameplay.
“It's a fun match-3 game with an emphasis on character development and growth.”
“Upsides: beautiful visuals, excellent soundtrack, amazing character designs.”
“They improved a lot and it's the most relaxing game I've ever played; the colors, character design, and sounds are so soothing.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
“While the character design is visually appealing, the lack of meaningful growth or change in the characters is disappointing.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed experiences with optimization; while some enjoy smooth performance, others report instability on older devices, indicating a need for further optimization to enhance accessibility and gameplay enjoyment.
“Great game to play, had a blast so far, but it's very unstable on my old Galaxy phone, so I hope it gets optimized soon. I like the new features to the puzzle RPG formula, like the moving enemies and equipment.”
“So far, I find it runs smoothly for me.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the emotional intensity of the game significantly escalates throughout the experience, leading to powerful and impactful moments that resonate deeply. This heightened emotional engagement enhances the overall narrative and player connection to the story.