Merge Survival : Wasteland 4+

I’ve played about a dozen merge games and currently play 6 each day. This one is by far my favorite. There is so much to be said about this game.

Not only is it an incredibly positive and educational idea, but the game itself is exactly how I would design a merge game, if given the opportunity. Generous with energy, gems, coin-based shop and inventory… I literally can’t think of one bad thing to say about this game. Obviously, the main strategy of any merge game is how to manage your board space, and this one has a lot of items and generators that makes maximizing your space more difficult than other games. However… I was more than happy to spend the $10 for extra board space, because this game is SUCH a great cause!!

The environmental activism is truly astounding. Not only woven into the main storyline but via the loading screens. This game has made me a more conscious consumer and inspires me to actively reduce my own personal waste.

It’s hard to see the environment suffering and feeling powerless, because how can one individual make a difference when megacorporations are actively killing the planet with their pollution? But this game has renewed my hope.

Merge Survival is the first app I open each day and the last app I use before bed. It’s one of my all-time favorite games, and I’m going to be recommending it to everybody I know. Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful experience!!

Hello Survivor! This is "Merge Survival: Wasteland", a story of a new journey towards survival.
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic and heartfelt review! We are thrilled to hear that you find Merge Survival: Wasteland to be your favorite merge game and that it has made a positive impact on your life. Your support for the environmental activism woven into the game’s storyline and your appreciation for its design means a lot to us.
We are glad that you find the game generous with resources and enjoy the challenge of managing board space. Your willingness to support the game through purchases is also greatly appreciated, and we are happy to hear that it aligns with your values.
Your feedback motivates us to continue improving and expanding the game. We are grateful for your recommendation to others and your ongoing support. Thank you for being a dedicated survivor and for sharing your inspiring words!
If you ever have more thoughts or suggestions as you continue to play, please don't hesitate to share them with us via in-game Settings > Customer Support. Happy gaming!😊

This is an entertaining game, has interesting survival aspect, and is very pointedly preaching about the concerns of climate change, global warming, and the human hands responsible for making that happen; and that’s great, it’s trying to be educational, and I love that for her. My concern is who the game is framing as responsible; it may be easier for us ordinary folks to consider our actions of recycling, composting, limiting personal single use plastics, etc. as effective enough to stop climate change, but the major culprits behind the destruction of our planet are huge corporations just looking to profit. Shaming and guilting ordinary people is not the solution to stopping the destruction, and spinning that narrative has a chance of doing more harm than it does good. It can make us complacent in thinking that changing our habits alone is enough to stop what is happening to the world around us, not keeping us vigilant in watching what laws are being passed that benefit these companies, what actions are being taken in the green energy sector, what politicians are saying in our local and national communities. Spinning this narrative of guilt doesn’t encompass the full reality or truth of our situation, and although this is just a silly merging game at the end of the day, I caution anyone playing that things are not as simple as they may appear.

Hello! This is "Merge Survival: Wasteland", a story of a new journey towards survival. Your detailed review of our game truly stands out. You've made an insightful observation about the narrative we're presenting. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciate the educational aspect of our game and its attempt to raise awareness about important environmental issues. You've highlighted a significant concern about who the game portrays as responsible for climate change. We understand your perspective about the role of corporations and the potential danger of oversimplifying a complex issue. While our main goal is to entertain and educate, we also hope to inspire players to think critically about these issues, just as you've done. We believe that every action, no matter how small, contributes to the bigger picture. Again, thank you for your thoughtful feedback. It’s reviews like yours that help us grow and improve our game. If you ever have more thoughts or suggestions as you continue to explore the game, feel free to share. We hope you continue to have a great time playing! 🫶 Thank you very much!

The game is just way too grind related. I understand they can’t make it too short since if you were just done with the game in a day that would be bad game design. I’m only on day 8 and I’ve been playing for months. It has an amazing and catching story, the gameplay is simple and fun but there’s no reason it should be taking me multiple WEEKS just for some water? They do NOT need all of that water 😭‼️ You might think: ‘oh but theres crafting!’ But you need to spend precious resources that I don’t want to waste on free material. Also, another thing, the things like the still (that gives water) can ACTUALLY break, which is so annoying!! I’ve worked so hard for it just for it to break and to repair it you need to merge it with the same item or pay a ridicules diamond fee. So by that point you might as well throw out the broken item since you’ll be better off starting from scratch. The same thing goes for the solar generator (which gives energy). So good game but until a certain point, from day 5 and onward I’d say unless you’re willing to pay, it’s not worth it.

Hello eliot__, we appreciate your feedback on the game's grind and resource management. We understand your frustration with the time and effort required to obtain water and the issue with items breaking. Your input is valuable and will be considered for future improvements. If you have any further concerns, please reach out to our Customer Support via in-game Settings. Thank you for your support.