Play Good Sudoku

Good Sudoku
by Zach Gage
Released: July 22
Free/$3.99

In less than a day, I went from being someone who conceptually understood Sudoku and how it could be fun to eagerly anticipating my next advanced puzzle in Good Sudoku. For anyone familiar with Zach Gage's work, the fact that he was involved in putting together such a well designed and polished take on a classic game should come as no surprise.

Why you should play it

I've never played a game that has been so good at teaching me how it works and how to improve in it. By explaining how its tools help you, the kinds of puzzle situations you should be looking for, and how to react to them appropriately, I am a full-on Sudoku convert, and now I want to have this kind of experience with all kinds of other games.

Why you might not play it

As long as you have a willingness to learn and practice these logic puzzles, you'll have a good time. Perhaps you might not like it if you already have your own Sudoku routine that you feel comfortable with, but know that Good Sudoku does allow you to import or create your own puzzles. If you're going to play Sudoku on your phone, I highly recommend doing it using this game's sleek and comforting interface.

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