The default way to put numbers into squares on a sudoku board is to tap the space on the board you want to effect, then tap one of the nine numbers on a keypad on the right side of the screen. There's a separate option that lets you tap squares, then write the number you want in a small box, but we found the handwriting recognition to be pretty terrible, with the game frequently interpreting fairly straight-looking 1's to be a three or a seven or something. Furthermore, the game doesn't make any concessions for left-handed players, who will be continually reaching to the far side of the screen to enter numbers. You can place up to four notes in each square, but with all the tapping you'll have to do to enter notes, you're probably just better off making mental notes instead.
On the presentation side, the game offers three different music tracks, none of which are particularly good. But the rest of the sound isn't anything special, so you could just turn it down. Graphically, you've got three different backgrounds to choose from. Again, this variety doesn't really add anything to the overall package.
With a fairly drab presentation and a subpar interface, Sudoku Gridmaster is a pretty weak package. If you're looking for sudoku on the DS, get Brain Age instead. Sudoku isn't the main focus there, but it's put together much, much better.
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