Universal Rudoku: A Numbers and Logic Game (Cerebral Gardens)

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  1. badmanj

    badmanj Well-Known Member

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    This is a really lovely game; enjoying it greatly. The only thing I'm not keen on is being against the clock for scores - I like to just relax and savour games like this but a clock ruins that experience for me, making me have to rush it rather than taking my time...

    I wish there could be selectable scoring modes: Number of moves, timed or both...

    Jamie
     
  2. Remote_

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    Hi there. That's absolutely fine. They're genuine comments so feel free to use them!

    And thanks for asking :)
     
  3. CerebralGardens

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    Hi @y2kmp3, yes, the puzzles are algorithmically generated. But, I don't think you'll find a pattern that makes them mechanical to solve. I've been playing the game since last December, and I still get suck on some boards.
     
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  5. mr_bez

    mr_bez Well-Known Member

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    Thanks. Checked this out with one of the codes. It seems like it's basically solving magic squares but on a hex grid. It's nicely done though.

    I obviously need to work on my strategy a bit as I'm finding it quite tricky as soon as I increase the board size.

    One minor niggle - it seems to use the ringer/notification volume setting instead of the app volume setting (the one from the control center), so the app can be unexpectedly loud when opening it. I don't like having to turn off my ringer to play a game, as I inevitably forget to turn it back on.
     
  6. drelbs

    drelbs Well-Known Member

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    Got a code, thanks! :)

    I'll gibe it a shot and post impressions...
     
  7. pluto6

    pluto6 Well-Known Member

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    Hey Jamie - been a long time since i have seen you on the board.

    I agree with your comments. I generally dislike timed thinking games. I prefer "elegance" to time so generally prefer the shotest solution rather than rushing with trial and error. Still a fun game.

    Good luck devs!!
     
  8. Roleki

    Roleki Well-Known Member

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    I agree with these guys and won't go near this unless the devs introduce an untimed "zen" mode.
     
  9. kaspalone

    kaspalone Well-Known Member

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    You shouldn't miss it. Im bothered by the clock too, and since i'm more into elegant solutions and high scorering for putting less moves and "undo's" for everyboard i play, that doesn't really stops me from enjoying the game.

    However, due to what i just said, when i see theres a board that it's almost solved but took me a lot of time, i just start a new one. So i'm all in for a "Zen" mode too.

    Try it. you wont be dissapointed.
     

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