Reviews of Number Merge Run : Shooting

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List of user reviews and ratings for Number Merge Run : Shooting

Total ratings

4.70 (Rating count: 3,966)

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Review summary

Players praise the game for nostalgic appeal and fun, engaging gameplay with a unique number-shooting mechanic and strong fan enthusiasm. However, the experience is hindered by heavy ad bombardment, pacing issues with progression, and occasional device performance problems, which together create a frustrating overall user experience for many.

Pros

Nostalgia-driven appeal for players who played as kids, reviving fond memories.
Fun and engaging core gameplay with a unique number-shooting mechanic.
Addictive and capable of long play sessions, with players reporting they play for extended periods.
Positive sentiment from fans who praise the game's concept and feel (enthusiastic praise from some users).

Cons

Excessive ads interrupt gameplay: frequent ads after rounds/levels and long ad durations that disrupt the experience.
Unbalanced progression/difficulty: large gaps between numbers and seemingly unachievable targets reduce progress and enjoyment.
Performance issues on some devices: reports of crashes or slowdowns when playing the game.
Occasional frustration with monetization and overall user experience due to ad-heavy design and pacing.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.20

All time rating average: 4.70

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-23	Ja*****	It just was terrible quality and a bug that got in my way
It just was terrible quality and a bug that got in my way
2026-07-22	ML*****	Literally impossible to play because the amount of ads, there’s a minute of ads after every single round and it’s just too annoying and impossible to play
Literally impossible to play because the amount of ads, there’s a minute of ads after every single round and it’s just too annoying and impossible to play
2026-07-21	Lo*****	I read some of the reviews and they said there were so much ads and wanted their number and everything, but mine is worse… IT DOESNT WORK ON MY IPAD!!! Some of you might say,” Oh, probably because your iPad is outdated or you’ll have to reinstall it because it glitches!” No! My iPad is a mini 6, and my device is updated to the recent version! And compared to the other apps, this app is one of the worst…
I read some of the reviews and they said there were so much ads and wanted their number and everything, but mine is worse… IT DOESNT WORK ON MY IPAD!!! Some of you might say,” Oh, probably because your iPad is outdated or you’ll have to reinstall it because it glitches!” No! My iPad is a mini 6, and my device is updated to the recent version! And compared to the other apps, this app is one of the worst…
2026-07-18	LA*****	Tooo many ads
Tooo many ads
2026-07-18	Do*****	After I downloaded this game I realized that there is so much add that make in unfun to play. It is really annoying after each game you play there is an ad. this game is fun to play but there is WAY too many ads. After each game you play there is one forced ad. It makes the game less enjoyable. People please check the reviews before downloading this horrible game. TOO MANY ADS!!!
After I downloaded this game I realized that there is so much add that make in unfun to play. It is really annoying after each game you play there is an ad. this game is fun to play but there is WAY too many ads. After each game you play there is one forced ad. It makes the game less enjoyable. People please check the reviews before downloading this horrible game. TOO MANY ADS!!!
2026-07-15	ho*****	I genuinely wanted to enjoy this game because the core idea is actually pretty fun. Merging numbers while running through obstacles is simple, relaxing, and could have been a great game to play for a few minutes at a time. Unfortunately, almost every bit of enjoyment is buried under repetitive gameplay and an overwhelming amount of advertising. The biggest problem is that the game becomes incredibly repetitive very quickly. Every level feels almost identical to the last. You're doing the same thing over and over with very little variety, very few new mechanics, and almost no reason to keep playing beyond watching your number get bigger. After a short amount of time, it feels like you're playing the exact same level repeatedly with only minor cosmetic changes. Instead of introducing fresh challenges or interesting features, the game just stretches the same gameplay loop for as long as possible. The advertising is an even bigger issue. There are constant interruptions asking if you want to watch an ad for extra rewards. Normally, that wouldn't be a problem because it's supposed to be optional. However, even when I specifically choose "No Thanks," I still end up getting an advertisement anyway. That completely defeats the purpose of offering a choice. If saying "No Thanks" still results in an ad, then it wasn't really a choice to begin with. To make matters worse, many of these ads are ridiculously long. Some last close to an entire minute before you can even think about closing them. Then you have to wait for another countdown, press a tiny X, sometimes get another screen promoting the app, and then close it again. By the time you're finally back in the game, you've spent far more time watching advertisements than actually playing. It's frustrating and completely disrupts the flow of the game. The frequency of the ads is exhausting. Finish a level? Ad. Want to continue? Ad. Decline an optional