Unlike Sudoku which requires no math, Kakuro does. In the game you are given the totals for each row and column and must fill in the appropriate numbers. No number can appear more than once per row and column. There are rows of tables you could memorize to play the game or you can do the math quickly in your head. So while it’s sort of a brain excercise game they never actually promote it as such.

The game interface is exactly as one might expect to see in the real-world version of the game and there’s little to it in regards to sound. The game does give you ample information to help you when you get stuck including all of the unique combinations of numbers that appear in the puzzle you are working on.

There’s little to say about the game as it’s fairly straightforward and no frills. If you like math and/or puzzle games and you don’t know Kakuro I suggest you check it out. If you don’t then this game is not for you. It’s not an action-packed title and there’s a spartan interface but overall it’s exactly what one wants from Kakuro.

Of course there could have been some additions like time tracking and leaderboards to see if you can best your previous fastest at a particular level or on a particular puzzles. But it’s a small detraction from the overall and could probably be added in an update later.

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