Number Master: Run and merge

About

"Number Master: Run and Merge" is a mobile game where you make numbers grow by merging numbered tiles on a grid-like field. The goal is to reach high scores within a limited time or move count. By strategically merging and managing tiles, players can create and gather larger numbers, enhancing the experience of "making the numbers bigger." The game offers various modes, including time attack and move limit challenges, providing diverse gameplay and replayability.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 546 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

monetization78 negative mentions

The game is fun and can help improve math skills.
There are a variety of games to play, and the rewards system is appreciated.
The support team is efficient in resolving issues.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay after every short level.
Levels are repetitive with little variety, leading to boredom after a short time.
The game requires an internet connection to play, which is frustrating for many users.

monetization
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive ad presence, with players reporting that ads interrupt gameplay after nearly every level, making the game feel more like an advertisement platform than an enjoyable experience. Many users express frustration over the inability to play without an internet connection, which further exacerbates the ad overload. While some players find the game fun, the overwhelming number of ads significantly detracts from their overall enjoyment.
- “At least there are no ads, and since the game is still in progress, it may get better.”
- “This game is better because there are no ads, which is a plus.”
- “The worst game ever; it's not a game, it's an advertisement app.”
- “This game sucks; it's the same 3 levels on repeat and from how much I've played, there weren't any ads, so that's a plus at least, but that's the only thing good about the game.”
- “Game is fine but too many ads and can't turn off the internet to play, so I had to delete it because the ads are unskippable and unbearable.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is generally considered mediocre, with many users finding it boring and overly interrupted by frequent ads, which significantly detract from the experience. Levels are short, often lasting less than a minute, leading to a frustrating imbalance between gameplay and advertising.
- “Boring gameplay, and lots of ads.”
- “10 seconds of gameplay followed by 120 seconds of ads.”
- “The levels last only a minute or even less, so most of the gameplay consists of ads.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the music aspect of the game, citing issues such as frequent advertisements interrupting their listening experience and a lack of clarity regarding the type of music featured. Additionally, some report technical problems, including a black screen that prevents access to the music.
- “Bro, can you tell me why this is not working? 🤬 What type of music is this? There's nothing except a black screen.”
- “There are lots of ads; I can't listen to music without an advertisement showing up.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the inclusion of haptic feedback negatively impacts the game's performance, suggesting that optimization could be improved to enhance overall gameplay experience.
- “The haptic feedback feature significantly reduces the game's performance.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it affects the overall gameplay experience.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's emotional engagement, noting that its lack of challenge and inability to lose diminishes any sense of achievement or investment. The gameplay feels passive and uninspiring, leading to a disconnection from the emotional experience typically sought in games.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users find the game's stability to be generally good, noting that while there may be occasional glitches, they are not significant enough to detract from the merging gameplay experience. Some mention that ads can take longer to load, but this is seen as a minor issue.
- “The game has frequent glitches that disrupt the experience.”
- “There are stability issues that make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “I often encounter crashes that prevent me from progressing.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is highlighted as the most crucial element, indicating its central role in the overall experience of the game.
- “The story is the most important part of this game.”
- “The narrative is beautifully crafted and keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
- “The character development is profound, making you truly care about their journeys.”