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Sparkle 3 Genesis

53%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
53% User Score Based on 532 reviews

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"Sparkle 3 Genesis" is a mesmerizing 3D underwater journey, where you evolve a primitive life form into an intelligent ancient being. Feast your eyes on the vibrant, ever-changing marine environment as you solve puzzles, battle enemies, and acquire new skills to adapt and survive. Immerse yourself in this captivating and serene world, filled with mystery and beauty.

Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
Sparkle 3 Genesis screenshot
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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 532 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
story18 negative mentions

  • The game features beautiful graphics and a calming soundtrack, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
  • The evolution mechanics allow for customization of the organism, providing a sense of progression.
  • The gameplay is immersive and offers a unique underwater adventure with exploration and puzzle-solving elements.
  • The game suffers from frustrating level design, particularly in the 'Spikey Rivers' mission, which many players find nearly impossible to complete.
  • There are significant bugs and technical issues that hinder gameplay, including problems with navigation and visibility of elements.
  • The quests can feel tedious and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment and relaxation that the game aims to provide.
  • story
    134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Sparkle 3 Genesis" is criticized for being overly complicated and lacking depth, with many players feeling it detracts from the gameplay experience. While some quests are seen as an attempt to add variety, they often come across as tedious and frustrating, particularly due to design flaws and unclear mechanics. Overall, the narrative feels shoehorned into the game, leading to a less relaxing and more stressful experience compared to its predecessor.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “Really nice game with a good storyline.”
    • “I like the idea of having your 'creator' looking in and talking to you, but maybe a deeper storyline would help.”
    • “They overcomplicated the game with a story, and now it feels bloated and confusing.”
    • “The story too is rather generic and does not have much going for it.”
    • “I never thought adding a story to something would make it worse, but I stand corrected.”
  • gameplay
    106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of *Sparkle 3 Genesis* has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its immersive evolution mechanics and calming soundtrack, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Although the game introduces new quests and mechanics, many find these additions tedious and the overall experience shallow compared to its predecessor. The simplistic gameplay and long cooldowns detract from enjoyment, leading to a perception of the game as a forgettable indie title.

    • “The gameplay is immersive, allowing you to evolve and customize your own unique organism.”
    • “Very fun and immersive gameplay, evolve your organism anyway you choose while enjoying a calming soundtrack.”
    • “The quests and bosses really liven up the gameplay and make goals to reach.”
    • “But gameplay be like trying to eat soup with a fork – frustrating and messy.”
    • “This makes the overall gameplay rather shallow.”
    • “However, all the gameplay itself is incredibly repetitive, and some of the objectives are frustratingly obnoxious.”
  • graphics
    104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant and mesmerizing visuals, featuring colorful aquatic landscapes and smooth animations. However, some players find the bright effects overwhelming and confusing, which can detract from the overall experience. While the art style is appreciated, there are calls for more graphical settings and improvements to enhance visibility and reduce eye strain.

    • “The visuals are mesmerizing, with vibrant aquatic landscapes and stunning creatures.”
    • “Sparkle 3 Genesis is a visually astonishing game, using a top-down 3D view and multiple layers with smooth and colorful visuals.”
    • “Graphics everything just awesome!”
    • “The graphics are designed well yet the coloring is terrible and confusing.”
    • “Also, the graphics are horrible; it is so bright you could think there is constantly bloom on (even if you turn it off in the options).”
    • “The graphics make it hard to see enemies and hurt my eyes.”
  • music
    100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall experience and matching the game's visuals well. While many players find the soundtrack enjoyable and calming, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it a pleasant backdrop for gameplay.

