Very Good Sudoku game for DS Rating:4 out of 5 stars My wife and I have been playing the Ultimate Puzzle Games Sudoku game for the DS for a few months now. We both like to play at the Hard difficulty setting. At the Extreme difficulty setting, I can’t solve some of the puzzles logically, even though I’ve scoured the Internet for sudoku tips. After several bad experiences, I’m inclined to think that at least some of these Extreme puzzles aren’t really fair, in the sense that they don’t have solutions that can be found without guessing.
What makes this game so much more fun than the sudoku in Brain Age 2 is 1) you don’t have to run a gauntlet of annoying nonsense to get started with the sudoku game, 2) you can very quickly enter small numbers into a bunch of boxes by simply tapping each box in succession (once you’ve touched the two appropriate keys to the left of the screen) and 3) you can just as easily remove small numbers from a bunch of boxes by tapping each one (once you’ve touched the three appropriate keys to the left of the screen). Since you’re going to need to use small numbers to solve puzzles at the Hard level, having an efficient method for adding and removing these numbers makes the game more enjoyable.
My main reservation about this game is that, as mentioned above, at least some of the Extreme puzzles seem to be impossible to solve logically. I wish I knew more about sudoku puzzle design, but it seems to me that a good sudoku puzzle must be a product of a human mind, rather than something generated by a computer. Since these puzzles are supposedly generated randomly by the software, that may account for the appearance of unsolvable puzzles at the Extreme setting.
Addendum:
After writing this review, I’ve learned a little more about solving Extreme puzzles. For one thing, I’ve found that even my local newspaper prints some level 4 puzzles that cannot be solved using the techniques I learned on-line. The newspaper provides a link to a web site, [...], which explains most of the techniques that I previously learned, and – when these techniques don’t work – actually recommends guessing to solve more difficult puzzles! I didn’t know that it was OK to guess. However, even though it’s possible to solve puzzles by guessing, I don’t think it’s fun to play that way, so I’m sticking to the Hard difficulty setting with this game.
Incidentally, another nice feature of this game is that it allows you to enter a sudoku game you might find in a book or newspaper and solve it using the DS machine, which is easier than writing and erasing small numbers on paper.
this was a gift Rating:4 out of 5 stars I looked for this game for over 6 months in various places for my husband and finally decided to get it here and pay the extra postage, which made it really expensive. I guess it’s out of print, or however they say that for games. He likes it really well as he’s a sudoku junkie. It says that the games are savable but he can’t figure out how to get back into them after he’s saved them.
Ugly Interface. NOT the best Sudoku for the DS Rating:3 out of 5 stars This is my 4th Sudoku game for the DS. I actually bought it for a relative but had the chance to try it myself a few times.
GOOD FEATURES
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- Has a Built in Soduku solver. If you come across a newspaper sudoku puzzle that you want the answer to, enter it here and it will solve it. However, you can’t actually play the sudoku puzzle that you enntered.
- Unlimited sodoku puzzles which are generated by the program.
BAD FEATURES
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- This has a really ugly interface. The best I’ve seen for the DS is still in Brain Age and Brain Age 2. The screen is not easy to read. The software uses an ugly font that will slow you down. Some of the buttons confused my relative, an older casual gamer.
- The optional wallpapers/backgrounds are ugly and distracting.
- As mentioned earlier, the sodoku puzzles that you spend several minutes entering can’t be played. The program will solve them for you but you can’t play it. Why? This is bizarre. It would have been great if you could enter a sudoku puzzle from the newspaper and then take advantage of the option to alert you if you make an error. But nope, go find a pen to solve the newspaper sudoku puzzle instead.
having fun with it Rating:4 out of 5 stars Its not as easy to use as the Sudoku in the Brain Age games, but its pretty close. I am overall very happy with it.
The best… Rating:5 out of 5 stars Sudoku title for the Nintendo DS. I’ve owned a couple of the other games available for the DS and this one is simply the best and easiest to use. My major complaint about other versions was having to use the control pad to get to the box you wanted to place a number in. In the Ultimate Puzzle Games edition, you tap the number and just tap the boxes you want that number to be placed in…simple. You truly get the feel of the game as if you were playing on paper with a pencil.
Speaking of pencils…you can make pencil marks, erase, or undo the last move made. There is also a set time to beat but it does not end the game should you go over the time limit, it’s just a goal. A graph up top keeps track of how many times each number is used and in a way can guide you as to which number to try and fill in first.
