Comparison

Panic Gem Odyssey® vs Fire Emblem Shadows

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Panic Gem Odyssey®

Embark on a gem-matching puzzle adventure to collect powerful jewels and thwart an evil tyrant. Swipe to swap and match falling gems, clearing the board with strategic combos and dazzling blasts of color. Explore various game modes and unlockable content in this fast-paced, retro-inspired puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced match puzzle gameplay
  • Multiple game modes and difficulties
  • Over 100 puzzles in Trials Mode
  • Unlockable content
  • Stunning retro-inspired visuals
  • Epic soundtrack
  • Offline play
Features
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Join Paris & Max in a thrilling gem match puzzle adventure! The Paradise Gems hold untold power—but the evil tyrant Ganda is determined to steal and keep them locked away forever… In Panic Gem Odyssey, you'll match falling jewels into lines and patterns, clearing the board in a dazzling gem blast of color and strategy. Can you match your way to victory? Play now for FREE and prevent the evil from winning in this gem merge jewel drop game. ■ SWIPE TO SWAP AND MATCH 4 JEWELS TO COMPLETE THE LEVELS Arrange falling jewels into perfect lines and patterns to clear the board and unleash dazzling combos. But be warned—speed and strategy are everything! All lines of gems without the X can be moved and rearranged to match the falling gems. You’ll need at least 4 of the same gems to blast and collect them. ■ VARIETY OF GAME MODES & DIFFICULTIES With multiple blast gems game modes, three difficulty levels, and over 100 unique puzzles in Trials Mode, Panic Gem Odyssey is the perfect match puzzle game for casual players and hardcore gem crushers alike. Think fast or smart—either way, the pressure’s on in this gem swap puzzle adventure with game modes that include: - Hyper - Mission - Shi’rase - Darkness - Detonation - Trials - Free - Arcade - Nightmare - Rush Whether you're planning your next move to score big or reacting at lightning speed to stay alive, solving puzzles in the Trials or trying to achieve the highest score possible in 5 minutes in the Rush mode, this jewel blast puzzle game delivers nonstop action with depth to spare. ■ PANIC GEM ODYSSEY GAME FEATURES: • Fast-Paced Match Puzzle Gameplay – Arrange and blast gems in real-time to score big! • Accessible but Deep Scoring – The faster you clear gems, the higher your score climbs. • Multiple Game Modes & Three Difficulties – Choose your pace, style, and level of challenge. • Over 100 Puzzles in Trials Mode – Test your wits and reflexes in carefully crafted stages. • Rank up - play and grow your ranks. • Unlockable Content – Discover bonus music tracks, artwork, and other surprises. • Stunning Visuals – Gorgeous retro-inspired art, animations, and effects that pop with every jewel blast. • Epic Soundtrack – One of the best soundtracks in any mobile jewel match blast game • Play offline – Long haul fight? No wifi? No worries, now you can play a fun offline jewel game for free. With multiple matching game modes, stunning visuals, and heart-pounding challenges, this jewel blast puzzle adventure never gets old! Whether you're chasing high scores, solving brain-teasing puzzles, or just in it for the jewel blast satisfaction, Panic Gem Odyssey delivers endless drop & match puzzle fun with every swipe. ► Download and play Panic Gem Odyssey for free! ______________ Panic Gem Odyssey® ©KaPa ENT LLC 2024 All Rights Reserved. Panic Gem Odyssey® is a re-branding of the critically acclaimed 2016 mobile puzzle game, Gemanator: Shirlanka Paradise!

