Gamers have a wide selection of games on the Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA). Now they can look forward to amazing puzzle game too! Video games publisher Merscom have sent word that they would be releasing Buku Sudoku on the XBLA. The game would be the first and only Sudoku title on the online service.
Kirk Owen is the chief executive officer at Merscom. He stated, “We are really thrilled about the release of Buku Sudoku, as it takes the proven and popular gameplay of Sudoku to a new level. It will appeal not only to Sudoku fans but anyone who loves a great gameplay experience. Given the attractiveness of Sudoku on other platforms and the quality of this game, we expect Buku Sudoku to be a phenomenal hit.”
Overview of Buku Sudoku:
- Buku Sudoku uses three key features of the XBLA platform to create the best console Sudoku experience. First, the native HD resolution of the 360 allows for an easy to read grid with pencil marks. Secondly, the controller’s triggers and thumbsticks make for a very fast entry method, a usual barrier with electronic Sudoku games. Thirdly, the exceptional XBLA service allows for multiplayer experiences never before witnessed in a Sudoku game. All of this is wrapped up in ans organized graphical style that manages to offer something for all users. In a similar fashion, multiple puzzle sizes, difficulties, control schemes, and tutorials offer appeal to any player whether totally new or a veteran.
Buku Sudoku for the Xbox Live Arcade is expected to release in the second quarter of 2008. The innovative cooperative and competitive play features of the Soduko game make it very exciting.