I am a fan of Match 3 “Bejeweled” style puzzle games, have been for years. So when I see news of a new Match 3, or updates to ones I enjoyed in the past, I feel a need to cover it. That is the case with Jolly Match 3 MR which recently got an update, number six, that adds a new level, London, and a new mode letting players lay into a pinata. Only caveat is, you must own a Meta Quest to play.
Standing Out in a Crowded Market
Match 3 games are almost as saturated as Solitaire and Idle games are on mobile devices. I am not sure how many of this genre have made the leap to mixed reality platforms though. I would figure they would do alright, might take some getting used to using your hands instead of a mouse or tapping with your finger though.
Jolly Match tries to stand out with unique graphics and a landmark building mechanic that ties into the matching fun.
This landmark building aspect is part of the charm that sets Jolly Match apart from the competition. Another aspect that helps Jolly Match stand out is the little characters you can earn while playing. They celebrate your wins, great matches, etc and give a bit of fun to the proceedings.
With the Meta Quest update you are getting more of it all. https://youtu.be/dTXVQY76DY4
Let’s Go Mixed Reality
As mentioned already, you now have a mode called Pinata Party that brings a new aspect to the fun. This mode lets you play five levels then you get to smash a pinata. I am sure most of us remember doing this at school or at a friend’s birthday party and how fun it was.
I am not sure why we stop doing fun things as we get older.
Next, there are 100 new extra levels to complete, 401 to 500. That means more puzzles, new items to use, and new setups to test your skills against.
Also coming along for the ride is a new city to restore in Jolly Match 3 MR – London. Each neighborhood as secrets waiting to be discovered and interesting visuals prompting you along to complete one more level.
That is the key thing that puzzle games must have, that ability to create the urge to play one more level in gamers. Jolly Match does that quite well with all the little things going on.
I reviewed the Android version of Jolly Match here on Hive earlier in 2024. I may have to revisit it now that there are more levels (not like I was near completing what was available).
If you have the hardware, Jolly Match 3 MR has the game.