Puzzles & Survival

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Puzzles & Survival is a single player strategy game. It received neutral reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay106 positive mentions

monetization1.6k negative mentions

The game combines city building and match-3 puzzle mechanics, providing a unique gameplay experience.
Graphics are visually appealing and the character designs are well done.
The game has a strong social aspect, allowing players to join alliances and interact with others.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
Many players experience lag and connection issues, which can disrupt gameplay.
The tutorial is excessively long and forces players to follow specific moves, limiting their ability to make their own choices.

monetization
1,726 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism for its misleading advertisements, which do not accurately represent the actual gameplay. Many players express frustration over the deceptive marketing tactics, feeling lured into downloading the game under false pretenses, only to find it is a typical cash grab with heavy reliance on in-app purchases. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads during gameplay, the overall sentiment is that the game fails to deliver on the promises made in its advertisements, leading to disappointment and uninstalls.
- “What makes me like this game is that it doesn't require a lot of in-game purchases to advance!”
- “I like that there is no advertisement during the game and you can complete the various levels without spending any money.”
- “Yes they have in-app purchases, you really do not need them for a great experience.”
- “The game is nothing like the ads shown. In the beginning, I liked playing this game, but after some time, I realized that you cannot clear any campaigns until you buy a hero with real money, because it's near impossible to get them without money.”
- “The ads are misleading and the game is just another type of puzzle game. The game is nothing like the advertisement.”
- “The game is absolutely nothing like the advertisements I've seen. It's just another base-building game with no real gameplay as shown in the ads.”
gameplay
501 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
71%
8%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the significant discrepancy between the actual gameplay and what was advertised. While some appreciate the graphics and find the core mechanics engaging, others criticize it as a generic match-3 and base-building experience that feels repetitive and heavily monetized. Overall, the consensus highlights a lack of originality and misleading advertising, leading to disappointment among players who expected a different gaming experience.
- “The gameplay is intriguing and keeps you playing.”
- “Excellent graphics and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is a mix of match-three and base building, and it's fine.”
- “Gameplay is nothing like the ads.”
- “The gameplay is not as advertised as RPG.”
- “The actual gameplay is nothing like the ads you're seeing spammed everywhere these days.”
story
359 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it either generic and clichéd or entertaining and engaging. While some appreciate the integration of puzzles and side quests into the narrative, others criticize the lack of depth, character development, and coherence, often feeling that the story is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and monetization strategies. Overall, the storyline is seen as a secondary element, with many players preferring gameplay over narrative.
- “Great game and characters, and the storyline is awesome.”
- “I think the game is amazing, I'm pretty addicted to it, and the graphics and story are great.”
- “Love the story line and all of the events are amazing!!!”
- “The story is non-existent, the characters are plain and non-relatable.”
- “The storyline is barely cohesive and the voice acting is terrible.”
- “It's just another stupid base builder and the story is boring.”
graphics
352 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
25%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals as "amazing" and "phenomenal," highlighting the creative art style and smooth performance on various devices. However, some users criticize the graphics for being misleading compared to advertisements, describing them as "poor" or "subpar," and noting issues like static images and lack of interactivity. Overall, while the graphics are a strong point for many, there are significant concerns about consistency and quality across different devices and gameplay elements.
- “The graphics are amazing and I enjoy the match 3 type attack of zombies.”
- “I love this game because it has originality, good graphics, many features, and codes!”
- “Great game with excellent graphics & mission quests etc.”
- “The graphics are horrible; the controls are slow overall, worst game I've ever played.”
- “This game is nothing like it's advertised. This is false advertising; the game is boring and the graphics suck. There is nothing exciting about this game; it's only good for a time killer at the doctor's office.”
- “Poor graphics, weak story, tedious gameplay.”
stability
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
4%
93%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players experience minimal issues, the majority express frustration over persistent lag and unresponsive controls, particularly during critical moments. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the enjoyment and progression, leading to a negative impact on user experience.