reward? Somehow still an ad. It reaches the point where the game feels less like entertainment and more like a platform designed to show advertisements with a small amount of gameplay squeezed in between them. I understand that free games need ads to generate revenue, and I don't mind watching optional advertisements when I choose to. What I do mind is when the game ignores my selection, constantly interrupts gameplay, and forces me to sit through long, unskippable ads. There needs to be a balance, and this game misses that balance by a mile. Overall, the concept has potential, but the repetitive gameplay combined with excessive, lengthy, and seemingly unavoidable advertisements makes it difficult to recommend. If the developers reduced the number of ads, respected the player's choice when they press "No Thanks," shortened the forced advertisements, and added more gameplay variety, this could become a much better experience. Until then, it feels like the game is more interested in keeping players watching ads than keeping them entertained.
I genuinely wanted to enjoy this game because the core idea is actually pretty fun. Merging numbers while running through obstacles is simple, relaxing, and could have been a great game to play for a few minutes at a time. Unfortunately, almost every bit of enjoyment is buried under repetitive gameplay and an overwhelming amount of advertising. The biggest problem is that the game becomes incredibly repetitive very quickly. Every level feels almost identical to the last. You're doing the same thing over and over with very little variety, very few new mechanics, and almost no reason to keep playing beyond watching your number get bigger. After a short amount of time, it feels like you're playing the exact same level repeatedly with only minor cosmetic changes. Instead of introducing fresh challenges or interesting features, the game just stretches the same gameplay loop for as long as possible. The advertising is an even bigger issue. There are constant interruptions asking if you want to watch an ad for extra rewards. Normally, that wouldn't be a problem because it's supposed to be optional. However, even when I specifically choose "No Thanks," I still end up getting an advertisement anyway. That completely defeats the purpose of offering a choice. If saying "No Thanks" still results in an ad, then it wasn't really a choice to begin with. To make matters worse, many of these ads are ridiculously long. Some last close to an entire minute before you can even think about closing them. Then you have to wait for another countdown, press a tiny X, sometimes get another screen promoting the app, and then close it again. By the time you're finally back in the game, you've spent far more time watching advertisements than actually playing. It's frustrating and completely disrupts the flow of the game. The frequency of the ads is exhausting. Finish a level? Ad. Want to continue? Ad. Decline an optional reward? Somehow still an ad. It reaches the point where the game feels less like entertainment and more like a platform designed to show advertisements with a small amount of gameplay squeezed in between them. I understand that free games need ads to generate revenue, and I don't mind watching optional advertisements when I choose to. What I do mind is when the game ignores my selection, constantly interrupts gameplay, and forces me to sit through long, unskippable ads. There needs to be a balance, and this game misses that balance by a mile. Overall, the concept has potential, but the repetitive gameplay combined with excessive, lengthy, and seemingly unavoidable advertisements makes it difficult to recommend. If the developers reduced the number of ads, respected the player's choice when they press "No Thanks," shortened the forced advertisements, and added more gameplay variety, this could become a much better experience. Until then, it feels like the game is more interested in keeping players watching ads than keeping them entertained.
2026-07-12	Re*****	Horrible no way else to explain it look at other reviews
Horrible no way else to explain it look at other reviews
2026-07-07	ex*****	Youre spending lots of time watching ads over actually playing the game. Skip this game quick
Youre spending lots of time watching ads over actually playing the game. Skip this game quick
2026-07-06	Th*****	I can’t even get into the app! I’ve tried everything I could, but it’s just one thing that’s stopping me from getting into the app! The app looks SOOOOO exiting! But it just has to ruin my day!!! It’s not even a shooting game, it’s just a game where you shoot your type of number! The App Store needs to pay attention so that it can lower the age so I CAN ACTUALLY PLAY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s why I rate one star…
I can’t even get into the app! I’ve tried everything I could, but it’s just one thing that’s stopping me from getting into the app! The app looks SOOOOO exiting! But it just has to ruin my day!!! It’s not even a shooting game, it’s just a game where you shoot your type of number! The App Store needs to pay attention so that it can lower the age so I CAN ACTUALLY PLAY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s why I rate one star…
2026-07-03	Ty*****	I was playing the game when it said I could watch an ad for extra cash, but I said no and I still got an ad that didn’t even give a reward, other than that it’s ok
I was playing the game when it said I could watch an ad for extra cash, but I said no and I still got an ad that didn’t even give a reward, other than that it’s ok