Andoku Sudoku 3

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Andoku Sudoku 3 is a single player casual puzzle game. It received very positive reviews from players.

Train your brain! More than 20,000 Sudoku puzzles are waiting to be solved.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,208 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

monetization504 negative mentions

The app offers a wide variety of Sudoku puzzles and difficulty levels, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced players.
The hint system is excellent, providing step-by-step guidance that helps players learn advanced techniques.
The ability to scan and input puzzles from newspapers is a fantastic feature that enhances the overall experience.

The ads can be intrusive, often playing loud audio and interrupting gameplay, which detracts from the user experience.
Some users have reported issues with the app crashing or not functioning properly after updates.
The controls can be unintuitive for some users, particularly the requirement to select a number before choosing a cell.

monetization
542 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over intrusive and inappropriate ads, particularly those that are loud or difficult to dismiss. While some players appreciate the option to mute ads and find them minimally disruptive, a significant number are disappointed by the lack of a clear option to pay for an ad-free experience, leading to calls for a paid version to eliminate ads altogether. Overall, the presence of ads, especially those deemed inappropriate, has negatively impacted the user experience for many players.
- “No ads during gameplay, which is a huge plus.”
- “A smooth and effective sudoku experience, free of inane microtransactions.”
- “I enjoy the app enough that I would gladly pay a small fee to buy a paid version with no ads.”
- “The game is great, but the latest version logs me in with the wrong Google Play account, forcing me to pay to remove ads again. I would love for that to be fixed.”
- “I would gladly pay to get rid of the annoying ads (fortunately not displayed while working a puzzle) if the developer gave the option.”
- “I just wish there was a pay version so I could get rid of the ads!”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users appreciating the clean, simple, and aesthetically pleasing visuals that enhance gameplay without distractions. While some players note that the graphics could be improved or are not "triple AAA" quality, they still serve their purpose effectively, allowing for easy navigation and focus on puzzles. A few users expressed concerns about graphic ads, particularly those deemed inappropriate for younger audiences, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are clean, the settings allow customization, the puzzles are well categorized, and the tutorials are helping me improve my game.”
- “The way it's created visually makes it easy to focus on the game vs trying to decipher the board.”
- “Beautiful graphics and easy to use.”
- “I just can't recommend it to others, especially younger kids, due to the graphic ads that get displayed between each game.”
- “Graphics aren't triple-A, but they give a clear view for the player; I mean, it's Sudoku.”
- “But it updated, and the graphics have become delayed and very static.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay of the reviewed apps is praised for its addictive nature, intuitive navigation, and variety of difficulty levels, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players. Users appreciate the educational hints and features that enhance the gameplay experience, while ads are generally considered non-intrusive and do not disrupt the flow of the game. However, some critiques mention issues with the visual layout and design, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Addictive gameplay with different levels of difficulty.”
- “Andoku3 is a great sudoku app that offers a variety of challenging puzzles and features to enhance your gameplay experience.”
- “Fantastic gameplay, highly configurable, loads of different types of games with increasing levels of difficulty and a fantastic hint system that really helps you to improve when the going gets tough!”
- “Gameplay is often crowded and visually unappealing.”
- “You should probably play the ads after the congratulations screen; the gameplay loop is messed up when you get greeted with an ad right after winning.”
- “Bad UI and gameplay.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability with most users reporting no glitches or crashes, and it runs well on various devices. However, a few users have experienced freezing issues and crashes, particularly on specific phones like the Moto E4, which may affect their gameplay experience.
- “No glitches that I have seen so far, and what I really like are the hints that teach Sudoku strategies.”
- “Well formatted, no glitches.”
- “App runs great, lots of features.”
- “I loved this game, but my phone is buggy and even with a recent patch (firmware/OS), it refuses to keep it open now; it immediately crashes.”
- “Except for when it freezes and kicks me out of a game that I almost completed.”
- “Fun game, very user-friendly, but it freezes on the startup screen fairly often.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the intrusive and loud music from ads that disrupt their experience, especially when they are in quiet environments or listening to their own music. While some appreciate the game's original music, the overwhelming presence of ad music has led to negative feedback and even app deletions. A few users noted that reinstalling the app resolved some issues with ad music, but the overall sentiment remains that the ad interruptions are annoying.
- “Only music is missing, everything else is very nice.”
- “Your music/audio but you can easily skip them by pressing the back button.”
- “Deleted and installed app again and music problem is fixed.”
- “Additionally, even though I have mute on, several of the ads for other games come on with very loud music and/or voice-overs.”
- “I understand the need for advertising, but it is accompanied with sudden loud music - very annoying.”
- “It's really annoying to have these kinds of ads that pause your music.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and cumbersome, often leading to frustration with manual input and repetitive tasks. However, some appreciate that the game minimizes these tedious elements, allowing for a more enjoyable experience focused on solving puzzles rather than grinding.
- “It's very tedious doing that manually.”
- “The input abilities are more capable than others I've tried, but it gets tedious switching back and forth.”
- “It takes the tediousness out of playing and lets me just enjoy the game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring smooth performance, offline functionality, and minimal ads, which contribute to a pleasant user experience. Users appreciate the effective tutorials and the ability to track their progress, highlighting the developer's commitment to quality without being overly commercial.
- “All the essentials: dark mode, good performance, works offline, and minimal ads (runs a single ad after the puzzle is complete). A pleasant experience from a good developer that isn't greedy!”
- “Great performance, nice tutorials that explain techniques, and material design.”
- “It's great being able to measure your improved performance as you learn from the always available hints.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and enjoyable. However, there is a mention of an odd smell upon unboxing, which may detract from the initial experience.
- “It's a nice game and funny.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics rather than emotional engagement or experiences. Therefore, it does not contribute to a summary of the game's emotional impact.