Jewel Match Royale 2: Rise of the King – Review

Just when we thought the Jewel Match series could not get any better, here comes Jewel Match Royale 2. You are tasked to return to the kingdom of Nerinia, on a mission to save the neighboring kingdom Merovina from the evil Lord Sephiran. Can you help Matthew become the new King of Merovina in this newest Jewel Match installment?

In Jewel Match Royale’s fashion, this new sequel combines elements from various genres in the casual games world. That being said, the core genre of Jewel Match Royale 2 is still Match 3. With 120 Match 3 levels and plenty of customizable options, this is probably the most comprehensive Match 3 game to date. The game allows you to switch between Relaxed, Limited Time, and Limited Moves modes at any time during the game. Not to mention, you can even select between Normal or Advanced difficulty for each of those three modes.

Despite its extensive length and the repetitive nature of the Match 3 genre, Jewel Match Royale 2: Rise of the King manages to remain fresh and exciting from start to finish. Each level usually contains multiple rooms and if you have already completed those rooms before the time or number of moves run out, you are given the choice to explore the Garden Room and the Crystal Room for some extra points and fun bonuses.

Further, Jewel Match Royale 2: Rise of the King offers plethora of extra gameplay and goodies throughout its run. For example, you can spend your currencies to unlock mini-games and puzzles, purchase decorations for the castle, or collect enough points to unlock the 50 intense bonus levels. This is, of course, in addition to the creative obstacles and power-ups that contribute to the challenge of the Match 3 levels. For a Match 3 game with this much variety, it is definitely not necessary to have a storyline to hold the player’s attention. However, Jewel Match Royale 2: Rise of the King went above and beyond to deliver an engaging storyline with well-developed characters.

Production wise, Jewel Match Royale 2: Rise of the King is simply flawless. The computer-generated graphics are easy on the eyes and the level of details in each scene is breathtaking. The upbeat music, the sound effects, and the voice-overs are all appropriate and work to enhance the gaming experience.

Jewel Match Royale 2: Rise of the King is one of the few Match 3 Collector’s Editions that we feel is truly worth paying extra for. The bonus section includes perks like a strategy guide, 60 extra levels, wallpapers, character portrait jigsaw puzzles, 16 extra Mahjong boards, three extra castles, soundtracks, six custom cursors, and an insightful Making Of scoop.

Jewel Match Royale 2: Rise of the King re-imagines the Match 3 with an innovative and complex gameplay, coupled with top-notch execution.