KenKen Classic II

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KenKen Classic II is a single player casual puzzle game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Fastest Growing Logic Puzzle Since Sudoku! Do the math and train your brain!

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews

music7 positive mentions

monetization172 negative mentions

Engaging and challenging puzzles that improve math skills and logical thinking.
User-friendly interface with features like note-taking and multiple grid size and difficulty options.
Good customer support with prompt responses to purchase and device transfer issues.

Excessive ads, often after every puzzle, leading to a disruptive gameplay experience.
Limited free puzzles (50) before requiring payment, which can be costly and confusing for users.
Frequent technical problems including app crashes, buggy undo functionality, and issues with purchased puzzles not unlocking or loading.

monetization
179 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
Users overwhelmingly criticize the monetization of the game for its excessive and intrusive ads after nearly every puzzle, which disrupt gameplay and diminish enjoyment. Many report that paying for ad removal often fails to stop ads, and the high cost for additional puzzles frustrates players. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads in free versions, the aggressive ad strategy and limited free content drive many to uninstall or seek alternatives.
- “Years ago, I paid $15 for 1000 puzzles, no ads.”
- “Paid $14.99 for 1000 puzzles and no ads.”
- “Still playing and no ads.”
- “I paid for an ad free game but the ads are still there.”
- “Unskippable, full screen ads that disable the OS back button are an immediate 1-star and uninstall for me.”
- “I know it says somewhere in the app's description that you'll need to eventually pay for more puzzles, but not giving an alternative (like watching ads, or earning credits) at all makes it so at some point, you'll either pay money or just delete the app and install another one, which is the option I am sticking with.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players finding it enjoyable, addictive, and appreciating options to add custom tracks, while others find it loud, annoying, or intrusive. Despite some negative comments about the default sound effects and the inability to mute ads, the music is generally seen as a positive feature that enhances the experience.
- “I like the music and sound effects.”
- “Allows you to add custom music which is pretty cool.”
- “Loved the music at start up.”
- “Horrible and loud sound effects and music are on by default (you can disable).”
- “It works well but there is no way to mute ads and it interrupts my music.”
- “Plays music constantly, can't seem to stop it - can't use.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally stable with no major glitches or shutdowns, but users frequently report bugs specifically with the undo function and occasional minor technical issues that impact the overall experience.
- “Overall decent, but undo is extremely buggy!”
- “Buggy undo function and only 50 puzzles free made this an easy to drop app.”
- “I've KenKen... but changing between entry modes is a bit buggy.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is generally good and enjoyable, though some users experience issues with missed taps and occasional input recognition problems. Overall, the mechanics work well but could benefit from improved responsiveness.
- “Good gameplay.”
- “I'd also like to have the gameplay recognize when you're trying to play out all the solutions rapidly and you choose a number, tap a cell, and choose a number only to realize that you are still in the first cell.”
- “Gameplay is fine, but taps are often missed.”
- “It's not the same, but the mechanics are similar.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect somewhat tedious due to repetitive actions like selecting squares and entering numbers, which can make extended play less enjoyable. However, the game is still appreciated for being more engaging than traditional Sudoku and having minimal setup. Ads are also mentioned as a minor annoyance.
- “The app works great, but it's a little tedious selecting a square, then entering a number, and switching between possible numbers and guesses.”
- “Makes it tedious to play for any amount of time.”
- “Great, just find the ads tedious.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the graphics could be improved, indicating that the current visual quality is somewhat lacking.
- “It can use better graphics.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization is noted as a good concept but suffers from poor user experience performance, indicating room for improvement in efficiency and responsiveness.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be very funny and engaging, enhancing their overall excitement and enjoyment.