Sudoku

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"Sudoku - Classic Sudoku Puzzle" is a puzzle game that offers classic Sudoku puzzles to train your brain and logic. However, the game is plagued with bugs and intrusive ads which can negatively impact the overall gaming experience. The game describes itself as a way to exercise your brain and logic with classic Sudoku puzzles.

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Play Modes

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

Sudoku - Classic Sudoku Puzzle screenshot

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay29 positive mentions

monetization3.1k negative mentions

Great gameplay with various difficulty levels and engaging puzzles.
Hints provide educational insights into solving techniques, enhancing player skills.
User-friendly interface with customizable settings for a personalized experience.

Excessive and intrusive ads, often leading to unwanted app downloads and interruptions during gameplay.
The mistake limit feature is frustrating, forcing players to restart after three mistakes.
Some ads play loud audio unexpectedly, disrupting the gaming experience.

monetization
3,218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads. Many players report being bombarded with long, unskippable ads after nearly every action, including starting or pausing a game, which significantly detracts from the overall gameplay experience. Even those who have paid for an ad-free version still encounter ads, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy employed by the developers.
- “It's decent, and no ads interrupt you mid-play unless you select an additional bonus.”
- “I think paying the small fee for the no ads option is the best way to go.”
- “Great game so far, no ads.”
- “There are way too many ads, even for a free game--I'm not talking about the ads for hints, since that's fine with me.”
- “The money is clearly more important to you than providing a pleasant app experience with unobtrusive ads.”
- “The ads are so intrusive that it ruins the game experience.”
gameplay
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
59%
4%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many users appreciating its mechanics and smoothness, particularly in comparison to other Sudoku games. However, the overwhelming presence of intrusive and lengthy ads significantly detracts from the experience, often interrupting gameplay and causing frustration. While some players enjoy the game, the excessive advertising has led many to seek alternatives.
- “The app's sleek aesthetics and smooth gameplay contribute to an enjoyable experience.”
- “When compared to other sudoku games, this version has the best gameplay.”
- “Highly recommended to everyone for the excellent experience and gameplay this offers.”
- “The gameplay is about the same as any other Sudoku game, but the ads are nonstop, and not only that, they are nonstop ads for a convicted felon running for president of the United States.”
- “When the app is 70% ads and 30% actual gameplay, going back and doing previous daily challenges, you shouldn't get ads after completing one puzzle, only to get another ad when trying to begin the next puzzle.”
- “There's too many ads that make the gameplay frustrating.”
music
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
83%
11%
The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to intrusive ads that play loud music, often overriding users' personal playlists or podcasts. Many players express frustration over the inability to mute or turn off this music, leading to a disruptive gaming experience. While some users appreciate the game's relaxing sounds, the constant interruptions from ad music have resulted in numerous uninstalls and requests for improvements.
- “It's a chill game, the music/sounds for it are relaxing.”
- “Great game to chill and listen to music!”
- “Love this game would recommend music in the background like soothing music to go with the gameplay.”
- “This app automatically turns off any music apps I am trying to use in the background.”
- “Uninstalling because I keep getting music blasting from my phone whilst I'm playing as part of an advert that I cannot pause, mute, or prevent from playing.”
- “The random music playing in the middle of a match was the deal breaker for me.”
stability
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
10%
83%
The stability of the app is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly during ad playback and level transitions. While some players enjoy the gameplay and find it mostly fun, the persistent bugs and interruptions have led many to consider uninstalling the app in search of a more stable alternative. Despite some positive feedback regarding responsiveness from developers, the overall consensus highlights a need for improved stability and reduced ad-related issues.
- “Runs great and not too many ads compared to other apps.”
- “Great app with no glitches.”
- “Reliably smooth with no glitches.”
- “Quite buggy - happens 50% of the time that after I complete an easter level, instead of a 'continue' button, it shows a 'new game' button.”
- “Unfortunately, it freezes constantly, usually for 5-10 seconds at a time.”
- “It freezes when it plays an ad.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
28%
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Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their clarity, simplicity, and aesthetic appeal, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience. While many users appreciate the clean and effective design, some express a desire for further enhancements and upgrades. However, there are notable concerns regarding intrusive and inappropriate advertisements that detract from the overall experience.
- “The app's sleek aesthetics and smooth gameplay contribute to an enjoyable experience.”
- “Great game, excellent graphics and plays well.”
- “Very well done, nice aesthetics, designed with thoughtful intention.”
- “Winning a game and not even letting the congratulatory graphic finish before throwing an ad your way is a bit of a slap in the face.”
- “Graphics and operation are very primitive.”
- “Extremely graphic ads.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of frustration and appreciation regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While many are annoyed by intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and lead to accidental touches, others find the game beneficial for emotional well-being, as it provides a wholesome experience that helps them relax and forget their stress. Overall, the emotional impact is positive for some, despite the technical issues detracting from the experience.
- “Best game for emotional health”
- “Very emotional, it makes me think and forget my stress. 🙃 😪”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while many players report smooth performance and improvements following updates, others experience significant lag and performance issues, particularly related to intrusive ads. Some users appreciate the clean interface and low storage use, but the presence of poorly optimized elements and excessive advertising detracts from the overall experience for others.
- “Never any problems with this app; it runs smoothly and faultlessly.”
- “Clean interface, small storage use, runs smoothly, multiple levels with options in settings for hints and board display changes.”
- “I haven't run into any problems; it runs smoothly, and it's very simple and straightforward to use.”
- “The game is okay, but those three-phase ads are already annoying; the latest ad banners jam the game's performance really bad.”
- “You just took an existing game, spent half a day to slap it into a generic and poorly optimized app, and dumped 10,000 ads over it.”
- “Decent Sudoku game, but extremely poorly optimized and is very laggy.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its frustrating mechanics, particularly an impossible math challenge that resets repeatedly, leaving players feeling stuck and embarrassed. While some users appreciate the daily challenges and missions, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay. The lack of features like a leaderboard further diminishes the engagement with the game's narrative elements.
- “I also like that there's daily challenges and missions.”
- “Fun little missions every week.”
- “Was fun to do random daily missions.”
- “Horrible game constantly harassed you and sticks you with an impossible math mission of solving 80 math problems in 3 seconds. Then it goes, 'Oh sorry, you lose,' and resets to the same 80 problems with 3 seconds on the clock. There's no way to exit, so you're stuck looking like an idiot because it's impossible to do 80 problems in 3 seconds. 7 minutes would be slightly more doable, but 3 seconds for 80 problems is a big hell no.”
- “The ads are insane; they show up out of nowhere and keep appearing again and again until I watch them. I only get a couple of minutes before another ad shows up, and even the daily missions require ads to play.”
- “Until it required an ad to do a daily mission.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and annoying, particularly highlighting the repetitive nature of tasks like note-taking and filling in slots, which detracts from overall enjoyment. The lack of automation for these processes leads to frustration and increases the likelihood of mistakes, making the experience feel laborious, especially for those who prefer challenging gameplay.
- “Tedious and annoying.”
- “It would make gameplay more enjoyable and a lot less tedious.”
- “This makes filling in rows/columns with number candidates tedious.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as quirky and unexpected, with players finding amusement in the absurdities of gameplay and technical glitches. Some appreciate the self-referential humor, such as ads for competing games, while others note that the humor can be hit or miss, depending on personal taste. Overall, the comedic elements contribute to a lighthearted experience, despite some technical frustrations.
- “What I find funny for the true addicts.”
- “The funny thing is that you don't care about your ads to the point you even do ads about other Sudoku games, XD.”
- “Funny game, because of the gravity of the earth, inside the popcorn.”