Number Mazes: Rikudo Puzzles

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"Number Mazes: Rikudo Puzzles" is a challenging puzzle game that combines beautiful mechanics with masterful graphics. The objective is to connect numbers and find each puzzle's unique solution. However, the game is disturbed by frequent ads, which can be frustrating for players. Overall, it's a fun and engaging game that will keep you puzzled for hours.

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,378 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

monetization296 negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, with a good balance of easy and difficult puzzles.
Minimal ads that are easy to skip, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.
The game offers various difficulty levels and modes, keeping it engaging and fresh.

The controls can be finicky, leading to mistakes in number placement.
There are frequent ads after every level, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
Some puzzles have multiple valid solutions, but the game only accepts one specific answer.

monetization
314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
1%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game primarily relies on ads, which are generally considered minimal and unobtrusive, appearing mainly between levels and often skippable after a few seconds. While some players find the frequency of ads excessive, many appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, which is viewed as reasonably priced. Overall, the game strikes a balance between ad presence and gameplay, with most users expressing that the ads do not significantly detract from their enjoyment.
- “I enjoy this enough to buy no ads and extra puzzles.”
- “Bought the game so there are no ads to interrupt the fun and it's well worth it!”
- “Great game, challenging and fun and the best of all, no ads!”
- “My complaint on the free version is the unrelenting noisy ads between every single round.”
- “I'm fine with having ads in the game, but forcing me to either pay for an ad-free version or have personalized ads, where you're selling my information to advertisers, as my only two options is going too far and certainly not worth it to keep playing.”
- “It seems when you sit down to unwind with a game you end up watching more ads than actual play time.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
43%
8%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their simplicity and aesthetic appeal, providing a clean and non-distracting interface that enhances the puzzle-solving experience. Many users appreciate the minimalistic design, which avoids flashy elements, allowing players to focus on gameplay rather than visual clutter. Overall, the graphics are described as pleasing, smooth, and well-executed, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Loved smooth graphics and transitions, and love to help other indie developers!”
- “Pleasing graphics, not busy or loud but still colorful and sleek.”
- “Quality graphics and challenging puzzles!”
- “I get puzzle games specifically to avoid graphics and flashing screens; it literally made me want to vomit.”
- “It's really nice idea with good execution, I would just love for things to be done differently, and that is to change the graphics so it will work with more than just a 16:9 screen.”
- “Deceptively simple interface and graphics.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
31%
9%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its simplicity, smooth mechanics, and engaging puzzle design, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience. While some users noted the presence of ads, they generally found them non-intrusive, and the option to remove them enhances the experience. The game features a well-balanced difficulty curve and innovative mechanics that keep players interested, although a few users suggested minor improvements like an undo feature and additional animations.
- “The gameplay and difficulty is set on a really good curve and is completely manageable.”
- “Puzzles are very well made and when you replay the same puzzles, it's the same mechanic for that puzzle but rotated or flipped so it feels different every time.”
- “Great puzzle game, challenging, original and with great mechanics.”
- “Just needs little things to improve gameplay, such as an undo feature and graphical cues to help you spot when you made a mistake.”
- “The game mechanics aren't working; puzzles with multiple solutions can only be solved in one way.”
- “It's not a quiz game or involving lots of different types of gameplay.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
Overall, users express a strong desire for the addition of background music and sound effects to enhance the gaming experience. Many suggest that calming or soothing music would complement the gameplay, while some appreciate the option to play their own music simultaneously. The absence of music is noted as a drawback, with calls for updates to include a relaxing soundtrack.
- “Relaxing music would be a great addition.”
- “Add a chill soundtrack!”
- “The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because it really needs some sound effects and background music.”
- “It would be better with music and sounds.”
- “I enjoy this puzzle game but I'd like some soothing background music and touch sound effects, please.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
36%
43%
Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal to no glitches or bugs in the app, although some mention occasional issues with achievements and tile reordering. The design is praised for its simplicity, and ads are described as moderate and manageable.
- “No glitches so far, and the ads are moderate and not too much.”
- “Fun and no glitches!”
- “Edit: I changed to 4 stars because the achievements are buggy.”
- “Could be fun but buggy when reordering tiles.”
- “No glitches that I have noticed, everything seems to work fine.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game is highly praised for its optimization, with users noting smooth performance, fluid animations, and a strong concept that enhances cognitive skills. Overall, it runs efficiently, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Still a fun game, great concept, fluid animation, solid performance.”
- “All around 5 stars for concept and performance.”
- “A must play to improve cognitive performance.”
- “Performance is based on speed, especially when the solution can be memorized.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and entertaining, often highlighting its cleverness and challenging puzzles. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay, making it a delightful experience for players.
- “I like the game; it's funny and tricky.”
- “Very funny.”
- “This is a funny game for your entertainment, whatever the exact.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally express a dislike for grinding through easy levels to reach more challenging content, but appreciate the game's clever design that introduces harder puzzles right away. While some find the experience mentally taxing, others view it as a refreshing approach that minimizes tedious grinding.
- “Tedious”
- “Very challenging and mind grinding.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, citing the clever orientation change after restarts and the abundance of puzzles as key factors that enhance the overall experience. Many find it enjoyable and engaging enough to revisit multiple times.
- “This should add to replay value along with the genius move of the orientation change after restart.”
- “A lot of fun and great replayability.”
- “Has a lot of replayability and tons of puzzles.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there’s little incentive to replay, as the side quests are uninspired and feel like filler.”
- “The limited character choices and predictable outcomes diminish the replayability factor significantly.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be challenging yet impactful, often evoking strong feelings that can lead to tears.
- “It is challenging without making me want to cry.”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”