Travel Town - Merge Adventure
- February 12, 2021
- Magmatic Games LTD
- 6h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Travel Town - Merge Adventure" is a puzzle game with a good plot, masterful mechanics, and plenty of humor, but can be very grinding and buggy. In this "Merge & Discover!" game, players explore different locations while combining various items to uncover new ones, all presented with phenomenal visuals. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
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Reviews
- The game has engaging graphics and a fun storyline that keeps players interested.
- Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, allowing for a more enjoyable gaming experience.
- The game offers a variety of tasks and challenges, making it addictive and fun to play.
- Many players experience frequent crashes and loading issues, making the game frustrating to play.
- The energy system is criticized for being too limiting, with long recharge times that hinder gameplay.
- Players report that certain tasks become nearly impossible to complete due to the rarity of required items.
- monetization146 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 73 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for extra rewards. However, some users have expressed frustration over recent changes that reduced the availability of ad-based rewards and increased reliance on in-app purchases, leading to a perception of the game becoming a cash grab. Overall, while the game is generally seen as enjoyable with minimal ads, issues with ad functionality and monetization practices have caused dissatisfaction among some players.
“Played this game for months and even spent money on in-app purchases because I liked it so much.”
“Overall it's well crafted, but of course still a way to make money through microtransactions.”
“I have enjoyed this game and have bought in-game purchases due to the no ads between levels and merging items.”
“Was fun before they made it a cash grab game.”
“The game would be half decent if the ads wouldn't screw up getting additional energy or unlocking bubbles.”
“I was enjoying the game until some changes took place, the bubbled items are not giving me extra moves or gems anymore, you could get extra 25 moves for 4 times for a total of 100 moves after watching ads, not anymore, the recharging time is very long, I hope these problems would be solved soon as I started to lose interest in playing the game.”
- story96 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cute graphics and engaging narrative that unfolds through quests and character interactions. However, many users express frustration with the repetitive nature of missions, long wait times for item generation, and difficulty in completing quests, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the storyline. While some find the story enjoyable and unique, others feel it lacks depth and becomes tedious as they progress.
“I love this game a lot, the story is enjoyable, the game is relaxing, and the graphics are easy on the eyes.”
“I do know that this game is quite fun, having you also help with a rundown town along with story, characters, and rewards you for finding new items after merging the ones you already have.”
“The storyline is interesting as well, gotta see it all!”
“The story only progresses by bubble chat.”
“Boring to have the same quests again and again.”
“False advertising ads, boring story, connection constantly lost which means 30 minutes of tapping is gone.”
- stability54 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of app freezes, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as disappearing items, long loading times, and the app becoming unresponsive, particularly after watching ads for rewards. Despite the game's potential, these stability problems have led to frustration and dissatisfaction, prompting some users to consider uninstalling the app.
“This app constantly freezes and glitches to the point that the app won't even open.”
“Crashes or freezes every few seconds and you get so little energy at a time that progress takes way too long to stay interested.”
“Loved the game at first but hating the fact that now every time I go on this game after I play for like 10 minutes it just freezes and is unplayable.”
- graphics53 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and vibrant visuals, while others criticize them as poor or overly bright, causing discomfort. Many users appreciate the aesthetic appeal and find the graphics enjoyable, but recent updates have led to dissatisfaction among some, who feel the visuals have deteriorated. Overall, the game's graphics are seen as a strong point by many, though there are notable concerns regarding consistency and eye strain.
“I think it is a very nice game in terms of art style and gameplay, and ads are pretty avoidable.”
“This is a great game, with excellent graphics and a nice to-the-point gaming experience.”
“The graphics are beautifully done.”
“The visuals are so poor, honestly.”
“The graphics are horrible now unlike before, and where are my gems?!!!”
“The recent updates changed the whole graphics and literally everything; it's not for me anymore. Before, it used to be at least a 4.5/5 for me.”
