Sudoku Zenkai

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Sudoku Zenkai is a Sudoku puzzle game with a soothing Zen atmosphere. It offers various difficulty levels, from beginner to expert, and includes a daily challenge mode for players looking for a new puzzle every day. The game also features a hint system to help players when they are stuck and a leaderboard to compete with other players around the world.

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Play Modes

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Offers a wide range of difficulty levels, catering to both beginners and advanced players.
Features customizable themes and symbols, enhancing the visual appeal and personal touch of the game.
Includes a co-op mode that allows players to solve puzzles together, making it a fun experience with friends.

The game can experience lag when selecting cells and making notes, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some puzzles may be generated with multiple solutions, leading to frustration for players trying to solve them logically.
The multiplayer functionality is often unreliable, with issues like players not being able to see each other's annotations or getting stuck waiting for connections.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Sudoku Zenkai adheres to classic Sudoku rules while offering a range of customizable features, including visually appealing backgrounds and grid designs, enhancing the overall experience. It provides intuitive controls, cross-platform online play, and options for cooperative challenges, making it engaging for both beginners and seasoned players. However, some users feel that the gameplay still requires excessive mechanical scanning, detracting from the logical focus that digital Sudoku should ideally provide.
- “The gameplay of Sudoku Zenkai follows the classic Sudoku rules.”
- “These features provide a seamless gameplay experience and allow beginners to learn and improve their skills.”
- “With its visually appealing graphics, customizable themes, and extensive puzzle library, the game provides a highly engaging and challenging gameplay.”
- “The whole point of playing something like sudoku on the computer instead of paper is so that the computer can do the tedious parts and let you focus on the logic, but Sudoku Zenkai still requires too much mechanical scanning.”
- “There isn't much else to say, it's Sudoku, but if you're looking for a great Sudoku game with a clean interface and online gameplay, you can't go wrong here.”
- “The gameplay is classic Sudoku, which if you don’t know what that is, I will explain.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The music in Sudoku Zenkai is generally described as pleasant and soothing, fitting well with the game's theme. However, some users find it repetitive and wish for more variety in song choices, while others feel the main theme doesn't fully capture a "zen" atmosphere. Fortunately, players have the option to disable the music and sound effects if desired.
- “The sound effects and background music in Sudoku Zenkai are pleasant and soothing.”
- “The music is very zen (haha, get it? Sudoku Zenkai xd) and the themes are also very nice.”
- “There is not much sound to comment on, but the music that plays in the background fits well with the game.”
- “I only wish there were more song choices.”
- “Music can be repetitive.”
- “The main music theme doesn't sound very 'zen' to me.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The game's graphics are praised for their clean, modern design and vibrant colors, offering high-quality visuals and customizable themes that enhance the overall experience. While the visuals are engaging and appealing, some users note that there are other Sudoku games with superior graphics.
- “The game features a clean and modern design with vibrant colors and high-quality visuals.”
- “Beautiful visuals and customizable themes.”
- “With its visually appealing graphics, customizable themes, and extensive puzzle library, the game provides a highly engaging and challenging gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of Sudoku Zenkai to be excessively tedious, likening it to needing a second life to manage the repetitive tasks involved. They express frustration that the game does not alleviate the mechanical scanning required, which detracts from the enjoyment of the logical challenges.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The whole point of playing something like Sudoku on the computer instead of paper is so that the computer can do the tedious parts and let you focus on the logic, but Sudoku Zenkai still requires too much mechanical scanning.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game lacks a narrative component, with users indicating that there is no story present.
- “The game lacks any meaningful story, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
- “There is virtually no narrative to engage with, making the experience feel hollow.”
- “The story is poorly developed and fails to capture the player's interest.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong stability, particularly noted by users running it on Linux Mint Cinnamon 18.2, where it operates smoothly without issues.
- “Runs great on my Linux machine (Mint Cinnamon 18.2).”