Wonder Merge - Magic Mixies | Game Brain

Wonder Merge - Match 3 Puzzle is a puzzle game that offers great mechanics, impressive graphics, and a memorable soundtrack. The game tasks players with saving a world of wonder by merging and collecting magic eggs and creatures. However, it's important to note that the game can be very grinding, and features annoying ads and bugs that may hinder the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the unique match-3 puzzle gameplay and the charming world make it worth checking out.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 940 reviews

graphics31 positive mentions

monetization63 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and cute creatures, making it visually appealing.
It offers a unique gameplay experience with levels integrated into the main area, allowing for continuous play.
Players appreciate the lack of forced ads and the ability to progress without spending real money.

The game frequently crashes or freezes, causing frustration and loss of progress.
Players have reported issues with watching ads for bonuses, which limits their ability to progress.
The wait times for creatures to wake up and for new islands to appear can be excessively long, leading to boredom.

monetization
79 mentions
13 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for bonuses and speed-ups. However, many users have reported persistent issues with ads not functioning, which hampers gameplay and progress, leading to frustration. While in-app purchases are available, some players feel that the game pushes microtransactions too heavily, especially during events.
- “No ads, unless you want to wake the creatures up early.”
- “It's okay as far as merge games go, pushes microtransactions pretty heavily, no daily rewards or weekly challenges.”
- “Easy peasy, but lots of in-game purchases.”
- “Which means that if I recently made an in-game purchase, I lose all the bonuses from that purchase.”
- “My biggest issue is the same as others are saying, the ads have not been working for almost a week now, so I've lost out on loads of in-game items.”
- “It was my favorite game, but since the last update, none of the videos will load for ads to summon new islands.”
graphics
52 mentions
60 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their smoothness, cuteness, and vibrant colors, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing experience. Many players appreciate the imaginative designs and the overall art style, although some have noted occasional performance issues on older devices. While the graphics are a highlight for most, a few users expressed dissatisfaction, indicating that improvements could still be made.
- “I've played this game on and off for several years; it is my favorite of the 'merge' games out there because of the art style and how smooth it runs.”
- “The graphics are smooth, the creatures are beautiful, and in-game currency is relatively easy to obtain.”
- “The graphics are amazing and very imaginative!!!”
- “It is a rather aesthetically pleasing game, but that's about it.”
- “Didn't like the graphics too much and it felt slow paced.”
- “Super slow graphics, hard to drag (lags), and poor quality.”
stability
39 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has significantly deteriorated following recent updates, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the inability to access the app, loss of progress, and unresponsive customer support, leading to a decline in overall satisfaction despite their love for the game. Overall, the game's stability issues are a major concern, prompting calls for urgent fixes.
- “Since the last update, the app won't open and only loads 50.50% and freezes.”
- “Today I picked it up again and the game continually crashes and/or freezes, resetting your progress.”
- “I have been playing this game for over 5 years. I enjoy the game, but lately I can't even get into the game; it freezes constantly and shuts off. I have reported this over 60 times and received no response or repairs. Please help fix it.”
grinding
15 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the dynamic and rewarding nature of events that break up the grind, many feel that the overall process becomes tedious and slow, especially when clearing land or completing challenges. The lack of features to streamline farming and repetitive events contribute to frustration, leading some to consider the game less enjoyable over time. However, updates have improved the experience, making it more engaging for longer play sessions without penalizing breaks.
- “Great app for a few months or so until it takes forever to clear land; then it gets tedious, literally weeks to clear a tiny bit of land.”
- “This makes the game rather tedious and unenjoyable.”
- “Now it's just like all the others: slow, tedious, and boring.”
gameplay
13 mentions
54 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as engaging and fun, featuring cute creature designs and enjoyable mechanics, particularly the island challenges. However, recent updates have introduced frequent crashes that reset progress, leading to frustration. While many players appreciate the game's charm and find it entertaining, some note limitations in gameplay depth and express a desire for additional features.
- “The creatures are cute, the gameplay is fair, and, most of all, it's fun.”
- “It has adorable creature designs, pretty items, and fun mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is engaging.”
- “However, since the last update it frequently crashes, and when it does crash it resets the last minute or so of gameplay.”
- “Graphics wise, decent, gameplay wise, very limited.”
- “Now the gameplay is awful!”
music
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and calming qualities, often described as relaxing and emotionally moving. Players appreciate how well the music complements the game's theme, enhancing the overall experience, despite some minor issues with sound settings. Overall, the delightful soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's enjoyment and atmosphere.
- “First off, the music is so incredibly beautiful and relaxing that I was literally moved to tears.”
- “Love this game! The pleasant music and the birds chirping make it very relaxing.”
- “Very enjoyable game of merge; the music is delightful and the graphics are too, keeping you amused for ages.”
- “The music is calming and it's easy to win their levels plus it makes it a challenge when you have to get more diamonds.”
- “The music is so calm, the graphic is also cute and easy to play.”
story
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as unique but ultimately slow and lacking depth, leading to a somewhat boring experience for players. While some enjoy the gameplay, many feel that the narrative does not engage them sufficiently, with complaints about the pacing and lack of content. Overall, the story aspect appears to be a significant drawback for several users.
- “Very unique with story and gameplay.”
- “Everything is slow, no story, fairies tire way too quickly, and then sleep for 5 minutes unless you watch an ad.”
- “The story is what is slow.”
- “It's sometimes boring as there is no story in it.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is enjoyable but suffers from significant optimization issues, including glitchy animations and disappearing creatures, particularly when the action intensifies. Users report that performance declines as the game progresses, especially with an increasing number of elements on screen.
- “Extremely fun, but loses a star for being kind of glitchy. The animation of the creatures sometimes does this weird stuttering thing when the board gets busy, and half the time the creatures disappear entirely. You can see what they're holding as they fly around, but you can't see them.”
- “It was perfect in the beginning, but now I have a massive amount of bubbles and it's impacting game performance.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a significant highlight, with amusing and quirky characters emerging from the merging mechanics. The blend of fun gameplay and comedic elements keeps players engaged and entertained. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gaming experience.
- “It's a great game that keeps bringing you back for more, merging the creatures to see what amazing, funny characters you get.”
- “This game is a lot of work and really fun, and it's really, really funny with some nice surprises!”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
While the character designs are praised for their cuteness, the overall character development is criticized for feeling lifeless and lacking depth, contributing to a cheap and unengaging experience.
- “The character designs are so cute, but everything else just feels so lifeless. The game feels cheap with its over-the-top and loud sound effects, as well as its undynamic sprites.”
- “The characters lack depth and development, making it hard to connect with them throughout the game.”
- “I was really disappointed with how the characters evolved; their arcs felt rushed and unconvincing.”