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Fun With No Fluff!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Sudoku in a video game should be straight forward, easy to grasp controls, and a font that's pleasant to look at at. Sudoku Gridmaster has all of this. Plus you can test to see where you rank (ie bronze, silver, gold, platinum) after completing a certain number of puzzles in Normal or Hard mode. This version is MUCH better than Platinum Sudoku in my opinion, even though there are only 400 puzzles here. The puzzles are similar to the Nikoli versions Original Sudoku. I highly recommend this game.

Better interface than most

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I would have to say that given all of the sudoku games being produced, this one is second easiest to play (other than Brain Age). But then again, you don't have to go through the Brain Age interface to get to play sudoku.
Would be better with random puzzle generation, as once you've beaten them all you can only better your times or reset the whole thing.
I play it all the time - it will stay in my game library!

I LOVE Sudoku Gridmaster

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is the most addictive Sudoku DS game that I own (and I have them all). I only wish they would come out with a second edition.
Being able to highlight blocks and numbers really helps my playing.
I have found that playing Sudoku Gridmaster has honed my overall playing skills. When I go back to Brain Age, I can solve puzzles more easily and efficiently as a result of playing Gridmaster.
I can barely put it down. I'm almost finished solving ALL the skill levels and I'm planning on starting over again.
Highly recommend this game.
Carol

THIS IS SO FUN!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I REALLY like this game. Sure, it isn't as good as Brain Age, but it is still really fun and the puzzles are GREAT!! I don't bother writing my answers. I just use the numbers. It's much easier. From what I've heard, it's better than the other Sudokus on the market and very convenient when waiting at the airport or doctor's office. You can't please everyone, but they did a pretty decent job. I actually love the version on my phone of all places. It's simple and let's you focus on the game.
:) HAPPY SUDOKUING!!!!!

Sudoku Gridmaster-An ok game for the DS.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This was the second game I bought for my Nintendo DS. I was looking for something to play that would pass some time during long plane rides. This game does the trick!

So what's to like about this game? Hey, it's Sudoku. Chances are if you are considering buying this game, you know what Sudoku is. It may not be the most interesting game for the DS but it's a good puzzle game that forces you to use your brain. Second, you have different levels of difficulty. I started at the practice level and have now worked my way to the easy level. Third, there are a ton of puzzles to play so you don't have to play the same few puzzles over and over.

And what's not to like? Like some other reviewers said, the background and music are pretty boring. If this doesn't bother you, you have nothing to worry about. Also, I can't play this game for a good amount of time. I only pull this out when I need to pass some time.

If you're looking for a good Sudoku game and don't mind annoying music and unpleasant background colors, this is a good choice. However, I'm sure that there are better Sudoku games out there.

NINTENDO DS-Sudoku Gridmaster

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Overall its a great game- I don't like the screen set-up, could be more like "Brain Age" the little numbers in the boxes are too small for my old eyes.

Sodoku crazy

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I guess I was hoping that the Sudoku Gridmaster would compare to the Sudoku game that comes with the Brian Age game. Gridmaster is challenging but if you need reading glasses you had better put them on because you will need them to see the small numbers. One of the biggest disappointments with this game for me is to have made a mistake and not find it to the end and have to redo the entire game, frustrating.

Sudoku Gridmaster

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I LOVE this game. It's fun and stimulating whether I have 15 minutes or an hour of free time. With a variety of levels of difficulty, it will be a long time before I need to buy another Sudoku game. Well worth the money!!

Try Brain Age or Sudoku Mania

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 15 / 15
Date: January 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I agree with the other people who gave this one poor marks. The game does not make good use of the dual screens at all. And sudoku is all this
game does.

I was spoiled because the first sudoku game I bought for DS was Brain
Age - please note that sudoku is only a part of the Brain Age software,
sort of a "bonus". Anyway, they designed it so you turn the DS 180 degrees and hold it like a book - the sudoku grid is nice and large, and
fills most of one screen. The grid navigation and number entry system are very intuitive. The only issue is there are a set number of puzzles.

I wish the designers of Brain Age would put out a dedicated sudoku game with the same interface, but one that generates new puzzles.

I'd stay away from Gridmaster. Another option is Sudoku Mania, which is better and less expensive.

You're considering the wrong game!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 31 / 31
Date: December 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game pales in comparison with the Sudoku found in Brain Age. The only reason to play it on the DS instead of in a cheap paper book are the electronic features. But if the interface is awful, why bother?

PROS:
The only nice feature this offers over pen and paper Sudoku are 2 minimal improvements: Double clicking on a number will highlight all instances of that number on the grid. And when a number appears 9 times already on the grid (not including the jotted notes) then that number fades out and you can't input it anymore. Ready for the bad parts? Keep reading....

CONS:
The interface! Here are the things I hate about it:

1. The total grid takes up about 1/2 of 1 Nintendo DS screen. The upper screen mirrors the grid on the lower screen... and at the same size. There is absolutely no function for the upper screen. All it really offers is a timer. Too bad you can't turn it off to save power.

2. The temporary numbers you use to indicate possible numbers is tiny. I'd say a 4 point font. If you're over 40 years old... save your eyesight. Now imagine that font with a dim screen (since you're using an old DS model or saving power since the upper screen is sucking it all away) ... and imagine it while moving (like in a subway or car).

3. The tiny temporary numbers don't disappear when you indicate the actual number you think fits in that cell. Each cell holds up to 4 temporary numbers. So you'll have to click on the tiny corners of the cell and manually delete them.

4. No option to be alerted if you enter the wrong number in a cell. (Brain Age has this option).

5. Lousy music. Guess this is a plus too since turning off the speaker saves battery power.

6. More bad interface.... This happened to me one time: I was resuming a saved game and made a mistake when I filled in the puzzle. I wanted to go back to where I last saved.... it's not possible except by restarting the DS. I chose to return to the main menu, hoping I could do it from there. And guess what? It didn't just delete my unsaved information but it tossed out my save too.

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