Answer The Question

About

"Answer the Question" is a math-based game that generates an infinite number of questions to test and challenge players. Geared towards students, it offers a fun and interactive way to practice addition while learning. With its simple mechanics and educational focus, it's a great choice for those looking to improve their math skills while enjoying a casual gaming experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews

story10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is a charming and simple math training tool, perfect for practicing basic addition and subtraction skills.
Created by a 7-year-old, the game showcases impressive coding for its age, and players appreciate the inspiring backstory behind its development.
Many players find the game enjoyable and a great way to challenge their math skills, with a smooth performance and no bugs reported.

Some players feel the game lacks complexity and features, describing it as overly simplistic and more of a tool than a traditional game.
There are complaints about the repetitive nature of the questions, which can make the experience feel monotonous over time.
A few reviewers expressed disappointment in the absence of additional features like a menu or more advanced math problems, suggesting it could benefit from updates.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as simple yet inspiring, with many players feeling emotionally connected to the backstory of the young developer, Penny. Reviewers appreciate the well-constructed narrative that adds depth to the gameplay, making it not only fun but also a meaningful experience. Overall, the story serves as a motivating factor for players to support the developer and engage with the game.
- “So reading Penny's story has made me emotional, and I ran to buy the game.”
- “This is a beautifully simple game, with an inspiring story behind it to boot.”
- “Came for the inspiring story behind the game, stayed to confirm I'm just as bad at math now as I was in school.”
- “I read the girl's story and could not wait to jump at the chance to support her!”
- “I came here because I read the story about this game in an article online, and what I found was a beautifully simplistic and well-constructed first game from a young developer.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have been praised for their striking horror art style, which effectively captures attention without relying on distracting gimmicks. Reviewers appreciate the visuals for being well-executed and fitting the game's theme, contributing to a compelling overall experience.
- “Visuals are spot on, without trying too hard or using unnecessarily distracting gimmicks.”
- “I actually bought the game because the artwork looks like interesting horror art.”
- “I look forward to more artwork and more challenges!”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and engaging, featuring an endless stream of math questions where players earn points for each correct answer. This simplicity allows for quick, snappy interactions, making it accessible while also offering a potential deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
- “The gameplay is very simple - you are presented with an endless amount of math questions and you get a point for every one you answer correctly.”
- “With this, I might be able to understand the mechanics of the universe better and get behind the one single answer required to solve each line automatically.”
- “Simple, snappy gameplay!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for heavily relying on microtransactions and low-effort asset flips, leading to a negative perception among users.
- “In a world of microtransactions and asset flips.”
- “In a world of microtransactions and asset flips.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional narrative of Penny's story deeply impactful, prompting strong feelings that drive them to purchase the game.
- “Reading Penny's story made me emotional, and I ran to buy the game.”
- “Reading Penny's story made me emotional, and I ran to buy the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently praise the game's optimization, highlighting it as the best performance they have ever experienced.
- “This game has the best performance I have ever seen.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its exceptional stability, characterized by efficient programming and a lack of bugs, ensuring a smooth user experience.
- “It is a perfect example of economic and bug-free programming.”