Zen Match

About

"Zen Match" is a relaxing puzzle game featuring tile matching mahjong puzzles and beautiful landscapes. Its fabulous gameplay, stunning graphics, and ingenious soundtrack make it an enjoyable experience, but be prepared for a lot of grinding, frequent interruptions from ads, and some bugs. The game aims to help you relax and unwind, so put on some headphones and immerse yourself in its calming world.

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Play Modes

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

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

music48 positive mentions

monetization2.6k negative mentions

The game is visually appealing with beautiful graphics and calming music.
The gameplay is engaging and provides a good mix of challenge and relaxation.
The room decoration aspect adds a fun layer to the game.

The game becomes nearly impossible to progress without spending real money on coins and power-ups.
There are excessive ads that disrupt gameplay, often causing the game to freeze or crash.
The lives system is frustrating, with long wait times to regenerate lives, making it difficult to play continuously.

monetization
2,812 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, often experiencing unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration. Many users feel that the game is designed to push in-app purchases, making it difficult to progress without spending money, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and "zen" experience the game aims to provide.
- “This game is extremely calming; you can color your dream zen home, and the best part is it has absolutely no ads, so you won't need to worry about being disturbed.”
- “It's a cool game with no ads.”
- “Great game with no ads.”
- “The odd level is impossible to play without paying; there's no option for ads if you aren't willing to spend money but just want to move on.”
- “For how many ads there are, it's ridiculous that at about level 140 it starts to become impossible to beat levels without spending coins, which you either earn very slowly or have to actually buy.”
- “The game itself is fun, but the ads are relentless and make it nearly impossible to progress without spending money.”
stability
252 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that result in lost lives and progress. Many players express frustration over the app's tendency to lock up during gameplay, especially after ads, leading to a significant decline in enjoyment and playability. Overall, the game is described as "too buggy" and "full of glitches," making it difficult for players to engage without interruptions.
- “Otherwise, the game is fun, relaxing, and has no glitches.”
- “No glitches yet; I have only played one evening.”
- “It's really good and provides a good challenge with no glitches.”
- “The game freezes constantly, making it nearly impossible to play.”
- “Every time an ad plays, the game freezes, causing me to lose a life.”
- “I love this game, but it freezes so much that I can't even play anymore.”
music
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
63%
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The music in the game is generally described as soothing and calming, enhancing the overall relaxing experience for many players. However, numerous users express frustration over the inability to turn off or adjust the volume of the music, especially when it interferes with their own playlists or when loud ads disrupt gameplay. While the background music and sound effects are appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, the frequent interruptions from ads and technical issues detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- “The music is soothing, and I love the challenge; when you collect gold bars, you decorate rooms.”
- “The graphics, animation, background music, and game sounds are designed to be relaxing - very fitting for a 'zen' game.”
- “I really like the background and the music; it was so peaceful.”
- “The ads auto play music even if all the sound settings are turned off in the app.”
- “I hate that I can't listen to music while playing the game because the ads turn it off, then I have to restart the whole music app.”
- “Can't turn off the music after the last update.”
graphics
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
30%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the visuals as beautiful, cute, and aesthetically pleasing, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience. However, some players express disappointment with recent updates that altered the graphics unfavorably, and others note that while the graphics are good, excessive ads detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The graphics are awesome, the music is relaxing and the game is fun.”
- “Challenging levels, zen music, and awesome graphics await you!”
- “Excellent graphics and super fun to play!”
- “I only gave it 2 stars because of the graphics.”
- “Unlike other people, the graphics don't impress me, since most games have decent graphics nowadays.”
- “All I got from the update were graphic changes that, in my opinion, are not as easy on the eyes as the previous version.”
gameplay
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and fun, with appealing graphics and mechanics, but it is heavily marred by excessive ads and a restrictive life system that limits playtime. Many users express frustration over the need to spend real money to progress, as well as technical issues like crashes and glitches that disrupt the experience. While the core gameplay is praised, the overall user experience suffers due to these monetization strategies and misleading advertising.
