Picross S

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 11 out of 42
  3. Negative: 5 out of 42

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  1. AveragePedro
    Nov 22, 2017
    6
    I'm a huge fan of the serie, i started playing it on SNES.
    The Switch version looks nice but the game suffers by its lack of content. Only 150 puzzles and i'm pretty sure they are already used from older versions of Picross. Anyway it's great to have a Switch Version of Picross. I would love have now a Picross 3D on my Switch
  2. kratos649
    Oct 21, 2017
    4
    Having been a huge fan of the series since the brilliant DS game Picross and seven more games on the 3DS, I had high hopes for this game. However, Jupiter has produced a game that seems flawed and even a little lazy (certainly not up to their standards).
    Firstly, there is now no penalty for filling the wrong square. Previously there had been a two-, four-, or eight-minute time penalty for    Having been a huge fan of the series since the brilliant DS game Picross and seven more games on the 3DS, I had high hopes for this game. However, Jupiter has produced a game that seems flawed and even a little lazy (certainly not up to their standards).
    Firstly, there is now no penalty for filling the wrong square. Previously there had been a two-, four-, or eight-minute time penalty for wrong attempts. Now there is no penalty which leads to simply guessing. In my opinion this has effectively ruined the game. What's the point in trying to puzzle out the answer when you can simply guess?
    Secondly, the puzzles used in both picross mode and mega picross mode are the same puzzles. They do not seem to have created unique puzzles for mega picross mode. The puzzles occur in slightly different order (possibly to throw us off) but I have come across many repeated puzzles (enough to make me assume that this continues throughout the game, even though I haven't yet finished it 100%).
    Lastly, the control scheme is a bit different to the 3DS version. It's not as intuitive and there seem to be no other control options. Earlier versions had at least two control schemes.
    In general the game is still quite good, but not up to the standard we've come to expect from Jupiter. The DS game Picross remains the best in the series.    … Expand
  3. xxAcesHighxx
    Oct 14, 2017
    7
    While it can’t match it for character or charm, Picross S joins Piczle Lines DX as a super competent Switch puzzler that is sure to please Picross and regular puzzle fans alike. With that in mind, I can give Jupiter’s Switch debut a solid recommendation. Just don’t go in expecting it to blow your socks off in the same way the DS games did.
  4. mijan
    Aug 10, 2018
    8
    Picross veterans know what to expect, picross rookies are in for a addicting puzzling treat. Addicting game with hours of content if you like solving puzzles.
  5. chavaflyfree
    Nov 2, 2017
    7
    Picross. No more, no less.
    It has plenty of puzzles, even if designs are the same for both gameplay modes, it will take you 10+ hours to complete all of them. More modes or variation would be welcomed.
    Why they didn't add touch controls is beyond me.
  6. DominikFFM
    Oct 9, 2017
    8
    Well, no surprises here. It's Picross. If you liked the Picross games on DS or other platforms, go for it. I was immediatly hooked, because it's as addictve as always. Fluid controls, lots of puzzles and simple but challenging gameplay.
  7. mefzeldernx
    Jul 1, 2018
    6
    Si sabes lo que es un Picross, conoces lo que estas recibiendo al comprar éste juego. Un puzzle atractivo, calmo pero muy atrapante. Aunque "Picross S" es un juego que se siente corto debido a la amplia variedad de juegos del género que se puede descargar en móviles, no obstante el juego esta bien armonizado y se controla muy cómodo en la consola híbrida de Nintendo.
    La variedad de    Si sabes lo que es un Picross, conoces lo que estas recibiendo al comprar éste juego. Un puzzle atractivo, calmo pero muy atrapante. Aunque "Picross S" es un juego que se siente corto debido a la amplia variedad de juegos del género que se puede descargar en móviles, no obstante el juego esta bien armonizado y se controla muy cómodo en la consola híbrida de Nintendo.
    La variedad de puzzles es bastante limitada, pero al menos los dibujos finales son bastante creativos, además que la personalización del modo de juego permite que uno pueda jugar como más le guste.
    No es recomendable ya que a pesar de haberle dedicado unas buenas horas, el completarlo al 100% no me supuso tanto reto como un juego de móvil. Los controles son cómodos pero se extraña un modo de juego con la pantalla táctil.    … Expand
  8. TheSeahorse
    Jul 15, 2018
    8
    I've never played or seen Picross before so to me this is an absolutely brilliant game.

