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Hana's story - nonograms is a single player casual puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 667 reviews

story108 positive mentions

monetization52 negative mentions

The game features a charming story and adorable artwork that keeps players engaged.
Puzzles are enjoyable and provide a good level of challenge without being overly difficult.
The music is relaxing and complements the gameplay, making it a soothing experience.

Many puzzles have ambiguous solutions, requiring guessing rather than logical deduction, which can be frustrating.
The game frequently crashes or has bugs that disrupt gameplay, making it unplayable at times.
There are too many puzzles to complete before advancing the story, which can feel tedious and repetitive.

story
271 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
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The story aspect of the game is widely praised for its cuteness and charm, with many players expressing a strong emotional connection to the characters and narrative. While the storyline is engaging and often described as sweet, some users noted issues with translation and abrupt endings, leading to a desire for more content or additional chapters. Overall, the combination of storytelling and puzzle-solving is seen as a refreshing and enjoyable experience, making players eager to progress through the game to uncover more of the narrative.
- “The story was very sweet and I love the overall game!”
- “The story kept me wanting to play more and I absolutely loved it.”
- “The story, the art, especially the music, everything was mesmerizing.”
- “The story was sweet, but the end seemed rather abrupt and predictable.”
- “Although I really enjoyed playing this game, it was disappointing not to see any achievements given for completing the storyline as they were given for each of the item sections, which took far less time to finish.”
- “It's fun at first, but then it's just so hard to do so many puzzles for one episode that has a short story.”
monetization
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game features a mix of ads that are generally described as unobtrusive, with options to watch ads for extra lives or pay to remove them. While some players appreciate the ability to manage ads by playing offline or opting for an ad-free version, many express frustration that paid options do not fully eliminate ads. Overall, the game balances monetization with gameplay, though the frequency and nature of ads can be a point of contention among users.
- “I've been playing this for a bit over a week now and decided to pay for no ads.”
- “I bought the no advertisements version because I liked it so much.”
- “I paid to remove ads, but it doesn't actually remove all ads like other games. Very disappointing, I feel robbed.”
- “Love the game but made a payment to be ads free 3 days ago and I am still seeing ads.”
- “There aren't nearly enough lives to pass a level, so you have to keep failing and then watching ads every 2 seconds.”
graphics
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
39%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and aesthetically pleasing art style, which complements the sweet storyline and calming music. Many users appreciate the beautiful visuals and vibrant color palette, noting that they enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some players feel that while the graphics are charming, they cannot compensate for gameplay issues, particularly with puzzle difficulty.
- “The artwork was done so well too!!”
- “Love the graphics and the cute story.”
- “Beautiful nonogram puzzle and artwork.”
- “Bad puzzle is fatal to a puzzle game, no matter how cute your graphic design is.”
- “The graphics are not the best but the story is very clear.”
- “Really enjoyed it yesterday but today it won't get past the loading screen and just crashes instantly :( really liked the graphics.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
46%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience alongside the cute art and engaging story. While many players find the soundtrack lovely and enjoyable, some note that it can become repetitive over time, and a few express frustration over the lack of options to customize or turn off the music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and atmosphere, making it a highlight for many players.
- “The story, the art, especially the music, everything was mesmerizing.”
- “Lovely story, cute illustrations and really nice soundtrack!”
- “Beautiful calming music paired with mini visual novel was so relaxing!”
- “Haven't gotten very far in it though because after every ad it plays, the app stops playing the game's music regardless of the sound settings, meaning I have to continue playing in silence or close out of the app entirely and reopen it.”
- “I don't care about the ad, it's only 5 seconds or you can just turn off the internet... the only problem is the music is getting boring.”
- “And there's no option to turn off the music, just turn off the sound option... it's so frustrating.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players enjoying the challenge of puzzles and numeric elements, particularly for fans of nonograms. While the controls are praised for their responsiveness, some users noted issues with screen edges affecting execution. Overall, the game combines engaging mechanics with a charming aesthetic, contributing to a fun experience.
- “If you love numeric gameplay such as nonogram, this game is really interesting.”
- “Cute story, and best gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay and cute illustration ♡♡”
- “It's a little difference, by max one, but it still messes up the gameplay a little bit.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players find it to be one of the least buggy games they’ve encountered, others report significant issues, including glitches in puzzles and freezing when attempting to connect to Google Play Games, which can hinder gameplay. Overall, the game has been described as cute but plagued by bugs that affect its playability.
- “Also in some of the puzzles, there are glitches where it says the row is '10 2' but you can't even place the 2nd block.”
- “The game is cute but it is really buggy and makes it almost unplayable.”
- “It tries to connect to Google Play Games but is unable to, so it just freezes.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game deeply emotional, often feeling moved to tears by its heartwarming story and wholesome elements. The combination of relaxing music and beautiful art enhances the overall emotional experience, making it both engaging and rewarding.
- “Almost cried when I finished it; it tested my patience and made me feel smarter!”
- “The art is good, the music is relaxing, and the story is heartwarming!”
- “I completed the whole game (items too) and it was all so wholesome!”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, though some noted minor typos that added to the comedic effect. However, there are mixed feelings about the depth of the story, with some players hoping for more narrative development alongside the humor.
- “It's a very funny game; I really liked it, but I was expecting more of the story.”
- “Pretty funny, but try taking a closer look at the game.”
- “There are a few typos that were a bit humorous and confusing (e.g., 'snow ball' was supposed to be 'snow globe'), but other than that, it's probably the longest game I have ever been committed to!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its uniqueness, setting it apart from other picross titles and contributing to an engaging experience for players.
- “Such a unique atmosphere for picross games.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the app has been criticized for being slow and poorly designed, with issues such as excessive ads and confusing number displays that can lead to misinterpretation.
- “Too many ads, numbers too close together so that '3 2' reads as '32', a slow app that isn't optimized well.”