Carol Vorderman's Sudoku

by Eidos

Product Features

• Over 1,000,000 unique Sudoku puzzles
• 4 difficulty levels, a level to suit all players, from beginners to experts
• Easy to use interface and grid assistance
• Exclusive videos: Over 30 minutes of live-action video including an introduction to Sudoku, step-by-step tutorials, hints and tips for all levels of players
• Multi-player Hot seat and wireless play; Go head-to-head or take on the hot seat and win by solving puzzles in the fastest time. (PSP only)

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000N0WBJK
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 7, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,439 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #17 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Puzzle
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Let the ultimate Sudoku expert, Carol Vorderman, show you how to play and conquer the number game phenomenon sweeping the world.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Do you Sudoku? Call on Carol!, February 10, 2008

By 

The Matrix Fan "Video Gamer since 1979." - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Carol Vorderman's Sudoku (Video Game)

Carol Vorderman, an amiable UK television personality, introduces us to the game of Sudoku with step-by-step video tutorials that are easy to understand, and she even shows a sample puzzle from start to finish. As the player increases their skill, additional tutorials from Carol can provide advanced gameplay tips.

There are tools to assist as the player gets their feet wet: The "Assists" mode can set up pencil marks, inform the player if any Sudoku rules have been broken, and it will even point out errors as the player progresses.

While doing the puzzles, the player has the option to listen to some music. It's the same loop of "Sudoku Elevator Muzak" repeated ad infinitum and there's no other choice...it's either Muzak or silence.

For some odd reason, the career mode of gameplay is in a martial arts ranking system. As the player progresses, a black belt can be earned, and Carol's expertise can be challenged in advanced gameplay modes.

There are co-operative modes, but since the game of Sudoku is usually a solo activity, the average gamer will probably never use these.

The description of the PSP button control is curiously incomplete both in the game instructions and the boxed instructions, but with a little trial and errror, one can figure out how to use the interface. The instruction manual gives a "print & play" option on the main menu, but this is not in the game anywhere. The "Sudoku Solver" option suggests that Carol can help to solve any Sudoku puzzle, but when this is selected, it opens up a blank Sudoku grid where numbers can be randomly entered and an optional puzzle solution can be chosen. This looks like a feature that never got completed.

So what's the final verdict?

It's pretty clear that Carol Vorderman cashed in on having her face and name appear on the cover of the box, the instruction manual, and the game menus. Her visage and voice are an enjoyable introduction to the world of Sudoku - most other PSP Sudoku games are very bland and offer little to no assistance in learning basic or advanced tactics.

Some other reviewers have commented that this is not a choice for die hard Sudoku players, and I tend to agree. The incomplete & misleading instructions also diminish the final product.

However, if you have a PSP and you're looking to understand what's all the rave about Sudoku, this is a great way to get hooked.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sudoku for PSP!, July 19, 2011

By 

Brian Elder (New York) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Carol Vorderman's Sudoku (Video Game)

The most important feature for me was whether you could make notations in the game. I don't know how a person can solve a reasonably hard sudoku without making notes in the squares so you can remember what numbers are still possibilities there...I may just be thicker than most. Anyway, based on my internet research reading reviews, this is the only one for the PSP that has that feature.
So I bought it (years ago now) and I loved it. I'm fairly certain I've played Carol Vorderman's Sudoku more than any other game I've had for my PSP!

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Sudoku, January 21, 2009

By 

Terrie Evans - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Carol Vorderman's Sudoku (Video Game)

I did my homework on Sudoku video games, selected Carol Vorderman's Sudoku, and I'm totally pleased with my choice. Movement around the grid is easy. Game levels are numerous. I'm hooked.