Sudoku - Classic Sudoku Puzzle
"Sudoku - Classic Sudoku Puzzle" is a number-based brain game that challenges players' logic and critical thinking skills. The game offers daily puzzles for consistent mental exercise and features the classic Sudoku gameplay where players fill in a 9x9 grid with digits so that each column, row, and 3x3 box contains all of the digits from 1 to 9. This game is a great way to improve cognitive abilities and have fun.
Reviews
- The game offers a great variety of puzzles and difficulty levels, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players.
- Features like auto-fill and the elimination board enhance the gameplay experience, allowing for smoother and more strategic play.
- The competitive mode where players race against the clock adds an exciting element to the traditional Sudoku format.
- The frequency and intrusiveness of ads have significantly increased, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating to play.
- There are numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with saving progress, which detract from the overall experience.
- Some players have reported that the game sometimes presents puzzles with no valid solutions, leading to confusion and frustration.
- monetization204 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the app has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency and intrusiveness of ads. Many players report that ads now interrupt gameplay, appearing multiple times during a single round, which disrupts concentration and enjoyment. While some users are willing to pay to remove ads, the subscription costs are viewed as excessively high, leading to frustration and uninstalls.
“I downloaded this game because the ad I received for this game clearly stated 'no ads.' I have the screenshot to prove it.”
“The game ads said this game has no ads, when it stated 'contains ads' in the Google Play Store and it had a lot of ads.”
“I would love this app if not for the ads that trigger for no reason.”
“Go to play, ad, clear a number, ad, almost done, ad, done, ad, go onto the next round, ad, and some of these ads are 30 seconds long.”
“Now they have multiple ads throughout my game.”
“Game is ruined by now running ads every time you clear a number.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and freezes reported by users, even after multiple reinstallations. The latest update appears to exacerbate these problems, rendering the game unplayable for many.
“No glitches that I've found so far.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
“Crashes constantly and freezes up; I deleted and reinstalled 3 times and still have problems.”
“The last update freezes my game, and I can't play at all.”
“It freezes every single time I try to play Masters.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for being visually appealing and relaxing, with users noting that they compare favorably to more expensive games. Additionally, the option to enjoy the game with minimal ads for a small fee enhances the overall experience.
“Good graphics, very relaxing.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report frustration with ads interrupting their music and podcasts, often requiring multiple attempts to close them. Additionally, some ads redirect users to the app store instead of dismissing properly, further disrupting the listening experience.
“Some ads require me to ask to leave an ad four times, while on others, the 'X' button takes me to the app store. Additionally, ads, even when silenced, pause my music and podcasts.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the introduction of lightning mode, noting that it enhances the gameplay experience by making it easier and more enjoyable.
“I'm so happy I discovered Lightning Mode; it makes gameplay much easier and more enjoyable.”
“The controls are intuitive and responsive, making every action feel satisfying.”
“The variety of gameplay modes keeps things fresh and exciting, ensuring there's always something new to try.”