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Picross S+

2024
PuzzleStrategy
Picross S+ distills the simple pleasure of nonogram puzzles into a laser-focused experience. The core loop of logical deduction, where players use number clues to fill in a grid and reveal a hidden picture, remains as satisfying as ever. Multiple game modes, including the addictive Clip Picross, and a clean, intuitive interface ensure that anyone can pick up and play, making it a perfect fit for both puzzle veterans and newcomers alike.

About Picross S+

Details
A port/remake of the 3DS's Picross e series using the engine of the Nintendo Switch's Picross S series. Notable changes include the translation of the puzzles from Picross e's Micross mode to the Picross S series' Clip Picross mode, as well as additional Picross and Color Picross puzzles unique to this release. The base game includes all 150 puzzles from the first Picross e release in both Picross and Mega Picross forms, while puzzles from the remaining Picross e games are available as individual DLC packs.

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Rating
Critic & community
80
Match
Recommendation strength
92%

Picross S9

Puzzle

If you enjoy the core Picross gameplay, this is more of the same — a fresh collection of logic puzzles to solve, with a new coat of paint.

Why recommended

  • Picross S9 retains the core puzzle gameplay and strategy of the source game, challenging players to deduce the hidden picture.
  • Criteria — The game focuses on strategy and puzzle-solving, with players using numbers to determine which squares to fill.
  • The game's difficulty scales with the size and complexity of the puzzles, offering a challenging experience for all skill levels.
2
Rating
Critic & community
85
Match
Recommendation strength
88%

Like Picross, Balatro provides a deceptively simple core loop that deepens into a complex web of strategic decisions, but trades grids for poker hands and numbers for card combinations.

Why recommended

  • The core gameplay centers on strategic decision-making, requiring players to build poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds.
  • Criteria — Strategy is central to success, with players needing to optimize their deck-building and hand combinations to maximize their score.
  • The roguelite elements and escalating difficulty of Balatro create a challenging experience that rewards careful planning and adaptation, similar to the increasingly complex puzzles of Picross.
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Rating
Critic & community
75
Match
Recommendation strength
78%

This game shares Picross's focus on logic and deduction, but with a unique twist on the puzzle format.

Why recommended

  • The core gameplay centers on solving logic puzzles, similar to Picross.
  • Criteria — The game requires strategic thinking to solve the puzzles.
  • The game provides a challenging experience that rewards careful planning and deduction.

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