No, Gardenscapes is not like the ads. The ads for Gardenscapes and Homescapes, both developed by Playrix, show puzzle-solving mechanics that mislead players. These ads depict activities like pulling pins or solving survival puzzles, which are not part of the actual gameplay.
In reality, Gardenscapes is a match-three puzzle game. Players renovate homes or gardens by completing these match-three levels. The real gameplay involves matching tiles to earn stars, which can be used to make renovations and progress through the story.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned these ads for being misleading. The difference between the ads and the actual game has caused confusion among players. The gameplay shown in the ads does not represent what players will experience.
So, if you are expecting to solve intricate puzzles as shown in the ads, you might be disappointed. Gardenscapes focuses on match-three puzzles and home or garden renovations, offering a different kind of fun than what the ads suggest.