Zombies & Puzzles: RPG Match 3

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"Zombies & Puzzles: RPG Match 3" is a Role Playing game that combines match-3 fighting, arena battles, and shelter building in an intriguing story. The game boasts sensational visuals and masterful gameplay, but some players have reported bugs. Follow the journey of survival in this Puzzle RPG, where you must match items to attack, defend, and build your shelter against the zombie hordes.

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Play Modes

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

Zombies & Puzzles: RPG Match 3 screenshot

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,286 reviews

graphics40 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game features good graphics and an engaging zombie apocalypse theme, making it visually appealing.
Players have reported that it is easier to obtain higher-tier heroes compared to similar games, making progression more rewarding.
The gameplay is fun and addictive, with a variety of activities to keep players engaged.

Many players have experienced significant bugs and glitches, including issues with hero recruitment and game freezing.
The game has been criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play users to progress.
Recent updates have removed popular features and made the game less enjoyable, leading to frustration among long-time players.

graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
17%
6%
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many users praising the detailed artwork, smooth animations, and engaging zombie apocalypse aesthetic. While some comparisons to other match-3 games highlight similarities, the unique graphic design and thematic elements stand out, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience. However, a few users noted that improvements could still be made, particularly regarding brightness and clarity in certain areas.
- “I enjoy the graphics and animation.”
- “Love the graphics, simple gameplay, awesome effects, interesting story and just a fun RPG!”
- “Graphics are detailed and stay interesting.”
- “Like empires and puzzles and its million other clones but with a zombie apocalypse aesthetic.”
- “Straight copy of empires and puzzles except for the graphics.”
- “Horrible graphics!”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
43%
10%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its engaging narrative and graphics, particularly in the context of a zombie apocalypse theme. However, recent updates have led to dissatisfaction, as players feel that changes have diminished the storyline's quality and coherence, introducing bugs and confusing elements. Overall, while the story has potential and is appreciated by some, it has also faced criticism for becoming convoluted and less enjoyable after updates.
- “Enjoying the storyline and the change of pace from classic fantasy to zombie apocalypse”
- “I love match 3 games, some more than others. This is by far in my top three match games; the storyline keeps me interested, and the building keeps me moving and on my toes.”
- “Excellent game, good graphics and story. If you like zombies, this is the game for you.”
- “This game after the October update is one buggy mess, with an excuse plot and no interesting features, bad English, and sexy girls who make absolutely no sense here.”
- “The story is unintelligible garbage written in crayons and the newly added over-sexualized characters stand out like a bad joke, which kind of sums up what this game has become, just one big awful joke.”
- “Really enjoyed the game at first but just recently got to level 55 and was in first place in one of the quests then suddenly the game went off. Tried to log back in but the game screen won't load. Very disappointed.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
35%
13%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its graphics, smooth mechanics, and addictive nature. However, some users expressed frustration over recent updates that removed features, caused progress loss, and introduced lag, while others found certain gameplay elements, like camp building, tedious. Despite these issues, the game is noted for its potential and engaging dynamics within its genre.
- “Love the graphics, simple gameplay, awesome effects, interesting story, and just a fun RPG!”
- “Gameplay is smooth and addictive.”
- “Amazing game with great dynamics and gameplay.”
- “Also, button mechanics seem off.”
- “Developers removed arena matches and hero trial, which were adding something extra to standard gameplay.”
- “It ruins the gameplay and every time it glitched I lost my saved data from the previous level that I would play.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of glitches and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay, particularly after recent updates. While some players have experienced minor glitches, many have encountered significant problems that require restarting levels or the game entirely. Overall, there is a strong call for developers to address these stability issues to enhance the gaming experience.
- “No glitches so far.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “Pretty good game so far, but I've had some problems with the game; it freezes a lot and I had to close out the game and start over again.”
- “Apparently they've abandoned the other version of this game (and all of the players playing it) and made this buggy mess.”
- “Please fix the glitches in this game. I love this game, but it has some glitches. For example, on some of the levels after you finish, it freezes and you literally have to exit out and redo the same level, then it freezes again.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players finding it repetitive and lacking variety, particularly criticizing the short looping tracks during battles. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, the overall sentiment suggests that the music detracts from the experience, with calls for more diverse soundtracks.
- “Good graphics, music, and gameplay.”
- “Please add more soundtracks.”
- “Music is kind of boring with a very bad loop.”
- “That same boring music drives me nuts.”
- “Glitchy empires and puzzles clone with a beyond repetitive 5-second loop for music.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over its shift towards a cash grab model and an increase in ads, while others appreciate the option to play with minimal ads and find the game enjoyable. Overall, there is a sentiment that the game's monetization strategy detracts from the initial experience.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that there are no intrusive ads, making for a smoother experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and don't feel necessary to enjoy the game.”
- “Loved this game until it became a cash grab.”
- “Also has a ton of ads when before it did not.”
- “Once again, the advertisement trailer is not even close to the actual game... disappointed again.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to slow progression and repetitive tasks like camp building. While the puzzle gameplay and hero gathering add some enjoyment, the overall experience can feel laborious, especially in the absence of chat features and engaging PvP until later stages. Despite these drawbacks, the game remains entertaining for those who appreciate strategic elements and casual gameplay.
- “But with the lack of chat until later in the game, PvP is delayed, and everything has a slow build-up, so it has a kind of grindy feel to it.”
- “The puzzle gameplay is fun, but the whole camp building is really tedious for me.”
- “Just kind of tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users find the game to be highly entertaining and humorous, with many describing it as "so funny." The humor appears to be a standout feature that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Playing this game is so funny!”
- “It's hilarious!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch!”