SpelunKing: The Mine Match

A fun match 3 game with enough of a twist to make it interesting and no IAP to ruin the fun. So far it's quite enjoyable, it's match 3 on a multi-screen map. You kind of pull yourself around by making matches on a side of the screen. As you go you encounter the typical match 3 obstacles (ice blocks and so forth). It's interesting because if you get stuck somewhere you could move to another part of the map (there's also a teleport ability). You have to make specific matches to keep your lantern filled as well, and there are puzzle rooms (with generous hints if you get stuck). You can slowly upgrade the town. It's not going to set the gaming world on fire but it's nice when you have an itch for some match-3 and you don't want to deal with being bothered buying coins or keys or whatever with real money. Buy the game, play the game. Sad that this seems miraculous these days! Fun game!

This is not your typical match-3 game; there's more to it than that. You have to make matches in a certain order to fill your lantern to see, and making matches in certain areas moves the camera around, and this is how you explore as you 'mine'. Gems can be found and sold to get money, which you use to purchase upgrades for yourself and your town. This is totally worth the default price, though I did wait to buy it on sale.

A good puzzle with innovative match-3 mechanics, nice meta game and pretty visuals. It becomes boring around level 12-15 (10-15 hours) as no new mechanics are introduced. Additional match-all puzzles are pretty hardcore - devs should've made hint boosters more accessible (gather them faster) and not demand of a player to remember already hinted moves. (But you can find solutions on Youtube ;)

It is tedious to get to the bottom of the mine shaft and explore all of the levels

Very basic casual match-3 game. Can't really recommend it, since it does nothing new and is fairly tedious, but I did get it for $2 in a sale and at that price I don't regret it.

Lots of good fun. Puzzles can be a bit frustrating, especially in the beginning, but otherwise relaxing and enjoyable.

A refreshing take on match 3. Fun little storyline as well, yet if you're not sure then wait for a sale.