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Nonogram.com - Picture Cross

65%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, stability
65% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

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Nonogram.com - Picture Cross is a puzzle game that combines number puzzles with pixel art, designed to train your logic skills. With good mechanics and fantastic graphics, the game provides a wholesome story, but is hindered by annoying ads, numerous bugs, and can be very grinding. The game's description states that it is a mix of number puzzles and pixel art games to train logic.

Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross screenshot
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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
gameplay73 positive mentions
monetization5k negative mentions

  • Engaging and addictive gameplay with a variety of puzzles.
  • Daily challenges and events keep the game fresh and interesting.
  • Clean and user-friendly interface.
  • Excessive ads, including interruptions during gameplay.
  • Small grid squares make it easy to misclick, leading to frustration.
  • No option to transfer progress between devices.
  • monetization
    5,069 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every action, including during gameplay, which disrupts their experience and concentration. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, many express frustration over the frequency and length of these ads, often leading to a decision to uninstall the game or seek alternatives.

    • “I paid for the no ads version and it is totally worth it.”
    • “The developers should be commended for being honest and fair with their paid/no ads purchase.”
    • “No ads means more fun.”
    • “The amount of ads is seriously disruptive to enjoyment of the game and the general gameplay.”
    • “This game should be fun, but the ads keep popping up when I'm trying to concentrate.”
    • “I understand that ads are necessary, but it does not mean to pop up after completion of each and every level.”
  • gameplay
    232 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering a satisfying puzzle-solving experience. However, many users express frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, particularly those that appear in the middle of puzzles, leading to a diminished overall experience. While some appreciate the variety and challenge of the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of ads and certain design choices, such as the life mechanic, detract from the enjoyment for many players.

    • “The gameplay is worth 5 stars as it does exactly what's advertised.”
    • “Fun and engaging gameplay that makes you think.”
    • “Great gameplay, but the ads are absolutely non-stop.”
    • “The addition of ads during gameplay has made the game pretty much unplayable.”
    • “Ads in the middle of gameplay is a terrible idea, concept and protocol.”
    • “I don't care if a game is free, a 30 second ad is disgusting after 5 seconds of gameplay.”
  • stability
    150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly during ad playback or when switching between apps. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these glitches, which often require restarting the app. While some users note improvements after updates, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from persistent bugs that detract from the gameplay experience.

    • “Thanks to the inventor of the game Nonogram, this app is so simple that it is mind-calming. There are no glitches, and the app works smoothly.”
    • “Runs great, with great puzzles, levels, daily challenges, and themed puzzles.”
    • “What bothers me is that when I choose to play an ad to get an extra life, the game freezes up and I have to restart the game... which is pretty much the only other option the game gives you... so I recommend if you don't like starting over on the harder puzzles, don't bother... the ads will freeze up and you'll have to start over.”
    • “Anytime I switch between apps, finish an ad, start the app, or start a new puzzle, it freezes and takes 15 to 20 seconds to start up again.”
    • “I love this game, but in the last few days it freezes up constantly.”
  • graphics
    98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their simplicity and aesthetic appeal, while others criticize them for being bland, hard to see, or distracting due to recent updates. Many users express a desire for improvements, such as a night mode or better artwork, and some note that the graphics contribute to high battery drain despite the game's low graphical demands. While a few players rate the graphics highly, the consensus suggests that enhancements are needed to elevate the visual experience.

    • “The graphics are amazing and the game overall is legendary.”
    • “Great graphics and good game but destroyed by long ads between games.”
    • “I have tried so many nonagram games and this one is by far the best graphics and they even have events.”
    • “The graphics are really bad and hard to see.”
    • “The graphics are harsh on the eyes, the response is slow, and the ads are worse.”
    • “Now with new animations, and graphics which look like they downgraded them, it's not satisfying to play.”
  • music
    89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to intrusive ads that frequently interrupt users' music or podcasts, requiring them to manually restart their audio after each ad. Many players express frustration over the inability to mute these ads, which often play loud and distracting music, detracting from the overall gaming experience. While some users enjoy the game itself, the aggressive ad interruptions significantly diminish their enjoyment, leading to suggestions for a better ad model or the inclusion of optional background music.

