Sandwich Sudoku

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Sandwich Sudoku, from the creators of Cracking The Cryptic, is a challenging puzzle game that features 100 hand-crafted levels. In addition to the classic Sudoku layout, this game includes extra numbers outside the grid to indicate the sum of cells sandwiched between the 1 and the 9 in each row/column. With basic math and logic required, players can enjoy a fresh take on Sudoku with a hint system provided by two world-class Sudoku champions.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features well-crafted, hand-made puzzles that provide a satisfying solving experience.
The sandwich variant adds an interesting twist to traditional Sudoku, making it engaging and enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players.
The user interface is intuitive and customizable, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

There are no background music or sound effects, which may detract from the overall atmosphere of the game.
Some users have reported issues with progress not being saved or reset upon reopening the app.
The highlighting functionality and overall UI could be improved, as it can be cumbersome to use compared to browser versions.

music
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect is notably lacking, with many users expressing disappointment over the absence of background music and sound effects, leading them to rely on their own music libraries. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit from the inclusion of in-game music to enhance the experience.
- “No unnecessary music or sound effects.”
- “Like, there's not even background music, so you're going to have to provide your own when playing unless you want to sit in silence.”
- “There is no sound or music.”
- “Wish it had some in-game music, but my music library sufficed very well.”
graphics
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the app are praised for their aesthetic appeal, reflecting a high level of design quality. Users appreciate the variety of visual options available, enhancing the overall experience while engaging with the extensive content.
- “I really like the presentation: the app feels like it was put together by people with great taste in aesthetics.”
- “It has a fair number of options for input, graphics, etc. There's around 100 puzzles as of writing this, and for a relative novice like myself, it's taking well over 40 hours to solve them all.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the overall experience feel flat.”
- “The visuals are outdated and do not meet the standards of modern gaming.”
- “The art style feels inconsistent and detracts from the immersion of the game.”
gameplay
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the engaging puzzles and overall gameplay experience, although some have encountered performance issues on lower-end hardware, requiring them to adjust settings without negatively impacting the core gameplay.
- “Love the puzzles, love the gameplay!”
- “I did have trouble running it on my old laptop at 1080p, had to lower settings to 720p, but of course, it didn't affect gameplay.”
- “I did have trouble running it on my old laptop at 1080p; had to lower settings to 720p, but of course, it didn't affect gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's optimization, noting that it can unexpectedly consume a significant amount of CPU resources without clear justification.