Spellblade: Match-3 Puzzle RPG

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Spellblade: Match-3 Puzzle RPG is a Role Playing game that combines match-3 puzzle mechanics with engaging RPG elements. With its stunning visuals, the game offers an immersive and dynamic experience as you battle enemies and collect various spells and items. The developer claims it to be the best Match-3 Puzzle RPG available, providing a unique and entertaining gameplay experience for players.

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Play Modes

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

Spellblade: Match-3 Puzzle RPG screenshot

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 331 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, making it a fun experience.
It allows for multiple gem moves per turn, enabling players to create large combos and strategize effectively.
The offline play option is a significant advantage, allowing players to enjoy the game without server issues.

The game has not been updated since 2018, leading to a lack of new content and levels, which frustrates players.
Many users report frequent crashes and bugs, making the game unplayable at times.
The screen resolution does not fit various devices properly, causing gameplay elements to be cut off and hindering the overall experience.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its unique match-3 RPG mechanics and beautiful graphics, offering an enjoyable experience without tedious base-building or card-collecting elements. However, many users report significant issues such as crashes, unfinished content, and frustrating time limits that hinder the overall enjoyment. While the core mechanics show potential, the game's current state leaves players wanting more depth and stability.
- “I love this game because it's the only match-3 RPG of its kind that doesn't make me slog through tedious base building or card collecting mechanics.”
- “Very nice game with beautiful graphics, animations, and game mechanics.”
- “Gameplay, graphics, everything is just awesome.”
- “I wanted to buy in-game items, but how can I spend 100 bucks for 5 minutes of gameplay?”
- “I would keep it, but that timer ruins my gameplay.”
- “I would suggest taking this back to the drawing board and rethink the core mechanics.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
8%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and quality, with many users appreciating the offline capability that enhances the experience. However, some players have noted issues with screen fitting and size, which detracts from the visual experience. Despite these minor criticisms, the graphics contribute positively to the game's overall appeal.
- “Very nice game with beautiful graphics, animations, and game mechanics.”
- “Gameplay, graphics, everything is just awesome.”
- “Great game, beautiful graphics, very enjoyable.”
- “The graphics don't fit my screen; words are cut off and everything seems too big.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Players express frustration over the incomplete story, noting that significant content is still missing years after the game's release. While the gameplay mechanics are appreciated, many feel the narrative lacks closure, with some finishing the entire storyline in a single day and eagerly awaiting further chapters.
- “The game is good, but it closes on a mission I'm doing. Please fix.”
- “I really like the mechanics, but I finished the whole storyline in one day.”
- “Now I would originally give this a four, but there's still story missing after over 3 years since this game was made GDPR compliant.”
- “This needs to have the final levels in place so we can see the end of the story.”
- “But when is the next chapter/story going to continue?”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively due to the absence of ads, which players appreciate. However, some users express a desire for additional incentives, such as sign-in bonuses or ad-watching options, to enhance gameplay and progression without feeling like a cash grab. Overall, while the lack of ads is a plus, players seek more engaging monetization features to improve their experience.
- “There are no ads.”
- “It's really good and there are no ads!”
- “I like it for offline play, but for online, I wish there was a sign-in bonus like a chest to open for coins. It's time-consuming to build up stronger cards, and if you run into a hard level, you have to repeat other levels for a while, which wastes stability. Adding some better features, like the option to watch ads, would brighten up the game and attract more players.”
- “Cash grab or you can sit on your thumbs.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's unique approach to grinding, noting that it avoids tedious mechanics like base building or card collecting. However, they also highlight that the game requires significant level and gold grinding, which may be a drawback for some.
- “Lots of grinding.”
- “Lots of level grinding.”
- “That means you have to do a lot of grinding for gold.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs and freezing during gameplay, particularly in the tutorial. Many users feel that these problems detract from an otherwise enjoyable experience, highlighting a sense of abandonment in its development.
- “An unfinished, kind of buggy, and mostly abandoned game, which is a real shame because the actual gameplay is really good.”
- “Too buggy; the screen doesn't fit the phone properly.”
- “It freezes at one point in the tutorial where you recover hit points.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game lacks proper optimization, particularly in its inability to automatically adjust screen sizing according to the device being used.
- “Not optimized for auto screen sizing based on the device.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it unplayable on lower-end devices.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, indicating poor optimization.”