Puzzle Combat: Match-3 RPG

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"Puzzle Combat: Match-3 RPG" is a single-player Role Playing Game with an interesting plot and beautiful graphics. As you build your headquarters, train your heroes, and engage in combat, you'll experience the game's fabulous graphics and mechanics. However, be prepared for a lot of grinding and some bugs that may affect your gameplay. The game challenges you to build the ultimate headquarters, train your heroes, and fight your way to the end.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,559 reviews

graphics101 positive mentions

monetization95 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and engaging gameplay.
It offers a fun mix of puzzle and RPG elements.
The community and alliance features enhance the overall experience.

Progression is slow and heavily favors pay-to-win mechanics.
The game is plagued by constant pop-ups and advertisements.
Matchmaking is often unbalanced, pitting new players against much stronger opponents.

graphics
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
20%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality, variety, and vibrant aesthetics, with many users highlighting the impressive artwork and smooth visuals. While some players noted minor issues, such as fuzzy graphics on certain weapon cards, the overall consensus is that the graphics are among the best in the mobile genre, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. However, a few reviews mentioned that the graphics alone cannot compensate for gameplay issues or monetization concerns.
- “Colourful graphics, realistic weaponry sounds and loads of events.”
- “The graphics are some of the best in the mobile genre.”
- “Great graphics and colors, creative weapons, and a wonderful gaming experience.”
- “Kudos to the developers and artwork, but the design team had zero inspiration when creating this game.”
- “The graphics simply repeat like a 90 episode of the G.I. Joe cartoon.”
- “Game is okay, I just hate all the updates every damn week and also not a fan of the new graphics; I liked the old version better.”
monetization
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
5%
84%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism, with many users describing it as a blatant cash grab characterized by an overwhelming number of ads and aggressive in-app purchase prompts. While some players appreciate that ads are optional and not overly intrusive, the general consensus is that the game heavily incentivizes spending money to progress, leading to a frustrating experience for those unwilling to pay. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as detrimental to player enjoyment, with frequent complaints about ad-related bugs and misleading advertising practices.
- “No ads bombarding you, only rewarding you if you want to watch.”
- “You don't need to make in-app purchases if you grind away.”
- “In-app purchases are pushed, but so far I am having fun without making any.”
- “This game is just a cash grab from the beginning.”
- “What a shameless cash grab.”
- “Pay-to-win trash designed to profit instead of entertain with misleading ads and abusive prices and no Google Play game achievements or Google Cloud sync.”
story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
69%
3%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it bland, simplistic, or geared towards a younger audience. While some appreciate the variety of missions and the competitive nature of gameplay, others criticize the weak narrative and the reliance on a pay-to-win model that hampers progression. Overall, the storyline is often described as forgettable, with players expressing a desire for more depth and engagement.
- “The storyline is impressive; you have to be in control of both actions and administration.”
- “I personally enjoy this game; I find the alliance I am in very friendly, and there's a great variety of missions and operations to complete on a regular basis to level up your team(s).”
- “Love this game; it has great gameplay and storyline.”
- “I wish it had a better storyline; it's pretty bland.”
- “The storyline is weak and unenthusiastic considering the topic.”
- “However, the storyline for the campaign is utterly pathetic.”
gameplay
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
6%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the combat mechanics and graphics, while others criticize the reliance on pay-to-win elements and energy restrictions that hinder progression. Many find the gameplay familiar and similar to other puzzle games, with minor tweaks, but express frustration over the forced mechanics and lack of innovation. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the gameplay is often overshadowed by monetization issues and repetitive mechanics.
- “The graphics are awesome, gameplay/base/stronghold building are the best I've seen in any game. I love the different characters and weapon enhancement options. Thanks developers for this wonderful game!”
- “Amazing gameplay that keeps you wanting to play :) Happy with this game.”
- “Love this game, it has great gameplay and storyline.”
- “The gameplay is also abysmal since there will literally be times you can't hit the enemy and the game will just decide you lose.”
- “Progression is stifled by ill-conceived game mechanics and the need to spend real money.”
- “The forced gameplay during the first few levels is beyond ridiculous and extremely annoying.”
grinding
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and slow, particularly in later stages where progress often requires significant time investment or monetary spending. While some enjoy the initial gameplay and variety of modes, they express frustration over the grind becoming repetitive and the low drop rates for higher-tier characters and items. Overall, the consensus suggests that while grinding is a common feature in such games, it can detract from the overall enjoyment, especially for free-to-play users.
- “Also, the devs have decided to make season 2 and veteran stages extremely grindy for no good reason.”
- “It's far too slow to level up and as a result it becomes tedious and repetitive.”
- “Plenty to do at first but like most of these games, you soon hit the difficulty curve and come to a grinding halt, and so don't have a reason to come back unless you want to spend money.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay, especially after updates. Many players express frustration over the game crashing during critical moments, such as combat or resource collection, making it nearly unplayable. Despite some enjoyment when playing with friends, the overwhelming technical problems lead to a lack of recommendation for the game.
- “No glitches.”
- “No glitches.”
- “U force your update on everyone and now my game constantly freezes up.”
- “This game is fun but unfortunately I can no longer play because it has glitches into an unexpected error screen... and I have tried everything to fix it... but now it's unplayable.”
- “The game freezes a lot when you're trying to play.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated by players, with many describing it as "funny" and "hilarious." However, some reviews highlight a disconnect between the humor and the game's monetization practices, with players finding the developers' responses and pricing strategies amusing yet frustrating. Overall, while the game delivers laughs, it also raises concerns about its financial demands.
- “The game is funny as hell! I'm 42 years old; where the hell has this game been all my life? Good job, keep up the good work!”
- “Their auto responses for reviews are funny too.”
- “Would give it 5 stars, but the developers are very greedy, which is a shame. In response to your reply using the word 'fair' while having to spend at least £30-50 for one legendary hero is funny.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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40%
The music in the game is widely praised for being phenomenal and energizing, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some players express a desire for more variety in the music across different game stages, as well as frustration with the initial hand-holding that limits their ability to adjust sound settings. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Cool music and graphics.”
- “And the music is great.”
- “Holds your hand way too long at the beginning, preventing you from doing other things, such as turning off music or sound effects.”
- “I do wish there was different music between raids, war machines, and map stages, but that's a minor gripe as the music is phenomenal-- gets the blood pumping, as it should.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some users find the story lacking and boring, others appreciate its wholesome nature, highlighting it as a fun and engaging experience that challenges the mind.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it for being poorly conceived and overly focused on food-related elements. However, others appreciate the engaging character designs, despite noting that the tutorial is lengthy.
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with each character's journey.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
- “The backstories and growth of the characters add so much richness to the overall experience.”
- “The character development is poorly executed, making it hard to connect with any of the characters.”
- “I found the character arcs to be shallow and unengaging, leaving me disappointed.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in character development really detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its solid optimization, featuring long battery life and affordability, especially when taking advantage of good deals.
- “It's a classic type, but well optimized with long battery life, and not too pricey if you pick the good deals.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, indicating that it offers diverse experiences and incentives to revisit, ensuring lasting engagement beyond the initial playthrough.
- “The game offers high replayability with multiple endings and diverse character choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
- “I love how every decision I make leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay the game to explore all the possibilities.”
- “With its procedurally generated levels and various gameplay modes, this game has endless replayability that keeps me coming back for more.”