NUMTATE

[b]jan 2022 edit:[/b] the 2.0 update revamped the whole game and the final patch added more quality of life, so I edited the review to reflect the changes. [b]numtate[/b] is a portmanteau of [i]number[/i] and [i]rotate[/i], and sure enough, it's about rotating numbers so they add up to the one in the middle, called a core. luckily, not much math skill is required, as the core keeps track of the current situation, no need to constantly count what's around. the core number is the minimum, not the exact goal, though most of the time you won't have the luxury of going over. cells can also be marked with different colors and they're added up on the bottom of the screen, so it's easier to keep track of what should go where. overdoing it might turn the level into a colorful mess, not something that'd help a ton with the solution, but more options are always appreciated. there are [b]50 levels[/b] in packs of 10, each introduces new mechanics, and completing the very first level in each already unlocks the next set, which is very convenient. no mid-level saving, would be nice, but there are all sorts of mechanics, arrows and magnets to push things around, etc. the 2.0 update fortunately removed the more annoying ones, but [b]the original game (v1.1.0) is available in the beta branch[/b], so you'll get 2 games for the price of 1 with a bunch of different mechanics and many more levels. [b]no timer, no turn limit, unlimited undo/redo[/b], the move counter is only for show. all good things and controls are as simple as left click rotating numbers, right click rotating the other way, mouse wheel to change marking colors. I'd prefer if the wheel controlled undo/redo instead, but they can be held to take back multiple moves at a time. restart also has to be held, so no accidental resets. some hotkeys got patched in, but it's a mouse-driven game. resolution options are available, anything lower than full screen resolution switches to windowed mode. separate volume settings, invert mouse buttons toggle, movement speed, languages, v-sync, colorblind options are also included, the only thing missing is a static background toggle and for the settings to be accessible outside the main menu. it's a great little number-based game and [b]the 2.0 update made it a lot more fun[/b] and added a [b]level editor with workshop support[/b]. I still only managed to complete about a third of it, as this kind of puzzling stresses me out. I have to 'ruin' finished areas to get to others, couldn't solve a rubik's cube to save my life. [b]if you're into numbers and rotating, it'll be a worthy addition to your collection.[/b]