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APPGP review author Emma
4.2

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - The Ultimate MOBA on the Go

Introduction

"Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" brings the excitement of Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) gameplay to mobile devices, offering intense 5v5 battles. Players select from a vast roster of heroes, each with unique abilities, to team up and strategize in real-time combat with the aim of destroying the enemy's base while defending their own.

User Experience

Core Mechanics:
The game’s primary focus is on real-time, team-based strategy, requiring players to work together to gain control of the battlefield. Each match involves selecting a hero from categories like tanks, mages, marksmen, and supports. Coordinating with teammates to capture objectives, defeat enemies, and destroy towers is key to victory. The intricate balance of hero abilities and team compositions adds depth and replayability.

Control Experience:
"Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" features refined touchscreen controls that are both intuitive and responsive. The virtual joystick and skill buttons are ergonomically designed, providing a seamless control experience. The game ensures a smooth flow of action, which is crucial for the fast-paced nature of MOBA gameplay.

Graphics and Visuals:
The game impresses with high-quality graphics and detailed character designs. Each hero is rendered with vibrant colors and fluid animations that bring their personalities and abilities to life. Battlefields are equally detailed, with dynamic environments that enhance the immersive experience. Special effects and ability animations are visually striking, adding to the excitement of combat.

Sound and Music:
"Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" combines epic orchestral scores with impactful sound effects to heighten the gaming experience. Each attack, ability, and event is complemented by fitting audio cues that enhance the overall immersion. The voice lines for heroes add character and depth, making the game world feel alive and engaging.

Community and Interaction:
The game emphasizes social interaction and teamwork. Players can form guilds, join matchmaking queues, and communicate through in-game chat. Regularly held events and tournaments foster a vibrant community and offer players opportunities to demonstrate their skills. The matchmaking system ensures balanced and enjoyable matches, maintaining a fair competitive environment.

Monetization Strategy

Payment Model:
"Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" follows a freemium model with in-app purchases. Players can acquire heroes, skins, and other cosmetic items through microtransactions. While these purchases don’t inherently boost gameplay performance, they offer customization options that many players find appealing.

Value Perception:
The in-app purchases are reasonably priced and offer a fair value proposition considering the game’s free-to-play model. The ability to unlock heroes through gameplay ensures accessibility for all players, while those seeking faster progression or exclusive cosmetics have the option to spend.

Competition Comparison
Compared to other mobile MOBAs like "Arena of Valor" or "Vainglory," "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" stands out with its extensive hero roster and polished gameplay. Its accessible controls and vibrant community make it a preferred choice for many MOBA enthusiasts.


Scores:

  • Core Mechanics: 9/10
  • Control Experience: 9/10
  • Graphics and Visuals: 8/10
  • Sound and Music: 7/10


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Intro

Gardenscapes invites you on a whimsical journey where restoring a once-vibrant garden becomes your delightful escapade. Blending the charm of match-3 puzzles with the depth of a compelling narrative, this app offers an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary. Players embark on an adventure as they help Austin, the friendly butler, bring life back to his family's estate, unraveling mysteries and forging friendships along the way.

Function

The game’s core functionality revolves around its engaging match-3 gameplay, where strategic tile swaps lead to explosive combinations, unlocking rewards essential for garden restoration. Beyond puzzles, Gardenscapes introduces a decorating feature, allowing users to personalize the garden with a myriad of items, from fountains to flower beds, fostering creativity and a sense of ownership. Social elements are also embedded, enabling players to connect with friends, share progress, and receive lives, enhancing the communal aspect of gameplay.

User experience

Players are immersed in a visually stunning world, with beautifully rendered graphics and animations that breathe life into every corner of the garden. The storyline unfolds through captivating dialogues and cutscenes, creating an emotional connection with characters and the evolving landscape. Gardenscapes’ intuitive interface ensures ease of play for all ages, while its gradual difficulty progression keeps users challenged yet motivated. Regular updates introduce fresh content, including seasonal events and new gameplay mechanics, ensuring long-term engagement.

Advantage

One of Gardenscapes’ prime advantages lies in its perfect blend of casual puzzle-solving and immersive storytelling, appealing to a broad audience. Its addictive gameplay loop, combined with a sense of accomplishment from seeing the garden transform, fosters a deep sense of satisfaction. The app’s emphasis on user choice in garden decoration caters to individual tastes, making each player’s experience unique. Moreover, the inclusion of live events and competitions adds a layer of excitement and competition, encouraging regular play.

Shortcoming

While Gardenscapes excels in many areas, some users might find the energy system restrictive, requiring patience or in-app purchases to progress swiftly through levels. The frequency of ads, although skippable, can disrupt the gaming flow for those not opting for premium play. Additionally, though the storyline is engaging, it could benefit from more branching paths to further tailor the narrative to player choices. Despite these points, Gardenscapes remains highly enjoyable and continues to captivate millions worldwide.

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User review

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Finn Robichaud

Jun 17, 2024

I love this game! I do have a suggestion though which would be to have to have an option at the end of each puzzle to watch a video to earn extra lives. Most games have this option and it gives you between 3-5 extra lives. It's annoying to be down to needing 1 or 2 more and you need to spend 900 coins and then if that isn't enough, then it's 1200 coins which is a lot and I always have to buy them and I may not be able to which is annoying! Thank you

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Metallikorn Clips

Jul 5, 2024

It's been disappointing that there hasn't been a Merge feature in months. My daughter and I feel it's the best side game you created. We miss it! Strange thing about that is it's still a feature in Homescapes. Please bring it back to Gardenscapes.