    • “Playing this game while listening to a podcast or some music is fantastic and I highly recommend it.”
    • “Bro, I love nonograms and this is so much fun, just put on some music in the background and you'll be set for the next few hours solving these.”
    • “I think it would be even better if there was some kind of background music but love it either way.”
    • “The music is annoying, distracting, and I can find no way to turn it off.”
    • “If not for the music, this is easily a five-star game, but that music kills all enjoyment.”
    • “I would enjoy it; I wouldn't even mind the ads that much if they didn't pause my music.”
  • emotional
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express significant frustration with the emotional toll of accidental touches leading to game losses, particularly in larger puzzles where squares are too small. Many feel heartbroken over losing progress due to these misclicks and the frequent interruptions from ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. The desire for features like zooming in to improve accuracy highlights the emotional impact of gameplay challenges and the disappointment of losing hard-earned progress.

    • “I don't see any way to backup the game data in settings; it is so necessary since I want to factory reset my phone. My level is 264, and it would be heartbreaking if it reset to the beginning ☹️.”
    • “If I lost or change my phone, I would lose my collections, and restarting the game from level 1 is a totally heartbreaking moment.”
    • “Love this game, but in hard mode it is irritating that I cannot zoom. I lose my lives only by accidentally touching in the wrong place. Thank you for considering this!”
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the themed quests and narrative progression, while others criticize the lack of a cohesive storyline and the overwhelming number of daily challenges. Many users express a desire for a more structured story mode that rewards puzzle completion with narrative elements, but feel that the current implementation is hindered by excessive ads and unrealistic mission requirements. Overall, while the concept of integrating story elements is appreciated, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to frustration among casual players.

    • “Their newest update 'stories' seemed really fun - 16 days, play levels to unlock a page of the story.”
    • “I love how 'story mode' has varying difficulties.”
    • “When you finish a 'story' they give you a trophy that is a surprisingly detailed card with little animations and they are very cute and exciting to get.”
    • “The absence of any sort of story or progress mode hurts as the game looks to go nowhere with innumerable completed rounds.”
    • “Very limited options (i.e. no zoom possibility, change background colour) and a weak storyline.”
    • “This one works great but I gave it a 4 for lack of frills like a storyline or something more interesting than just the next puzzle.”
  • optimization
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting excessive battery drain, poor full-screen support, and declining performance over time. While some players note that the game runs smoothly after removing ads, many express concerns about its overall efficiency and potential background processes. Overall, the consensus is that the game suffers from serious optimization issues that detract from the experience.

    • “The game is fun, but the app is really unoptimized.”
    • “It used to run smoothly, but now it's barely playable.”
    • “Rock solid performance, no crashes.”
    • “Idk what it is, maybe it's poorly optimized but it drains 15% of the battery in less than 20 minutes.”
    • “The game is also not optimized for full screen because the settings button is underneath the front camera on my Samsung phone.”
    • “Good game ruined by poor optimization and greedy advert spamming.”
  • grinding
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the repetitive nature of filling in cells manually and the excessive number of ads between puzzles. Many reviewers express a desire for features like autofill options and the ability to skip easier levels to alleviate the monotony. While the game is enjoyable and offers a good challenge, the grinding elements detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of annoyance and fatigue.

    • “It could be more fun if one could skip easy and medium difficulties since they are just tedious grinding.”
    • “They also need an option to autofill completed rows because it's very tedious and time-consuming.”
    • “Yes, you can skip through most of them after a few seconds, but when ads are after every level or when you want more lives, it gets tedious and makes the game not even worth it to play.”
  • humor
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the pop-up messages, level completion images, and tournament mechanics amusing. Many reviews highlight the hilarity of the game's content, including the often absurd and unexpected visuals, which contribute to a fun and engaging experience. However, some users also note that the humor can be overshadowed by technical issues and a lack of challenging content.

    • “It's a funny game, I enjoy playing it.”
    • “Easy and medium levels are just ridiculously funny and impossible to guess, even with 1 last square left, all part of the fun though.”
    • “The pictures that you uncover are hilarious!”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game highly replayable and engaging, but many express a desire for more challenging difficulty levels, as the current easy and medium settings can become too simplistic. This lack of challenge may lead some users to seek alternatives, indicating that enhancing difficulty could significantly improve replayability.

    • “Highly replayable and captures attention well.”
    • “Would love a harder difficulty level; otherwise, the game runs out of replayability and I need to move to another app.”
    • “The easy and medium games are playable, but then they're too easy.”
    • “I would love a harder difficulty level; otherwise, the game runs out of replayability and I need to move to another app.”
    • “Please fix or make the game more challenging, and I will be happy to give 5 stars.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is perceived as more relaxing compared to other puzzle games, which may not align with players' expectations for the genre.

    • “This is not ideal for a game that seems to have a more relaxing atmosphere than other puzzle games.”

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24h Median play time
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