I’ve only played on the easy setting so far to get the hang of the game play itself. I would rate easy as and equivalent of medium in the puzzle books. I don’t think there is the fear of running out of games as it’s supposed to generate new ones automatically.
I haven’t tried any of the other grids available as I just love the original premise of the game. I bought this game two weeks ago and haven’t stopped playing it since…a great addition to your game library
Great fun Rating:5 out of 5 stars I read quite a few reviews before purchasing this DS version of Sudoku. For the price, it’s a great DS game with a lot of different versions of Sudoku. One thing to note, you have to remember to turn off the eraser after making a change.
The best for Sudoku in your pocket Rating:5 out of 5 stars I agree with all the good things that have already been written about this game. It has the best interface. Everything feels natural and well thought out. If you like Sudoku and want something that you can carry around in your pocket or purse then get this one. You won’t regret it.
Great Game! Rating:4 out of 5 stars Great product. Loved the games. I did have a problem figuring out how to play mini sudoku; 8′s and 6′s. I could not find any instructions. This was my only complaint. But just playing regular sudoku, its great!
love it Rating:5 out of 5 stars I am addicted to this game; I love how you never run out of games to play. A definite buy if you love or want to learn Sudoku!!
Puzzle Games/Sudoku Rating:5 out of 5 stars I really like my sudoku game. I played all the sudoku games on my brain age, so this game filled the bill just right. I am mastering the easy level and will soon be moving on to the next level. It was a good choice
Good Game Rating:4 out of 5 stars Love the endless puzzles. Would rather write than choose the number on the side. It would also be nice to be able to save a puzzle, or go back to it. But the puzzles are fun, and it’s an adequate overall product.
A Very Decent Sudoku Game for the DS Rating:4 out of 5 stars I purchased this based on other reviews I read and I am not disappointed. This is a very decent Sudoku game. The interface is quite simple to use. The variety of types of Sudoku is okay, although I tend to prefer playing just the classic puzzle. One of the features with this game is the Sudoku Solver, which allows you to input your own puzzle (one you may have on paper) and then let this game solve it for you. This is nice if you’re stuck and really want to see the answer. But, best I can tell, it does not let you save this puzzle, allowing you to actually play it. That would be a nice feature. But, overall if you like playing Sudoku, this is worth getting.
Lots of Sudoku Games Rating:5 out of 5 stars If you love Sudoku you will love this game. I’m hooked. I love the touch screen and other user friendly features of this game.
puzzle lovers Rating:4 out of 5 stars If you like or even love suduko I want you to know this is a good game because it gives many levels and changes patterns. I love the fact that you get to chose from tapping or writing out the numbers. I have only had it a couple of days and am trying to get use to that but I will. My disability makes me a little slow on remembering things. but it is cool because you don’t have to deal with a character like in brain age.
THE BEST, I LOVE IT!! Rating:5 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Puzzle Games – Sudoku Edition is the best Sudoku software I have tried. It has many choices for puzzles: the Classic 9 x 9 grid with Easy, Medium, Hard and Extreme levels of difficulty.
It offers also the Eight 8 x 8 or Mini 6 x 6 grid with Easy and Medium levels. Has also a Junior grid which is a 4 x 4 with an Easy level. It offers from the very basic, beginner level to the extreme hard puzzles.
If you get interrupted and cannot finish the game, YOU CAN SAVE IT if for later by pressing the START button on the DS console. A Menu opens offering a Game sub-menu with choices for Restart Puzzle, Solve Puzzle or Quit. Next is the Options sub-menu with the choices for SAVE, Reset Best Time, Music, ERROR HIGHLIGHT, Background and How to Play.
Besides this, when playing the game you have on the screen icons that allow you to pencil-in or erase candidates, erase entries, undo last move or redo last move.
I have played the Sudokus that come with the BRAIN AGE games and prefer the ones from the Ultimate Puzzle Games Sudoku Edition. The BRAIN AGE software frequently has trouble recognizing the numbers I am trying to pencil-in or enter, showing a 9 when I am trying to enter a 4, a 1 instead of a 7, and so on. It is quite annoying. With the Ultimate Puzzle Games Sudoku Edition I DON’T HAVE THIS PROBLEM, the numbers are tapped in, they are not “written” by hand.
Also, the BRAIN AGE Sudokus do not offer the different kinds of Sudoku puzzles the Ultimate Puzzles Sudoku Edition offers, nor do they have the unlimited number of puzzles this software can create.
