Graphics/art style 🌟🌟🌟🌟
The game adopts a night market theme with bright and warm colors. The cartoon-style character designs are very cute, and the round shapes of the night owls are full of cuteness. The animation of eliminating special effects and booth construction is smooth, the UI interface is clean and clear, and it doesn't feel like a cheap web game. However, some scene details are slightly repetitive, and the night market stall modeling could be enriched.
Gameplay/level design 🌟🌟🌟🌟
The core is the classic match-3 gameplay, but it is integrated with the packaging of "night market management". Eliminate messes to earn stars, use them to build stalls, unlock new midnight snacks, and fulfill night owl orders. The mechanism is more goal-oriented, and it is not just about killing time. Later levels have step limits and special obstacles, which require a little strategy. The interaction between Hehehe (synthesis) and Diandiandian (construction) changes the rhythm of the game and makes it not easy to get bored.
Krypton gold/charge model 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Totally free! 0 yuan download, no in-app purchase option? I searched the entire store and backpack and couldn't find any recharge entrance. Props such as bombs and transpositions are obtained through level rewards or daily tasks, and there is no mandatory setting to watch ads (although there is an option to watch ads to get extra steps, but it is completely voluntary). This is simply a breath of fresh air in today's elimination games, suitable for zero-krypton parties.
Social/Interactive 🌟🌟🌟
The current version's social functions are very weak, only ranking friends and sending physical energy to each other. There is no team or guild system, but the stalls built in the night market can be visited and liked by each other, which is a bit of interaction. Considering that this is a casual game that is more stand-alone, the social aspect is considered passable.
Overall rating: 8.5/10 🌟
"Happy Match" is a conscientious elimination game that carefully builds levels and does not engage in krypton gold routines. If you are a player who likes match-3 and wants some business elements, or simply wants to find a casual game that doesn't force you to spend money or cheat your money, it is highly recommended to give it a try. The night owl theme and night market atmosphere are also healing enough. The disadvantages are that the difficulty curve of the later levels is slightly steep and the social functions are weak, but the fact that it is free and free of charge is enough for me to ignore these small flaws.