Go GridMaster

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Go GridMaster is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Go GridMaster is a comprehensive app designed for playing the ancient board game Go . It features the Steenvreter AI, offering players challenging and adaptive gameplay suitable for all skill levels. Whether practicing strategies or competing, it provides a full-featured Go experience in a user-friendly interface.

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Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Hands down the most robust and competent offline Go app available, with a strong AI that provides a challenging experience.
Great for practicing Go skills, offering various levels of play and the ability to analyze games.
The app is well-designed for SGF editing, allowing users to take notes and edit raw SGF entries effectively.

The saving process fails silently, leading to lost games without any error messages, which can be frustrating for users.
The user interface can be confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate and utilize all features effectively.
There are several bugs, including issues with the AI resigning prematurely and problems with placing stones accurately on the board.

grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it often involves repetitive actions like playing moves and checking scores without significant variation or engagement.
- “What I can do at most to analyze a game is to play a move, click estimate score, then play again and click. It's kind of tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
stability
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The game suffers from numerous glitches, impacting overall stability and user experience.
- “There are lots of glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stability issues during gameplay.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game is positively received, with users appreciating the option to disable ads in the settings, which contributes to a non-invasive experience. The presence of effective AI further enhances the overall enjoyment, earning high praise from players.
- “The first one I have found that is not invasive with ads, has decent AI, and works without issue or many questions.”
humor
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting that losing leads to amusing animations and antics that add a lighthearted touch to the experience.
- “Even when I lose, the game makes me laugh with its funny moves.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, keeping things light-hearted.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is highly praised for its depth and authenticity, reflecting the expertise of its developer in Go AI, which enhances the overall experience. The user interface is well-designed, striking a balance between functionality and simplicity without being overly polished.
- “Great gameplay, nice UI... just right and not overly slick. This means you can tell it was written directly by a Go expert with a clear talent for Go AI, having done extensive research in the area, and not by an anonymous team of developers just after a quick buck.”
optimization
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Users note that while the AI opponent is challenging, its performance seems to decline after extended play sessions, suggesting that device power levels may influence AI effectiveness, particularly in the steenvreter level 2-13×13 format.
- “The AI opponent is quite strong; however, I find that it becomes easier to beat after a series of protracted matches or about 20 quick games. Do the device power levels affect the AI performance for Steenvreter level 2 in the 13x13 format?”
- “The AI opponent is pretty strong; however, I find that it is easier to beat at the end of protracted matches or after a number of games in quick succession (about 20). Do the device power levels affect the AI performance for Steenvreter level 2 in the 13x13 format?”