League of Mermaids

League of Mermaids

League of Mermaids successfully builds upon the physics-based Match-3 formula introduced in Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep. Although its story is largely forgettable and the gameplay can become repetitive during long sessions, the polished visuals, relaxing atmosphere, and satisfying puzzle mechanics make it another enjoyable underwater adventure. It may not reinvent the genre, but it refines an already entertaining formula.

Gameplay: Addictive physics-based Match-3 gameplay that remains fun, although it becomes somewhat repetitive over longer play sessions.

Graphics: Features hand-drawn underwater artwork that improves noticeably over Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep.

Sound: Relaxing music and satisfying sound effects that complement the laid-back nature of the gameplay

Orb Tower

Orb Tower

Orb Tower is a roguelike bubble puzzler that combines Puzzle Bobble-style shooting with magic schools, items, shops, bosses, and unlockable difficulty levels. It is simple, affordable, and very addictive, with enough content to keep puzzle fans busy for quite a while. Some abilities and items feel more powerful than others, and we encountered a frustrating boss bug, but the core gameplay is fun enough to make it easy to overlook these issues.

Gameplay: Addictive bubble-shooting with roguelike elements, limited inventory, shops, bosses, and plenty of replay value.

Graphics: Charming pixel art that is colorful, clean, and perfectly suited to the arcade-style gameplay.

Sound: Catchy chiptune music and satisfying effects that complement the nostalgic presentation

Season Match 2

Season Match 2

Season Match 2 continues the story of the Fairytale Kingdom with more match-three puzzles, hidden-object scenes, and other mini-games. It offers a lot of content for a casual title, but much of it is very easy and somewhat repetitive. Players looking for a relaxing, low-pressure puzzle game may enjoy it, while those wanting deeper match-three mechanics or challenging hidden-object gameplay might find it a little too mindless.

Gameplay: Easy to play and packed with content, but often too simple and repetitive to remain engaging for long sessions.

Graphics: Colorful and charming fairy-tale visuals, although the presentation shows its age.

Sound: Pleasant background music and simple effects that suit the casual tone without standing out

Season Match

Season Match

Season Match is a casual group-matching puzzle game wrapped in a fairy-tale story about stopping the Snow Queen from trapping the world in eternal winter. It offers plenty of missions across multiple modes and is very easy to pick up and play. However, players expecting a traditional match-three game with tile-swapping and deeper strategy may find the gameplay a little too simple.

Gameplay: Easy to learn and relaxing, but the group-matching mechanics become repetitive after a while.

Graphics: Dated but colorful, with a pleasant fairy-tale theme and clear puzzle boards.

Sound: Light background music and simple effects that suit the casual nature of the game

Pretty Girls Tile Match First Look Video

Pretty Girls Tile Match First Look Video

Pretty Girls Tile Match by Zoo Corporation is the 18th entry in the popular series and sees players having to match 3 mahjong tiles with the same design to erase them. The game features six brand new characters, all voiced in Japanese, with 20 stages each. Clearing these stages rewards players with points, which can then be used to unlock new costumes in the dressing room for use in diorama mode. Check out the video below to see some levels for three of the girls and a quick look at the dressing, which has been further enhanced compared to previous titles

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix

Galactrix tries to improve on the classic Puzzle Quest gameplay, but falls far short in a lot of areas. The story mode is not very engaging and the game squanders a lot of its potential. At every turn, we encountered something that could have been good if it was implemented properly, which is a pity. The core gameplay is still addictive but becomes tiresome far sooner than the original ever did. Add to this some technical issues and you have a game that is hard to recommend.

Gameplay: The basic elements are addictive, but you have to put up with a lot of tedium.

Graphics: Not bad, but nothing stands out as great.

Sound: The soundtrack is decent, but everything else is pretty forgettable

Crawlco Block Knockers

Crawlco Block Knockers

Crawlco Block Knockers is an addictive action/puzzle title that draws inspiration from a rather unusual source. The whole thing looks and plays like a sleazy nineties arcade game, but it’s so much more than just a flimsy excuse to ogle a couple of lewd images. Not only is the game challenging, but it totally nails the audio and visual style of the era while still offering enough options to customize everything to your liking. If you are a fan of the genre, then CBK is more than worth the asking price.

Gameplay: Challenging, addictive and great fun.

Graphics: The visuals perfectly capture the weird and sleazy arcade era of the nineties.

Sound: Decent sound effects and a great soundtrack by OSC

Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep

Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep

Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep doesn’t have much of a story, but it does have plenty of levels to complete for fans of match-3 games. The fact that the spheres drop from the top of the screen is a refreshing change of pace for the genre, and the game’s physics-based nature also adds an element of unpredictability. Overall, though, it is a very chill game that is perfect for players who just want to sit back and relax.

Gameplay: The game is very laid back and quite addictive.

Graphics: The visuals are polished but rather basic.

Sound: The music is a little limited but quite soothing

Rescue Quest Gold

Rescue Quest Gold

Rescue Quest Gold is a Match-3 puzzle game with plenty of levels and gameplay that requires a bit more strategy than what is typically found in the genre. It is a very enjoyable experience and one that manages to keep things interesting. While it was originally a free to play title, it is definitely worth shelling out for this newly remastered premium version thanks to a host of enhancements and improvements. If you are a fan of the Match-3 genre in particular or casual games in general, then don’t miss out on this title.

Gameplay: Challenging and very addictive.

Graphics: Detailed, colorful and very polished.

Sound: A perfect match for the game

4 Elements

4 Elements

4 Elements is a polished and entertaining match three game that is well worth checking out if you are a fan of the casual genre. The story is aimed squarely at children, but the gameplay offers fun for all ages. It is one of those games that are perfect for playing when you have a few spare minutes to kill and don’t feel like firing up something more involving.

Gameplay: Addictive, but rather easy and somewhat repetitive.

Graphics: Colorful but nothing really special

Sound: The music remains unobtrusive for the most part