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ballistikboy

1. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 16:01 GMT

Yet another Sudoku game released today via DSiWare service in North America. This one's by Electronic Arts and costs 200 points, features hundreds of puzzles, but is it worth it? And will anyone download it? I am. I love Sudoku, so my own review will be up shortly. What do you guys think?

SUDOKU
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: SUDOKU offers hundreds of number-crunching puzzles that will stretch your brain power to the limit. Take it even further by playing in the exclusive Newspaper Mode. Add a daily puzzle from your favorite paper and build your very own collection. From Easy to Insane, a total of five different levels are available for novices and masters alike. Enjoy a host of grid designs that will keep you coming back for more. This worldwide phenomenon delivers an exhilarating game of logic that's not only challenging, but also surprisingly relaxing. It's everything you want for a quick puzzle getaway. Make life easier by taking advantage of smart features like automatic annotation for effortless calculation of your achievements. Stumped? Get help with error-checking tools and friendly cell hints. Track your stats and test your reaction time with the in-game timer. This addictive brain game has been polished to perfection and renders a sleek design that's easy on the eyes.

Edited on Mon 26th October, 2009 @ 16:08 by ballistikboy

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2. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 16:40 GMT

I have it. I must say, presentation is nice, but music is annoying and input is annoying. You use like a phone keypad >_<

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3. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 17:05 GMT

sak904 wrote:

I have it. I must say, presentation is nice, but music is annoying and input is annoying. You use like a phone keypad >_<

Really....? I've been thinking about getting a Sudoku game..... a 200 point one is tempting since I don't know if I will like Sudoku that much. However, keypad input....? I tried a demo for the Brain Age Sudoku on the Nintendo Channel; and I liked that written input better, especially since it let me write 5 small possible answers down before I put down my final answer....... Plus, I liked the book format that that one seemed to have. I saw the screenshot for this one had it horizontal.......

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4. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 17:14 GMT

I do think that Sudoku Master and Sudoku Student are much better in terms of gameplay and game mechanics, but I do love the music and options in this new EA version. Still playing it, but first impressions are that's its good, but nothing new, really. So far I am giving it a 7/10.

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5. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 17:50 GMT

ballistikboy wrote:

I do think that Sudoku Master and Sudoku Student are much better in terms of gameplay and game mechanics, but I do love the music and options in this new EA version. Still playing it, but first impressions are that's its good, but nothing new, really. So far I am giving it a 7/10.

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6. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 18:33 GMT

I love Sudoku Student and I think it was worth my points. This has my interest to a certain degree but I'm in hurry to get it at all.

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7. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 18:36 GMT

I'm curious about the create a puzzle part of the description.

"Take it even further by playing in the exclusive Newspaper Mode. Add a daily puzzle from your favorite paper and build your very own collection."

How does this work? You manually input the numbers or take a picture or something? What?

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8. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 18:45 GMT

I don't think I need it, Student and Master are good enough for now...I didn't even play them much so I don't know why I'd need this...

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9. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 19:23 GMT

Hardy83 wrote:

I'm curious about the create a puzzle part of the description.

"Take it even further by playing in the exclusive Newspaper Mode. Add a daily puzzle from your favorite paper and build your very own collection."

How does this work? You manually input the numbers or take a picture or something? What?

Yes, you manually enter what numbers are on said "newspaper grid" that's it. Nothing too special, so I stick with my 7/10 score. And yes, I downloaded a third Sudoku game, actually a fourth, lol (if you count Brain Age Sudoku Express) but like I said guys, not only do I love Sudoku, but I download every release so I can review them and friends can play them to decide what to buy on their own systems. Because I'm nice like that ;-)

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10. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 19:26 GMT

This Sudoku program has a customized option so you can copy the grid appearence from a local newspaper so you can solve the puzzle on the DSi rather than writing the answers on the newspaper with pencil or pen.

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11. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 19:27 GMT

I think Brain Age: Suduko is the best suduko game on DSiWare.

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12. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 19:29 GMT

sonic_brawler95 wrote:

I think Brain Age: Suduko is the best suduko game on DSiWare.

At first I thought so, too, and then I realized with Sudoku Student and Master, there are many more visual cues that can be used to help you advance through the games, such as highlighting which numbers you have all guessed right, etc. I would actually rate this newer EA Sudoku version higher than the Brain Age Sudoku Express game because of enhanced options and gameplay modes.

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13. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 19:37 GMT

I didn't like Suduko Master/Student as much as the Brain Age one. I'd buy this one two since I like to play suduko when I'm bored, but I'm saving my last 200 hundred points......well, 300 points. :)

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14. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 19:40 GMT

Jeez, I've got nothing against sudoku, but how many games do we need? One's enough, thank you.

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15. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 19:52 GMT

Starkiller wrote:

Jeez, I've got nothing against sudoku, but how many games do we need? One's enough, thank you.

I hope this is it! lol

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16. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 21:40 GMT

Since I love Sudoku, and the only other sudoku game is on my SD card, I'll give this a go.

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17. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 23:11 GMT

My favorite is still the Brain Age Sudoku, but this is better than I thought it was at first. The input is just kinda annoying xD

The newspaper mode is a nice touch. As is the solver.

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18. Posted: Mon 26th Oct 2009 23:20 GMT

THis game seems EPIC!

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19. Posted: Tue 27th Oct 2009 00:49 GMT

lockd wrote:

THis game seems EPIC!

It's not as good as Sudoku Student/Master, but it seems to have more content.

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20. Posted: Tue 27th Oct 2009 03:49 GMT

Yeah, regardless how some people may love Sudoku, 4 games is a bit much, especially when we don't have other like games such as Crosswords or word search.

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