Royal Match

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Royal Match is a match-3 game where you help King Robert restore the Royal Castle by breaking obstacles and combining power-ups in challenging levels. As you progress, you can unlock new rooms, gardens, and rewards, collect coins, and open chests while enjoying unique levels and powerful boosters. With its engaging gameplay and stunning visuals, you'll find yourself coming back for more every day.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,998 reviews

graphics356 positive mentions

monetization1.2k negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, with great graphics and no ads.
It offers a variety of challenges and rewards, making it engaging.
Players can progress without spending money, although some levels may require patience.

The game becomes increasingly difficult, often requiring purchases to advance.
Many players experience freezing issues and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
The game is not as advertised, lacking the 'save the king' scenarios shown in ads.

monetization
2,043 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
3%
59%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, which enhances the overall gaming experience, several players express frustration over the game's reliance on in-app purchases, especially at higher levels where progression becomes challenging without spending money. Additionally, there are complaints about misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay, particularly the "save the king" scenarios that are infrequent in the actual game.
- “No ads, which is great.”
- “No ads and, more importantly, smarter power-ups than Candy Crush bumped it back up to five.”
- “No ads, free, fun, a great stress reliever, and gorgeous graphics.”
- “While this game offers in-app purchases and purchasing is not required to win at any point, they set up the layout to make it easy to spend coins when you have no intent to do so.”
- “The game is nothing like the advertisements... I have only saved the king maybe 3 times and that was in the beginning. I'm currently on level 1000 and haven't seen the king since level 200.”
- “The ads show a completely different game from the one it actually is. I was expecting it to be non-stop rescue the king missions like the ads.”
graphics
477 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
24%
1%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, vibrancy, and smooth animations, creating an engaging visual experience. Many players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the overall aesthetic appeal, although some note that the graphics can sometimes be misleading compared to promotional materials. While the visuals are generally considered high-quality, there are mixed feelings about the gameplay's repetitiveness and the increasing difficulty that often leads to a pay-to-win model.
- “The graphics in this game are absolutely gorgeous and it is real fun playing it for a few days.”
- “The graphics are amazing, very clear and colorful.”
- “Great graphics, quick loading game which I like.”
- “Adverts show games and graphics that don't exist in the game.”
- “Graphics on the 'match 3' grid are amateurish, too.”
- “The graphics are very 1980's cartoon style, smooth but dated and there are no choices decoration wise, you just complete and it's an automatic fill.”
stability
197 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
4%
94%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting that it freezes upon startup, requiring multiple attempts to reopen the app. Many players experience glitches during gameplay that disrupt their progress, leading to frustration and loss of in-game resources. While some updates have improved performance, the persistent freezing and crashing problems remain a major concern for the player base.
- “No glitches so far!”
- “No glitches and quick playing, which is nice.”
- “I wish more games were like this one... no glitches, no lagging, not shoving ads in your face every other second!”
- “It freezes on the open screen.”
- “Game still won't load then freezes, blacks out and I have to restart to use my phone.”
- “Every time I open the app, it freezes and continues to play the music.”
gameplay
143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
65%
3%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and smooth, with many players appreciating the lack of interruptions from ads. However, there is significant criticism regarding misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay, particularly the absence of unique mechanics and the prevalence of standard match-3 elements. While some users find the game addictive and visually appealing, others express frustration over high difficulty levels and the need for in-game purchases to progress.
- “The propeller mechanic is brilliant, and the newly added golden propeller makes it easier to progress.”
- “The gameplay is fun and enjoyable with no ads popping up.”
- “It's smoother and the gameplay too is good on iOS.”
- “But actual gameplay is 99% not what the ads show.”
- “The gameplay featured in the ads is not what I have found whilst playing the game; it appears to be deceptive advertising.”
- “If you came here because of the gameplay shown in the ads, you will be disappointed.”
story
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
55%
16%
The game's story is generally perceived as minimal and lacking depth, with many players noting that it primarily serves as a backdrop to the match-3 gameplay rather than a central focus. While some appreciate the absence of lengthy narratives and enjoy the occasional quests and missions, others express disappointment over the misleading advertisements that promised more dynamic story elements, such as rescue missions. Overall, the graphics and gameplay are praised, but the story aspect is often seen as uninspired or underdeveloped.
- “The story line is pretty good so far and a little mix of alternative games to give a break so I don't get bored.”
- “Amazing graphics and nice storyline!!”
- “Great graphics and nice story flow.”
- “There's no story, no character development, and no originality.”
- “Very disappointed it was advertised as having rescue missions which haven't materialized, so it's just a pretty version of Candy Crush.”
- “As far as story line goes, it's garbage.”