    • “A incredible soundtrack to truly enhance your game experience, boss fights and unique class powers to make use of, all in all a must-have game.”
    • “The music is great, and the environments are beautiful.”
    • “The soundtrack is great for passing out on sleepless nights.”
    • “The music is mediocre, forgettable, and non-existent.”
    • “- mesmerizing ambient soundtrack that'll make you mute the game.”
    • “This helps to ruin the soundtrack which is otherwise decent.”
  • grinding
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, with players noting that it often feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of gameplay. Many reviewers express frustration over the slow progression and lack of meaningful rewards, leading to a sense of boredom and even rage quitting. Overall, while there are slight improvements in visuals, the grinding experience detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “It's tedious, extremely repetitive and there's no brainwork involved, just endless grind.”
    • “With this, I really did try and kept grinding for 10 hours but in the end, I just couldn't stand it any longer and threw in the towel with less than 50%.”
    • “It's just so grindy after the first few levels; it seems that not much changes.”
  • atmosphere
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and serene qualities, enhanced by beautiful colors, lifelike textures, and fitting music that create an immersive experience. However, some quests disrupt this tranquility, detracting from the overall ambiance. Despite these occasional interruptions, players find the atmosphere to be unique and captivating, offering a peaceful escape even amidst chaotic gameplay elements.

    • “Now as I've cleared the game, I must say that in this game you can get the experience you can't get anywhere else, the atmosphere in which you will live is amazing.”
    • “The game has an amazing atmosphere.”
    • “Enjoy the calm, serene atmosphere as you drift about, eating things and getting larger.”
    • “It's as if the devs sat around a table and compiled a list of ways to ruin the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Some of the quests really begin to feel like that and it spoils the otherwise relaxing atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Sparkle 3: Genesis is a beautiful game with relaxing overtones and a peaceful atmosphere, even though you are hell-bent on devouring most living creatures in the universe.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it entertaining and amusing, particularly in the context of evolving microorganisms. Despite some mixed opinions, the overall consensus is that the game delivers a lighthearted and funny experience, especially considering its low price point. However, a few players felt that it fell short in the humor department.

    • “Don't get me wrong: it's actually a pretty funny little game. I personally like the idea of evolving little microorganism-thingys.”
    • “Even if this is a cheap game, it's very funny, so it deserves a big thumbs up from me!”
    • “It's a quite good, non-immersive game, but funny after all.”
    • “This is not funny.”
    • “This is not funny.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and crashes, particularly at launch. Issues include unresponsive controls, persistent settings reverting, and visual problems that hinder gameplay. Overall, many reviewers find the game's stability unacceptable and recommend against playing it in its current state.

    • “When it first came out, it was honestly a buggy piece of shit compared to the other games.”
    • “I cannot recommend this game, it's just too buggy.”
    • “Slightly buggy as well - double clicks aren't always registered, 'use gamepad' kept turning back on the options, the tutorial level's blue tint is so blue that you can't tell the gem colors apart, and it crashes when exiting the game.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits solid optimization, with no reported performance issues. However, players note that all variants of the game are identical in terms of in-game performance, as leveling up does not impact their stats.

    • “No performance issues.”
    • “No performance issues.”
    • “As mentioned in my review for Sparkle 2, all Sparkle variants are exactly the same since the stats increased through leveling up have no effect on their in-game performance.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express concerns about misleading advertising related to the game's monetization, suggesting that the promotional materials do not accurately represent the in-game purchases or their value.

    • “...that's a little misleading advertising”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the game's replayability is limited due to a lack of challenging endgame content, as the final boss does not pose a real threat and there are no replayable missions to enhance leveling. This has led to a desire for more engaging and rewarding gameplay options post-completion.

    • “The final boss wasn't really challenging since you don't actually take any damage or die, and the game could use replayable missions for faster leveling in the endgame.”
    • “The final boss wasn't really challenging since you don't actually take any damage or die, and the game could use replayable missions for faster leveling in the endgame.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of tension and frustration, as players must skillfully navigate a challenging river filled with obstacles, where even a single mistake can lead to starting over. This high-stakes environment evokes feelings of anxiety and determination, enhancing the overall emotional experience.

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9h Median play time
8h Average play time
6-13h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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