Tintin Match: Solve puzzles

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"Tintin Match: Solve Puzzles" is an adventure game with an interesting plot, featuring Tintin and Snowy on their adventures. Match puzzles to find clues and progress through the game, with excellent mechanics and outstanding graphics. However, the game does feature a significant amount of advertisements. Overall, it's a fun and engaging game for fans of the Tintin series and adventure puzzle games.

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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 713 reviews

graphics44 positive mentions

monetization34 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a nostalgic Tintin theme that fans will appreciate.
There are no intrusive ads, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay, and players can retry levels without penalties.
The game offers a good balance of challenge and fun, making it engaging for both casual and seasoned players.

The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, often requiring players to spend money or use boosters to progress.
Some players experience bugs and crashes, particularly after updates, which can hinder gameplay.
The game can become repetitive, with many levels feeling similar and requiring excessive grinding to collect stars.

graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
16%
5%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful aesthetics and vibrant visuals that effectively bring the Tintin universe to life. While some reviews noted that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are generally described as cute, crisp, and well-designed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, enhancing both the nostalgic appeal and the gameplay.
- “Beautiful aesthetics bring Hergé's books into 3D rendered life.”
- “Love the adventures of Tintin, and the developers did a great job with the graphics that the 'souls' of the characters have shown through.”
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “I love the theme... good effort, but the graphics aren't great.”
- “5th Planet Games in the past has made really good games keeping me entertained for hours, if not days. Puzzle games not so much; maybe a reboot on your DOTD series with better graphics, no flash, and a storyline gripping enough to want to keep coming back. Come on guys, you're better than this.”
- “Graphic is boring.”
monetization
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
7%
76%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, with many players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ad presence, primarily offering optional ads for extra moves or bonuses. However, some users report issues with ad functionality, such as ads causing game freezes or being overly loud, and a few express frustration over the necessity of watching ads or making in-app purchases to progress at higher levels. Overall, while ads are present, they are not seen as a major hindrance, and the game is praised for its lack of forced monetization tactics.
- “No ads, no lives to run out of, just a new challenge every level.”
- “I appreciate the no ads and no lives approach.”
- “In-game purchases exist but they are not needed nor are requests for them popping up.”
- “Recently the ads have been bugging (preventing me from closing the ad, forcing me to close the game).”
- “Fun and really engaging at first, but around level 70 it's just impossible to beat without purchasing a ton of upgrades or watching thousands of ads.”
- “Really decent game, but the tsunami of ads and the forced in-app purchases are killing it for me.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
42%
12%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed feedback, with many players appreciating its connection to the original Tintin comics and the engaging puzzles. However, several users feel that the narrative is hard to follow and lacks depth, suggesting the inclusion of comic-style storytelling elements to enhance the experience. Overall, while the storyline is enjoyable, it could benefit from a more cohesive presentation to fully immerse players in the adventure.
- “All the while, your matching a story, mystery, and live comics is unfolding.”
- “The graphic is nice, sound is satisfying, and it has a storyline that is based on the graphic novel.”
- “Very exciting game with an in-game story completely based on the original Tintin story!”
- “It feels like it's missing something; maybe there should be a way to read the story, like a comic book page that follows your progress, so you actually feel like you're working through an adventure. Otherwise, it feels a bit flat.”
- “The story is kind of hard to follow, and I wish there was a way to view all the story pictures we've already seen to catch up, but it's still a fun way to relive Tintin's adventures.”
- “However, it's a little boring... Tintin is a great comic, and it feels like they should have made mini comics for the game instead of static 3D objects that don't tell a story.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
24%
18%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a classic match-3 mechanic that feels original and is complemented by nice graphics and smooth progression. However, players note that the difficulty ramps up significantly, making later levels frustratingly hard without the use of boosters or coins. While the game starts off enjoyable and forgiving, it can become repetitive over time, though many appreciate the absence of lives that would interrupt gameplay.
- “Although it uses some of the classic match 3 game mechanics, it does feel original, and the graphics and gameplay are nice.”
- “Very keen for more levels, and I enjoy that the difficulty is there but 'lives' are not used to interrupt gameplay.”
- “Great visuals and fun but challenging gameplay.”
- “Some mechanics are irritating.”
- “But the actual gameplay suffers tremendously from being exceedingly difficult.”
- “For the gameplay, it's your typical match 3 game with a slight twist, but it gets repetitive really fast like all match 3 games.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The music in the game is generally praised for being upbeat, calming, and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience and fitting well with the game's aesthetic. However, some users noted that sound effects can overpower the background music at times. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's enjoyment, with many players expressing a strong appreciation for its quality.
- “The music is upbeat and relaxing.”
- “I don't usually review games, but I've had a lot of fun with this game, the art style is beautiful, the soundtrack is very calming and the game is well designed.”
- “Lovely music, smooth gameplay and good progression.”
- “The issue is that those sounds are far louder than the game's own music and sounds.”
- “The levels fit the scenes, but the music is very lacking.”
- “I'm very happy with how it looks but wish the music was more themed.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring them to replay levels multiple times due to challenging RNG mechanics. While some enjoy grinding in match-3 games, the excessive difficulty and reliance on boosts detract from the overall experience in this title.
- “But the RNG makes it so tough that even with boosts, it is tedious and frustrating.”
- “I found myself grinding the same levels 20+ times to be able to pass them.”
- “Personal opinion: for match-3 games, I don't mind grinding a bit or seeing some ads to get through a stage, but obviously, this game is not the case.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, with frequent freezes during loading screens and gameplay, as well as occasional bugs that affect gameplay mechanics, such as failing to detect the end of a turn.
- “Mine freezes a lot on the loading screen and during play.”
- “Looks good but repeatedly freezes and takes an age to load.”
- “Sometimes buggy, not detecting the zero moves left at the end.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and calming, atmospheric music that aligns well with the comic's aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate how these elements contribute to an immersive experience, enhancing their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The game itself is well made for sure; I love the graphics and the background music, which resembles the comic's atmosphere, and this gets the two stars.”
- “The music is very nice - calming (sometimes) and atmospheric.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is lacking, making it feel empty and uninspired.”
- “While the graphics are impressive, the overall atmosphere fails to engage or immerse the player.”
- “The game has potential, but the atmosphere feels flat and doesn't capture the essence of the story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently described as funny and enjoyable, with users appreciating its lighthearted humor and the absence of intrusive ads that could disrupt the experience. Overall, it delivers a simple yet entertaining comedic experience.
- “A funny little game, with no intrusive ads cutting in on the fun.”
- “Simple and funny.”
- “It's a funny game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find the game's optimization to be excellent, noting that it runs smoothly while providing a challenging experience that maintains their interest.
- “I'm really into this game; it runs smoothly and is challenging enough to keep it interesting.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even during intense moments.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it maintains a steady frame rate and responsive controls.”