- gameplay29 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many players appreciating the core mechanics and casual nature of the game. However, issues such as energy limitations, frequent crashes, and slow progression detract from the overall experience, leading to dissatisfaction among some users. While the game offers fun and engaging elements, the balance between enjoyment and frustration remains a significant concern.
“I enjoy the gameplay and progression, and the amount of 'move energy' is decent compared to other games which portion play in such a way.”
“Fun, casual gameplay!”
“The gameplay is enjoyable and fun to spend spare time.”
“App also crashes in the middle of gameplay.”
“And ads were deceptive, this is a very very slow burn game, very different than the high-paced gameplay that caught my attention.”
“This game has impossible tasks that take days, nearly weeks to complete, and the energy mechanic is faulty.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the humor in the game is a mixed bag; while many players find the storyline and dialogue to be quirky and genuinely funny, some criticize the graphics and updates for detracting from the humor. Despite these criticisms, a significant number of users express that the game is entertainingly funny and enjoyable.
“The dialogue throughout the game is interesting to read, sometimes funny.”
“The storyline is kind of quirky and funny.”
“Funny story and challenging gameplay.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many noting that initial enjoyment fades as tasks become monotonous. The need to either watch ads or spend real money for resources further contributes to the frustration, making the experience feel more like a chore than fun over time. While the game starts off engaging, it often devolves into a grind that can overwhelm players.
“Cute game, but gets very tedious, very fast. The 'resources' you get when you begin playing quickly run out, and you either have to watch ads to play another (small) bit or pay (real money) to buy more 'resources'.”
“Started out fun, but as this game drags on, it just becomes incredibly tedious.”
“Fun at first, but then the board gets overwhelmed with new piece sets and quickly becomes tedious instead of enjoyable.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as minimal, with some users appreciating the sound effects while others find the background music loud and annoying. Additionally, the game prevents other audio apps from playing simultaneously, limiting the ability to listen to music or audiobooks while playing. Overall, the audio experience is mixed, with some positive aspects overshadowed by technical limitations and user dissatisfaction with the music volume.
“I love the stickers' design, the items' sounds, and the fact there's minimal background music.”
“It's a good game, but it crashes regularly and doesn't allow any other audio apps to play while the app is running on your screen, so I can't listen to music or my audiobooks.”
“I can't even play music in the background.”
“But the music is loud and annoying.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with optimization; while some enjoy smooth performance and charming artwork, others face significant issues such as slow app performance, frequent freezing, and network connection errors, particularly on mobile devices.
“I recently upgraded my tablet to one with 4GB, and the performance has changed drastically.”
“Fun game, runs smoothly, with slightly quirky and charming artwork.”
“Interesting game and idea, but not really optimized for playing on a phone; it freezes a lot and is really hard to keep playing.”
“App performance is too slow; every time it shows a network connection error, while the network speed is fast.”
“Interesting game and idea, but not really optimized for playing on a phone. It freezes a lot and is really hard to keep playing.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express strong emotional distress over losing their game data, feeling betrayed by false advertising and a lackluster story. The frustration is compounded by frequent connection issues, leading to a sense of wasted effort and disappointment.
“It's heartbreaking to see all my game data erased.”
“The story made me feel a deep connection to the characters.”
“I was moved to tears by the emotional depth of the narrative.”
“The game promised an emotional journey, but it felt more like a tedious chore with a boring story.”
“I was really looking forward to connecting with the characters, but the constant disconnections ruined any emotional investment I could have had.”
“Despite the hype, the emotional depth was lacking, leaving me feeling disconnected and unengaged.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, noting improvements that enhance gameplay beyond simple mechanics. The relaxing nature of the merge game contributes to its enjoyable and engaging experience, encouraging repeated play.
“Really fun and the replayability is high! A nice relaxing merge game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game itself is praised, the new character design has received negative feedback, indicating a disconnect between gameplay quality and character aesthetics.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
“I was really disappointed with how the characters evolved; their arcs were predictable and lacked depth.”
“The new character designs are a step back, and they don't reflect the growth or changes in the story.”
