Picma - Picture Enigmas | Game Brain

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Use your logic skills to uncover hidden pictures. With a library of over 100,000 community-created puzzles, distributed across multiple puzzle types, you are unlikely to run out of challenges. So, have a seat at the Moonberry Café, let Charlotte bring you a cup of your favorite drink, and relax as you sip and solve through Picma - Picture Enigmas. Main Features Much more than Nonograms - Find yo…

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

music6 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and user-friendly experience with a variety of puzzles and nice music.
Community-submitted puzzles add a lot of content and engagement, allowing players to create and vote on new challenges.
The game is visually appealing and provides a good balance of difficulty, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated puzzle enthusiasts.

The game is heavily reliant on microtransactions, with many puzzles locked behind a paywall, which can be frustrating for players seeking free content.
There are numerous bugs and inconsistencies, such as issues with the tutorial and UI, which detract from the overall experience.
The coin system feels more like a chore than a fun mechanic, as players must earn coins through voting or creating puzzles to access additional content.

monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The game is free to play but heavily relies on microtransactions, offering limited free content and requiring in-game purchases for additional puzzles. While some players are willing to pay for access during downtime, many express frustration over the subscription model and the overwhelming presence of microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as excessive and potentially off-putting for users.
- “I'm ambivalent about the microtransactions involved in this game - normally I hate them, but I'm willing to pay the monthly amount to have this game available during slow times at work.”
- “Game itself is pretty relaxing and fun, but the microtransactions are way too much; I shouldn't need a subscription ticket to add more puzzles to the library only to lose access to those puzzles as soon as the ticket runs out.”
- “This is a 'free' game full of microtransactions.”
- “The game offers a number of free puzzles and then in-game purchases to get access to more puzzles.”
- “I like the puzzle style, but this game is full of microtransactions.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience with its smooth integration into gameplay. However, some users feel that the tracks are too short, leading to potential irritation over time. Overall, it contributes positively to the chill atmosphere of the game.
- “Chill game, the music is nice and some of the puzzles are a nice challenge.”
- “Relaxing music tracks, some of them I liked a lot.”
- “That being said, it works well, the graphics are really nice, the music is super relaxing, the experience is smooth.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal, featuring both simple and complex pixel art that enhances the relaxing experience. However, some users noted the lack of graphic settings and resolution options, as well as a cumbersome user interface that feels more suited for mobile devices. Overall, while the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, there are areas for improvement.
- “This is a well-made coloring puzzler with good sounds and visuals, and the controls are decent.”
- “That being said, it works well; the graphics are really nice, the music is super relaxing, and the experience is smooth.”
- “Simply a beautiful game, with simple but pleasant graphics, a cozy feeling, relaxing, and well-made puzzles.”
- “The pixel graphics are overly simplistic and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “While the game attempts to use pixel art, the execution is poor and the visuals are often confusing.”
- “The graphics are a mixed bag; some areas look decent, but many environments feel bland and uninspired.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has received mixed feedback regarding stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and inconsistencies, particularly in the menus and gameplay features like picross mode. While some still find it enjoyable for short sessions, the overall experience is marred by these technical issues.
- “I like that game, but it's buggy and inconsistent.”
- “Not perfect, the menus seem buggy, but I'd recommend it for a few hours of logic puzzle entertainment.”
- “Buggy, full of microtransactions, can't even fill in boxes in picross mode.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express frustration with the lack of mouse camera movement, which hinders gameplay fluidity. They suggest that allowing number shortcuts for color selection could enhance the experience by reducing the need for constant mouse movement between the game board and color panel.
- “Slapping numbers 1 through 6 into the selection boxes on the right would make the gameplay flow much more smoothly for those who don't enjoy constantly having to move their mouse from the board to the color panel and back for every color change.”
- “There is no way to move the camera with the mouse, even though it seems that only one mouse button is used for gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features three well-known puzzles that are complemented by helpful tutorials, and it boasts extremely well-optimized controls and hints, enhancing the overall user experience.
- “The game features three well-known puzzles, complete with helpful tutorials and extremely well-optimized controls and hints.”
- “The optimization of the controls makes solving puzzles a breeze, allowing players to focus on strategy rather than mechanics.”
- “I appreciate how the hints are seamlessly integrated, enhancing the overall experience without feeling intrusive.”