Review: Picross S (Nintendo Switch)

Rating: 8
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · October 27, 2017

Picross is a picture crossword puzzle game that uses numbers as hints to complete an illustration. The rules are simple and easy to understand, so anyone can pick it up and enjoy.

Pros:

Picross gameplay.
70.3MB Download size.
Two modes- Picross and mega picross.
Tutorial section.
Cursor speed option.
Navigation settings- Highlight correct/incorrect or dont use.
Autocorrect mistakes on/off.
Hint roulette on/off.
Picross-150 puzzles.
Mega Picross 150 puzzles.
Best time is shown on each level.
Can fill/mark squares.
Check mistakes button.
Can watch tutorials mid game.
2D Puzzle landscape.
Ambient soundtrack.
Fun to play.
Great way to learn Picross.
Many grid/size variations.
Addictive.
Fits the Switch portability element perfectly.
Can replay levels.

Cons:

No touchscreen.
Lacks any customisable options.
No online leaderboards.
Feels weird to play without a stylus.

The Numbers:

8/10

Graphics - 8/10
8/10

Sound - 8/10
8/10

Accessability - 8/10
8/10

Length - 8/10
8/10

Fun Factor - 8/10

8/10

Summary

Not much to say on this really, I mean its Picross and it does it very well. The tutorials are well done and do a great job of teaching new players the basics. The extra options like hint roulette is a random addition but a good one as if you are learning Picross every little help. I wish it had more customisable options and online to encourage speed runs. In short its, a perfectly good Picross game and will appeal to new and old players alike.