Star Merge: Merging Match Game

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"Star Merge: Merging Match Game" is a magical puzzle adventure set on a dream island. Merge stars and other objects to complete challenges, unlock new areas, and uncover the island's secrets. With its enchanting graphics and relaxing gameplay, it's a charming addition to the merge genre.

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Play Modes

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

Star Merge: Merging Match Game screenshot

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 780 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play.
Players appreciate the lack of ads and the ability to progress without mandatory purchases, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.
The gameplay is engaging with plenty of tasks to complete, keeping players entertained for hours.

Progression can be extremely slow, especially at higher levels, leading to frustration among players who feel stuck.
Frequent updates and glitches have caused issues, including lost progress and unresponsive features, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game often requires in-game purchases to advance, which can feel predatory and lead to dissatisfaction among players.

graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
18%
8%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cuteness, vibrancy, and clarity, contributing to an enjoyable and relaxing gameplay experience. Many users highlight the appealing artwork and colorful visuals, which enhance the overall charm of the game. However, some players express frustration with the pacing of the game, suggesting that while the graphics are good, the gameplay can feel slow or tedious at times.
- “I love your game and the most attractive thing is the graphics and the colors.”
- “Great fun, beautiful graphics, I'm really enjoying this game.”
- “Excellent graphics, lovely relaxing music, lovely gameplay. Thank you, developer.”
- “The graphics are subpar and lack detail.”
- “Graphics feel outdated and do not match the gameplay experience.”
- “The visuals are bland and fail to engage the player.”
monetization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
13%
33%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the generous availability of in-game resources. While in-app purchases are present, many users find the game enjoyable without them, although some have reported issues with transactions and customer support. Overall, the lack of ads and the fun gameplay contribute positively to the monetization experience.
- “Beautiful, addicting, no ads to speak of - I keep thinking I'm going to hit a paywall and there's none!”
- “Truly no ads required to play the games, only in-game purchases but resources are very generous.”
- “It is still fun to play without in-app purchases though.”
- “Made an in-game purchase and when I logged back into the game, items had disappeared (gems, chests, etc.). Contacted support twice, no reply. Poor customer service.”
- “The only problem I have with it is the microtransactions.”
- “Taken away stars as I'm having loads of trouble trying to make in-game purchases. It takes my money and doesn't give me the purchases.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cute characters and engaging plot that keeps them invested. While some find the storyline refreshing and easy to follow, others note that it lacks depth and can feel limited in scope. Overall, the combination of charming visuals and a fun narrative contributes to a positive gaming experience.
- “But it's a lovely game and I'm enjoying the storyline.”
- “It is quite refreshing and it makes me want to continue the story.”
- “Great story and great fun!!!!”
- “Fantastic game, love it, it's different from all the other games, but gosh, to open a plot is ridiculous!”
- “Actually pretty decent game, storyline cute, characters cute, visuals pretty good.”
- “Graphics are clear and crisp, storyline easy to follow.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
56%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and hypnotic qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While some find the epic soundtrack at odds with the game's cutesy style, many appreciate the artwork and consider the music a key factor in their enjoyment. However, there are complaints about unskippable ads featuring loud and obnoxious music.
- “The background music is hypnotic.”
- “I love the relaxed gameplay and ethereal music.”
- “I love this game and the music is so relaxing.”
- “1 star for the unskippable advert with the loudest, obnoxious music that can't be muted.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting frequent glitches and crashes that disrupt gameplay, while others note improvements in recent updates. Despite these enhancements, issues such as lost items and merging problems persist, indicating that stability remains a concern for many players.
- “Very easy to understand and enjoyable to play, with no glitches that I can tell.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on strategy without worrying about technical issues.”
- “The game freezes and then boots you out a lot.”
- “App has bugs, and even though I've paid to play on some items, it glitches and doesn't give you the right product when you merge 5 or doesn't give you two items out of a merge 5.”
- “Please get the glitches worked out.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious and time-consuming, particularly when it comes to farming resources like aloe, lavender, and strawberries. Many express frustration with the slow progression and the cumbersome mechanics of moving items, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The only thing I would change about the game is how long it takes to progress; if you don't have loads of diamonds/coins, it takes a lot of grinding to unlock the new areas.”
- “That and the fact that I have to move items from one side of the game to the other becomes tedious after a while, and the destroy button is placed in such a way that it is often activated by mistake.”
- “Progression is a bit slow and grinding at times.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by a whimsical and magical theme, offering a relaxed experience that is easy to engage with while avoiding a sense of being overly simplistic or childish. The combination of enjoyable mechanics and ethereal music enhances the overall atmosphere.
- “The theming is whimsical and magical, and the gameplay is easy without feeling too facile or childish.”
- “I love the relaxed gameplay and ethereal music.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly, indicating effective optimization.
- “The game runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a high frame rate without sacrificing graphics quality.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is praised for its great art and overall pleasant ambiance, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “The art style is stunning, creating a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The combination of sound design and visuals creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”