Shoot n Merge - Block puzzle | Game Brain

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"Shoot n Merge - Block Puzzle" is a challenging and engaging puzzle game that offers phenomenal gameplay. The objective is to tap and shoot blocks to merge them, challenging your brain and problem-solving skills. However, be prepared for occasional annoying ads that may interrupt gameplay. The game encourages players to strategically shoot and merge blocks to clear the screen and advance to the next level. Overall, it's a fun and addictive game that will keep you entertained for hours.

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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,780 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

monetization634 negative mentions

The game is fun, unique, and highly addictive, keeping players engaged for hours.
It offers a good challenge and helps sharpen math skills, making it educational.
The graphics and gameplay are enjoyable, providing a satisfying experience.

There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.
The ad frequency is overwhelming, with ads appearing after almost every action, including pausing and losing.
The game often crashes or resets progress, leading to a poor user experience.

monetization
645 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, which disrupt gameplay and significantly detract from the overall experience. Many users report being bombarded with unskippable ads at nearly every stage of play, leading to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation of the game. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, they argue that the frequency and length of these ads are excessive, making the game nearly unplayable without opting to pay for an ad-free version.
- “In-app purchases should enhance the game, not just remove annoyances.”
- “With the Play Pass, no ads or interruptions.”
- “Addicting and for only $2.99, no ads.”
- “The flow of the game is disrupted so much by ads that it takes away the enjoyment of playing the game.”
- “I understand the need for ads in a free app, but this app takes it to the next level.”
- “The game itself is very fun and addictive, however the amount of ads is ridiculous.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
52%
11%
The gameplay is generally described as challenging and enjoyable, with innovative mechanics that make it addictive. However, the experience is severely hampered by excessive and intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay frequently, leading many players to feel that the ads overshadow the actual game. Users express frustration over the ad frequency, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and makes progression feel artificially slowed.
- “The gameplay itself is challenging and fun.”
- “The ads are extremely pervasive, but gameplay is excellent.”
- “Very addictive gameplay.”
- “So much so that it feels like there's more ads than there is gameplay.”
- “It seems to be designed so that gameplay is impossible unless you pay for the ad-free version.”
- “Far too many adverts interrupting the actual gameplay.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over intrusive ads that interrupt their music playback and gameplay experience. Many report that the game continues to play music and sounds despite having the option turned off, leading to issues like phone freezing. While some players enjoy the game alongside their music, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “I love listening to a book or music and just zoning out on this game.”
- “If you also like listening to music while you play games, it is going to be extra frustrating.”
- “The ads every 30 seconds were cutting off my music... I'd rather play a game where I can actually play.”
- “Something is wrong with this game; I have the music turned off, but it still plays music and sound, and it freezes my phone.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics in the game receive mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the clean and simple design, others feel that improvements are needed and express a desire for more visual variety. Overall, the graphics are described as adequate but lacking in depth and detail.
- “The graphics are all good and the feel changes nicely. I recommend this game for anybody that wants a change from all of the other boring games. Thank you.”
- “Nice graphics, good gameplay.”
- “Good game, clean graphics. More levels please.”
- “There are literally no graphics, no extras.”
- “For a super simple game, there is hardly any deviation from the core graphics.”
- “I wish the graphics could be a little better.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting significant bugs and freezing issues, while others experience smooth gameplay with no glitches or lag. Overall, the game's stability appears inconsistent, with a notable divide in user experiences.
- “Something is wrong with this game; I have the music turned off, but it still plays music and sound, and it freezes my phone.”
- “This game has been super buggy lately.”
- “Fun, I lose myself for hours, but there are a couple of glitches.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be exceptionally humorous, highlighting its comedic elements as a standout feature. The humor is consistently praised, making it a key aspect of the overall gaming experience.
- “This game is so funny.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch!”
- “I can't stop laughing at the hilarious dialogue and situations!”