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Killer Sudoku - Sudoku Puzzles

87%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, music
87% User Score Based on 6,084 reviews

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Killer Sudoku,2021 brain training puzzle games from Beetles Game Studio

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 6,084 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
monetization765 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique twist on traditional Sudoku, making it more engaging and challenging.
  • It helps improve math skills while providing a fun and stimulating experience.
  • The user interface is generally clean and easy to navigate, enhancing the overall gameplay.
  • The frequency and length of ads have become excessive, often interrupting gameplay.
  • There is no option to turn off mistake notifications, which can detract from the puzzle-solving experience.
  • Recent updates have introduced bugs, such as blank daily challenges and issues with ad pop-ups.
  • monetization
    783 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency and intrusiveness of ads. Many players report being bombarded with long, unskippable ads before and after games, as well as during gameplay, which disrupts the experience and often leads to frustration. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in a free game, the aggressive nature of the advertising, including misleading close buttons and inappropriate content, has prompted many to consider uninstalling the app or seeking alternatives.

    • “Nice app, no ads.”
    • “Great game, no ads and not buggy.”
    • “No ads, good instructions, nice progression.”
    • “The moving ads at the bottom of the screen during gameplay is bad, but full-screen ads which hide the close button for 5 seconds only to pull up another page or two which also hide the close button for another 5 seconds each is way too much.”
    • “I will not sit through ads I've seen multiple times, not interested in, and won't buy.”
    • “The ads are unbearable.”
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging puzzles, and user-friendly interface, with many players enjoying the variety of challenges and competitive options. However, the frequent interruptions from ads—often appearing during gameplay or at critical moments—significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among users. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads for revenue, the overwhelming presence of them has caused many to lower their ratings despite enjoying the core gameplay.

    • “Very nice gameplay, and the user interface helps to quickly figure out the problem to be solved.”
    • “I have enjoyed this app for many months, participated in the special events, and just in general appreciated the mechanics and the tools of the game.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and the puzzles are great.”
    • “The moving ads at the bottom of the screen during gameplay are bad, but full-screen ads which hide the 'X' to close for 5 seconds only to pull up another page or two which also hide the 'X' for another 5 seconds each is way too much.”
    • “There are ads every 2-4 minutes that interrupt your gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is fine, except it is overshadowed by ads.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express significant frustration with the game's music, noting that it plays obnoxiously in the background and cannot be turned off without closing the app. The intrusive ads, often accompanied by loud music, disrupt personal music playback and create a negative experience, especially for those using the app in quiet settings. Many players feel that the game's music is inappropriate and detracts from their overall enjoyment.

    • “I like to play this while listening to music, but to have my music constantly interrupted by a loud banner ad is borderline infuriating.”
    • “I'm used to solving sudokus while listening to music; now my music is interrupted by harmfully loud ad music.”
    • “I have enjoyed this game a lot until recently; every time I open the app, it starts playing obnoxious music and it won't stop playing when in the background or on a call.”
    • “The ads are going to make me ditch it - they interrupt music playback, and you can't navigate out without triggering the ads.”
    • “There is constantly music playing when the game is open, and I have no way of turning the music off besides closing the game.”
  • stability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been a significant concern for users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and bugs affecting gameplay, particularly during daily challenges and battles. While some players enjoy the game, the persistent technical issues detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration.

    • “Great game, no ads and not buggy.”
    • “Every other day, the app fails to load, or simply freezes.”
    • “The battles are fun but over half of the time it freezes 19 to 45 seconds in.”
    • “Totally addicted but recently the game abruptly stops, freezes, or kicks me out of the game.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the updated visuals for their quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, while others criticize certain elements as inappropriate or not appealing to all demographics. Overall, the graphics are described as clean and engaging, though preferences for original designs vary among players.

    • “Constant variety, challenging puzzles, great graphics!”
    • “Updated graphics are great.”
    • “I love this layout, approach and graphics.”
    • “Themed events should have at least some visuals during the puzzle (a non-invasive background, maybe?).”
    • “Graphics just changed, preferred original ones.”
    • “I'm sure it will appeal to a certain demographic, which is like half of America. Just not for me.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration over intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, often appearing without any interaction, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While the game itself is enjoyable, the emotional impact of these persistent interruptions has led to disappointment and a desire for a more user-friendly experience, such as a one-time payment option to eliminate ads.

  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often leading to frustration due to repetitive tasks and excessive data usage. Many express a desire for more challenging content, as the current levels and puzzles feel too easy and lack engagement, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “I fill them in myself at the beginning of the game, and it's very tedious and boring.”
    • “Most mistakes will happen because of mistaps, having to restart over making 3 mistakes is just tedious and ruins the fun, and if you turn that off then you can basically just brute force your way to the solution since it outright tells you if you put the wrong digit in.”
    • “The most difficult level is slightly challenging and the daily challenge is ok but the adventures are tediously easy.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the app is generally well-received, with users finding the battle mode particularly amusing and the gameplay described as "hilariously easy." However, some users also note that the subscription price to remove ads is excessively high, adding a layer of irony to their experience. Overall, the app delivers a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.

    • “I genuinely enjoy this app, especially with the battle mode, which I initially found hilarious but eventually just kept doing.”
    • “Acceptable Sudoku app; however, the subscription to remove ads is hilariously overpriced.”
    • “Very funny.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have mixed feelings about the optimization of the game; while some appreciate the performance comparison feature, others report significant performance issues, such as the game causing their phones to slow down. Additionally, there seems to be a discrepancy in performance metrics, leading to confusion among players regarding their actual ranking.

    • “What I like better about this Sudoku is that it provides a visual representation of my performance compared to others who have completed the puzzle, rather than just showing the time and number of mistakes.”
    • “I'm not sure why I receive regular messages stating that my performance is only as good as 35% of players when all of my stats place me in the top 30%, and most in the top 10%.”
    • “Performance is terrible, phone grinds to a halt :(”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is noted for its uniqueness, setting it apart from typical narratives in the genre.

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