Review: Picross S (Nintendo Switch)
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:
- Graphics - 8/108/10
- Sound - 8/108/10
- Accessability - 8/108/10
- Length - 8/108/10
- Fun Factor - 8/108/10
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.
