
65
Gems of War is an interesting attempt at the puzzle RPG genre, with some new ideas but a questionable freemium approach.
60
There are plenty of better free-to-play titles out there with fewer frustrations, so opt for one of those if you're looking for a good puzzler.
80
If any match-three puzzle / battle game is worth a simple one-time fee of five bucks or so, Gems of War is it.
0
An easily forgettable mobile game experience. Its purpose and appeal remained unclear to me.
10
This is the only Match-3 game and one of the only gacha games to really hook me. Graphics and art are good, fantasy theme is well implements, there's some decent humor, polish is pretty high, there's no stamina system, and ultimately the game is quite generous for F2P or minimal investment. There are a very large variety of game modes, for when you have more or less attention and more or less time--even though most of the "different" things are some kind of grind, that's what most players of these games enjoy. It definitely scratches the collection/progression itch, and I'm surprised it's not more popular than it is. I think it's probably too complex for most casual gamers and too simple for serious gamers... but if you're someone who enjoys the fantasy vibe and wants a fun collection game, I think this is one of the best.
Gems of War
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Released On:
Nov 19, 2014
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Available after 4 critic reviews
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Generally Unfavorable
4.4
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Nov 28, 2014
80
If any match-three puzzle / battle game is worth a simple one-time fee of five bucks or so, Gems of War is it.
Feb 1, 2015
65
Gems of War is an interesting attempt at the puzzle RPG genre, with some new ideas but a questionable freemium approach.
Dec 2, 2014
60
There are plenty of better free-to-play titles out there with fewer frustrations, so opt for one of those if you're looking for a good puzzler.
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Generally Unfavorable
4.4
21% Positive
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Dec 17, 2019
10
This is the only Match-3 game and one of the only gacha games to really hook me. Graphics and art are good, fantasy theme is well implements, there's some decent humor, polish is pretty high, there's no stamina system, and ultimately the game is quite generous for F2P or minimal investment. There are a very large variety of game modes, for when you have more or less attention and more or less time--even though most of the "different" things are some kind of grind, that's what most players of these games enjoy. It definitely scratches the collection/progression itch, and I'm surprised it's not more popular than it is. I think it's probably too complex for most casual gamers and too simple for serious gamers... but if you're someone who enjoys the fantasy vibe and wants a fun collection game, I think this is one of the best.
Mar 11, 2024
0
An easily forgettable mobile game experience. Its purpose and appeal remained unclear to me.
SummaryHead to war against the bosses of other players. In Gems of War, you battle your foes not just with swords and sorcery, but with a puzzle board.
Platforms:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Nov 19, 2014
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