Royal Merge

Royal Merge is an arcade game that combines merge mechanics, virtual pet care, and kingdom building. Players are tasked with restoring a kingdom by merging objects and caring for various pets. However, the experience is marred by frequent ads and numerous bugs, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite these issues, the unique blend of gameplay elements offers a distinctive and engaging experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 260 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization73 negative mentions

The game is enjoyable and fun, especially for fans of merge games.
Play Pass integration allows for continuous play without running out of resources, making it a great experience.
Recent updates have improved the game's functionality, making it more playable.

The game frequently crashes and has issues with in-app purchases not processing correctly, especially for Play Pass users.
Despite being advertised as ad-free with Play Pass, players still encounter numerous ads during gameplay.
Many users have reported losing progress and being reset to earlier levels, which is frustrating.

monetization
99 mentions
17 % positive mentions
9 % neutral mentions
74 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism, particularly from users who accessed it through Google Play Pass, which promises an ad-free experience. Many players report encountering frequent, intrusive ads and issues with in-app purchases that are supposed to be free, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, the game's monetization practices appear to be misleading, as players continue to face ads and purchase prompts despite the assurances of Play Pass.
- “I was excited to play a game like this and not have to wait for energy to replenish as you could buy more with the 'free' in-game purchases.”
- “I did receive the in-game purchases for free.”
- “Honestly, I am only playing as much because I have no ads with Play Pass.”
- “The game is fun and all, but if you got it with Play Pass, don't expect any free in-game purchases.”
- “Supposed to have no in-app purchases but the game just has an error when you try to buy anything.”
- “Thank goodness I tried this via Play Pass, because the monetization is so predatory that I could not recommend it for anyone.”
stability
14 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes occurring during purchases and other interactions, often requiring players to force close and restart the game. Users report that these glitches detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating to engage with the game's features. Many express a desire for improvements to stability before considering a higher rating.
- “Every time I try to purchase something or watch a video, the game freezes until I close it and open it again.”
- “Great to start with, but issues with Google Play Pass means constantly having to force close the game because it freezes every time you try to make a 'free' purchase.”
- “Game freezes so much.”
story
9 mentions
22 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for more story content and quests, indicating that while the existing narrative is appreciated, there is a strong demand for updates and expansions to enhance the gameplay experience. Some users have encountered obstacles, such as needing resources that are currently inaccessible, which affects their ability to progress in the story. Overall, the story is well-received, but there is a clear call for additional content.
- “Great story so far.”
- “I hope they add some story or quests later.”
- “I love this game, just wish there would be updates to the quests and towns.”
- “The game is requiring me to have fish to complete the next quest, but I don't have access to fish in the game yet.”
gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its great mechanics and fun factor, making it enjoyable for casual play. However, users express frustration with intrusive ads, energy limitations that hinder progress, and issues with lag, leading to a perception of the gameplay loop as boring and unrewarding.
- “Great mechanics and fun game to pass the time!”
- “This means you can't buy energy, and gameplay grinds to a halt.”
- “Ever since they added intrusive ads that play every now and then during gameplay, the game became very frustrating.”
- “Sad as the gameplay seemed decent.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a quirky leaderboard that consistently features the same players in fixed positions, only changing when the user participates, adding a lighthearted and amusing twist to the competitive aspect.
- “The funny leaderboard always has the same people in the same places, and it only changes when I play.”
- “The humor in the game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable and lighthearted.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever puns that keep me laughing throughout the game.”