I’ve played a lot of merge games in the past and this one has gameplay that’s on the better end of the spectrum. I’ve had the least merge accidents with it since they don’t force merge with three nearby, it has a nicer way of gaining new materials with the slot machine, and the map isn’t overbearing from the start. The thing that makes this game sink is the overwhelming amount of handholding and pushy requests. Often times a player of a merge game wants to hold onto things to get 5 of them, but you can’t go a few minutes without the king and his companion urging you to merge 3 of something. What takes the cake and made me uninstall though was locking progress behind a referral. There’s a plant or two that require you to complete the tutorial by referring a friend with a link. While this seems like a small request, keep in mind that it’s not optional, it’s mandatory to continue the game. If you simply don’t have friends or don’t wish to bother any of them with a mobile game, or simply don’t want to refer a friend, you are out of luck and cannot play anymore. I simply can’t recommend a game who would demand you to drag others into it, or lock you out of the game for refusing. So sorry to say that whatever good things I had to say about this charming gem, are overshadowed by the devs incessant urging.In response to the dev message I got, yes it is required to refer a friend, it physically won’t let you continue without it and I would know because I tried. So if you don’t intend it to do so you should fix it.
Update:Hello MJKRose! Your continuous feedback is genuinely appreciated, and we're here to help. The 'Refer a Friend' feature shouldn't be causing progression issues, and we're actively investigating its impact on your gameplay. You might try tapping one of the other plants to prompt a UI update, allowing you to remove them without hindering your progress.To serve you more effectively, we'd love to communicate with you directly. If you're willing, please send us an email at midasmerge@wildlifestudios.com for ticket directions or reach out through our social channels. This will enable us to provide quicker responses and resolve this matter to your satisfaction. Your experience means a lot to us. Once again, thank you for sharing your insights.Once again, thank you for sharing your insights. Your feedback plays a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to make Midas Merge even more enjoyable for all our players.