- “Good mechanics and not buggy, which is impressive for a game like this.”
- “No glitches, so far no crazy pop-up ads. If you like puzzle games like Candy Crush but with a zombie show twist, this is a good game!”
- “Pretty good game to pass the time, no glitches.”
- “The game constantly freezes in the HQ and will disconnect multiple times even though I have perfect connection.”
- “This game is a pain; so many glitches I've not been able to play for more than 5 minutes before it stops working. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling, and I've had to reboot my phone so many times as it freezes, and the only way I can get off the game.”
- “The game freezes immediately.”
grinding
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
99%
The reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly tedious and repetitive, often feeling like a chore rather than enjoyable gameplay. Many players express frustration with the slow progression and the necessity to grind for resources, which is compounded by a pay-to-win model that makes advancement feel nearly impossible without spending money. While some players find enjoyment in the game, the consensus is that the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “Grinding is fun to play and not too tedious.”
- “The grind feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I enjoy the sense of progression that comes with grinding.”
- “Nothing new, just tedious and repetitive.”
- “That being said, after a day or two of playing, your advancements slow to an agonizing crawl and super elitist toxic alliances with players you could never compete with who spent hundreds of real-life dollars will attack you over and over, undoing days of grinding and training troops all while you're sleeping.”
- “It's tedious and the long list of tasks is overwhelming.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of absurdity and unintentional comedy, with many players finding the poor voice acting and ridiculous character designs amusing. However, there is a notable disconnect between the humorous ads and the actual gameplay, which many reviewers found to be lacking in genuine humor. While some elements, like the storyline and character quirks, elicited laughter, the overall experience was often deemed boring and not as funny as anticipated.
- “Totally ridiculous, almost hilariously absurd.”
- “The 'doc' being in a nurse hat and suspenders in the peak of a 'zombie apocalypse' made me laugh out loud.”
- “The storyline and characters are both funny.”
- “Not funny at all.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
35%
22%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying, often wishing for the ability to turn it off completely. While some appreciate the ambiance and sound effects, others feel that the music detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that it lacks variety and a more engaging beat. Overall, while the visuals and gameplay are praised, the music is seen as a significant area for improvement.
- “But it got a nice sound, music, and opening storyline.”
- “Good visuals, graphics, music, and I loved this game.”
- “Story is great, jewel matching is fun, art & music is good, & there's enough to do to keep busy.”
- “The music is repetitive.”
- “The music loop is annoying.”
- “Terrible design, why would you have a forced tutorial before the player can even access settings to do normal things like, I don't know, turn off the sound for the ridiculously pointless talking and plain and annoying music.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
39%
38%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, slow response times, and poor overall functionality. Many players express frustration over the lack of optimization, which detracts from the gaming experience and leads to connection problems and unresponsive controls. Overall, the consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance performance and ensure a smoother gameplay experience.
- “Need to make it lite so it runs smoothly, just like Free Fire.”
- “Regardless of features, security done wrong and performance issues are the biggest threats to not only the game, but also the players.”
- “Very poor game performance.”
- “Nothing is optimized.”
- “Game needs much more optimization; it also does not respond to the network or responds very slowly.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing outrage and disgust over its inappropriate and predatory themes, particularly in its advertising. Many reviewers find the content offensive and disturbing, criticizing the portrayal of young girls and the overall storyline as boring and unworthy of engagement. The game's mechanics, such as excessive clicking and skipping conversations, further contribute to a sense of frustration and disappointment.
- “No... just nope... you have to click too much. It's not what is advertised. The storyline is boring, and I honestly do not even want to give the story a chance. Nope... sorry.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for being insufficient, with players noting a lack of engaging materials to support character growth. Additionally, the character designs are described as sexist and uninspired, often resembling outdated stereotypes and characters from other media, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Not enough materials to keep up with the campaign nor character development!”
- “It is another uninspired match 3 clone with boring, stereotypical character designs pulled out of some terrible 90s trash heap.”
- “Our survivors must endure by playing games of Bejeweled and recruiting stolen character designs from other popular zombie media.”