    I never thought I'd play this over the other games I have on my Switch but I do a lot of the time.
    Price tag might be intimidating for a simple "Sudoku-like" game but if you haven't tried it before, definitely do.
  9. Jack5switch
    Dec 18, 2017
    8
    Picross S temporarily got me addicted to Picross puzzles again. I'm used to solving these on my iPhone, but when this title came out on the Switch I simply had to get it. The game is very distracting and soothing, supported by a catchy soundtrack, even if there are only 5 pieces of music. The finished pixel art is always well coloured and shadowed, and there is also an extra layer toPicross S temporarily got me addicted to Picross puzzles again. I'm used to solving these on my iPhone, but when this title came out on the Switch I simply had to get it. The game is very distracting and soothing, supported by a catchy soundtrack, even if there are only 5 pieces of music. The finished pixel art is always well coloured and shadowed, and there is also an extra layer to completing a puzzle, wherein you get a medal when you solve one without using assists. This increases the incentive to fully complete the game. Picross S is a great game all around, though some extra pictures to solve and more gamemodes would have been nice.… Expand
  10. palex00
    Oct 14, 2017
    6
    While Picross has always been a good game (series), Picross S, the first entry on the Switch, is one of the worst games of the series. Having even less features then the original Picross e for 3DS, it has only Mega-Picross and normal Picross mode. Definitely worth checking out Picross e1-e7 on the 3DS first, plus Picross 3D and Picross 3D Round 2 before getting this.
  11. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    6
    I think there are many elements reused, and it is a game that I rather enjoy with mobile.
  12. VahNabooty
    Jul 29, 2018
    8
    A very well put together Picross game with fun puzzles, as every Jupiter Picross game has been before this. There's nothing that particularly makes this one stand out against their 3ds titles but the UI does look very nice and slick on the big screen and the music is very nice, and will be stuck in my head for a long time.
  13. ARGzelder
    Apr 7, 2019
    4
    El juego es sencillamente lo que el título indica, una galería de puzzles esperando a ser llenados.
    No hay historia solo listas por completar, en total se sienten cortas y aunque los diseños sean interesantes y uno que otro atractivo a la vista no hay mucho por hacer una vez completada la lista.
    Me cuesta recomendar el juego, puesto que aunque sea un fan del género y he disfrutado en    El juego es sencillamente lo que el título indica, una galería de puzzles esperando a ser llenados.
    No hay historia solo listas por completar, en total se sienten cortas y aunque los diseños sean interesantes y uno que otro atractivo a la vista no hay mucho por hacer una vez completada la lista.
    Me cuesta recomendar el juego, puesto que aunque sea un fan del género y he disfrutado en completarlo hay opciones más económicas y más extensas en los dispositivos móviles.    … Expand
  14. nepatriots32
    May 25, 2020
    9
    I'm not sure why critics feel the need to knock this game so much as to give it an average score of 67. It's not a game for everyone, but if you like logic puzzles, you'll absolutely love this game. Even for those who aren't great at logic puzzles but still enjoy them or find them relaxing, there are assist options that you can play with if you want. For logic puzzle veterans, rest assuredI'm not sure why critics feel the need to knock this game so much as to give it an average score of 67. It's not a game for everyone, but if you like logic puzzles, you'll absolutely love this game. Even for those who aren't great at logic puzzles but still enjoy them or find them relaxing, there are assist options that you can play with if you want. For logic puzzle veterans, rest assured that there is still plenty of challenge in a lot of these puzzles.

    i do agree that they could have added in touch controls for those who liked them on the 3DS games, but I actually find it much smoother and more enjoyable using the controller, anyways. It is also much prettier to look at than the 3DS games. While this is the Picross S game with the least content (compared to S2, S3, etc.), it is also the cheapest. Plus, it's hard to argue it's not worth the money when I got 60+ hours of enjoyable and relaxing gameplay for $8.    … Expand
  15. Cadmos
    Jan 19, 2021
    7
    The game interface is very clean and intuitive and the tools available and efficient. The music is still repetitive. The content is not huge but acceptable. It is a good game but not revolutionary in its kind.
  16. Awaiko
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    It’s a solid picross/nonagram game. There’s a formula to these style of games, people need to keep in mind that what genre this is.

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67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Cubed3
    Jan 29, 2018
    60
    Picross S is a fully recommended title for anyone who doesn't own a Nintendo 3DS after some puzzling action to play on the go, which is the preferred way to play this type of game. Whilst lacking the superior touch controls of the 3DS versions, this one does add an array of great assist options and throws a multiplayer twist into the format. Compared to what the long-running Picross e games provide, though, offering just two modes and Mega Picross being slightly adjusted Picross puzzles is unfortunate. For the budget price, 300 puzzles is excellent value, especially if this is one of your first dabbles into the series, but there is no question that more could have been added here. If you have a 3DS, it would be better to stick to the Picross fun on that system.
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  2. DarkStation
    Nov 17, 2017
    80
    If you're looking for a good puzzle game for your Switch, this should definitely be your first stop. Most of the puzzles are bite-sized and easy to stop when you're on the go, but it's also meaty with so many puzzles (over 150 and double that if you count the Megas) that it can easily eat up hours of your time. While I miss the simplicity of the touch controls, it's a small quibble when there's still so much to be enjoyed from this game.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 31, 2017
    70
    Picross S still manages to entertain with the ultra solid nonogram formula, but overall it feels like a lazy project for newcomers that will probably disappoint the old fans of the franchise.
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