Kropki Puzzle

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Kropki Puzzle is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Aliaksandr Uvarau and was released on June 29, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Kropki Puzzle is a logical game where you fill a grid with unique numbers in rows and columns, with white and black dots indicating differences by 1 and 2 between neighboring cells, respectively. The game offers the convenience of placing multiple numbers at once, and players must strategically consider these additional conditions to solve the puzzle."

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 209 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization19 negative mentions

The game offers a clean interface and a variety of challenging puzzles, making it engaging and addictive.
Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the abundance of free levels available.
The app has received positive feedback for its straightforward gameplay and the addition of features like an undo button.

Many users have requested quality-of-life improvements, such as better notation systems and the ability to clear multiple pencil marks at once.
Some players find the controls awkward and suggest enhancements for marking and erasing numbers more intuitively.
There are complaints about the difficulty curve, with some levels being too easy or too hard, and a desire for clearer rules and tutorials.

monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
76%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the minimal and unobtrusive nature of the ads, primarily consisting of small banner ads rather than intrusive video ads. Many players express a desire for a paid version to remove these ads entirely, highlighting the game's enjoyable experience and clean interface despite the presence of some advertisements. Overall, the game offers a substantial amount of free content without overwhelming players with ads.
- “Great kropki, just puzzles, no ads except tiny banners at the top, the new hunt system really helps.”
- “There are no ads and a ton of levels to rise up your IQ with, good job!”
- “No ads and a good kropki setup.”
- “Wish I could pay a few dollars to remove the banner ads though.”
- “Only complaint is that there's no way to disable ads.”
- “Very straightforward puzzle game, has ads but they are non-intrusive.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is consistently challenging yet predictable, offering a satisfying experience with a diverse array of unique games. It features simple mechanics that allow for deep strategic thinking, akin to a twist on traditional Sudoku, resulting in an engaging and enjoyable experience. Overall, players praise the excellent and innovative gameplay.
- “Gameplay is always challenging but predictable, always satisfying to solve, with a never-ending supply of unique games.”
- “The gameplay is simple but offers great emergent strategy based on the grid size.”
- “It's Sudoku with a twist... a great game with unique gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are characterized by a minimalist design and a dark mode, which some players appreciate for its simplicity. However, there are calls for more polished visuals and features that enhance gameplay, such as a backtracking mechanism. Overall, while the graphics serve the game's aesthetic, they could benefit from further refinement to achieve a higher rating.
- “Minimalist graphics and enough challenge, a good moment!”
- “What is missing for 5 stars are more polished graphics and a way to backtrack, either by making the backtracking point (like changing the color of the numbers), or being able to save/restore to board state.”
- “What is missing for 5 stars are more polished graphics and a way to backtrack, either by changing the color of the numbers or being able to save/restore to the board state.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable overall, but they also note that filling in blank cells can become tedious and repetitive, potentially leading to frustration or even physical strain. As players progress, the challenge diminishes, making the later stages feel overly simplistic and monotonous.
- “It's very good, but filling in all the blank cells is tedious and could cause repetitive stress injury.”
- “I'm at the point now where 7x7 is too easy and tedious; once you have a bit of the puzzle done, filling in the rest is pretty rote.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the app experiences occasional freezing issues, which can disrupt gameplay. A suggestion was made for a timer feature that pauses when leaving the game grid, indicating a desire for improved stability during play.
- “The game just freezes occasionally.”
- “I'd love to see this app with a timer for each game while in its grid, but it freezes when you leave it and resumes when you're back.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, with users reporting no performance issues and an absence of intrusive ads, allowing for a smooth experience across hundreds of levels.
- “No performance issues, no intrusive ads, and hundreds of levels to enjoy.”
- “The game runs smoothly on all devices, providing a seamless experience.”
- “Optimized for both low-end and high-end devices, ensuring everyone can play without lag.”