The Ultimate Puzzle Games Sudoku Edition software is the one I prefer and I highly recommend it as the best.
Kewl Sudoku Game Rating:5 out of 5 stars Good interface for entering your numbers and allowing you to make notes for possible solutions. If you like Sudoku and have a DS then this is a good value for what you get. Unlimited games too. It generates new grids. Brain Age’s Sudoku doesn’t have that. Enjoy.
Very addictive! Rating:5 out of 5 stars This is a great game! It is very addictive and you can play for as long or as little as you like. It is a must for sudoku fans!
Best Sudoku game Rating:5 out of 5 stars This game is wonderful and easy to navigate. There are many different puzzles and variations to try and the games keep your mind stimulated for hours. Especially if you are waiting for a bus, plane, or taxi or even riding in one. The system’s touch and drop box screen is wonderful and responsive compared to other Sudoku games that do not recognize your writing in the boxes.
In summary, this game works as advertised without the extra fluff and loads quickly without bloated information screens.
Great Sudoku Game Rating:5 out of 5 stars This is a great game. It was well protected for shipping. This game alowes you to place small numbers in the blank squares to help you solve the puzzle. This is a feature usually found only in the expensive puzzles.I would highly recommend both the game and the company. The name of the game was; Ultimate Puzzle Games: Sudoku Edition for Nintendo DS.
Great Sudoku Game Rating:5 out of 5 stars This Sudoku game is one of the best I’ve seen. I Sudoku on-line and in books that I’ve purchased and also a handheld version and I also have a version on my PC and this is really a good one. You can put the little pencil notations with ease and erase with ease. I also love that if you really get stuck that you can cheat and hit the “?” button and go to a square and it will solve just that square for you. I use it on some of the medium ones. I haven’t tried the difficult level yet. Another good feature is that you can enter any puzzle from anywhere and solve it on the DS. I recommend this game to anyone who loves Sudoku.
If you enjoy Sudoku this is the game for you. Rating:5 out of 5 stars This is enjoyable and so much easier/quicker than pencil and paper. Back lit so playable in a dark room. It lets you know when you’re, possibly, making an error then you can back up and look for the correct move or ask the game to show you. If things get to be too much of a mess you can start the game over. The game can also be saved, like when you’re falling asleep playing it after bed time, and finished later, like when you’re awake. Well worth the money!
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Very Good Sudoku game for DS
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
My wife and I have been playing the Ultimate Puzzle Games Sudoku game for the DS for a few months now. We both like to play at the Hard difficulty setting. At the Extreme difficulty setting, I can’t solve some of the puzzles logically, even though I’ve scoured the Internet for sudoku tips. After several bad experiences, I’m inclined to think that at least some of these Extreme puzzles aren’t really fair, in the sense that they don’t have solutions that can be found without guessing.
What makes this game so much more fun than the sudoku in Brain Age 2 is 1) you don’t have to run a gauntlet of annoying nonsense to get started with the sudoku game, 2) you can very quickly enter small numbers into a bunch of boxes by simply tapping each box in succession (once you’ve touched the two appropriate keys to the left of the screen) and 3) you can just as easily remove small numbers from a bunch of boxes by tapping each one (once you’ve touched the three appropriate keys to the left of the screen). Since you’re going to need to use small numbers to solve puzzles at the Hard level, having an efficient method for adding and removing these numbers makes the game more enjoyable.
My main reservation about this game is that, as mentioned above, at least some of the Extreme puzzles seem to be impossible to solve logically. I wish I knew more about sudoku puzzle design, but it seems to me that a good sudoku puzzle must be a product of a human mind, rather than something generated by a computer. Since these puzzles are supposedly generated randomly by the software, that may account for the appearance of unsolvable puzzles at the Extreme setting.
Addendum:
After writing this review, I’ve learned a little more about solving Extreme puzzles. For one thing, I’ve found that even my local newspaper prints some level 4 puzzles that cannot be solved using the techniques I learned on-line. The newspaper provides a link to a web site, [...], which explains most of the techniques that I previously learned, and – when these techniques don’t work – actually recommends guessing to solve more difficult puzzles! I didn’t know that it was OK to guess. However, even though it’s possible to solve puzzles by guessing, I don’t think it’s fun to play that way, so I’m sticking to the Hard difficulty setting with this game.
