This game should be emblematic of the match-3 genre.

I rarely buy apps at full price, but Penny Arcades recommendation was so complimentary I couldnt resist. Match-3s are susceptible to repetition and Hero Emblems does require some grind (especially early), but when I realized I could replay the big story stages endlessly, I found my time rewarded much more handsomely, as gold & exp gains scale with difficulty. The English localization isnt perfect, but I appreciate that the translator tried to capture the poetic quality of the original Chinese. These are small flaws in an otherwise exemplary game with a gorgeous soundtrack, snappy animations and a sweeping hand-drawn map.

the jilted age about Hero Emblems