Sudoku RPG

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Sudoku RPG is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by RainbowStudio and was released on February 10, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Sudoku 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.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game combines Sudoku with a unique monster-fighting mechanic, making it an engaging and fun experience for puzzle lovers.
Players appreciate the relaxing nature of the game, as it allows for casual play while listening to music or multitasking.
The game is accessible for beginners, providing power-ups that help new players learn Sudoku while still offering a challenge for experienced players.

The writing and dialogue contain offensive language, which detracts from the overall experience and has led some players to avoid recommending the game.
The RPG elements feel underdeveloped and unbalanced, with many players finding the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth.
Some puzzles can have multiple solutions, leading to frustration when correct answers are marked wrong, which undermines the integrity of the Sudoku experience.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The story in this game is generally criticized for being basic, repetitive, and at times offensive, with many players feeling it lacks depth and coherence. While some appreciate the comedic elements and visuals that accompany the gameplay, others suggest that the narrative feels more like an afterthought, with the option to skip it entirely. Overall, the story attempts to be witty and subversive but often falls flat, leaving players hoping for future improvements or additional content.
- “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.”
- “The plot is terrible, if you care.”
- “The story is......well, it exists.”
- “The plot and dialogue are bad, and borderline offensive.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The gameplay features a unique blend of battling monsters with timed sudoku mechanics, 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 tendency for the game to become overly simplistic once upgrades are acquired. Additionally, the integration of the story and RPG elements is seen as weak, leaving players wanting more from the overall experience.
- “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).”
- “The mechanic for placing numbers is absolute garbage and the RPG aspect is lacking.”
- “Though I would have liked it if the miner aspect was woven into the gameplay a little more to make it truly special.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its attempts at subversive comedy and find certain elements, like cursing, mildly amusing, others feel that it largely misses the mark and can come off as insulting. Overall, the humor is seen as inconsistent, with a mix of successful and unsuccessful comedic moments.
- “It also has a nice RPG layer and a quite hilarious story.”
- “Also, I didn't reach this point, but apparently this game cusses you halfway through, which I find mildly funny.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for being enjoyable and enhancing the overall experience, making it easy to play while listening to other media. Players find it fun and relaxing, particularly appreciating how it complements the puzzle-solving gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is recommended for fans of puzzle games looking for a pleasant auditory backdrop.
- “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.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when attempting to maximize achievements in the final area, which requires significant time investment and resource farming. Many feel that achieving certain goals may necessitate cheating or extensive farming for in-game currency and items. Overall, while the game is generally easy, the grind for completion can detract from the experience.
- “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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in the game are described as basic yet appealing, effectively complementing the comedic story elements. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a visually pleasant sudoku experience with a light narrative.
- “While rather basic, the visuals are what sells this game, with the little bit of comedic story serving as a little something extra.”
- “If you are looking for a sudoku game with nice graphics and a little story on the side, this one is definitely for you.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is enhanced by randomly generated levels, which provide a fresh experience each playthrough, 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.”
- “The randomly generated levels make the game highly replayable, and the shallow learning curve keeps it accessible.”