Incidentally, another nice feature of this game is that it allows you to enter a sudoku game you might find in a book or newspaper and solve it using the DS machine, which is easier than writing and erasing small numbers on paper.
this was a gift
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I looked for this game for over 6 months in various places for my husband and finally decided to get it here and pay the extra postage, which made it really expensive. I guess it’s out of print, or however they say that for games. He likes it really well as he’s a sudoku junkie. It says that the games are savable but he can’t figure out how to get back into them after he’s saved them.
Else that, it’s the only one he plays.
Ugly Interface. NOT the best Sudoku for the DS
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This is my 4th Sudoku game for the DS. I actually bought it for a relative but had the chance to try it myself a few times.
GOOD FEATURES
————-
- Has a Built in Soduku solver. If you come across a newspaper sudoku puzzle that you want the answer to, enter it here and it will solve it. However, you can’t actually play the sudoku puzzle that you enntered.
- Unlimited sodoku puzzles which are generated by the program.
BAD FEATURES
————
- This has a really ugly interface. The best I’ve seen for the DS is still in Brain Age and Brain Age 2. The screen is not easy to read. The software uses an ugly font that will slow you down. Some of the buttons confused my relative, an older casual gamer.
- The optional wallpapers/backgrounds are ugly and distracting.
- As mentioned earlier, the sodoku puzzles that you spend several minutes entering can’t be played. The program will solve them for you but you can’t play it. Why? This is bizarre. It would have been great if you could enter a sudoku puzzle from the newspaper and then take advantage of the option to alert you if you make an error. But nope, go find a pen to solve the newspaper sudoku puzzle instead.
having fun with it
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Its not as easy to use as the Sudoku in the Brain Age games, but its pretty close. I am overall very happy with it.
The best…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Sudoku title for the Nintendo DS. I’ve owned a couple of the other games available for the DS and this one is simply the best and easiest to use. My major complaint about other versions was having to use the control pad to get to the box you wanted to place a number in. In the Ultimate Puzzle Games edition, you tap the number and just tap the boxes you want that number to be placed in…simple. You truly get the feel of the game as if you were playing on paper with a pencil.
Speaking of pencils…you can make pencil marks, erase, or undo the last move made. There is also a set time to beat but it does not end the game should you go over the time limit, it’s just a goal. A graph up top keeps track of how many times each number is used and in a way can guide you as to which number to try and fill in first.
I’ve only played on the easy setting so far to get the hang of the game play itself. I would rate easy as and equivalent of medium in the puzzle books. I don’t think there is the fear of running out of games as it’s supposed to generate new ones automatically.
I haven’t tried any of the other grids available as I just love the original premise of the game. I bought this game two weeks ago and haven’t stopped playing it since…a great addition to your game library
Great fun
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I read quite a few reviews before purchasing this DS version of Sudoku. For the price, it’s a great DS game with a lot of different versions of Sudoku. One thing to note, you have to remember to turn off the eraser after making a change.
The best for Sudoku in your pocket
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I agree with all the good things that have already been written about this game. It has the best interface. Everything feels natural and well thought out. If you like Sudoku and want something that you can carry around in your pocket or purse then get this one. You won’t regret it.
Great Game!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Great product. Loved the games. I did have a problem figuring out how to play mini sudoku; 8′s and 6′s. I could not find any instructions. This was my only complaint. But just playing regular sudoku, its great!
Not easy to play
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I have purchased a couple of games,but I find this one to be totally useless.
Who wants to play 8 squares ? and it is just too difficult to select the number from the side panel.
I much prefer the BrainAge Sudoku.
I am presently looking for a Sudku ONLY game like Sudoku Classic
love it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am addicted to this game; I love how you never run out of games to play. A definite buy if you love or want to learn Sudoku!!
Puzzle Games/Sudoku
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really like my sudoku game. I played all the sudoku games on my brain age, so this game filled the bill just right. I am mastering the easy level and will soon be moving on to the next level. It was a good choice
Good Game
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Love the endless puzzles. Would rather write than choose the number on the side. It would also be nice to be able to save a puzzle, or go back to it. But the puzzles are fun, and it’s an adequate overall product.
A Very Decent Sudoku Game for the DS
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased this based on other reviews I read and I am not disappointed. This is a very decent Sudoku game. The interface is quite simple to use. The variety of types of Sudoku is okay, although I tend to prefer playing just the classic puzzle. One of the features with this game is the Sudoku Solver, which allows you to input your own puzzle (one you may have on paper) and then let this game solve it for you. This is nice if you’re stuck and really want to see the answer. But, best I can tell, it does not let you save this puzzle, allowing you to actually play it. That would be a nice feature. But, overall if you like playing Sudoku, this is worth getting.
