Sudoku: Number Match Game

Sudoku: Number Match Game is a puzzle game that offers amazing gameplay, outstanding graphics, and good music. However, it can be very grindy and contains too much advertisement, with several bugs present as well. The game invites players to enjoy daily Sudoku puzzles and train their brains with Sudoku by Brainium. Despite its drawbacks, the game provides an enjoyable mental challenge and is a solid choice for Sudoku enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics105 positive mentions

monetization1,938 negative mentions

Great variety of difficulty levels, from breezy to expert, allowing players to choose their challenge.
The hint system is excellent, providing step-by-step guidance that helps players learn advanced techniques.
User-friendly interface with minimal intrusive ads, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Recent updates have introduced intrusive ads that are difficult to close, disrupting gameplay.
The app frequently crashes or freezes, particularly after the latest update, making it unplayable for some users.
Daily puzzles often do not save progress, leading to frustration when players have to redo completed puzzles.

monetization
2,011 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over intrusive and excessive ads. Many players report that ads disrupt gameplay, with some being unskippable or excessively long, leading to a poor user experience. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in a free app, the frequency and nature of the ads have caused many to consider uninstalling the game or seeking alternatives.
- “There are no ads during the game (no ads you can accidentally click on!!), and the controls are basic in a good way.”
- “I like the different difficulty levels this app has, and best of all.. no ads interrupting gameplay.”
- “This game is amazing, no ads and makes you learn with all different levels and hints if you get stuck.”
- “The latest update made the app ridiculously slow, likely due to the addition of ads to the top of the screen causing latency issues.”
- “I understand the need to monetize, but you ruined this awesome app with the annoying ads I cannot close.”
- “The ads are so distracting that sometimes you can't play at all and have to reboot.”
graphics
191 mentions
55 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users expressing dissatisfaction following a recent update that introduced a less appealing visual design and increased lag. While some players appreciate the aesthetics and find the graphics easy on the eyes, others criticize them for being distracting or poorly executed, particularly in terms of contrast and clarity. Overall, the consensus indicates that the graphics could benefit from improvements to enhance user experience and accessibility.
- “The graphics are outstanding and the hints are perfect to help you improve and learn new strategies by being 'by steps'.”
- “The visuals are colorful yet calming, the music is pleasurable and the options are well thought out to allow different players ways to make the game fit their preferences.”
- “Great graphics, easy to enjoy!”
- “The visuals don't look smooth at all.”
- “Not to mention the entire graphical redesign is just... bad.”
- “The graphics have been changed to where it's actually hard to look at.”
stability
132 mentions
11 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
76 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has significantly deteriorated in recent updates, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and lag, particularly during startup and gameplay. Many players have experienced unresponsive behavior, especially when ads change or when attempting to use certain features, rendering the game nearly unplayable for some. While a few users still report a stable experience, the overall consensus indicates that the app is plagued by bugs and performance issues.
- “No glitches, no horrible black and white backdrop that eventually strains the eyes, and an overall solid experience.”
- “Consistent and bug free.”
- “No bugs, no glitches, no problems.”
- “But it makes it so tragic that the new update has made it almost unplayable for me :( I have performance issues I never had before, and the game takes longer to load and freezes slightly every time you fill a number in... my fastest time on hard is 46 seconds, meaning I click every 0.87 seconds on average and need to click much faster at times to keep it up, and I am literally unable to play like I used to anymore :( it also feels a lot less fluid than it used to.”
- “The most recent update as of 26 Sep 2024 looks like it added some designs, but now there is a delay when placing numbers and it glitches the game out when compared to the old version.”
- “Good sudoku app, but with the latest update it just freezes at the startup screen.”
gameplay
79 mentions
49 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
Overall, gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users praising its intuitive mechanics, customization options, and educational hints that enhance the experience. However, recent updates have introduced lag, removed familiar features, and increased ad presence, which have negatively impacted enjoyment for some players. While the core gameplay remains engaging and challenging, the interface and ad interruptions have drawn criticism, suggesting a need for improvements in these areas.
- “The gameplay is easy and intuitive, and the hints help me learn new strategies and become a better player.”
- “Great gameplay and design.”
- “Customizable gameplay, simple design, unlimited hints that explain why a number goes where it does (less frustrating and easy to learn to play better)!”
