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Sparkle Unleashed

For just $7.99 the amount of content is extensive, providing hours of both relaxing and exhilarating entertainment.
73%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, replayability
89% User Score Based on 137 reviews
Critic Score 67%Based on 9 reviews

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"Sparkle Unleashed" is a match-three puzzle game where players shoot marbles to create matches and clear the screen. With over 100 levels, numerous power-ups, and a challenging survival mode, it offers hours of engaging and addictive gameplay. The game features stunning visuals and a soothing soundtrack that complement the mesmerizing marble-shooting action.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Engaging gameplay with a solid difficulty curve and a variety of power-ups that keep the experience fresh.
  • Visually appealing graphics and a pleasant soundtrack that enhance the overall gaming experience.
  • Offers a good amount of content with over 100 levels and additional challenge modes for replayability.
  • Repetitive level designs and lack of variety in gameplay can lead to boredom after extended play.
  • Frustrating control issues, such as the orb color changing unexpectedly, can hinder the gaming experience.
  • The game lacks a compelling storyline and the achievements can be overly challenging, especially for completionists.
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Sparkle Unleashed combines match-3 mechanics with high-speed marble action, offering a simple yet engaging experience with a variety of power-ups. While the initial hours are enjoyable, players may find the repetitive nature of the levels and the challenging new mechanics, such as the chained balls, can lead to frustration. Overall, the game features solid graphics and a progression system, but concerns about replayability and difficulty spikes may deter some players.

    • “I recommend this game to those who love match-3 puzzles, no thoughts head empty gameplay, and a simple retro experience.”
    • “This game's gameplay, difficulty curve, and power-ups/combos really keep you on your toes.”
    • “The gameplay is a cross between match 3 and centipede.”
    • “Don't pay $8 for this game when you're not gonna get any replayability from this game and because of the new mechanic making you locked to just moving in a line, it makes things unnecessarily hard to just pick up that I wish some of these new mechanics for the orbs (balls) were in Sparkle 2 in the first place.”
    • “Maybe a standard mechanic, but in later levels, this game skews faster than some others in the genre, and getting stuck with a double-chained single ball somewhere in the line is a massive thorn.”
    • “Gameplay is the same we have seen on previous Sparkle games: Sparkle 1 (not on Steam) and Sparkle 2, a marble popping game with tons of power-ups and possibilities, and a great survival mode, where to get all 5 stars, you need to survive as long as you can, and levels keep getting harder depending on the difficulty you chose.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, described as catchy and pleasant, with a fantasy-inspired soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players note that the tracks can become repetitive over time, which may detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite this, the music effectively complements the game's atmosphere, adapting to the player's proximity to danger and contributing to the immersive experience.

    • “The music is also incredibly pleasant.”
    • “If you played PopCap's Zuma games, this is that but all fantasy with a nice flutey Renfair soundtrack.”
    • “This is a game for people that want a polished marble-popper game with tons of levels, great soundtrack, and very challenging too.”
    • “Graphics aren't the greatest (looks like a phone game) and the music is probably that free stuff, but I just want to play; I don't care how things look and sound.”
    • “But when you are next to the danger, music gets tense and makes you go faster to complete the level.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players find them enjoyable and well-suited to the game's atmosphere, others note that they are not particularly impressive, often likening them to mobile game visuals. Despite this, many agree that the graphics do not detract from the overall fun and engaging gameplay experience.

    • “The game is so fun and beautiful; the graphics are mind-blowing and I absolutely love it.”
    • “Graphics are also nice for the genre.”
    • “The graphics are well detailed and work great with the game atmosphere.”
    • “Graphics are not great, but that's not the end of the world.”
    • “The graphics aren't exactly eye-popping, and some of the landscape/intermission scenery is even a bit ugly, but then you don't play this sort of game for the graphics.”
    • “Graphics aren't the greatest (looks like a phone game), and the music is probably that free stuff, but I just want to play; I don't care how things look and sound.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, with many players finding it dull and unengaging as it primarily serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While the voice acting is praised, the overall storyline feels disconnected and fails to enhance the experience, leading to a monotonous progression through similar maps.

    • “Edit: I do have to say though, the voice actor that tells the so-called story is amazing.”
    • “The story, the levels, the menus, are all created with care and love.”
    • “There's a storyline, but it's very simple and the solution is marbles, obviously.”
    • “One negative point for the monotonous gameplay; the maps aren't much different from one another, and the storyline is quite dull and pointless.”
    • “The storyline could have been much better as it was pretty much about nothing.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express disappointment in the game's replayability, criticizing its linear movement mechanic that limits gameplay variety and enjoyment. Many feel that the lack of engaging content and the new mechanics detract from the overall experience, making it not worth the price.

    • “Don't pay $8 for this game when you're not going to get any replayability from it. The new mechanic locks you into just moving in a line, making it unnecessarily hard to pick up. I wish some of these new mechanics for the orbs (balls) were in Sparkle 2 in the first place.”
    • “The lack of replayability really hurts this game. Once you've completed it, there's no incentive to go back and play again.”
    • “I found the game enjoyable at first, but after finishing it, I realized there's no real reason to replay it. The experience feels too linear.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has drawn criticism, with users feeling that the $8 price point is excessive for a game that resembles a free mobile title, albeit without ads.

    • “I am a bit shocked at the $8 price tag for something that feels just like an old free mobile game, but without ads.”
    • “The monetization model is frustrating; it feels like they are prioritizing profit over player experience.”
    • “It's disappointing to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are highly detailed, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion of the experience.

    • “The graphics are well detailed and work great with the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The immersive sound design truly enhances the overall atmosphere, making every moment feel alive.”
    • “The lighting effects create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you into the game's world.”

67%Critics’ scoreBased on 11 critic reviews

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14h Median play time
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