Sudoku - 0.1a Available!

[FabreNZ]

A few days ago, I was introduced to the newest puzzle game craze, Sudoku. This game is simple yet addictive, just like all good games. I was shocked to find that no GP32 version was available. So I got started on creating my own version, and it is already in a playable state! You are able to play the puzzle, but this is what hasn't been implemented yet:

- Checking that puzzle has been completed successfully (you can manually check, though)
- Loading multiple puzzles (it will automatically load the puzzle stored in "GPMM/PUZZLE1.SUD"), a proper puzzle loading mechanism will be created.

Compatibility:

FLU/BLU version tested on hardware, working.
BLU+ version not tested yet.
Neither version works on GeePee32, only on hardware.

Readme file:

╔═══════════════════════════════════╗
║          SUDOKU by Fabre          ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════╣
║          For GamePark 32          ║
╠═══╦═══════════════════════════════╣
║ 1 ║ Place the SUDOKU.FXE and      ║
║   ║ PUZZLE1.SUD files in GPMM and ║
║   ║ boot the game on the GP32.    ║
╠═══╬═══════════════════════════════╣
║ 2 ║ Use the A button to continue  ║
║   ║ at the title screen, and the  ║
║   ║ game field should display.    ║
╠═══╬═══════════════════════════════╣
║ 3 ║ Use L/R to choose a number -  ║
║   ║ the currently selected number ║
║   ║ is displayed at the left side ║
║   ║ of the game field - and use   ║
║   ║ the digital stick to move the ║
║   ║ cursor around.                ║
╠═══╬═══════════════════════════════╣
║ 4 ║ Use A to place a number on    ║
║   ║ the board, and B to clear a   ║
║   ║ number. Only squares with red ║
║   ║ numbers may be edited.        ║
╠═══╬═══════════════════════════════╣
║ 5 ║ No method to verify that you  ║
║   ║ have correctly finished a     ║
║   ║ puzzle has been implemented   ║
║   ║ yet, so you will have to      ║
║   ║ manually check.               ║
╠═══╩═══════════════════════════════╣
║ Thanks to: the entire GP32 scene, ║
║ but especially to MrsNature, Pea, ║
║ Mr.Mirko and Blah for helping     ║
║ with this project!                ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════╣
║  Expect the final, complete game  ║
║     by the end of the week :D     ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════╝

Screenshots:

It should look approximately like these simulated screenshots -

Download:

http://www.sendmefile.com/00004471 - FLU/BLU
http://www.sendmefile.com/00004472 - BLU+

Update -

Files are now also available in the GP32x File Archive:

http://www.gp32x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,25,712 - FLU/BLU
http://www.gp32x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,25,713 - BLU+

Also, the finishing touches on this game are coming together quite quickly (thanks to a long weekend), so the final version may be ready in just a few days!

 

[nardich]

yeah cool game I like this style of puzzle without mathematics (and it seems japanese yeah)
wow Sudoku makes me realize that we miss a Go game with single player mode!

 

[rabbits with hats]

:blink: this will send me crazy! I do (try to do) the one in the mail every day.

ps: And man, you were fast making this.

 

[Mark]

My mum loves these. I'll give it a whirl.

 

[Racemaniac]

very well done

some remarks and questions:
1. i would like to be able to put numbers in 2 different colors in the field, one color meaning i'm sure that's right, another color for temporary numbers that are probably right ^^

2. how to make new levels? ^^

3. keep us up to date, i was waiting for this , i hope for one that measures time, has more levels and sees when you complete it soon ^^

 

[reaper79]

This game looks really sweet, can't wait for the final version!

 

[Quiest]

Very nice!

I would also like a save feature!

 

[Nekki]

This is great, worked perfectly on my BLU+. I look forward to (or at least my missus will) playing the final version!

 

[triksR4rabits]

This is great, worked perfectly on my BLU+. I look forward to (or at least my missus will) playing the final version!

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As do I (no, not my missus)

 

[nardich]

LOL there is a sudoku game in the gbax compo sudoku becoming known

 

[Hanz™]

LOL there is a sudoku game in the gbax compo sudoku becoming known

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I feel kinda sorry for FabreNZ.

 

[FabreNZ]

I wish I had known about that before I started making it

Do you guys think it is still worthwhile for me to finish my version?

 

[Hanz™]

I wish I had known about that before I started making it

Do you guys think it is still worthwhile for me to finish my version?

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Depends on whether you have anything else that you want to make, or whether you think the GBZx version could be improved in any way.

 

[FabreNZ]

After having a think about it, I don't have anything else to do, so I will finish my version. I will try to add features to differentiate it from the other version.

 

[EvilDragon]

After having a think about it, I don't have anything else to do, so I will finish my version. I will try to add features to differentiate it from the other version.

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I really do like the idea with the two different colors!
I always solve my puzzles that way

 

[Horscht]

wow, 3 soduko games on one day! spotz is the same gameidea, just with colors!

 

[FabreNZ]

I just thought I would give an update. Work on the game is steadily progressing, and some features have been implemented already. I will wait until I have included as much as I can before I release the next version. But for now, I have a question. I decided to do a mock-up of a different style for the graphics, but I was wondering which style you guys like best. Below is the new style, and under that is the current style.

You will also notice that I have retitled the game "Fabre's Sudoku", to avoid any confusion.

 

[ratx]

New Style looks better to me

 

[Horscht]

hm, they both look good. The new one looks very nice, but the old one had that japanese look to it

 

[Quiest]

I too like the japanese look better (the second picture). It also makes me warm feelings I mean blue just looks so cold.