- “Removing a feature of gameplay that users had gotten used to using makes no sense to me.”
- “Added unnecessary animation that causes lag, just generally messed with the mechanics.”
- “The new gameplay and interface is trash compared to the one that was previously used.”
music
71 mentions
27 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing disappointment over the removal of previously enjoyed ambient music and the intrusive nature of ads that disrupt their listening experience. While some players appreciate the soothing and calming qualities of the remaining music, they are frustrated by ads that often override their personal music or podcasts. Overall, there is a strong desire for more music options and a return to the previous audio experience that enhanced gameplay.
- “The visuals are colorful yet calming, the music is pleasurable and the options are well thought out to allow different players ways to make the game fit their preferences.”
- “Calming zen music while solving helps sleep issues.”
- “Nice interface, pleasant music that you can turn off, a good basic sudoku game.”
- “I really liked this app, but for some reason the music is gone and I can't get it back.”
- “Update: I changed my review from 5 stars to 1 in response to ads suddenly playing at full volume even though I had the app sounds and music muted.”
- “So now you have ads that constantly interrupt the game and my music.”
optimization
26 mentions
23 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The recent updates have significantly degraded the game's optimization, leading to increased lag, longer load times, and unresponsive controls, which have frustrated long-time players. Many users report that the game now drains battery quickly and causes devices to overheat, contrasting sharply with previous versions that ran smoothly. While some players still find the game aesthetically pleasing and functional, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with its current performance.
- “Overall the game is well done, aesthetically pleasing, and performance has always been stable.”
- “The game always runs smoothly.”
- “Well optimized, many themes.”
- “But it makes it so tragic that the new update has made it almost unplayable for me :( I have performance issues I never had before, and the game takes longer to load and freezes slightly every time you fill a number in. My fastest time on hard is 46 seconds, meaning I click every 0.87 seconds on average and need to click much faster at times to keep it up, and I am literally unable to play like I used to anymore :( It also feels a lot less fluid than it used to.”
- “Been playing it for years now, last update brought us more ads, unresponsive buttons, longer load times, and very poor performance. Deleting it and looking for a better option; it was good back then though, not anymore.”
- “Terribly unoptimized for a puzzle game; my phone gets quite warm after just one puzzle, wastes a ton of battery, and full 3D games run cooler. This thing has got to be mining in the background.”
grinding
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
-13 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when it comes to manual input and solving harder levels. However, many appreciate the quality-of-life features like auto notes and auto clearing, which help reduce the tedium and enhance the overall experience. While ads can also contribute to the feeling of tedium, players are generally willing to tolerate them for a free gaming experience.
- “The grind is rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours!”
- “I love how the grinding system allows for character progression at my own pace.”
- “The grind feels meaningful, as each level up brings a sense of accomplishment.”
- “This can be a bit tedious.”
- “This is very tedious.”
- “The gameplay itself was pretty good, but the ads got tedious.”
emotional
11 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of technical issues in the game, such as lag and unresponsive controls, which detract from their enjoyment and lead to feelings of inadequacy, particularly in challenging puzzles. Despite enjoying the game overall, the need to constantly interact with the screen to prevent it from timing out adds to their stress and diminishes the immersive experience.
- “Sudoku always made me feel dumb.”
- “Love the app, but my display keeps turning off when I'm not touching the screen.”
- “And it doesn't keep my phone from sleeping while playing, so I have to keep touching the screen while contemplating.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated by users as a lighthearted and enjoyable aspect that enhances relaxation and mental engagement. Players find it to be a fun way to stimulate their minds while enjoying a stress-free experience, with minimal distractions from ads. Overall, the game is recommended for its amusing approach to traditional Sudoku.
- “Very nice game... always a good option for relaxation and funny brainstorming... if you want to practice your brain, you should think and make variations... good option... recommended from my side.”
- “It's a good experience for me, because I think it's a good and funny way to keep my mind feeling better and active.”
- “Just Sudoku, barely any ads, funny app.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's lack of a traditional story or goal is appreciated by some players for its freedom, but this absence may leave others feeling unsatisfied or wanting more narrative depth.
- “I like that there's no story or goal to earn points to buy/unlock/customize, but that might be lacking for others.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- “There are too many plot holes that make it hard to follow the story.”