This is a Yajilin puzzle with a bonus rule in each half of the grid. I hope you enjoy it!
Solve Homarus on Sudokupad. (For answer-check, replace black-shaded cells with the letter "A".)
About the title: Homarus is a genus of lobster, notable for having dimorphism in its claws: one claw is specialised for cutting, the other for crushing.
Solution code: Row 2, with "L" for turns, "I" for straights, and "X" for black-shaded cells. (12 characters, no spaces.)
on 8. September 2024, 10:30 by SudokuExplorer
Very challenging but enjoyed each aha moment, thanks!
on 7. September 2024, 23:32 by yttrio
What a ride! This was quite tricky for me, but every breakthrough felt satisfying, thanks!
on 5. September 2024, 15:23 by SudokuHero
This probably would have been much easier if I were better at these puzzles hahahahaha. Very good puzzle, you are single-handedly making me enjoy pencil puzzles
on 2. September 2024, 23:34 by Jesper
Fun puzzle, thanks!
on 2. September 2024, 17:28 by ONeill
Enjoyable puzzle :) it feels very minimal throughout
on 2. September 2024, 10:15 by Christounet
Great ! Always enjoying a good yajilin hybrid. Thanks :)
on 2. September 2024, 04:01 by MaizeGator
Enjoyed testing this one! Very creative ruleset, and you did an excellent job to integrate the two halves together.
Reply: Thank you! Greatly appreciate your testing, as always!
on 2. September 2024, 04:00 by sfushidahardy
Easier solution code