Awesome game, but hints are cheats – Strimko Gold Review

First I'll tell you that I've completed all master level games without guessing or hints. IT CAN BE DONE! Some levels took me more than an hour though. I chose not use hints because they are too revealing. One hint solves a cell and changes the difficulty level. I am a fan of Jason Linhart's " :) Sudoku", which provides instruction, not cheats. Using a game analyzer like this would allow better difficulty ratings by sorting games by required techniques and skill level. I solved several master games without pencil marks, and spent hours on others. One could get more gameplay if the developer added the ability to reflect, rotate, and replay puzzles.
Review by TontoGoldstein on Strimko Gold.