Hello everyone, I am a game reviewer. Recently I saw someone talking about "I'm Not Sudoku" in the emotional literature section. I just happened to have played several similar pixel logic puzzle games on the market over and over again recently, including the classic "Nonogram.com", "Picross" and the more popular "Pixel Puzzle". Today I will make a horizontal comparison and objectively talk about the level of "I am not Sudoku".
First, let's talk about the core gameplay of this type of game: it is actually to paint a grid based on the numerical clues in the rows and columns, and finally spell out a pixel painting. Essentially it has nothing to do with Sudoku, it's more like a logical reasoning + coloring game. There are many Japanese-style games on NS and Steam, but the quality of mobile versions varies.
Picture dimension: The pixel quality of "I'm Not Sudoku" is above average. Its painting style tends to be hand-painted with pixels, and the completed patterns are clear and cute, with themes such as food, animals, and people. Compared with "Nonogram.com", which is more cartoonish and flat style, "I'm Not Sudoku" has a more traditional pixel grainy feel and a strong retro atmosphere. However, compared with the exquisite pixels of "Picross", the level of detail is slightly inferior, and some large pictures will appear rough. Overall 7 points.
Dimension of gameplay: The core logic is the classic "Nonogram". What surprises me most about "I'm Not Sudoku" is that it provides more than 1,000 levels without repetition. The puzzle difficulty curve is smooth, ranging from 5x5 to 25x25, and the novice guidance is also very clear (although it is not in Chinese, the graphics are sufficient). In comparison, the free version of "Nonogram.com" only gives a few puzzles every day, and the progress is slow. The puzzle design of "Pixel Puzzle" is more abstract and easy to get stuck. "I'm Not Sudoku" is better because of its large volume and full control, and each level pursues "restoring a complete painting", which gives a good sense of accomplishment. 8 points for gameplay.
Krypton Gold Dimension: This game is completely free, no in-app purchases, and no ads! I have to give a lot of praise for this. Compare "Nonogram.com" with unlockable theme packs and in-app purchases, "Picross" with paid buyouts, and "Pixel Puzzle" with ads. "I'm Not Sudoku" is a free game with zero fees and zero ads, which is a breeze. The full score of krypton gold dimension is 10 points.
Social dimension: There is almost no social system, no rankings, no online connections, and no sharing of paintings. But this kind of social feature of a single-player puzzle game is not a necessity in itself. It's a little weaker than "Nonogram.com" with daily challenge rankings, but a little better than "Pixel Puzzle" which is completely stand-alone. Let's give 4 points for social networking. After all, there are no points deductions.
Taken together, "I'm Not Sudoku" is a typical "content-based" puzzle game that relies on a large number of ad-free levels to attract players. The disadvantage is that it does not support horizontal screen, some interface UIs are a bit crude, and there is no Chinese. But if you like to use your brain in your spare time, but don't want to be disgusted by krypton money and advertisements, this game is definitely one of the best in its category.
In terms of total score, I give it 8.2 points.
Advantages: Completely free with no ads, massive levels, well-designed puzzles, and a sense of accomplishment in restoring the paintings.
Disadvantages: No Chinese, lack of social functions, and room for improvement in pixel art fineness.
Suitable for: Puzzle lovers, pixel art lovers, players who want to kill time but don't want to be kidnapped by krypton gold.
The above is my horizontal comparison evaluation. If you have anything you want to talk about, please comment~