CNET Editors' review
If you've got Sudoku fever, a freeware Pocket PC version of the grid-based logic game probably sounds like the greatest thing since, well, Pocket PCs. Unfortunately, SuDoku for Pocket PC disappointed us on most counts. It has a primitive interface and a critically poor set of features, which even its tiny size can't justify. It comes with only six predefined puzzles and doesn't allow you to generate new games automatically. The publisher suggests downloading new puzzles via the Internet, but we found no more than 25 online. You can't mark digits with colors or input them directly. To enter 9, for example, you have to click the cell nine times. Installing the game requires unzipping the downloaded package and manually copying the extracted CAB file via ActiveSync, though the rest of the setup process proceeded quickly and successfully. To be fair, SuDoku for Pocket PC works fine, without glitches or crashes. If you can get new puzzles from other sources and don't mind the cheesy interface, it's a decent stopgap until a better title comes along.
Publisher's Description
From Chris Baker:
SuDoku is a puzzle game consisting of 81 cells that must be filled by following the rules of the game. SuDoku allows you to save grids and input grids you have found on the Internet or in a newspaper. It can solve a grid that you are having difficulty with. SuDoku has pre-saved grids to get you started. You can also open many more grids from the Internet.
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2.8 starsout of 19 votes
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Current version:
2.8 starsout of 19 votes
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"Great basic SuDoku for free!"
Version: SuDoku for Pocket PC 1
Pros
Variety of levels. Simple UI that supports "penciling-in" answers. Tips and error checking are a bonus. No need to download additional puzzles. Did I mention it's free?!
Cons
A little plain in the UI department.
Summary
Kept me busy for many an hour on the subway. And ultimately, it's the same gameplay as the $15 and $20 versions -- but for free! ... of course a donation would be appropriate if you really find it valuable...
UPDATE: Forgive me. I'm a moron. I thought I was reviewing this other one: http://freewareppc.com/games/superdoku.shtml (SuperDoku by Mike Miller).
Updated on Mar 27, 2009
This one was... let's see... as I recall, it was bland. The preloaded puzzles were fine but having to download more made it a no-go for me. -
"only lasts 3 days and serial no. does not work"
Version: SuDoku for Pocket PC 1
Pros
works great for 3 days
Cons
needs valid serial number
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"it works very good but it needs to get options like leveling and more grids"
Version: SuDoku for Pocket PC 1
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"couldn`t get it to work"
Version: SuDoku for Pocket PC 1
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"Very well written. Easy to use and understand. Highly recommended."
Version: SuDoku for Pocket PC 1
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"Wasn't able to install it on my iPaq."
Version: SuDoku for Pocket PC 1
Pros
Seems to be a nice software.
Cons
The instalation instructions are poor and/or unclear.
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"Very addictive, although a bit big"
Version: SuDoku for Pocket PC 1
Pros
Very easy to use, very challenging puzzels at every level. Enjoyed the graphics (simple but appealing)
Cons
very large files, takes up a great deal of space.
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"rubbish"
Version: SuDoku for Pocket PC 1
Pros
it dould be good if i liked sudoku
Cons
sudoku is rubbish let alone making a ppc app of it, what will they do next
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"Solid piece of software."
Version: SuDoku for Pocket PC 1
Pros
For someone who's new to Sudoku the 6 built in games were a good start and the other 21 downloadable ones will keep me going. Be sure to go [Game] [Open] [Open from Internet...] to get the other grids.
Cons
This game is a bit hefty on the memory side of things. Strongly recommend downloading the program and all the grids to a memory card. Or at least the grids (it'll save you about 2MB of internal memory).
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"sukoku addict"
Version: SuDoku for Pocket PC 1
Pros
great way to take sudoku with you but make sure you have sufficient memory!
