Nonograms

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Nonograms is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Oleg Sereda and was released on February 29, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Nonograms is a relaxing puzzle game where you use logic and creativity. Your goal is to reveal hidden pictures by filling in specific grid cells, based on numerical clues provided for each row and column. The games in this genre are also known as Picross, Griddlers, Pic-a-Pix, Hanjie, etc. 20 free + 1000 DLC puzzles Gargantuan puzzle grids up to 35x35 All puzzles are 100% logically s…

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a solid amount of free content with 20 challenging puzzles, some of which are quite large (up to 35x35).
DLC is affordably priced, providing additional puzzle packs that enhance the gameplay experience for fans of Nonograms.
The user interface is intuitive and customizable, allowing players to adjust settings for a more comfortable solving experience.

The game is misleadingly marketed as free, as most of the content is locked behind paid DLC, making it feel like a demo rather than a complete game.
Mistakes are heavily penalized, which can detract from the enjoyment of solving puzzles, especially for players who prefer a more relaxed approach.
The visuals and overall presentation feel dated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making it less appealing to players seeking a high-quality experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the outdated 2D visuals and questioning the lack of 3D graphics, which have been standard since the mid-1990s. However, some users appreciate the steampunk-themed visuals and find them visually appealing, noting that the graphics complement the logical puzzles in the game.
- “The game uses steampunk-themed visuals with some customizations.”
- “Nice graphics, every puzzle is solvable by logic.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
- “Even mobile phones and game consoles can do 3D graphics now.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The music in the game features four distinct ambient tracks, each themed (e.g., steampunk, Egyptian), allowing players to cycle through options. While some users appreciate the variety and lively nature of the music, others find it repetitive and suggest that additional tracks would enhance the experience. Additionally, there are complaints about poorly mastered sound effects that detract from the overall audio quality.
- “I like that you can cycle through the music tracks.”
- “I like the different music themes you can choose from in the options.”
- “The puzzles are well crafted, the art is shiny enough, the music is lively.”
- “Sound effects are badly mastered and hurt the ears; the music gets boring quickly, and the images are just blobs.”
- “It would be nice if there were even more music tracks.”
- “I always run videos while playing games like this, so I turned the music down and can't say anything about it.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally considered satisfactory, especially with the free demo offering a substantial experience and the option to purchase additional puzzle packs. However, some players express disappointment with the final rewards, feeling that the AI-generated art is not worth the investment.
- “The free demo gives a nice amount of gameplay.”
- “Generally, the gameplay is fine (assuming you do the monochrome lol) but your reward is looking at some weird AI art in the end, and like, yeah no, I won't be willingly paying for that.”
- “I do plan on purchasing additional puzzle packs - I really appreciate the format here, as you can get a very solid few hours of gameplay for free, which in a way doubles as a game demo, but you can also pick and choose the sets of puzzles you like to add on.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly noting that one achievement necessitates an impractical 20 hours of AFK gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The grind for achievements is excessive; one requires you to be AFK for 20 hours.”
- “The game is filled with tedious grinding that feels more like a chore than fun.”
- “Grinding in this game is a major time sink, making it hard to enjoy other aspects.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game may not offer as much replayability as community-driven picross games, players can still revisit previous levels to achieve perfect scores by completing them without errors or using flasks.
- “While it may not have as much replayability as Picross games with community art, you can still replay previous levels to aim for the 'No Errors, No Flask Used' icon.”
- “The game offers a variety of challenges that encourage you to replay levels and improve your scores.”
- “With multiple paths and outcomes, each playthrough feels fresh and invites you to explore different strategies.”
- “There may not be as much replayability as in Picross games with community art, but you can still replay previous levels to try to achieve the 'no errors, no flask used' icon.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of varied content makes replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a straightforward approach with no elaborate storyline or interludes, allowing players to focus solely on the gameplay without distractions.
- “There is no story or other minigames between each one.”
- “No silly storyline to wade through, just right to the games.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in this game is widely criticized as exploitative, particularly given its status as a low-quality browser or mobile minigame.
- “Disgusting monetization on a weak browser/flash/mobile tier minigame.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its smooth and satisfying gameplay, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall experience.
- “Instead, it has very pleasant gameplay, and runs smoothly and satisfyingly.”