Braindoku: Sudoku Block Puzzle Ratings and Reviews

A pleasant and enjoyable game. I don’t fret about trying to beat my high score, but I do find that I am developing strategies and improving as I go along. I haven’t had the problems others have with freezing, etc., maybe because I play in Airplane Mode. If I want to clear the middle I close Airplane Mode and watch an ad or two. The ads are for other games and at some point I might download one of them. They aren’t obtrusive or annoying. I especially like this game because I can play while watching TV or talking to someone.

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Would give 5 stars if the instruction “place the figure on the field” went away, that’s rather obvious, it also covers the field annoyingly. I’m also a bit dubious about the scoring system it needs to be more obvious, I swear sometimes it doesn’t change at all even after three blocks have been cleared all at once. Update. Another thing that would polish the game is fixing game ending bugs such as the missed flip figure bug described in other reviews. You should be able to see the endgame field instead of just the game over screen , the game has ended prematurely a number of times yet I can’t see why. Thanks again!

Game has changed massively since I “bought” the game, and originally wrote this review.I am now being inundated with ads again and pressed intensively to buy subscription.
Not happy. Will probably delete.

Hello,
Thanks for reaching out.
Can you please clarify which game you "bought"? You can send us a detailed description or a screenshot of the receipt via in-game support or at support@murka.com.
Please note that the pop-up about purchasing a subscription is for informational purposes only; our players decide for themselves whether to make a purchase or not.
Hope for your understanding.
Wishing you well!

I’ve had this game since the beginning. I have lived through the “pay $5.99 to remove ads” that removed nothing. But still I play because it can be so calming. 2 updates ago the journeys appeared and I hated it but I found the free play option so I was okay. Then I bought the option to flip my blocks and I loved it! I figured out that even if it didn’t let me flip my last block it would save the game and let me start where I left off next time. I hate this new version. I don’t want to earn points to be able to do something I PAID FOR. I just want to be able to relax and play this for as long as I want. 5 stars for the concept of the game, 1 for the continued changes I didn’t want.
Update: now the free play option is gone and the journeys are being updated so they don’t currently exist, AND the daily puzzle costs $$ now. So greedy. There’s nothing for me here anymore and you were my go-to game for years and years.

Hello! We're sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with the changes.
Now we are forming a new economy in the game and experimenting with the app as a whole. We will pass on your point to our devs. Also, please note that it is still possible to play for free.
We hope that your opinion will change positively and we will reach new heights together! {1}

I kind of liked this game. But the ads were very annoying. So I clicked the link to disable ads. They charged me $5.99. Then I went back to playing and I was still seeing ads. On the page where I disable ads. Here's what it says: "

"Can I disable ads? Yes, a "Remove Ads" button in the settings menu allows you to buy the one-time offer that disables all ads in the game forever."
When I wrote to them and asked them why I paid $5.99 to see 'NO ADS IN THE GAME FOREVER' and I still have to see ads, they said that they have to show ads. So even though it says up there that if you pay $5.99 you will never see ads again, they're going to show you ads. I've asked for my money back. I don't wantto play this game anymore. They had a "one time" opportunity to be honest and they failed. We will see whether they will do the right thing or not...

Hello,
Thank you for reaching out.

The Remove ads feature works for the main screen and interstitial ads during playing. These ads get removed forever.


The rotate feature still has to be unlocked by watching ads.


If you want to get a refund, I advise you to contact the store as they are the ones who deal with all the transactions. Here's the link to follow: https://bit.ly/refund_it.


Please, specify via the in-game support which kind of ads you are still getting. Any additional information and screenshots are appreciated and will accelerate the process of the investigation and solution.

Thank you so much for your attention and participation. Kind regards!

Alright, this is going to be a doozy.

I have noticed multiple glitches in this game that has been reported from other users, as well as myself.

1. The hint feature worked in the past. It no longer works whatsoever.

2. It does not recognize that the last piece can be flipped. It hits you with “no more moves” when that is not the case.

If it does somehow recognize that it can be flipped, if you touch the flip button again (wanting to flip it to a better fitting position,) it will end your game.

If you look at other reviews, you will find someone complaining about this exact problem. The developer replied, and I quote, “All people are unique and different, so it’s not easy to develop a game that is loved by everybody.” Did the developer even read the complaint? That makes no sense. Either get rid of the function or fix it.

3. There is an ad in the game that is an very fast flashing app icon (iPhone messages in specific) that is not seizure friendly. I feel very dizzy when I see this ad. I contacted customer support about this and they told me to purchase the Remove Ads feature for $5.99. I am very disappointed, come on.

It seems like the developers do not care about the game at all.

Hello Aryth!

