Homescapes

Homescapes, developed by Playrix, takes the classic format of match-3 puzzle games and adds its own unique spin. The heart of the game features the colorful and engaging puzzles that the game genre is known for, but those puzzles are regularly interrupted by a separate feel-good storyline. When you aren't solving puzzles, you're exploring and restoring a charming family's home. There are quite a few match-3 puzzle games out there, but Homescapes separates itself from the pack by injecting a giant dose of variety into the gameplay.

Product Features

As you play Homescapes, there are two sections of the gameplay. First and foremost, you'll be solving numerous puzzle levels in the match-3 style. If you're unfamiliar, match-3 puzzles are puzzles in which you swap pieces around on a game board, with the goal being to line up three or more matching pieces in a row. When you successfully create a match, those pieces will disappear from the board, and the points will start pouring in. In Homescapes, the puzzle pieces are brightly colored tiles shaped as various household objects. Each puzzle level will have specific objectives that you must achieve to move forward. As you find matches and clear boards, you'll unlock various power-ups and boosters that will help you keep your run going strong.

In Homescapes, every puzzle you take on has a purpose. That purpose is to earn coins and rewards, which you can use to help the main character, Austin, and his family renovate and spruce up their longtime home. Various tasks and chores need to be completed to have the home looking good and the household running smoothly. The things you help Austin with can be as significant as installing a staircase or as simple as giving the pet cat some attention.

As you progress through the Homescapes storyline, you'll become very involved with the family's household and their lives. You can watch them interact with one another and go about their day-to-day activities, you can shower them with expensive home upgrades, and you can even decide on the way that each room is laid out and decorated. In some ways, these parts of the Homescapes gameplay are reminiscent of the Sims franchise.

While you may initially pick up Homescapes for the fast-paced, colorful match-3 puzzles, you'll end up being just as engaged with the household storyline. The characters are genuinely interesting and unique, and the mansion itself is interesting to explore and full of hidden secrets. Plus, knowing that