Depixtion
- May 29, 2019
- DEVHOUR GAMES
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Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Depixtion offers a unique twist on traditional nonograms with its three-layer color mixing mechanic, providing a fresh and engaging puzzle experience.
- The game features a well-designed interface and smooth controls, making it easy to pick up and play, while also offering a satisfying challenge as players progress through the puzzles.
- The Halloween DLC adds more content to the game, and players appreciate the variety and creativity of the puzzles, making it a worthy addition to any puzzle enthusiast's library.
- Some puzzles are not fully logic solvable, requiring guesswork, which detracts from the core logic puzzle experience that fans expect from nonograms.
- The user interface can be unintuitive, particularly with the color selection and auto-marking features, leading to frustration for some players.
- Achievements are reportedly broken or poorly designed, which can diminish the overall satisfaction of completing the game for completionists.
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as catchy, relaxing, and a great complement to the gameplay, particularly in puzzle-solving. However, some critiques highlight that certain puzzles feature uninspired and overly processed music, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered pleasant and easy to listen to, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
“While there is only one music track while solving puzzles, it succeeds in being catchy and relaxing without being distracting or too repetitive.”
“And, a praise for a puzzle game in my book: actually great music.”
“The music is nice and easy on the ears.”
“A lot of puzzles pose themselves as stylistically slick, being just lazy and empty, with stupid music and reverbed/washed out everything.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique mechanics that require players to navigate color sequences and deductions, enhancing the traditional nonogram experience. Players solve three interconnected nonograms that contribute to a cohesive artwork, with a variety of challenging puzzles that promise hours of engaging play. The mechanics are accessible for newcomers while offering depth for seasoned players.
“This brings unique mechanics (same-color sequences must have spaces between them as usual, but different colors may follow each other with no spaces) as well as unique deductions (like 'I need a light red block somewhere on this vertical line, but several horizontal lines only contain dark red blocks, so it can't be on the intersections with them' - although much more complex than that later).”
“Not only are the images more rewarding in the end (and some of the images themselves were really creative ideas, I love skateboard vampire), but you feel like each layer actually contributed to the image as opposed to it just coloring itself. The dark/light color mechanic gives you slightly different clues than usual nonograms.”
“Mechanics are simple to pick up quickly, and the breadth of challenging images and puzzles you can unlock will leave you with hours to play!”
“Mechanically, you're solving three unrelated nonograms whose artwork just happens to get overlaid.”
“Not only are the images more rewarding in the end (and some of the images themselves were really creative ideas, I love skateboard vampire), because you feel like each layer actually contributed to the image as opposed to it just coloring itself, the dark/light color mechanic gives you slightly different clues than usual nonograms.”
“This brings unique mechanics (same-color sequences must have spaces between as usual but different colors may follow each other with no spaces) as well as unique deductions (like 'I need a light red block somewhere on this vertical line, but several horizontal lines only contain dark red blocks so it can't be on the intersections with them' - although much more complex than that later).”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in [i]depixtion[/i] are praised for their unique visuals that enhance the picross-style gameplay, featuring distinct artwork that is creatively overlaid as players solve three interconnected nonograms. This artistic approach sets it apart from other games in the genre.
“Depixtion is yet another stellar entry in Steam’s ever-growing list of picross-style games, one that stands out with its unique visuals and puzzle structures.”
“The graphics are beautifully designed, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“The vibrant colors and intricate details in the artwork make each puzzle a visual delight.”
“Mechanically, you're solving three unrelated nonograms whose artwork just happens to get overlaid.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while certain puzzles in the game can feel grindy and may lead to confusion due to misleading labels, the overall experience remains enjoyable and rewarding.
“While some snags come along the way, a couple of puzzles toward the middle are somewhat grindy, and some puzzles accidentally leave you with the wrong solution because the labeled numbers give you a different solution than intended.”
