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Homescapes

<h2 class="markdown-h1">Homescapes</h1>
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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. </p>
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<h2>Product Features</h2>
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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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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 your success will affect the restoration of Austin's home, you'll be even more motivated to conquer the puzzle levels.</p>
<p>If you don't have the time to gradually progress through the Homescapes storyline, you do have the option to utilize in-app purchases. That way, you won't need to work through so many of the puzzle levels just to unlock renovations and upgrades for the family home. It's more satisfying and rewarding when you take the time to earn the coins and rewards on your own, but it's understandable if you don't have the patience or the time to do so. </p>
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<h2>The Bottom Line</h2>
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Oftentimes, what determines whether or not a game can hold our interest is the amount of variety in its gameplay. Even an amazing game can become tedious fairly quickly if it's too repetitive. However, no one can accuse Homescapes of having that issue. While many match-3 puzzle games are a bit monotonous, Homescapes keeps its gameplay fresh by constantly mixing things up. By regularly switching between the puzzle levels and the storyline, the game ensures that both modes can retain their novelty. As a bonus, once you're finished playing Homescapes, you'll have a beautifully decorated mansion to show for it. Not bad!</p>
<p><strong>Homescapes—which is free from the app store—is available for your Android or iOS device.</strong></p>

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