Zoo Tile - Match Puzzle Game | Game Brain

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"Zoo Tile - Match Puzzle Game" is an adventure single-player game with good graphics that will have you solving 3-tile match puzzles to build a happy animal zoo. As you progress, you can become a zoo tycoon and expand your zoo with various animals and attractions. However, watch out for frequent ads that may disrupt your gameplay. The game's objective is to create a thriving zoo while solving exciting puzzles.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,281 reviews

graphics23 positive mentions

monetization73 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and enjoyable gameplay, allowing for creative zoo design.
Graphics are lovely, and the game is relaxing with minimal ads, making it a great time killer.
Players appreciate that the game doesn't force in-app purchases and offers opportunities to earn rewards through watching ads.

Many players experience bugs, such as freezing, crashing, and being unable to progress past certain levels due to lack of XP or items.
The game has been criticized for having too many ads and for the low coin rewards, making it difficult to upgrade the zoo.
Some users feel that the game lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and frustration when reaching max levels without new content.

monetization
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant presence of ads, which can be intrusive and detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and the absence of forced ads, others feel overwhelmed by the frequency and length of advertisements, leading to frustration and a desire for a paid ad-free option. Overall, the game's monetization strategy appears to be a point of contention, with players divided on its impact on gameplay enjoyment.
- “I had almost 170,000 cash and now I'm down to 3,000 in a few days having to watch constant ads if I want to play more than one round.”
- “If I have to keep watching ads just to play a game, then it's not worth continuing to play.”
- “It's nice that they use the advertisements to give you rewards in-game, but watching the ads does nothing.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
19%
17%
The graphics in the game are generally described as cute and adorable, with many users appreciating the art style and colors. However, there are mixed opinions regarding the quality, with some players noting that the zoo graphics could use improvement or a graphical update. Overall, while the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, there are significant calls for enhancements.
- “First of all, the graphics are lovely!”
- “I love the graphics and the gameplay.”
- “Brilliant game, loving the colors and great graphics, so addictive.”
- “The graphics of the zoo itself left a lot to be desired.”
- “The graphics of the zoo are really bad.”
- “Game was okay but graphics are poor...”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over persistent issues such as the music automatically turning back on despite being muted in settings. While some users appreciate the background music, describing it as pleasant, others find it repetitive and distracting, leading to a decrease in overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the inconsistency and bugs related to the music settings have significantly impacted player experience.
- “Music is wonderful.”
- “I like the background music.”
- “I would like to know the name of the music when doing the puzzles.”
- “The background music reminds me of old baby lullaby songs; it makes the game incredibly boring and repetitive.”
- “This part is the most annoying because I don't like the music and don't want to play as much now that I know it'll play no matter if I go into settings and turn it off.”
- “Would have given 5 stars except for the ridiculous music that comes back on after I turn it off.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
Overall, users report significant stability issues following the latest update, with frequent app freezes and crashes hindering gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite minor bugs, others have experienced severe glitches that disrupt progress, leading to frustration. The presence of forced ads has also been noted as a negative factor affecting the overall experience.
- “It's fun, with no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags.”
- “However, after this last update, which I love the additions of, it's obvious how much time the devs put into it, the app freezes and crashes constantly now.”
- “I stopped playing due to progress-haulting glitches, which might have been fixed, but now there are whole other problems... the gimmicks.”
- “Great game but the screen freezes a lot.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is generally well-received for its fun and fresh take on the match-3 genre, complemented by an adorable art style and engaging mechanics. However, users have noted issues such as spelling errors, bugs, and an excessive number of forced ads that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the free-to-play progression, the presence of ads has been a significant point of frustration.
- “Really like the concept of the game, the zoo is fun and the gameplay is good.”
- “Certainly a fresh way for match-3 style gameplay.”
- “Adorable art style, not many pop-up ads, fun gameplay.”
- “Its a little buggy, but I still thought it was pretty fair for gameplay and for free-to-play progression; however, forced ads have ruined my experience and are such a nuisance.”
- “Bad graphics, bad gameplay, lack of bonuses, and too many ads.”
- “Too many ads throughout the gameplay.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often citing excessive ads and the need for in-game currency as detractors from the overall enjoyment. While some users still appreciate the fun and engaging gameplay, the grind can diminish their desire to continue playing.
- “This game could be really good, but the money makes it tedious and makes me not want to play.”
- “Look, it's fun, and building a zoo is a good time, but boy, it's grindy in a bad way with way too many ads.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is well-received, even by those who may not typically enjoy the genre, with players appreciating the engaging narrative and the helpful options provided throughout the game.
- “I'm not a fan of this type of game, but I really enjoyed the story and the options for assistance.”
- “The narrative is incredibly engaging, with twists that kept me on the edge of my seat.”
- “The character development throughout the story is exceptional, making me truly care about their journeys.”