Futoshiki

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Futoshiki is a single player casual puzzle game. It received very positive reviews from players.

Futoshiki is a single-player puzzle game that offers a fresh twist on classic logic challenges, featuring 6 difficulty levels for players to master. Beyond traditional Sudoku, it engages users with unique inequality constraints to test deductive skills. While enjoyable, the experience can be disrupted by frequent ads.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 972 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization92 negative mentions

The game offers a vast variety of puzzles with different difficulty levels, keeping players engaged for hours.
The interface is simple and intuitive, making it easy to use without intrusive ads interrupting gameplay.
The game provides a unique twist on traditional Sudoku, requiring logical thinking and offering a satisfying challenge.

The controls can be finicky, especially when selecting numbers, and there is no auto-removal for numbers already placed, leading to potential confusion.
Many players have expressed a desire for additional features such as hints, error checking, and a more user-friendly interface.
Some puzzles are reported to be unsolvable or too easy, and the difficulty progression is inconsistent, which can frustrate players.

monetization
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
1%
84%
Overall, the monetization strategy of the game is well-received, with users appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ad placements, primarily as small banners that do not disrupt gameplay. Many players express a desire for an option to pay for an ad-free experience, indicating that while the current ad implementation is acceptable, they would prefer to eliminate ads entirely. The absence of pop-up ads and the lack of aggressive monetization tactics contribute to a positive user experience, making the game enjoyable and engaging.
- “There are no advertisements that pop up and they are located at the top of the screen and do not interrupt gameplay, so huge plus!”
- “Free, no ads, massive number of levels.”
- “It's a nice brain game... there are no ads in the game and overall lovely to play.”
- “I would very much appreciate a paid version that allows disabling the very annoying ads...”
- “The new advertisement at the top is obnoxious and gets in the way.”
- “Locks up and becomes unplayable when ads can't load.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and logical simplicity, with users appreciating the lack of intrusive ads that do not disrupt the experience. However, some players find that the need for additional pencil marking can lead to confusion, particularly in larger grids. Overall, the game offers a balanced and engaging experience that encourages logical thinking.
- “This app has a nice visual aesthetic and smooth gameplay.”
- “Love the simple logical gameplay.”
- “Interesting gameplay which makes you think logically!”
- “This variation is fun, but since you need to pencil mark more squares, it quickly becomes very unclear, which hampers gameplay... starting from the 7×7 tile.”
- “I don't like thinking too much, in which an autofill mechanic would help a ton.”
- “Gameplay that scales up as far as you can go...”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes that disrupt gameplay, particularly during interactions with the interface. While some players have noted that they haven't lost progress due to these issues, others find the glitches make the game unplayable at times. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the stability concerns significantly impact the user experience.
- “The game is simple, clean, and not buggy.”
- “I appreciate the stability; it runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “Game freezes up making it impossible to play and enjoy!!”
- “A great game, okay interface... but the ad service constantly freezes the game for me, making it unplayable.”
- “Completely unplayable, with glitches happening with every tap of the grid.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The graphics of the game feature a pleasing visual aesthetic and smooth gameplay, though they are described as simple and could be improved. While some users feel that the presence of an adblocker detracts from the overall visuals, the enjoyable gameplay compensates for any graphical shortcomings.
- “This app has a nice visual aesthetic and smooth gameplay.”
- “Graphics could be prettier, but the game itself is fun, so I'm not complaining.”
- “The graphics are quite simple.”
- “Using an ad blocker ruins the aesthetics of the game.”
- “The graphics could be prettier, but the game itself is fun, so I'm not complaining.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report improved performance, indicating that the optimization efforts have been effective and well-received.
- “Performance is better, thanks for the response.”
- “The optimization updates have significantly improved my gameplay experience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers are continuously working on optimization; it really shows in the game's performance.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently lacks any sound effects or music, which users feel detracts from the overall experience. Many recommend adding audio elements to enhance immersion and provide a more engaging atmosphere.
- “Unfortunately, it has no sound effects or music at all.”
- “I would recommend that the creators add sound effects and an option for music. Usually, I play to get distracted from my surroundings, so a little bit of added noise would help.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly in larger puzzles, and express a desire for features that could automate repetitive tasks, such as clearing numbers in columns and rows.
- “This makes larger puzzles tedious.”
- “I do wish it could automatically clear numbers in the columns and rows that have a number provided at the beginning, so we wouldn't have to do that tedious part every time.”