Tsumego Pro (Go problems)

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Tsumego Pro (Go problems) is a single player action game. It was developed by LR Studios and was released on July 20, 2014. It received very positive reviews from players.

Tsumego Pro is a Go game improvement app with a large collection of tsumego problems. Each problem includes all valid answers and many incorrect ones to help players understand their mistakes. Features include daily problems, simple and progress modes, color choice, and solution browsing with hints, presented in a book-themed interface.

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Casual

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Single-Player

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,680 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization23 negative mentions

The app offers a wide range of interesting problems that help deepen the understanding of Go.
Daily problems keep the content fresh and engaging, making it easy to practice regularly.
The interface is clean and user-friendly, enhancing the overall experience of solving Go problems.

The app lacks clear explanations for why certain moves are correct or incorrect, which can be frustrating for beginners.
Some problems have multiple valid solutions, but the app only accepts one, leading to confusion.
It is not beginner-friendly, as it assumes a strong prior knowledge of Go without providing necessary guidance or tutorials.

monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the app is generally well-received, with users appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ads, especially in the free version. Many users express a desire for an option to completely remove ads through a purchase, while some note that ads have appeared in the paid version, which detracts from the experience. Overall, the app's monetization strategy is seen as reasonable, though there are mixed feelings about the frequency and visibility of ads, particularly in relation to in-app purchases.
- “Definitely don't mind an in-app purchase when there's this much value.”
- “The monetization scheme is good too.”
- “No ads except for a non-intrusive 'get more problems' button quietly sitting at the bottom of the problem category page.”
- “Have so much advertisements and problems with more than one solution.”
- “Bought every problem collection and it still wants to show me ads.”
- “No point really it was a good app up until overload on ads yeah sure the dev needs to be able to eat too but unless you're putting out the next Flappy Bird there's no real point to have such a bombardment of ads especially since you know you can solve problems for free online without the excess ad overload.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the app are generally well-received, described as nice, smooth, and aesthetically pleasing, with an easy-to-use interface that enhances legibility. While some users note that the graphics are average, the overall consensus highlights a visually appealing experience that complements the gameplay.
- “Nice range of problems, good graphics, no complaints.”
- “Tsumego Pro is a great app, does exactly what you expect it to do, in an aesthetically pleasing way.”
- “Has daily problems as well as problem sets, graphically it's very smooth and helps visually simplify things.”
- “Control and graphics are average.”
- “Has daily problems as well as problem sets; graphically, it's very smooth and helps visually simplify things.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a generally stable experience with only a few minor glitches and bugs. While some devices, like the S5, may experience occasional issues, the majority find the app to be mostly bug-free with a user-friendly interface.
- “Completely bug-free so far.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced no glitches or issues during my playtime.”
- “Some apparent glitches, but very few.”
- “Buggy, UI is friendly.”
- “It acted buggy on my S5.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the app is characterized by occasional funny solutions and quirky problems, adding a lighthearted touch to the otherwise smooth and well-designed experience of practicing tsumego.
- “Funny and useful.”
- “Every now and then you'll get a funny solution or strange problem, but overall it is a smooth and well-designed app that makes tsumego easy to practice.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its smooth performance and effective optimization, providing a satisfying experience at a reasonable price.
- “Runs smoothly.”
- “Runs smoothly and has lots of satisfying challenges for a reasonable price.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly regarded as an excellent tool for learning Go, but it is primarily suited for players who already have a basic understanding of the game, as it requires the ability to analyze and discern the quality of different moves.
- “An excellent Go learning tool; however, it is certainly not geared towards beginners but rather towards people who know basic gameplay and theory and can figure out why one answer might be wrong, another good, and so on.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users find the emotional aspect of the game to be strong and impactful, with minor bugs noted but not detracting significantly from the experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users view grinding as a potentially tedious but beneficial practice for improving gameplay skills, particularly in mastering game mechanics.

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Tsumego Pro (Go problems) is a action game.

Tsumego Pro (Go problems) is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Tsumego Pro (Go problems) was released on July 20, 2014.

Tsumego Pro (Go problems) was developed by LR Studios.

Tsumego Pro (Go problems) has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Tsumego Pro (Go problems) is a single player game.

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