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"Japanese Women - Animated Jigsaws" is a relaxing puzzle game featuring animated illustrations of Japanese women in various settings. With 250 puzzle pieces and optional background music, players can assemble images at their own pace. The game also includes a casual mode for more laid-back puzzle-solving. However, the game lacks a variety of image themes and may not appeal to those seeking more challenging puzzles.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique twist on traditional jigsaw puzzles by incorporating animated images, which enhances the overall experience and provides contextual clues for piece placement.
It offers a relaxing gameplay experience, making it suitable for short play sessions, and includes a variety of difficulty levels with 10 different puzzles available in three sizes each.
The ability to separate edge pieces and the option to shuffle pieces adds convenience, making the puzzle-solving process more enjoyable.

The controls can be glitchy and unresponsive, leading to frustration when trying to drag and place pieces accurately.
Some images are reported to be blurry, making it difficult to distinguish colors and patterns, especially in the larger puzzles.
The game lacks additional content and features, such as rotation of pieces and a volume control for the music, which could enhance the overall experience.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as soothing and enjoyable, enhancing the relaxing experience of puzzle-solving. However, some users find it limited and occasionally too loud, leading them to prefer external music or ambient sounds instead. Customization options for background music are available, allowing players to tailor their auditory experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The background music is soothing, and completing the puzzles can be easier than the pixel puzzles series.”
- “The options button allows you to toggle music and sounds on and off, select which background music you'd like to hear, as well as change between fullscreen and windowed mode.”
- “I usually put on some relaxing music, turn the game sounds/music off and have a relaxing night completing the various difficulties of each puzzle.”
- “Enjoyable but fundamentally identical to the previously released 'beautiful Japanese scenery' installment, namely in terms of music and layout customization as well as the order in which available puzzles unlock.”
- “I often watch a YouTube video or listen to a podcast/music on my second screen while I piece together these puzzles.”
story
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The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the protagonist's journey of self-discovery through encounters with intriguing characters, such as the umbrella woman and a playful woman captivated by her ball. These interactions suggest a theme of learning and growth through connection and exploration.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I started my quest with the umbrella woman. After helping her, I was introduced to a playful woman with a beautiful smile.”
- “As I continued my quest, I met a woman who was playing with her dangling ball. She seemed so fascinated with it that I had to get to know her; maybe she could teach me a trick or two.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and do not add any excitement to the narrative.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
graphics
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Reviewers appreciate the graphics for their visual appeal but suggest that the addition of more visuals and the ability to incorporate custom content would enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “The vibrant colors and smooth animations create an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
- “The visual effects are top-notch, making every action feel impactful and visually rewarding.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious at times, indicating that it can become repetitive and monotonous.
- “It got tedious at times for sure.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the freedom in gameplay, allowing them to choose their starting point and approach, whether it's a conventional corner start or a more unconventional middle start.
- “There's also a lot of freedom in the gameplay; I can start in the top left corner or do something crazy and start in the middle.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and allow for a seamless experience.”
- “I love how the game encourages creativity and experimentation in its gameplay.”