music
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
6%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy and cheerful nature, enhancing the overall experience, while others find it repetitive and annoying over time. Many appreciate the cute graphics that accompany the music, although technical issues, such as music continuing to play after closing the app, have been reported. Overall, while the music adds to the game's charm for some, it can become a point of frustration for others.
- “The music is cheerful and engaging, and the sound the coins make makes me very happy after completing a level.”
- “Great graphics, really fun and upbeat music makes it enjoyable.”
- “The music is infectious and fun!”
- “The music sucks, the pieces are dumb and super boring. I hate the endless repurposing of the same idea for the sole reason of making it like everything else.”
- “The music is too repetitive and gets boring very quickly, and of course, it wouldn't be a proper match-3 game in 2021 without a stupid life system.”
- “Even when you exit the game to the home screen, the music continues to play until you force stop the app.”
humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
8%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it entertaining and often hilarious, particularly in the interactions with the king and the quirky sound effects. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its fun features and amusing situations, despite some frustrations with challenging levels. Overall, the game is described as a lighthearted and enjoyable experience that successfully combines humor with gameplay.
- “This game is funny, like the sounds (birds or whatever you touch is cool!!!)”
- “The king is hilarious when you win or free him from harm.”
- “Straight forward match three with some very humorous side quests.”
- “The super hard level is not funny; it's frustrating.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected humor, but instead, I found it to be cringeworthy and unoriginal.”
grinding
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, with many levels being excessively difficult and requiring significant time investment to progress. The frequent need to purchase in-game items to continue playing further exacerbates the monotony, leading to a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction as the game shifts from enjoyable to a repetitive grind. Overall, while the game starts off fun, it quickly becomes a tedious experience that many players find unenjoyable.
- “There are absolutely no tedious ads to bother you; however, you will need to make some purchases of coins to continue playing.”
- “No tedious animations (Gardenscapes, take note).”
- “Now it's just tedious and impossible to win levels without spending money.”
- “It's not easy to complete levels in this game and the challenge can become ridiculously tedious.”
- “Absolutely boring.. you get stuck on levels for days.. it's repetitive, the music is annoying and you have to pay to get anything built up.. 1/10.. very tedious.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance and appealing graphics, with users noting it runs well even without Wi-Fi. However, some players experience performance issues on specific devices, such as the Pixel 6, and there are concerns about gameplay balance and compatibility with certain features like the Samsung S Pen.
- “The graphics are cute and the game runs smoothly.”
- “Runs smoothly even off Wi-Fi.”
- “However, it runs smoothly; graphics are fine - played on mute so can't comment on sound.”
- “Already tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app with no change in game performance.”
- “It's incredibly fun and addicting, but it has poor performance on the Pixel 6, averaging 46 fps.”
- “It is also not optimized for Samsung S Pen.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is described as wholesome and capable of fostering emotional growth, but it is overshadowed by frustrations related to misleading advertising and in-app purchases. Players express disappointment over technical issues that detract from their enjoyment, highlighting a disconnect between the game's positive themes and the negative experiences surrounding its promotion and functionality.
- “It really is heartbreaking that such great games are coming out that players are unable to enjoy.”
- “The concept brings emotional growth.”
- “Super simple and wholesome.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Reviews indicate a lack of depth in character development, with many noting the absence of a compelling story or originality. However, the character designs received praise for their charm and creativity from the artists involved.
- “The character designs are adorable; I especially thank the artists.”
- “The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to each character's journey.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their stories feel authentic and engaging.”
- “There's no story, no character development, and no originality.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players express confusion regarding the game's replayability, noting that while there are currently 1,701 levels available, some users appear to have access to more levels, suggesting potential for additional content or features that enhance replayability.
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself wanting to replay it just to see how things change.”
- “With multiple endings and various character builds, each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the game encourages experimentation; every time I play, I discover something new.”
- “I'm curious how other players have more levels than there are playable at the moment; there are only 1,701 levels right now, but others have more.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay the same levels over and over.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features impressive graphics that contribute to a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall player experience.
- “Great graphics and it sets a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere!”
- “The ambient sounds and visuals create an immersive experience that pulls you into the game world.”
- “The atmospheric design is stunning, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”