- “The gameplay is fun and challenging, but you only get 5 lives and it takes forever to regenerate, so you can only play for a little bit and then have to wait hours before you can play again.”
- “I love the gameplay and room decoration aspect, and even the in-app ads are calming!”
- “Soothing, smooth gameplay with not a lot of ads!”
- “Gameplay is laggy and full of ads, and you need Wi-Fi to color the rooms.”
- “The gameplay shown in the ad is nothing like the actual gameplay in the game.”
- “Complete waste of time downloading this game, it's pretty much unplayable unless you spend lots of money and the gameplay isn't worth it.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often exacerbated by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay. Many express that the need to spend money to progress or the repetitive nature of levels leads to a loss of interest, with some uninstalling the game due to its grindy mechanics. While a few appreciate the rewards for perseverance, the overall sentiment leans towards the experience being overly burdensome and reliant on ad revenue.
- “Tedious and lost interest to play.”
- “Get into the game and there's two 'boards' per level - 1st one fairly easy, 2nd not so much ... but fail on the 2nd and you're redoing both and after a while, that just gets too tedious which led to it getting uninstalled.”
- “I gave only 3 stars because it feels very tedious and redundant after only a short while.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with some users reporting smooth performance and appealing visuals, while others experience significant lag, crashes, and overheating issues on their devices. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be subpar, with stuttering animations and negative impacts on mobile performance noted by several players. However, a few users find it better optimized compared to similar titles.
- “This game runs smoothly and is nice to look at.”
- “Everything runs smoothly and ads are not too bad.”
- “Better optimized than others like it.”
- “The optimization is not good; it's the only 2D game that makes my phone heat up.”
- “The game is also poorly optimized as animations stuttered during play.”
- “Poor performance; does not appear as advertised.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is perceived as generic, primarily revolving around setting up a living space, which fails to distinguish it from other matching games. Players express frustration with time-limited missions that add stress, and there are calls for new content as many have completed existing quests. Overall, while some enjoy the daily missions, the narrative lacks depth and engagement.
- “I enjoy the game overall; however, I preferred it when the daily quests didn't affect your lives (or money before the update).”
- “The only thing fun is the daily missions now.”
- “Nothing separates it from any other matching games, and the main plot, I guess, is to set up a living space.”
- “I enjoy the game overall; however, I preferred it when the daily quests didn't affect your lives (or money) before the update.”
- “Game was great, but now I've completed all the tile quests. When are the new ones coming?”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, with many noting its amusing elements and funny moments, such as quirky loading screen sayings. However, some players experienced technical issues that detracted from their enjoyment, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Overall, the humor is appreciated, contributing to a relaxing and entertaining gameplay atmosphere.
- “So funny I get an ad saying please come back for 600 coins.”
- “Too much funny stuff.”
- “My only complaint, and it's a humorous one, is that the wise sayings on the loading screens are anything but zen, lol.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a strong emotional response to the game, highlighting moments that evoke tears, but they also experience frustration due to intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and hinder their enjoyment. This combination of emotional highs and lows reflects a complex relationship with the game, where impactful moments are overshadowed by technical issues.
- “But I can do that with this game, and it makes me want to cry!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the levels are enjoyable and provide a relaxing experience, their frequent repetition significantly diminishes the game's replayability.
- “The levels are fun and pretty zen, but they repeat often, so the replay value is low.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing and stress-free environment, making it ideal for players seeking a calming experience.
- “The game creates a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere that allows you to unwind and escape from the stresses of daily life.”
- “The serene environment and calming visuals contribute to a stress-free experience that is perfect for relaxation.”
- “I love how the atmosphere immerses you in a peaceful world, making it easy to forget your worries.”
- “The atmosphere feels completely lifeless and uninspired.”
- “There's a lack of immersion; the environment doesn't draw you in at all.”
- “The game fails to create any sense of tension or excitement in its atmosphere.”