About

Fire Emblem Shadows

Engage in real-time strategy battles while simultaneously uncovering a traitor within your party. Strategize your combat, manage resources through player trading, and experience a dual narrative from opposing viewpoints.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy battles
  • Social deduction mechanics
  • Player-to-player trading
  • Dual narrative perspectives
  • Weapon and magic skill selection
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■ A War Between Order and Instinct Discover the continent of Ardeal, a land of beasts. Here, disciples dedicated to the goddess of light defend order, while those sworn to the goddess of shadows prize instinct. Safety for those caught their struggle is fleeting, and open war is ever on the horizon. "What is your wish?" The goddess of shadows can grant any wish, but her price is servitude. To become her disciple is to become a monstrous beast, bound to obey her every command. ■ Light and Shadow Each character has two forms. Often, they appear as human. But when they submit to the shadow, the power of their bestial self comes forth. "Which will you choose, the light or the shadow?" ■ Deduction and Intrigue A traitorous shadow has infiltrated the ranks. Now, no one can be trusted and everyone is a suspect. Experience two sides to each story: see through the eyes of those serving the light, and venture with those sworn to the shadow. Only together can the full story be told. ■ Rich Support Conversations Unlock support conversations—personal moments between characters who appear in the story—providing a glimpse into their lives. ■ Intuitive Battle System During battle, characters move on their own. Simply drag and drop to target and use your many skills. Wield an arsenal of skills including attacks, recovery spells, buffs, debuffs, and movement abilities. Keep a sharp eye on the battle and cast wisely! ■ Observe and Discover Each battle has two phases: the Sun Room and the Moon Room. In the Sun Room, three players work together to drive back the monsters. But beware! One of you is secretly a traitor. Did an ally act strangely? Whose spells hindered more than helped? Watch closely to spot the traitor. ■ A Climactic Head-to-Head Battle In the Moon Room, the traitor takes on their beast form for a final head-to-head battle against their former allies. Identifying the traitor beforehand grants added strength. But the disciple of shadow is very powerful, and if they win, their victory will be final. Successful deduction or deception swings the tide of battle! ■ Test Your Mettle Take on a unique battle system! Enjoy introductory battles against computer-controlled foes, easing you into the game and its mechanics. ■ Characters from Across Fire Emblem's History Characters from other Fire Emblem titles, such as the heads of house from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, are added monthly. * Free to start; optional in-game purchases available. Persistent internet and compatible smart device required. Data charges may apply. * You must be at least 13+ to use this game with a Nintendo Account. * We permit our third-party partners to collect data from this app for analytical and marketing purposes. For more information about our ads, please see the "How we use your information" section of the Nintendo Privacy Policy. * Variations in individual device specifications and other applications being run on a device may affect normal operation of this application. * May include advertising.

Screenshots

Panic Gem Odyssey®4 screens
Fire Emblem Shadows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Panic Gem Odyssey® at 100% against Fire Emblem Shadows's 32%. Panic Gem Odyssey® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Fire Emblem Shadows's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 19). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fire Emblem Shadows sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Panic Gem Odyssey® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panic Gem Odyssey® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Emblem Shadows has 1.9K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Panic Gem Odyssey®'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Fire Emblem Shadows's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Panic Gem Odyssey® versus Fire Emblem Shadows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanic Gem Odyssey®Fire Emblem Shadows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings) — better4.3 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better32.5% of reviews
Number of ratings191.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB295 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKaPa ENT LLCNintendo Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Panic Gem Odyssey®

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fire Emblem Shadows

All ratings1,906 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral13.9%
Negative53.6%

Bugs and requests

Panic Gem Odyssey®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Fire Emblem Shadows

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Matchmaking issues
  • Network problems
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer and more engaging matches
  • Improved social deduction mechanics
  • Higher-quality graphics and visuals

In-app purchases

None

Panic Gem Odyssey®

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Fire Emblem Shadows

One-time11
  • 20 Gems$0.79
  • 100 Gems$3.79
  • Gem Pack$6.69
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  • 210 Gems$7.59
  • Gem Pack$11.49
  • Gem Pack$11.90
  • 500 Gems$17.49
  • 1,100 Gems$33.99
  • Gem Pack$36.99
  • 1,700 Gems$51.99
  • 2,600 Gems$77.99

Questions

Is Panic Gem Odyssey® free?
Panic Gem Odyssey® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fire Emblem Shadows free?
Fire Emblem Shadows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Panic Gem Odyssey® or Fire Emblem Shadows?
Panic Gem Odyssey® is rated higher. Panic Gem Odyssey® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Fire Emblem Shadows averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Panic Gem Odyssey® or Fire Emblem Shadows have ads?
Panic Gem Odyssey® shows ads; Fire Emblem Shadows does not.
Which is updated more often, Panic Gem Odyssey® or Fire Emblem Shadows?
Panic Gem Odyssey® ships an update monthly, and Fire Emblem Shadows monthly. Most recently, Panic Gem Odyssey® was updated on October 21, 2026 and Fire Emblem Shadows on October 31, 2026.

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