If you've grown up with Sanrio characters or still have a soft spot for Hello Kitty and her friends, there's a delightful new game on the scene. LINE Games, in collaboration with their affiliate Super Awesome, has soft launched "Hello Kitty Friends Match," a mobile match 3 puzzle game that's sure to tug at your nostalgic heartstrings.
Where is Hello Kitty Friends Match 3 Available?
Currently, the game is live in the Philippines and Canada. The full global rollout is scheduled for the first half of 2025. If you're not in these regions, you can pre-register on the Google Play Store to stay in the loop.
I know what you're thinking—another match 3 game? But "Hello Kitty Friends Match" brings some fresh ideas to the table. For starters, it plays in landscape mode, which is a refreshing change if you're tired of the usual cramped vertical puzzles. The icons are also larger than what you typically see, making gameplay more enjoyable without straining your eyes.
The game's journey begins in a whimsical place called Dreamland. Here, you'll join Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and the rest of the Sanrio gang on a mission to collect magical star power and rebuild their home. It's a blend of cute storytelling and casual puzzles, with a light adventure thread that keeps the gameplay engaging.
How Many Friends Do You Get?
"Hello Kitty Friends Match" also offers a collectible aspect, allowing you to gather 10 different Sanrio characters and unlock over 100 costumes. Some of these costumes are available as rewards for pre-registering, especially if you're not in the soft-launch regions.
This marks LINE Games's first mobile release of the year. If you're looking for a relaxing puzzle experience with some iconic characters, you can pre-register or download the game from the Google Play Store.
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