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Cooking Urge

Jul 5, 2024

It is a very fun game for time pass . But the problem is there are very less turns. In hard levels we lose everything. But it is very gooooood game👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 I love it . No ads . My favourite game.

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jeanne gehm

Jul 11, 2024

This game is great. Yet even if you put money on this game , which you will still play for 4 more and lose all your coin you just put in. So Yeah everyone should put money on any games you like, which you don't have to go to the store and buy it, you would save you a lot of money... I love this game just not going to put anymore. It not just this either. So I would like to see more put forth on people who do pay. . Or they are not going to put up the money 💵

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Ashish R

Jul 8, 2024

Good game with lots of things to do. It creates a nice balance of adventure & adds a fine touch of enthusiam & excitement as to what task will come next. Creators have put nlmuch more effort & time in graphics, which are very outstanding & gorgeous with beautiful humor & realistic gameplay with better control and a good lore to it that is very addictive & immerses player to never quit the beautiful world of gardenscape by just keep on playing it. Thank you for making this marvel of a gem.

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Ffion Jones

May 31, 2024

I've had this app a long time, keep coming back to it, enjoy the frequent events & new content and I love how it doesn't force ads on you between levels like so many games do. Of all the match games I've seen, hands down this is the one I'd call the best. Worth noting: The ads on other games trying to get you to come back to this game if you haven't played in a while are SO ANNOYING and persistent that it actually puts me off going back

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Kyla Mengel

Jul 16, 2024

I love this game! it gives me something to do during lounge time, when I don't feel like reading or watching something. definitely recommend if you enjoy playing mini games and redecorating! Try it out for yourself you'll have a great time 👍😊❤️

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Bonnie M

Jul 1, 2024

A fun and additive game. There should be an option to have ads in order to get more moves especially when you have 1 or 2 moves to finish the level and not having to waste 900 coins for 1 move.

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Lisa Moolman

Jun 15, 2024

(Update) now on level 2 thousand and something.. Impossible to beat difficult levels unless you make infame purchases.. Total bummer!) Enjoying this game, esp as I am a useless Gardner. Only complaints are the sensitivity of blocks in match games as they usually go in opposite direction thereby messing up chances of power ups. Also, more chances on difficult levels would help. I am usually left with needing at least 2 more to complete level. Very frustrating.

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Chris Goddard

May 8, 2024

Very nice little game. But purchasing is, of course, at the TOP OF THE LIST!! However, I managed quite well with a minimum purchase of £0.89 just to stay in!! But it was a very enjoyable time I spent spent playing the game. 2/5/24 Update: However! Now hit upon a glitch. I can't purchase anything? Which rather defeats the game makers? All I get is a brief message saying "We have been unable to match your Credentials? So we cannot proceed to take payment. 4/5/24 - payments issue SORTED OUT!

Information

Category

Casual

Version

V7.0.1

Tag

gardenscapes | gardenscapesthe | garden

Rate

4.7

Reviews

346166

Installs

500,000,000+

Developer

Playrix

Content Rating

Everyone

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Previous Versions

V7.8.5

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Package Namecom.playrix.gardenscapes
Version NameV7.8.5
Version Code107850
File Size219 MB
Update time2024-04-23 00:00:00
SystemAndroid 5.0+ (Lollipop, API 21)
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V7.7.5

androidAPK
Package Namecom.playrix.gardenscapes
Version NameV7.7.5
Version Code107750
File Size218.03 MB
Update time2024-03-11 00:00:00
SystemAndroid 5.0+ (Lollipop, API 21)
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V7.6.2

androidAPK
Package Namecom.playrix.gardenscapes
Version NameV7.6.2
Version Code107620
File Size146.36 MB
Update time2024-01-22 00:00:00
SystemAndroid 4.4+ (Kitkat, API 19)
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V7.5.1

androidAPK
Package Namecom.playrix.gardenscapes
Version NameV7.5.1
Version Code107510
File Size146.58 MB
Update time2023-12-05 00:00:00
SystemAndroid 4.4+ (Kitkat, API 19)
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V7.4.2

androidAPK
Package Namecom.playrix.gardenscapes
Version NameV7.4.2
Version Code107420
File Size144.26 MB
Update time2023-10-24 00:00:00
SystemAndroid 4.4+ (Kitkat, API 19)
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V7.2.1

androidAPK
Package Namecom.playrix.gardenscapes
Version NameV7.2.1
Version Code107210
File Size132.63 MB
Update time2023-08-01 00:00:00
SystemAndroid 4.4+ (Kitkat, API 19)
Signatureb0cb218c78f839529f5721e1b0757a91d1bc1e2e

V7.1.0

androidAPK
Package Namecom.playrix.gardenscapes
Version NameV7.1.0
Version Code107100
File Size142.16 MB
Update time2023-06-14 00:00:00
SystemAndroid 4.4+ (Kitkat, API 19)
Signatureb0cb218c78f839529f5721e1b0757a91d1bc1e2e

V7.0.1

androidAPK
Package Namecom.playrix.gardenscapes
Version NameV7.0.1
Version Code107010
File Size136.57 MB
Update time2023-05-04 00:00:00
SystemAndroid 4.4+ (Kitkat, API 19)
Signatureb0cb218c78f839529f5721e1b0757a91d1bc1e2e