- Zendoku
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title=
caption=PSP version cover art
developer=Zoonami
publisher=Eidos Interactive
released= Nintendo DS [ [http://www.gamespot.com/ds/puzzle/zendoku/similar.html?mode=versions GameSpot DS release dates] ]
vgrelease|EU=April 20, 2007|AUS=May 11, 2007|NA=June 26, 2007PSP
vgrelease|EU=April 20, 2007
genre= Puzzle
modes=Single-player , Multiplayer
ratings= vgratings|ESRB=Everyone|PEGI=3+|OFLCA=G [http://www.oflc.gov.au/special.html?n=46&p=156&sTitle=Zendoku&sMediaFilm=1&sMediaPublications=1&sMediaGames=1&sDateFromM=1&sDateFromY=1970&sDateToM=4&sDateToY=2007&record=218644]
platforms=Nintendo DS , PSP"Zendoku" is a videogame developed by
Zoonami and published byEidos Interactive for theNintendo DS and the PSP portable video game systems."Zendoku" is a variation of
Sudoku , offering a slightly more combative experience than simply lining up numbers. Players must now insert symbols, rather than the standard numbers. Players choose characters and choose to attack or defend against a challenger, which takes place via mini-games started upon filling in a group of numbers. The game is set againstanime -influenced backdrops and has a "light-heartedmartial arts " theme. The game also offers single-player puzzles.Reception
The UK Nintendo Magazine, ONM praised the DS version of the game for its colourful graphics, but criticized it for the confusing system of using symbols instead of numbers. As well as the minigames feeling tacked on and more of an annoyance, and finished by saying, "One for multiplayer only".
On the other hand,
NGamer praised the multiplayer game highly, saying, "The thrill of using logical reasoning to kick someone's arse is a phenomenal experience."External links
* [http://www.zendokugame.com/ Zendoku home page]
* [http://www.zoonami.com/briefing/2006-10-19-zendoku.php "Eidos Announces Zendoku" at Zoonami]
* [http://www.eidosinteractive.com/games/info.html?gmid=174 Zendoku page at Eidos Interactive]
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/zendoku Zendoku at Metacritic]
* [http://garethrees.org/2007/06/10/zendoku-generation/ Programming Behind Zendoku Puzzle Generation]References
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