Toon-Doku announced for DS @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on January 24, 2007

News: The puzzle craze gets toon-eriffic.

Press Release from Majesco:

Majesco, an innovative provider of digital entertainment products and content, today announced Toon-Doku for the Nintendo DS. Developed by Dragon's Den Unlimited, Toon-Doku will offer fun, cartoon picture-based puzzles in addition to traditional number-based Sudoku puzzles when it ships this April.

УToon-Doku is the answer for Sudoku fans looking for something different and younger players looking for a less intimidating puzzler,Ф said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing, Majesco Entertainment. УThe combination of pictures and unique multi-player features adds several new dimensions to one of today's most popular brain games. Of course, Toon-Doku also includes number-based play, so fans can enjoy СDoku' the traditional way as well.Ф

Toon-Doku features 250 different images gamers can place on the board to complete each puzzle. A deep Edit Mode lets budding artists create their own customized pieces for play or trade with friends. In addition to three multiplayer modes, Toon-Doku includes a unique Distraction System that lets players block portions of their opponent's board to thwart their progress in competitive matches.