Item: Doodle Mafia
Rating: 78
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. If you’ve played Doodle God, you’ve played this. The mechanics haven't changed: click two things, see if they make a third thing. It’s essentially a very complex game of 'guess what the developer was thinking.' While the mafia theme is a fun change of pace from the usual 'fire + water = steam' logic, it often falls into the same trap of illogical combinations that force you to use the hint system.

It feels like a relic of the early App Store era. It’s a decent time-waster, but the constant pressure to watch ads or buy hints makes the experience feel cheap. There’s some cleverness here, but not enough to justify the fatigue of clicking through menus for hours.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Huge variety of items to discover
Entertaining mafia theme
Signature art style remains charming

Illogical combination logic
Repetitive gameplay
Aggressive hint monetization

Technical Report

Performance: Very stable; runs on almost anything.

Accessibility:

Text-heavy descriptions

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love the Doodle God series and want a crime-flavored version.

Skip if: You want logical puzzles or deep strategic gameplay.

Similar Games:

Doodle God
Little Alchemy 2
Alchemy Fusion

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 13 Mini
Playtime: 6 hours
Status: Found 200 items

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1102533665

$1.99 13+★4.8 40 reviews

Author : JoyBits Ltd.

Pubish Date : Wed Jun 22 2016

Last Update Date : Wed Apr 19 2023

Support Languages : English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese

Genres :

Version 3.2.5Wed Apr 19 2023

Updated version contains:
- full support of recent iOS version
- ATT consent flow to help us improve the game experience
- visual improvements
- bugfixes
Crime Does Pay!
Play as a Gangster or Cop.
Over 500 Puzzles to Solve & Items to Create
WATCH YOUR CRIME CITY COME ALIVE AS YOU PLAY!
Doodle Mafia is the biggest “Doodle” game ever! Over 500 puzzles to solve and items to create as you play the role of Crime Boss or Cop. You decide how you want to play as you play through multiple hard-nosed storylines & play modes.
As you build your Gang and make your fortune you must evade the Cops as well as fight off rival games in order to become the “Big Boss” of the City. In the “City” mode watch your Crime City come alive as you successfully pull off heists, escape the Cops or beat-off rival gangs. But you gotta watch your back because behind every corner there is a good Cop trying to make a name for himself or a rival Gangster trying to take your turf!
In the “Campaign” mode, nab the bad guys or pull off heists to build your fortune. Can you successfully rob the bank and escape the Cops? Are you tough enough to defeat the rival boss and be the Crime Big Boss of the City? We shall see how good you are….
Remember Crime Does Pay!
GAMEPLAY FEATURES
- The biggest “Doodle” game ever!
- OVER 500 Puzzles to Solve & Items to Create.
- Play as a Gangster or Cop
- Watch your Crime City come alive as you play
- Multiple Game Modes and Storylines to play through
- Earn money and weapons in the “Crime Slots” mini-game
- Available in 6 languages: English, German, French, Russian, Chinese & Portuguese.
Follow us to get early access to exclusive content, price drops and updates:
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Check out our other exciting games! Doodle Devil™ & Doodle Farm™
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Crime Does Pay!
Play as a Gangster or Cop.
Over 500 Puzzles to Solve & Items to Create
WATCH YOUR CRIME CITY COME ALIVE AS YOU PLAY!
Doodle Mafia is the biggest “Doodle” game ever! Over 500 puzzles to solve and items to create as you play the role of Crime Boss or Cop. You decide how you want to play as you play through multiple hard-nosed storylines & play modes.
As you build your Gang and make your fortune you must evade the Cops as well as fight off rival games in order to become the “Big Boss” of the City. In the “City” mode watch your Crime City come alive as you successfully pull off heists, escape the Cops or beat-off rival gangs. But you gotta watch your back because behind every corner there is a good Cop trying to make a name for himself or a rival Gangster trying to take your turf!
In the “Campaign” mode, nab the bad guys or pull off heists to build your fortune. Can you successfully rob the bank and escape the Cops? Are you tough enough to defeat the rival boss and be the Crime Big Boss of the City? We shall see how good you are….
Remember Crime Does Pay!
GAMEPLAY FEATURES
- The biggest “Doodle” game ever!
- OVER 500 Puzzles to Solve & Items to Create.
- Play as a Gangster or Cop
- Watch your Crime City come alive as you play
- Multiple Game Modes and Storylines to play through
- Earn money and weapons in the “Crime Slots” mini-game
- Available in 6 languages: English, German, French, Russian, Chinese & Portuguese.
Follow us to get early access to exclusive content, price drops and updates:
LIKE: www.facebook.com/doodlegod
FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/joybitsmobile
Check out our other exciting games! Doodle Devil™ & Doodle Farm™

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 40 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Doodle Mafia is a thematic evolution of the classic alchemy puzzle genre. Players combine various elements and characters to unlock new items, stories, and crimes. With over 500 combinations, the game offers a massive amount of content. The new 'City' mode allows you to watch your criminal empire or police force expand in real-time as you solve puzzles. Multiple storylines and a variety of 'Crime' and 'Law' paths ensure that every choice impacts the development of your city.

Features

Over 500 items to combine

Dual campaign modes (Crime vs Law)

Dynamic city growth mechanic

Humorous quotes and trivia

Available in 13 languages

Tips

Balancing the Elements

If you are stuck, look at the category icons. They often give a hint about what type of element (e.g., person, weapon, or place) is missing to complete a specific crime syndicate.