Stone Breaker: Match-3 RPG

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"Stone Breaker: Match-3 RPG" is a thrilling adventure game that combines match-3 puzzles with role-playing elements. Players collect and upgrade epic heroes to battle against humongous bosses in challenging levels. With its unique gameplay and immersive storyline, Stone Breaker offers a fun and engaging experience for all types of gamers.

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 163 reviews

story4 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

Great character art and interesting mechanics make for a fun match-3 experience.
The game is F2P friendly, allowing players to compete without spending money, and has a generous reward system.
Active developer support and regular updates help address balance issues and keep gameplay fresh.

Progression can be slow and heavily reliant on gacha mechanics, making it difficult to obtain higher-tier heroes without spending money.
Some players experience balance issues and frustration with the leveling system, particularly regarding the energy system and resource acquisition.
The game suffers from bugs and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to a negative experience.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The game's story is generally considered short and unfinished, with players completing it quickly and expressing a desire for more content and updates. While some enjoy the narrative and character development, others find the overall experience repetitive once the main campaign is completed. Despite these critiques, many players appreciate the engaging gameplay and events that keep the experience fresh.
- “Great story so far, I enjoy the equipment system.”
- “The story and characters are cool, and the great effects also enhance the experience. I love the upgrading system; thanks devs for a rad game! I'm happy to spend money to support you guys.”
- “Good game and good storyline.”
- “4th chapter has no story.”
- “Story unfinished.”
- “Story campaign is very short, and the rest of the activities are just repetitive.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring engaging mechanics and a solid match-3 foundation, complemented by appealing character art and a user-friendly interface. While some players appreciate the variety of events and dungeons that keep the experience fresh, others criticize certain mechanics as frustrating or derivative. Overall, the game strikes a balance between fun and challenge, with minimal grind or gacha elements.
- “Discord is active, and while the story is short, there are plenty of events and dungeons that rotate to keep gameplay fresh and challenging.”
- “It's a solid match-3 game with great character art and interesting mechanics.”
- “Fun, engaging gameplay.”
- “I'd love to invest a lot of time into the game, but I'm not willing to deal with that awful mechanic.”
- “Nice looking, the UI is fast and makes sense most of the time, but the gameplay seems to have as much of a skill element as you can expect from what is basically glorified slots.”
- “Every game mechanic is copied from other similar games, but implemented without purpose.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
17%
67%
The monetization in the game is generally well-received, with minimal intrusive ads and optional in-game purchases that allow free players to compete effectively. However, players note that microtransactions, particularly for summoning heroes, can be expensive, and progression may feel slow due to poor gacha rates. Overall, while there are strong incentives to buy powerful packs, the game remains playable without spending money.
- “Pretty adequate monetization; you can play without purchasing anything and have a strong incentive to buy powerful packs.”
- “Lots of microtransactions and the summoning is very expensive for always getting 1-3 star heroes.”
- “Ads are limited which is good but the progression and gacha rates are slow/poor.”
- “Pretty adequate monetization, you can play without purchasing anything and have strong incentive to buy powerful packs.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and enjoyable, with many noting that it strikes a good balance between being engaging and not overly tedious or reliant on gacha mechanics. Overall, grinding is seen as a fun way to spend time within the game.
- “Gameplay is pretty fun and it's not too grindy or gacha-like.”
- “The game is grindy enough as it is.”
- “Fun way to spend time grinding.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The graphics have been criticized for being outdated and overly complex, prioritizing visual flair over functional design, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
- “The graphics are so old school.”
- “The visuals look dated and lack detail.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and feel lifeless.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs and difficulties in identifying effective characters. Additionally, the high cost of summoning new heroes and the extensive grinding required detract from the overall experience, despite praise for the game's art and smooth performance.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or stutters.”
- “The performance is impressive, providing a seamless experience throughout.”
- “Really buggy and impossible to understand which character is good. It requires a lot of grinding, summoning new heroes is really expensive, and after 40 draws, I had only 6 viable characters.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that optimization is hindered by the reliance on guild performance, making it challenging to consistently find a dedicated group of 30 players for effective progress.
- “Progress is heavily tied to guild performance, making it difficult to find 30 players who consistently participate.”
- “The optimization of the game feels lacking, as many features are underdeveloped and not user-friendly.”
- “Balancing the game for both casual and hardcore players has led to a convoluted optimization process that frustrates many.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the art effectively, though some users feel that the dialogue translation could be enhanced.
- “The art is great, and the music is good, but the translation for dialogue could use improvement.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the character designs and the progression system, highlighting that both contribute positively to the overall character development experience in the game.
- “I love the character designs and the progression system.”
- “The depth of character development really makes you feel invested in their journeys.”
- “Each character evolves in a unique way, making every choice feel impactful.”