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"Thermo Sudoku," by Cracking The Cryptic, offers a fresh take on classic Sudoku with thermometer-shaped puzzles. The game features personally crafted hints by Sudoku experts Simon Anthony and Mark Goodliffe, ensuring a challenging and enjoyable experience. Players start with zero stars and earn more based on the number of puzzles solved.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Phone
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet

Reviews

96%
Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews
graphics1 positive mentions
  • The game features beautifully crafted puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge and a unique twist on traditional Sudoku.
  • The interface is user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy to navigate and solve puzzles, with helpful hints that enhance the learning experience.
  • The game offers a good value for money with a variety of puzzles and the promise of more content in future updates.
  • There are issues with cloud sync and progress saving, making it frustrating for players who switch between devices.
  • The game lacks background music and sound effects, which can make the experience feel a bit empty.
  • Some puzzles are inconsistently rated in difficulty, leading to a frustrating experience for players expecting a gradual learning curve.
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is generally intuitive and offers a variety of customizable options and tips, enhancing the overall experience. However, players may encounter frustration when hints provided are not relevant to their current progress, often relating to earlier stages of the game.

    • “The interface is nice and intuitive, and there are plenty of options for gameplay tips and overlays that can make the task of solving a bit more customizable.”
    • “I'm loving all the gameplay options too, as I use slightly different notation than Simon and Mark.”
    • “So you can be quite far along in the gameplay and getting quite stuck, but the hint supplied relates to a much earlier phase in the game.”
    • “The interface is nice and intuitive, and there are plenty of options for gameplay tips and overlays that can make the task of solving a bit more customizable.”
    • “I'm loving all the gameplay options too, as I use slightly different notation than Simon and Mark.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music aspect of the game is notably lacking, with users highlighting the absence of background music, which leads to a silent gameplay experience unless players choose to provide their own. While the interface is functional, the overall feedback suggests that the addition of music and sound effects would significantly enhance the experience.

    • “The interface is good once you get used to it, but it would be nice to have music and sounds.”
    • “There's not even background music, so you're going to have to provide your own when playing unless you want to sit in silence.”
    • “The interface is good once you get used to it, but it would be nice to have music and sounds.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful simplicity and user-friendly interface, enhancing the overall experience of solving puzzles. Reviewers appreciate how the visual design contributes to the enjoyment and engagement of the gameplay.

    • “The beautifully simplistic graphics and easy-to-use interface made for a wonderful solving experience, with clever puzzles and a lovely difficulty curve.”
    • “The graphical interface and the software make it much more enjoyable.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story is described as breathtaking, indicating a captivating and engaging narrative that resonates strongly with players.

    • “Breathtaking storyline”
    • “The narrative is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
    • “The character development is profound, making you truly care about their journeys.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Users note that while the game is a sudoku, it humorously acknowledges its CPU demands, suggesting a desire for a resolution adjustment feature that avoids unintended comedic glitches.

  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers replayability through its monthly updates, which gradually increase the total number of puzzles from 40 to 100, encouraging players to return for new challenges.

    • “While the game starts with only 40 puzzles, more will be released each month until you reach a total of 100, which definitely adds to the game's replay value.”
    • “The variety of challenges and the promise of new content keep me coming back for more, making the replayability aspect truly impressive.”
    • “With multiple paths and outcomes, every playthrough feels fresh and engaging, ensuring that I always want to dive back in.”
    • “While the game does start with only 40 puzzles, more will be released each month until you reach a total of 100, which does give this game some replay value.”
    • “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to return, as the side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
    • “The lack of varied gameplay mechanics means that after a few playthroughs, the experience becomes stale and predictable.”
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