2248 - Number Games 2048 | Game Brain

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"2248 - Number Puzzle Games" is a puzzle game with exciting match and merge mechanics, featuring masterful graphics and awesome music. The objective is to connect blocks to create higher numbers, with the game describing itself as "2048 match & merge number block puzzle games." However, it can contain bugs and may have an excessive amount of ads, but it will still manage to make you laugh.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 15,497 reviews

music101 positive mentions

monetization5.1k negative mentions

monetization
5,336 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number and length of ads. While some users appreciate the opportunity to earn rewards through watching ads, the frequency of interruptions—often occurring every few moves—has led to a diminished gameplay experience for many. Despite the option to pay for an ad-free version, several players report still encountering ads, contributing to dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy.
- “The game is way too addictive, once you're in there is no coming back... I would strongly recommend it, time passes without you realizing, no ads... it is just amazing.”
- “I paid for no ads because I like it so much!”
- “This game has no ads, the game is fair, and it is fun.”
- “The game is fun but the number of ads still playing for free features is ridiculous.”
- “I spend more time watching ads than playing the game, and that is just unacceptable.”
- “The ads are excruciatingly long, so they suck the joy out of playing!”
music
238 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
55%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience while playing. Many users appreciate the gentle piano melodies and musical notes that accompany gameplay, creating a therapeutic atmosphere. However, some players express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt their listening experience, suggesting a need for better audio management options.
- “In addition, the music is very soothing and allows me to relax while playing.”
- “The puzzle factor makes you slow down and think, and the gentle piano music while you play is relaxing.”
- “I love the little music that plays when you connect the pieces, very relaxing :)”
- “I loved this game but I am so sick of the ads that play music throughout the whole time the app is open.”
- “I can't listen to music or do anything when this app is open.”
- “I enjoyed the game, but their spam videos cut off my music streaming app every time.”
gameplay
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
6%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, with simple mechanics that allow for a relaxing experience. However, many users express frustration over the intrusive and frequent ads that interrupt gameplay, often leading to a negative impact on the overall experience. While some players appreciate the balance between ads and gameplay, the consensus is that the excessive ad interruptions detract significantly from the fun and flow of the game.
- “With its engaging mechanics and simple design, it provides endless fun and a great way to improve problem-solving skills.”
- “Very fun gameplay, unhurried, soothing... easy to pick up, play as long as you want, and put down and return to later.”
- “Design is simple and nice, gameplay is good, doesn't feel like you have to tap too carefully or risk moving other blocks and the amount of ads is appropriate.”
- “The actual gameplay is fine, but the ads are way too regular and intrusive.”
- “You can have the most engaging ads in the universe, but if I literally can't make more than two or three moves before ads jump in and stop the gameplay, forget it.”
- “When ads don't just interrupt gameplay, but straight up ruin it, I'm out.”
stability
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
2%
88%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes and glitches, particularly during or after ads, which significantly disrupt gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance without issues, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to the game's instability, especially after recent updates that seem to have exacerbated these problems.
- “Amazing game, great visuals, great sound, no glitches, and works really smoothly.”
- “No bugs, no glitches.”
- “I absolutely love this game, no glitches, it works perfectly, love it, recommend it.”
- “The new update has made the game unplayable... it freezes constantly.”
- “I would love the game if it actually loaded and stayed open; anytime I get it to load, it blinks, glitches, then freezes or crashes completely, so it unfortunately wasted my time!”
- “It freezes often, and by the time I restart it, it takes the game back about 30 minutes, which causes me to lose my progress.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
33%
5%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the recent updates for their vibrant colors, clarity, and clean design. While most players find the visuals stunning and aesthetically pleasing, a few have noted some outdated elements reminiscent of 90s clip art. Despite minor criticisms, the graphics contribute significantly to the enjoyable and immersive gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are gentle, clear, colorful, and have very pleasant musical notes which build to a chord when you execute your move.”
- “The visuals are stunning, and the sound effects are really satisfying.”
- “It's so addictive and has great colors and visuals.”
- “Some of the graphics at the bottom of the app look like 90's clip art.”
- “The game graphics hung.”
- “Another disappointing app that can't seem to handle the graphics, not worth the stress, uninstalled.”
humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a key aspect, with players finding the game's quirky concepts and situations amusing, such as the irony of ad availability. Many users describe the game as both funny and addictive, contributing to its overall appeal, while some also appreciate its educational elements. Overall, the humor enhances the gaming experience, making it enjoyable for a wide audience.
- “How funny that there's plenty of ads, but when you want to have an ad play for your daily bonus, it's not available.”
- “Funny considering that the game literally said ad break!”
- “Very funny and addictive.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some users report smooth performance and no crashes, others experience significant lag, freezing issues, and intrusive ads that detract from the gameplay experience. The inconsistency in performance suggests that while the game has potential, it may not be fully optimized for all devices.
- “The game itself runs smoothly.”
- “Runs smoothly, never crashed.”
- “This game is very interesting and there's no fault in it; it also runs smoothly.”
- “It freezes the Android system UI, yet with 4GB RAM, one would expect better performance.”
- “The performance of the game slows and doesn't perform as expected.”
- “A terribly laggy performance game with no exit button. By the time I finish this review, I might be able to make another move or get to watch another ad break. This should be a beta version?”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often citing excessive ads that detract from the overall experience. While some enjoy the gameplay, many feel that the lack of meaningful incentives and repetitive tasks lead to a sense of monotony, making it difficult to stay engaged. Overall, the combination of grinding and frequent ads has resulted in a frustrating experience for many users.
- “Enjoyable enough... but ultimately it gets tedious.”
- “I'm sure that if I tried I could keep going endlessly, but there's just nothing else in the game to make it worthwhile to keep grinding away.”
- “Once reaching the infinity block, the game just becomes tedious repetition with no incentive to play.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of frustration and emotional engagement with the game. While some find it frustrating due to technical issues and intrusive ads, others appreciate its ability to stimulate strategic thinking and emotional connection, with one user even stating it made them cry. Overall, the game elicits strong emotional responses, both positive and negative, highlighting its impact on players' mental states.
- “This actually made me cry; please make a mode that is endless and you don't run out of moves.”
- “Best game ever for my hyperfocused, time-blind, overstimulated, emotionally disassociated brain.”
- “This game made me feel like I must compete with the best numerical art available digitally to learn to count and think strategically to improve my multiplication skills; thinking this may help me with the continual new ways and neural pathways to renew and improve my alphabetical way of writing; so math may help in this fun-filled numerical way of counting every blessing!”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the story aspect of the game, citing frequent interruptions due to ads that disrupt their engagement and understanding of the narrative. Despite these interruptions, some players find themselves drawn into the story, initially motivated by rewards for an anime app but ultimately becoming invested in the game's plot. Overall, the experience is marred by ad-related distractions, impacting the flow and enjoyment of the story.
- “Originally, I was only playing for points for an anime app to continue reading my story, but now I'm hooked.”
- “It's like this; maybe 60 seconds of play time, then stopping my story (because I can't hear it due to ad music), then 60 seconds of trying to hit the X to get back to the game, turn my story back on, then listening to my story and playing another 60 seconds of game!”
- “I had a plan for the next few moves, then the ad came and I lost the plot 😭”
- “The ads, though, are another story.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users highlight that the game's fun factor and progression system enhance its replayability, making it increasingly enjoyable over time.
- “The fun and progress make it more enjoyable to play over time.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that keep it fresh and engaging with each playthrough.”
- “Each run feels unique, thanks to the different strategies and paths available.”