Clockmaker Match 3 in Row Game 12+

The ultimate match 3-fantastic.

I cut my teeth on the Bejewelled Africa match 3- and fell in love with this type of game. The original 7 Wonders of the Ancient World was also very good. In recent years though, match 3 games have become increasingly simple, aimed at a much younger audience. There have been very few that present a challenge. This game is SO good because it is not easy- and yet has an engaging story with over intrusive cut scenes- as many do. Every move you make counts- you cannot attack each screen with random blasting. The moves you have are limited -but just enough to complete a board-with great care. You can buy extra moves and boosters- but personally I want to solve the boards by myself. It is much more satisfying when you do clear it-even if you spend hours on one small section- or days in my case. The story and graphics are perfect- and I think this is the best match 3 for gamers I ever played.

Developer Response ,

Hello! Thank you so much for your kind review. We worked really hard to make Clockmaker both entertaining and challenging. So, it's nice to hear that you like both those parts and enjoy playing the game. We hope you will have much more fun with Clockmaker!

Not Suitable for Children

Parents should be advised that although this game is rated 4+ it is totally unsuited for younger children. The game constantly tries to get you to buy jewels and inventory to speed game play and temps even further with so called special offers. This alone makes it a worry but it also constantly makes you watch ads that try and sell you more games. Some children may know the value of money but younger ones don't and this game will constantly nag them which in turn will comeback to you, this rapidly becomes an unpleasant experience.
You hear horror stories of children running up huge bills where parents have not turned off in-app purchasing.
It is better to pay a reasonable one off charge for a game which children are playing rather than getting one with in app purchasing especially when there is a such constant pressure to spend ever more money.
As for the game it is well crafted but essentially just an ever increasingly difficult jewel match type gameplay with a few item finding puzzles wrapped up in a storeyline. Again the difficulty ramps up fairly quickly in an effort to make you buy more jewels etc.
Unfortunately this type of game is all to common and parents should consider if their children may be exploited with constant in-app purchasing pressure which is becoming ever more sophisticated.

Best game when Shielding

Tried Clockmaker years ago when it was disappointingly difficult but these days it is much better. I am sorry that you have reduced the bonuses (only two pieces of jigsaw on completing a hard level rather three for instance) and also put the price up on some of the special offers but it is still one of my favourite games.
Yes it is match 3 but just when you think that you understand how to play the different levels a new one comes along. Frogs appear at the bottom of the board and as they jump up a line every time you move, they have to be matched before they reach the top. Or the lizard who moves in a specific path but only when you match footprints. Candy Crush it’s not- it’s a whole lot better.
NB if you have the sound up high enough, the frogs go ribbit and the owls hoot!

Developer Response ,

Hello! Thank you for rating the game and your detailed review. It motivates us to go on working on Clockmaker and make it even better. Have fun playing the game!