Lots of Sudoku Games
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you love Sudoku you will love this game. I’m hooked. I love the touch screen and other user friendly features of this game.
puzzle lovers
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
If you like or even love suduko I want you to know this is a good game because it gives many levels and changes patterns. I love the fact that you get to chose from tapping or writing out the numbers. I have only had it a couple of days and am trying to get use to that but I will. My disability makes me a little slow on remembering things. but it is cool because you don’t have to deal with a character like in brain age.
THE BEST, I LOVE IT!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Ultimate Puzzle Games – Sudoku Edition is the best Sudoku software I have tried. It has many choices for puzzles: the Classic 9 x 9 grid with Easy, Medium, Hard and Extreme levels of difficulty.
It offers also the Eight 8 x 8 or Mini 6 x 6 grid with Easy and Medium levels. Has also a Junior grid which is a 4 x 4 with an Easy level. It offers from the very basic, beginner level to the extreme hard puzzles.
If you get interrupted and cannot finish the game, YOU CAN SAVE IT if for later by pressing the START button on the DS console. A Menu opens offering a Game sub-menu with choices for Restart Puzzle, Solve Puzzle or Quit. Next is the Options sub-menu with the choices for SAVE, Reset Best Time, Music, ERROR HIGHLIGHT, Background and How to Play.
Besides this, when playing the game you have on the screen icons that allow you to pencil-in or erase candidates, erase entries, undo last move or redo last move.
I have played the Sudokus that come with the BRAIN AGE games and prefer the ones from the Ultimate Puzzle Games Sudoku Edition. The BRAIN AGE software frequently has trouble recognizing the numbers I am trying to pencil-in or enter, showing a 9 when I am trying to enter a 4, a 1 instead of a 7, and so on. It is quite annoying. With the Ultimate Puzzle Games Sudoku Edition I DON’T HAVE THIS PROBLEM, the numbers are tapped in, they are not “written” by hand.
Also, the BRAIN AGE Sudokus do not offer the different kinds of Sudoku puzzles the Ultimate Puzzles Sudoku Edition offers, nor do they have the unlimited number of puzzles this software can create.
The Ultimate Puzzle Games Sudoku Edition software is the one I prefer and I highly recommend it as the best.
Kewl Sudoku Game
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Good interface for entering your numbers and allowing you to make notes for possible solutions. If you like Sudoku and have a DS then this is a good value for what you get. Unlimited games too. It generates new grids. Brain Age’s Sudoku doesn’t have that. Enjoy.
Very addictive!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great game! It is very addictive and you can play for as long or as little as you like. It is a must for sudoku fans!
Best Sudoku game
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This game is wonderful and easy to navigate. There are many different puzzles and variations to try and the games keep your mind stimulated for hours. Especially if you are waiting for a bus, plane, or taxi or even riding in one. The system’s touch and drop box screen is wonderful and responsive compared to other Sudoku games that do not recognize your writing in the boxes.
In summary, this game works as advertised without the extra fluff and loads quickly without bloated information screens.
Great Sudoku Game
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great game. It was well protected for shipping. This game alowes you to place small numbers in the blank squares to help you solve the puzzle. This is a feature usually found only in the expensive puzzles.I would highly recommend both the game and the company. The name of the game was; Ultimate Puzzle Games: Sudoku Edition for Nintendo DS.
Great Sudoku Game
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This Sudoku game is one of the best I’ve seen. I Sudoku on-line and in books that I’ve purchased and also a handheld version and I also have a version on my PC and this is really a good one. You can put the little pencil notations with ease and erase with ease. I also love that if you really get stuck that you can cheat and hit the “?” button and go to a square and it will solve just that square for you. I use it on some of the medium ones. I haven’t tried the difficult level yet. Another good feature is that you can enter any puzzle from anywhere and solve it on the DS. I recommend this game to anyone who loves Sudoku.
If you enjoy Sudoku this is the game for you.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is enjoyable and so much easier/quicker than pencil and paper. Back lit so playable in a dark room. It lets you know when you’re, possibly, making an error then you can back up and look for the correct move or ask the game to show you. If things get to be too much of a mess you can start the game over. The game can also be saved, like when you’re falling asleep playing it after bed time, and finished later, like when you’re awake. Well worth the money!