When comparing Numbers Game vs Monument Valley, the Slant community recommends Monument Valley for most people. In the question“What are the most beautiful puzzle games on Android?” Monument Valley is ranked 2nd while Numbers Game is ranked 26th. The most important reason people chose Monument Valley is:
The gameplay for Monument Valley revolves around manipulating the environment in order to let your character proceed to the next level. It's similar to Fez in that it's obviously inspired by Escher paintings, requiring you to manipulate "impossible" architecture.
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Pros
Pro Easy to pick up and play
The simple concept of Numbers Game gives the game a high 'pick up and play' value as it only takes a few seconds to advance through the game. The gameplay mechanic never gets old.
Pro Simple in concept puzzle game
Numbers Game is not a traditional puzzler in the sense that there are highly varying levels or increasing difficulties, but instead uses the very simple concept of crossing out numbers to create the puzzles.
Pro The scenery is beautiful and incorporates clever Escher inspired gameplay mechanics
The gameplay for Monument Valley revolves around manipulating the environment in order to let your character proceed to the next level. It's similar to Fez in that it's obviously inspired by Escher paintings, requiring you to manipulate "impossible" architecture.
Pro No need for internet connection with offline gameplay
Monument Valley allows for offline gameplay, meaning that the user does not need an internet connection to play once the game has been downloaded onto his/her device.
Pro Perfect balance of difficulty in puzzles
No puzzle is too difficult or too easy. Never frustrating.
Pro Illustrative soundtrack
The soundtrack really helps illustrate the beautiful surrounding world in which the game is set.
Cons
Con Graphics are plain and simple
Numbers Game is quite simple in its concept and that translates into the game's visual art style as well. The game emulates a sketchbook and doesn't provide any other graphical style. While keeping with the theme of being simple in design, the graphics could use some polish in order to appeal to a wider audience.
Con The game is too short
The base game only has ten levels that can be completed within 20 minutes.