Luckily, Homescapes make this a skippable level because there’s no way we’d be wasting our time on such simple and weird level designs when more exciting match-three puzzles are to be done. However, Homescapes is meant to be fixing his house, where are we encountering lava? Something you don’t actually see in the story, though Austin has gone deep-diving in Gardenscapes. In between levels, players have the option of completing one of these cheap-looking platform puzzles where you pull tongs out crevices and avoid the boiling lava. But tricky little game devs that they are, it had changed its gameplay to reflect some of its ads in order to avoid the possible lashing of scamming consumers. Only thing is, none of those features are major parts of the game. Homescapeshas delivered a fair share of ads where Austin is seen struggling in some scenes, trying to fix the plumping, escape from a maze underground, or rescue his childhood sweetheart. So it doesn’t get as much attention as Gardenscapes, though it is a quick second. It’s not as fluid as Gardenscapes and certainly doesn’t hit the same high when you get those combos. Homescapes is a delightful game full of fun interior design that really stretches the imagination, but its puzzles are a bit lacking.

But it’s seen its fair share of spin-offs by having you manage a zoo and Austin’s own house. It’s straightforward, complete the puzzles, get the rewards and decorate your garden. Gardenscapesis actually a really great game and doesn’t get caught up in a lot of the weird things that its ads suggest. To this day, ads get away with the craziest things, but here are some of the biggest offenders. But oftentimes, you’re just staring at some rando gameplay that keeps making poor moves in a puzzle that leaves you frustrated and thinking, “I can do better than that.” Hook, line, sinker, and you’re caught. Once in a while, the algorithm will hit a jackpot and suggest a game that actually looks interesting. As a gamer and a constant presence on the internet, it’s hard to avoid the tricky bots that try and get you with ad ploys of luring you in with gaming setup, programs, and worst of all, games.

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