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Killer Sudoku

88%Game Brain Score
monetization, gameplay
grinding, optimization
88% User Score Based on 162 reviews

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"Killer Sudoku" is a logic-based puzzle game where players fill a 9x9 grid with digits 1-9, ensuring that each row, column, and outlined box contains unique values. The "Killer" aspect adds additional constraints, requiring players to satisfy sum equations given for certain regions. With multiple difficulty levels, it offers a fun and challenging experience for both casual and experienced puzzle solvers.

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Killer Sudoku screenshot
Killer Sudoku screenshot
Killer Sudoku screenshot

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews
monetization2 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The puzzles are incredibly challenging and well-crafted, providing a satisfying sense of achievement when solved.
  • The user interface is intuitive and user-friendly, enhancing the overall experience of solving puzzles.
  • The app offers a great variety of handcrafted puzzles that cater to fans of both Killer Sudoku and Cracking the Cryptic.
  • The app suffers from performance issues, including freezing and excessive battery drain, which can hinder gameplay.
  • Hints can be unclear or incorrect, making it difficult for players to progress when they get stuck.
  • Some users dislike the new interface changes and wish for the option to revert to the previous layout.
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the cumbersome process of switching between hint types, which detracts from the enjoyment of solving puzzles. Overall, the repetitive nature of the puzzles is seen as a significant drawback.

    • “This is tedious and takes the fun out of solving the puzzles.”
    • “The app works great, but the puzzles are insanely tedious.”
    • “Flipping between 'smart' hints and 'normal' hints is tedious and annoying.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's monetization model, highlighting the absence of in-app purchases and advertisements, allowing for a seamless and enjoyable experience after a one-time payment.

    • “I love the fact that I paid for it and can enjoy it, with no in-app purchases or adverts.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highly praised for its excellent controls, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “Controls and gameplay are excellent.”
    • “Controls and gameplay are excellent.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users recommend implementing a battery optimization strategy to enhance performance and efficiency.

    • “The game runs smoothly after I adjusted the optimization settings.”
    • “I appreciate the detailed options for optimizing performance on different devices.”
    • “I suggest finding a battery optimization strategy.”
    • “The game struggles with performance optimization, leading to frequent frame drops.”
    • “There are significant issues with resource optimization, causing long loading times.”

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