We want to assure you that we are working on improving our game.
Regarding the "Hint" feature - we had numerous tickets from players asking to disable or even delete it. At this point, we are looking for a solution to please both new and experienced players. Moving to the "No more moves" issue. True, some of the players experienced it for a while, but our developers have fixed it, and the game should work fine with the next big update. Please note, we are using a third-party provider for the ads services, so sometimes ads like this can be shown to you. However, we will contact the ad company and look for a solution to this.
We wish you a pleasant day filled with positive emotions. {15}

I found this game by playing another game. At first, I loved the game and was playing it every day and even multiple times throughout the day. I paid for the no ads, then stated paying for coins. As soon as I paid for the first set of coins then it start freezing up to where I had to close the game or completely shut down my iPad. Then the game started crashing in the middle of the game and now I get that all the levels are NOT created yet. If you are still developing levels then WHY put out an unfinished product!?! Not to mention that when I have to close the game I have to restore the previous game which it NEVER give you back the coins you had or even back to the place where you left off. Please fix these issues and I will give a better review! 🤦🏾‍♀️😡🤬

Hello, Kimyaka! We're very sorry to hear that you've experienced such issues. We want to assure you that we are constantly working in improving our game and its features. If you contact us by this link: http://bit.ly/contact_brain, our support will take care of solving your issue. Kindly ask you to check whether your device has at least 20% of free space and a reliable internet connection in advance.
Hope everything will be fine soon! Have a wonderful day! {7}

I’ve had this app for a while now. As much as I love the game, the quantity of ads are ridiculous. I get why they have to have ads BUT they force you to watch an ad 15-29secs then you can X-out only for it to force you to see more of the add before it goes back to the game. Worse is that you can’t get rid of the sound either. You can opt for no music but it still plays sound during the ads. Awful. The only way you can get rid of the sound altogether is to mute your phone. The most recent update made the app not open on my phone. I’ve tried to troubleshoot with all the tricks they’ve suggested and nothing works. I click on the app and it acts like it’s going to open for 20 secs and then closes. More hassle than it’s worth.

Hi! Sorry that this keeps happening to you. If you still have crashing issues - try reinstalling the game, and make sure you have at least 2-2,5 GB of free memory space on the device. If it doesn't help, please contact in-game support at support@murka.mail.helpshift.com. They will be glad to help 😉 {7}

For 2hrs I’ve been nicely trying to “deal with” their almost non-existent support. All issues people have mentioned are still true..what was concerning to me is the company makes $ to pay their employees and further develop their apps. It’s done through us..the customer…by watching ads to obtain bonuses. The this is, after watching the ad, instead of getting the bonus it will pop up an ad claiming I don’t have internet…but magically it can play another ad…they get paid…customer gets scammed…. I do not write reviews generally (unless positive) but the do this is other games they make so it’s not isolated to just this game…no problems like this EVER in anything else. I will update my if the company reaches out with some truth…. I likely will upload the chat into this review!

Hello! We're sorry for any inconvenience caused. Our agent passed your case to our devs, so we're waiting for a full investigation of the issue. Please stay tuned. We hope everything will be fine and your opinion will change positively. Regards! {15}

I realize the developers get paid by advertisers but they need to do a better job of patrolling those ads to ensure their players are not getting cheated. The most frequent one I see is about selling a dramatic weight loss product called Keto GT. If you Google this product and the shows that supposedly support it like Shark Tank and DR Oz, you will find those shows bending over backwards to disassociate themselves from the product, saying the product was never endorsed on their show and they view the ads as a scam, THEIR words! I mean, common sense. What weight loss product could possibly be labeled “safe” that allows someone to lose 60 pounds in 10 days?

So, because the developers of this game are enabling a reported scam, I rate their game one star.

Greetings. Sorry for the inconvenience you've faced. Please note, we are using a third-party provider for the ads services, and sometimes you can see an outdated app. However, we are updating the ads and the game itself, so hopefully, you will give us another chance. Have a lovely day! {45}

I paid for this game so I could turn my cubes any time without needing coins or whatever. This game was my calm down time. When I would get stressed I would sit and turn cubes and place them perfectly. It helped with my OCD and it helped to keep my mind off of the drama. Now it’s all different. Rewards. Journeys. 50 turns then you run out. Do this to get this do that to keep going. This is garbage. Just like all the other crappy games. I thought this was the good one then they put a new version. Update. I want the old one back. I didn’t ask for an update. I went to look at my subscriptions and it’s gone. They cheated me some kind of way. I’m very disappointed in this app.

Greetings,
Thank you for contacting us. We are sorry to hear that.
Journey Mode is just an option to get more fun with our game. If you are not interested in Journey, you need to find the Free Play icon in the down-right corner of the main screen of the game. Tap it, and you will enter the regular game.
Also, you don't need to watch an ad to rotate a figure, there are coins that can be used for it instead.
To collect Free Coins, you can:
- Open the chests to collect the Hourly Bonus.
- Keep playing the game! You get free coins by playing Free Mode and Journey Mode.
- Watch an ad. There is an option to get Free Coins on the Store Screen by watching an ad. To open the store, just tap the coin counter at the top right corner of the screen.
Don't hesitate to reach out with any other questions or suggestions.
All the best! {1}