EverMerge: Merge & match game 4+

I went into this game expecting to play it for a couple of days, then drop it like most other Mobil games I download, however I was pleasantly surprised by the fun that I’ve had over the last couple of weeks. It’s very similar to all the other merge games on the market, however this one in particular has a really nice story with really nice characters to go along with it. I stoped playing the other merge games because you just end up doing the same thing with no change in gameplay, however EverMerge gives you plenty of different things to do and you are constantly chasing after a different merge tree, whether it’s building axes to find Paul Bunian, or constructing small huts on your way to making a Mansion for our favorite coffee-loving princess. If you want to play a merge game, play this one. Obviously a free game like this has in app purchases but you really never need to use them, and it’s not really shoved in your face to do so. One thing I would recommend to the devs is to make gems more useful. Currently the premium currency in the game takes a long time to collect and doesn’t pay off very much. I think making optional rewards that can only use gems, like the ones in Merge Dragons, or making the option to use gems for purchases that would otherwise require real world money, like those fancy premium islands you can see floating around. Other than that, it’s a great game and I can’t wait to see what they add to it!

UPDATE: I stuck around and have played the game every day since I wrote my original review. Yeah, it’s kind of annoying that you need your gnomes for everything, but you get used to the rhythm of the game. Plus, the developers have added many new features and aspects to the game that keep it interesting and fun. I’ve been playing for almost a year now and it looks like I’ll be playing for a while.

ORIGINAL: I have been playing this game consistently for several weeks, maybe even months. (With quarantine time it’s hard to tell. LOL) I’m currently on level 23 and even spent some real money to buy extra pieces of land. More than once I thought to myself, “Finally! A merge game that isn’t super annoying!” BUT the recent update changed all of that. Originally you had two little helpers (gnomes) that would build things for you. While your gnomes where working you could do things like harvest building materials and ingredients. Now with the new update you need the gnomes to harvest AND build which really constricts the game. What’s worse, the developers didn’t give you a way out. Would I buy an extra gnome to help me complete tasks? Sure. But there’s no way to permanently hire an extra gnome. I’m giving the game two stars for now and will stick around for a while to see if the developers make any changes. If not, I’ll delete the game and find something else to occupy my time.

I’ve played a lot of mobile games. I have a tendency to impulsively buy things. I have spent some money on this game, BUT it is largely unnecessary. The free in-game rewards are good and the gameplay itself is varied enough to keep my interest even when I don’t have money to spend for currency and other items. I have played other merge games, but EverMerge is the only one left in the rotation due to the fact there are four (4!) different “modes” of regular game play plus the special event games for earning additional items. I just unlocked Sinbad and Paradise Cove. I have unlocked the top tier for all of the common creatures in Mystic Isle, I have two rare creatures left, and all of the legendary chains. I am also working my way through the Storylands, and there’s still so much to do. There isn’t a competitive aspect to the events, so you’re free to focus on whatever works for you to meet your goals in the game. The developers for this game have successfully designed a game that manages to encourage spending (everyone needs money to eat and live after all) without mandating it. A lot of mobile games prioritize profit over playability, but not EverMerge. Again, I have played a lot of mobile games, but EverMerge is in a league of their own with the solid storylines and artwork, encouragement of responsible spending, and overall longevity of enjoyable play. Download it, you won’t regret it.