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❤ Diverse Puzzle Variants

The game features four main Sudoku variants that add clever twists to the classic rules. In Non-Consecutive Sudoku, players cannot place consecutive numbers in adjacent cells. Classic Miracle Sudoku further restricts moves with knight and king rules. Non-Consecutive Thermo Sudoku requires numbers to ascend in rows/columns, while Non-Consecutive Sandwich Sudoku constrains sums between given "sandwich" clues. Reviewers praise how these unique rulesets refresh the logic required, often describing the experience as refreshing compared to traditional Sudoku.

❤ Ingenious, Challenging Puzzles

Many reviewers highlight the sheer cleverness and difficulty of the game's puzzles. Some have as few as two given digits, initially seeming impossible. However, players note that applying careful, thoughtful logic allows them to solve even the most seemingly unsolvable boards. The sense of accomplishment when cracking a particularly fiendish puzzle's logic is frequently mentioned.

❤ Meticulously Crafted, Hand-Designed Puzzles

The game's puzzles are all hand-crafted by Sudoku champions Simon Anthony and Mark Goodliffe of the popular "Cracking the Cryptic" YouTube channel. Reviewers appreciate the high level of quality and thoughtful design, contrasting these puzzles with generic, machine-generated Sudoku. Players describe the puzzles as genuinely interesting, fun, and crafted to improve one's Sudoku skills.

❤ Engaging Progression and Skill Growth

The game's progression system, where players earn stars for solving puzzles, motivates many reviewers to keep playing and honing their abilities. As they advance through difficulty levels, players report a growing sense of their Sudoku skills improving overall. The gameplay is frequently described as excellent training for becoming a more proficient Sudoku solver.

❤ Relaxing, Satisfying Experience

Despite the challenges, many reviewers find the game to be an enjoyable, calming experience. They praise the puzzle-solving as satisfying, with a strong sense of accomplishment upon completing boards. The gameplay is described as a relaxing way to exercise the mind and take a break.