Sudoku RPG
- February 10, 2021
- RainbowStudio
Get on SteamSudoku RPG is a unique blend of puzzle solving and role-playing gameplay. Players complete sudoku puzzles to earn experience points, level up their characters, and acquire new abilities. The game features a variety of difficulty levels, as well as an endless mode for added replayability. With its charming pixel art style and engaging mechanics, Sudoku RPG offers a fresh take on two classic genres.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique twist on Sudoku with speed-based combat mechanics, making it engaging and fun for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Players appreciate the variety of artifacts and the ability to choose which champion monsters to battle for game-changing rewards.
- The game is enjoyable for those who love Sudoku, providing a satisfying challenge and a good way to improve their skills.
- The game suffers from poor writing and translation issues, with some dialogue being offensive and lacking coherence.
- Technical execution is lacking, with outdated graphics and uncustomizable controls that can hinder the experience for some players.
- The RPG elements feel underdeveloped, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience that doesn't fully utilize the potential of the Sudoku concept.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally viewed as lackluster and basic, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like an afterthought than a central element. While some appreciate the comedic and subversive attempts at storytelling, others find the plot and dialogue to be poorly executed and even offensive. Overall, the narrative serves primarily as a light backdrop to the gameplay, which is more focused on puzzle mechanics than on delivering a compelling story.
“Sudoku with a twist, the story is witty and the mechanics are easy to grasp.”
“I have a soft spot for games that take simple puzzles like sudoku, match 3, etc. as gameplay and add a story to give you an extra incentive to solve them.”
“It also has a nice RPG layer and a quite hilarious story.”
“Why include a narrative at all if you don't care about telling a story?”
“Very basic plot/storyline.”
“The plot is terrible, if you care.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique blend of battling monsters through a timed sudoku mechanic, which some players find interesting and easy to grasp. However, many reviews highlight a lack of depth and balance, with minimal consequences for failure and a disconnect between the game's mechanics and its narrative elements. Overall, while the concept is appealing, the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a gameplay experience that can feel simplistic and unchallenging.
“Look, the game mechanics are there; battling monsters with a timed sudoku actually sort of works!”
“Sudoku with a twist, the story is witty and the mechanics are easy to grasp.”
“I have a soft spot for games that take simple puzzles like sudoku, match 3, etc. as gameplay and add a story to give you an extra incentive to solve them.”
“But in the end, there aren't many mechanics, and you can all but skip the plot (you probably should).”
“Overall the game took me around 2 hours (though some of that 2 hours was multitasking) and an hour to rebeat to get the sudoku master achievement, which I would've got on my first run if I realized the achievement existed because I got to the last area without realizing there were even other mechanics to make the game easier.”
“The mechanic for placing numbers is absolute garbage and the RPG aspect is lacking.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by outdated retro pixel art that lacks depth and quality, with limited options for improvement beyond basic resolution scaling. While the simplistic visuals may appeal to some, they are generally considered lackluster, serving primarily as a backdrop to the game's comedic narrative. Overall, players seeking a visually appealing experience may be disappointed.
“While rather basic, the visuals are what sells this game, with the little bit of comedic story serving as a little something extra.”
“To sum it up, if you are looking for a sudoku game with nice graphics and a little story on the side, this one is definitely for you.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its attempts at subversive comedy and find certain elements amusing, others feel it falls flat and can even come off as insulting. Overall, the humor is seen as inconsistent, with a mix of mildly funny moments and unsuccessful attempts at wit.
“Also, I didn't reach this point, but apparently this game cusses you halfway through, which I find mildly funny.”
“It also has a nice RPG layer and a quite hilarious story.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging and enjoyable quality, enhancing the overall experience while solving puzzles. Players find it complements the gameplay well, making it both fun and relaxing, especially during challenging moments. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant positive aspect, appealing to fans of puzzle games.
“The music is dope to listen to as you race to complete the puzzle in battle.”
“It's pretty fun and relaxing to play alongside music; I would recommend it to anyone who likes puzzle games and enjoys minor twists on classics.”
“Music slaps, and it gets decently difficult near the end if you're going for 3-star/no artifact runs.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially when attempting to maximize achievements in the final area, which can require extensive farming for resources like gold and scrolls. While the game is generally easy, the last challenges can feel frustratingly time-consuming, leading some to consider cheating as a viable option.
“I do not think it's possible to get that one without cheating or heavily farming gold and buying tons of scrolls.”
“The game is pretty easy until the very last area, where it isn't hard, but it definitely feels tedious if you are going for maximizing all the stars. It took me 2 tries for like 3 or 4 of them; it wasn't bad, but sometimes they rarely give you any time.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's randomly generated levels enhance its replayability, while a shallow learning curve ensures that it remains accessible to a wide range of players.
“The randomly generated levels make the game highly replayable, and the shallow learning curve keeps it accessible.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting due to the variety of challenges and outcomes.”
“The different character builds and strategies encourage multiple runs, making it hard to put down.”
“The levels being randomly generated makes it quite replayable, but the shallow learning curve keeps it accessible, which can lead to a lack of depth in gameplay.”
“After a few runs, the novelty wears off and the game feels repetitive, diminishing its replay value.”
“While there are multiple paths to take, the overall experience doesn't change much, making it hard to stay engaged for long.”
