Sudoku Arena 1.3

The computer is a properly good replacement for a lot of things. For example I no longer need a radio because I can listen to a lot more radio stations online, on my computer. I do not need a TV either, because it can watch TV online – or I can put in a TV card and watch TV on my computer.

When it comes down to games – the traditional kind – the computer is proper replacement for them as well. As long as you have the right piece of software, you do not have to play backgammon the traditional way, you don’t have to play chess the traditional way, and you don’t have to play Sudoku the traditional way either.

If you want to play Sudoku, the logic-based, combinatorial number-placement puzzle game on your computer, then I suggest you give Sudoku Arena a shot. To put Sudoku Arena to the test you must first download the game. In this regard you will like the fact that Sudoku Arena weighs in at little over 4MB, meaning the download will complete in no time at all.

Once downloaded, the application will install without problems. Speaking of installing Sudoku Arena, the application is meant to be installed on top of the Windows operating system. Sudoku Arena will work just fine on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and the latest iteration, Windows 7.

With Sudoku Arena you can, well, play Sudoku. But by playing Sudoku on your computer with Sudoku Arena, you get some bits and pieces that you would not get from the traditional game. For example Sudoku Arena comes with an advanced puzzle generator that allows you to come up with unique puzzles. While you focus on solving the puzzle, Sudoku Arena can play music in the background, making for a more pleasurable user experience. You can customize the way the puzzle looks by selecting a colorful theme.

Sudoku Arena is a perfect alternative to the classic Sudoku game. A definite must have if you are a Sudoku fan.

Pros

• Background music
• Colorful themes
• Puzzle generator
• Works with XP, Vista and Windows 7

Cons

• Not freeware
• Demo version is limited (240 minutes of play, limited number of puzzles)
• Nag screen

Sudoku Arena has been reviewed by George Norman on 11 May 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Sudoku Arena 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent