OddEven free

OddEven_free(freeware): Free version contains full puzzle generator (sandbox) with all settings except Campaign. About the game Odd||Even is a math-and-logic based, number placement puzzle similar to Sudoku + Kakuro . OddEven-game features: • powerful puzzle generator with natural interface • sharp graphics • feature rich mathematical-software • full control given to players -------------…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

36%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting concept that can be fun for those who enjoy mathematical puzzles.
There is a random puzzle generator that offers infinite replay value for players who manage to understand the mechanics.
Some players found the game to be a helpful and enjoyable distraction during difficult times.

The tutorial is poorly designed and fails to adequately explain the game mechanics, making it difficult for players to learn how to play.
The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including unresponsiveness on various systems and lack of compatibility with AMD graphics cards.
The interface is confusing and outdated, resembling browser games from the 1990s, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their simplicity and lack of customization options, with users noting that it runs poorly on certain graphics cards, particularly AMD and older Intel models. Many players found the visuals to be cheap and unappealing, contributing to an overall frustrating experience. Additionally, the game's performance issues, despite its minimal graphical demands, have raised concerns about compatibility and optimization.
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Even though I don't like math puzzles, I still wanted to give odd||even a try, but the simplistic graphics and overly difficult tutorial made me quit.”
- “Oh, and it still doesn't work on AMD graphics cards, even though they've been releasing updates.”
gameplay
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is hindered by a simplistic 2D static interface that resembles a browser game, and the tutorial fails to effectively teach mechanics, leaving players feeling lost. Users find the controls counter-intuitive and the gameplay mechanics difficult to understand, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “For gameplay purposes, because the user interface for this game is mostly just 2D static images, it might as well be a browser game.”
- “Maybe I am wrong and the game explains why, but the thing is the game explains its mechanics like you should know it, rather than you learning from the tutorial levels (which were pretty boring aside from the Sudoku-esque puzzle).”
- “The controls are counter-intuitive and gameplay mechanics are hard to grasp.”
music
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it soothing and relaxing, others criticize the complete lack of music and sound effects, which they feel detracts from the overall experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “What makes this game even more boring is the full absence of music and sound effects of any kind.”
- “- no music”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its random puzzle generator, providing players with endless new challenges. However, some users feel that overall replay value is lacking, suggesting a mixed experience in this aspect.
- “The best feature is the random puzzle generator, which gives you infinite replay value.”
- “So I don't think there is any replayability to this game, unfortunately.”
story
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life holds in store for you. If I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game's core elements are strong, it suffers from poor optimization, impacting overall performance and user experience.
- “But it's true that the game's essence is all there; it's just not optimized.”
- “The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game as intended.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and long loading times, which ruin the immersion.”