The Walking Dead Match 3 Tales

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"The Walking Dead Match 3 Tales" is a Role Playing game that combines match-3 puzzle mechanics with a good story, based on the original comic book series. The game boasts pretty visuals, but be warned, it has been reported to be very buggy. Solve puzzles, build strategies, and make decisions to survive in a world overrun by the undead.

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Play Modes

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

The Walking Dead Match 3 Tales screenshot

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 318 reviews

story9 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game has a beautiful concept and effectively follows the comic storyline, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
The graphics and voice acting are well done, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The game offers a variety of content and is relatively free-to-play friendly, allowing players to acquire characters without excessive spending.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and loading issues, making it frustrating to play.
The raid system is heavily imbalanced, often favoring the AI and making it difficult for players to succeed without spending money.
Energy limitations restrict gameplay, forcing players to wait long periods before they can continue progressing.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
10%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its comic book style and engaging narrative that aligns with the source material. However, some users express frustration over the abrupt cessation of voice acting, increasing difficulty, and the need for in-game purchases to progress, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the storytelling and character development are highlighted as standout features, making it a compelling choice for fans of narrative-driven games.
- “The characters, art, and story are what set it apart.”
- “Although not so different from the source material, the story is well told and feels refreshing.”
- “Is a great story is like the comic book style and it made me read the comic again great game play.”
- “Update: story mode voice acting has stopped after several levels; that was the only thing I enjoyed about this game.”
- “Story-wise, a bit too simplistic for The Walking Dead.”
- “This game is trash, pay-to-win with an expensive in-game shop. The gameplay is boring, just match puzzles; there's no exciting gameplay or animation when matching gems. The story is good, but overall, it's a bland experience.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the art style, which is reminiscent of comic books and has a polished look. While some users noted that the game’s UI feels dated, overall, the character graphics and visual effects are considered top-notch, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, there are mentions of the need for improvements in certain areas, such as building upgrades and gameplay pacing.
- “Great comic style graphics.”
- “Great graphics and just fun overall.”
- “Game UI and graphics look like they came out of the early 2010s.”
- “It's even faster than video streaming and much faster than other 2D graphic games, and this is definitely not right.”
- “I absolutely love the art style, but it is based off the actual comic book series, so that explains that.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues reported during gameplay, particularly in raids and when connecting to accounts. While players find the game enjoyable and acknowledge efforts to improve it, the persistent bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to lower ratings and some users uninstalling the game.
- “The game in its current state is a little buggy; I still have no audio in the game, but it is still very much playable. It appears to me that they are trying to fix the game and make it better.”
- “It is very fun to play; the only thing though is that it glitches up, and the words and character images glitch too. When I'm about to do a recruit or start a campaign, it freezes up and kicks me out. Please fix it, but it's still fun.”
- “The game is good, but I'm only giving three stars because there are a few bugs. When you watch an ad, the sound goes away, and I noticed it crashes a lot and freezes up. Other than that, fix the bugs and I'll give you 5 stars.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
25%
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, particularly in tile-matching and RPG elements, with a compelling story and good voice acting. However, some users criticize it for lacking innovation, having an overcrowded UI, and being overly reliant on pay-to-win mechanics, which detracts from the experience. While city-building features add depth, the gameplay can feel repetitive and uninspired for some players.
- “Great voice acting and fun gameplay.”
- “I love tile matching games 🎮 and this one in a walking dead theme, with a compelling story and challenging gameplay, makes this my #1 favorite.”
- “City building adds extra gameplay.”
- “So far, gameplay-wise, it doesn't offer anything new than what's already out there ('rpg 3d match').”
- “This game is trash, pay-to-win with an expensive in-game shop. The hero drop rate is abysmal, and the gameplay is boring—just a match puzzle with no exciting animations or voice acting. It feels like the heroes are more like zombies. Just another bland, boring game; don't download this greedy game, though the story is good.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
The monetization strategy of the game relies heavily on in-app purchases and event-based rewards, leading some users to perceive it as a cash grab lacking genuine passion. Additionally, frequent ads have been reported to cause crashes, detracting from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the limited ads, the emphasis on spending money remains a significant concern.
- “The monetization model is fair, allowing players to earn rewards through events without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that most items can be obtained through gameplay, making in-app purchases optional rather than necessary.”
- “The game offers a balanced approach to monetization, ensuring that players can enjoy the experience without excessive spending.”
- “You can only get it through events and in-app purchases.”
- “Absolutely no passion went into this game whatsoever, just another cash grab with a fancy copyright that completely carries it.”
- “It'll be a good thing to play with, but it keeps freezing and asking for cash grab stuff while I was playing.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players have expressed frustration with the lack of music and audio in the game, noting that the absence of sound significantly detracts from their overall experience. Many have reported issues with audio not functioning properly, which has led to a diminished engagement with the game.
- “Just started playing and hearing no music or any activity audio makes me not really into it.”
- “I can't hear any music, and sometimes it automatically exits the game like there's an error.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows great potential for a top rating once optimization issues are resolved, as users report no gameplay or performance problems, leading to an overall enhanced experience.
- “Once the issue is optimized, this game can be awarded 5 stars.”
- “There are no gameplay or performance issues at all, which makes for a better experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, particularly when it comes to farming gear for leveling up. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on purchasing passes and packs, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Farming gear to level up is a very long process.”
- “Grinding is heavily weighted towards buying passes and packs.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is widely regarded as very funny, with players appreciating its humor throughout the experience.
- “This game is incredibly funny and had me laughing out loud!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious situations.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling, making every moment enjoyable.”