To be honest, as an old player who has played from the Symbian era, I was a little biased towards this kind of match-3 plus decoration game at first. I always feel like it's just a different leather case and plot to kill time. However, due to the heavy work pressure recently, I wanted to find a mindless game to relax, so I tried to play "Dream Home", and ended up playing 200 levels in one go. It was really fun😄
Let's talk about the graphics first. The painting style of this game is a fresh cartoon style, and the color scheme is very comfortable, not gaudy. The butler Austin is very cute, and the decoration design of the room is also in line with the modern aesthetic, unlike some similar games that have a rustic European style. The colorful match-3 levels, the special effects are very smooth, and the combos have that "pop-pop-pop" feeling. Highly praised👍
In fact, veteran players are familiar with the gameplay, which is to swap adjacent tiles to make three or more eliminations, and each level has a target number. But "Dream Home" has some thought in the level design, and it is not just mindless elimination. For example, some levels require collecting a specified number of props, some require opening locks or ice cubes, and some special obstacles will be added later, which requires a little bit of thinking. Moreover, the stars accumulated every time you pass a level can be used to decorate the room. You can choose from wallpaper to furniture to create a warm home for the butler Austin. This development factor is very good.
But without bragging, this game also has shortcomings. First, the recovery of physical strength is too slow. Free players can recover one point in five minutes, and only thirty points of physical strength is enough to play a few games. They are often stuck in physical strength and interrupt the rhythm. Second, the level difficulty increases a bit quickly in the later stages. If you don't recharge, it's easy to get stuck. The developers will try their best to make you pay. Fortunately, this game does not force you to watch ads, and nasty ad pop-ups are rare. This is much better than some domestic mobile games.
In addition, I want to boast about the plot. The game will also intersperse the past events of the Austin family, such as memories of his childhood, interactions with neighbors, etc. It is a bit like watching a cartoon. Although it is old-fashioned, it is quite heartwarming. It is not the kind of plot that is forced on you, but unfolds naturally when you unlock new rooms.
As a 30-year-old veteran player, I think "Dream Home" is considered an top student in the match-3 category. It does not pursue hard-core operations and does not burn out the phone's configuration. It is suitable for commuting, taking a lunch break, and playing a few games at any time before going to bed. If you are looking for some relaxing games recently, you might as well give it a try. Anyway, you can download it for free, so you might as well give it a try.