Numberzilla: Number Match Game
"Numberzilla: Number Match Game" is a puzzle game with good gameplay, sensational graphics, and charming music. The game offers a wholesome story and challenging levels, but contains lots of grinding, excessive advertisements, and bugs that may hinder the overall experience. According to its description, Numberzilla is a math game where players match numbers and clear the board in a logic-based challenge.
Reviews
- The game has a cute design and is visually appealing.
- The different game modes provide variety and keep the gameplay interesting.
- The game is addictive and can be a good way to pass the time.
- There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating.
- The cost to remove ads is too high, with a subscription model that feels unreasonable.
- The game can become unplayable due to bugs, such as not recognizing matches or resetting progress.
- monetization5,028 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being bombarded with ads every few moves, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Additionally, the cost to remove ads, often cited as around $10, is viewed as exorbitant, especially given the frequency and intrusiveness of the ads, prompting some users to uninstall the game entirely.
“I paid for no ads, but still get bombarded.”
“I purchased the no ads when it went on sale because I was tired of seeing them every time I did something on this game; they are so annoying.”
“I love the game, however, I signed up for the weekly subscription to get no ads, unlimited hints, etc., but there is no way to cancel the subscription.”
“I understand that you need to show ads to generate some money, and for a lot of games I am willing to watch ads or upgrade to an ad-free version, but this game is just too much.”
“The amount of ads is ridiculous! I can't even play for a few minutes without being interrupted by ads.”
“I paid to remove ads, but I still get bombarded with them. It's frustrating and makes the game unplayable.”
- gameplay189 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with a simple yet enjoyable mechanic that can be addictive. However, the overwhelming frequency of ads—often interrupting gameplay—significantly detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players. Many users express a desire for a better balance between gameplay and ads, with some suggesting a one-time payment option to remove ads entirely.
“This is a super fun app, with simple but really enjoyable gameplay.”
“The gameplay is really fun and the art and the characters are so adorable.”
“The gameplay is great, but the game has been ruined by ads.”
“The gameplay is so dim-witted and boring it's pointless.”
“It's like 5 minutes of ads per 2 minutes of gameplay.”
“More ads than gameplay, don't bother downloading unless you're planning to pay to get them removed because they ruin the whole game.”
- graphics116 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and aesthetically pleasing art style, with many users highlighting the colorful visuals and charming design. However, some players have noted issues with graphical glitches and the overwhelming presence of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the graphics are generally considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its appeal.
“The graphics and animations are cute, but the ads are just relentless, some of which aren't even skippable.”
“The graphics are adorable, and the game concept is great.”
“I love how colorful and fun the graphics are in this game.”
“But it's on mobile; the graphics are for numbers and squiggles, and the controls still need work (swiping down has a delay). Yes, you can play without paying and continue seeing ads like they so smugly suggest so they make more money.”
“Mildly addictive but more and more often, especially in survival mode, the graphics glitch to little colored boxes.”
“The graphics are cute, but the sheer multitude of ads after every few 'add numbers', every new game, and after entering/exiting a game makes it feel like another mobile game solely made for microtransactions.”
- music74 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the soothing and relaxing qualities of the newly added music, which enhances their gaming experience. However, numerous users have expressed frustration over intrusive ads that interrupt their music, leading to a disjointed experience. Some players also noted the absence of sound effects and suggested that additional music options would further improve the game's ambiance.
“I love this type of game, and this one has very beautiful music that helps me relax and sleep like few other games and apps.”
“The music addition to the game may help to keep people's focus on the game.”
“Very fun and addicting, and I really love the relaxing music.”
“There is no music or sound in the game.”
“An interesting game and concept, but with no sounds or music, it feels empty and pointless, and like you didn't 'accomplish' anything when you make a match.”
“Too many ads and the ads stop my music.”
- stability64 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly during or after ads. While some players find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of bugs and the app's tendency to redirect to the Play Store or freeze entirely detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as "very buggy" and "constantly freezing," making it difficult for players to enjoy uninterrupted gameplay.
“So far, the game is very fun; there have been no glitches.”
“Great fun, and so far, there are no glitches in the gameplay.”
“Great bug-free app.”
“Now it loads then freezes, so it's not playable at all.”
“However, since the last update, the app crashes and freezes more than it works.”
“Game freezes too often to be enjoyable.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and cute, while others criticize it for excessive ads and inappropriate content. Many users express frustration over the ad frequency, which detracts from the overall experience, although a few appreciate the game's comedic elements and characters. Overall, while some find the game funny and entertaining, others feel that the humor is overshadowed by negative aspects.
“The game is great, but the price for the ad-free version is hilarious!”
“I think it's a nice, cute, and funny game 😁”
“A very funny math game.”
- grinding13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often exacerbated by excessive advertisement breaks. While some appreciate the challenge it presents, many feel that the gameplay becomes monotonous and is primarily designed for data farming rather than player enjoyment. The consensus leans towards steering clear of the game unless one is willing to pay to avoid ads.
“Add to that advertisement breaks and it becomes tedious very, very quickly.”
“Clearly their goal is farming data that they can sell instead of actually making a product for people to enjoy.”
“One of the most boring, tedious and pointless games I've ever had the displeasure of playing.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and enjoyment regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While many appreciate the brain-stretching challenge it offers, the overwhelming presence of intrusive ads—often triggering without user interaction—detracts significantly from their overall experience, leading to feelings of annoyance and disappointment.
“I liked that it made me feel like I was stretching my brain.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate significant dissatisfaction with the app's optimization, highlighting persistent performance and stability issues despite prior updates. Users express frustration over poor battery life and overall functionality, suggesting that the app fails to meet basic optimization standards expected for its price.
“Exceptional great, mind-blowing determination of the brain performance.”
“Whatever 'performance and stability' work was done... didn't work or something.”
“So much for fixing performance issues.”
“It's a simple app that should at least be optimized; Pokémon Go had better battery life than this app!”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the game's lack of a complex story or engaging quests, feeling that for the price, they could find more substantial narrative experiences elsewhere. While the gameplay is enjoyable, there is a desire for additional features like a mission list or clearer objectives to enhance the experience. Overall, the story aspect is seen as minimal and in need of improvement.
“There should be something to keep you going, like story mode, completing levels or challenges.”
“I'm ready for some quests now!”
“The app is fun to play, however I'm being redirected to the play story almost every seconds, even when I haven't even touched the screen since last time!”
“That's basically buying a simple, basic game with not much complexity for $15. I can buy full story-driven PC games for that price or cheaper!”
“There should be something to keep you going, like story mode, completing levels, or challenges.”
“The app is fun to play; however, I'm being redirected to the play story almost every second, even when I haven't touched the screen since last time!”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game lacks significant replayability, as players feel that once completed, there is little incentive to play again. The enjoyment is further diminished by issues with playability, which detracts from the overall experience.
“If you beat it once, there really isn't any replayability to it.”
“The game lacks incentives to play through again after completing it.”
“Once you've experienced the story, there's little reason to revisit.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the thoughtful attention to detail in both user experience and character design, indicating a strong commitment to character development that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“There is obviously a lot of care and love that went into the UX and character design.”