Picross Fairytale

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"Picross Fairytale" is a captivating nonogram puzzle game with a fairytale twist, where you help Red Ridinghood and the Lumberjack solve the mystery of their parents' disappearance. With 200 levels across 5 vivid worlds, this game offers a delightful combination of picture logic and fantasy storytelling. Enjoy the simple interface, stunning visuals, and intriguing mini-games as you strengthen your logical thinking skills.

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Play Modes

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

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 188 reviews

music17 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a large number of puzzles (over 400) that range from medium to hard difficulty, providing a good challenge for players.
Visually appealing with a charming fairy-tale theme and soothing music that enhances the overall experience.
The puzzles are designed to be solvable through logic rather than guesswork, making for a satisfying gameplay experience.

Lacks basic quality of life features such as an undo button, row/column highlighting, and the ability to cross out completed numbers, which can lead to frustration.
The game has microtransactions for hints, which can detract from the experience, especially since hints are often necessary for solving more difficult puzzles.
The game is criticized for being a re-skin of previous titles from the same studio, lacking originality and innovation.

music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
33%
10%
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and soothing, enhancing the overall experience for players, particularly those who enjoy relaxing while solving puzzles. However, some users find it repetitive and suggest that it can become monotonous after extended playtime. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated, it may not be compelling enough to stand out on its own, leading some players to prefer listening to their own music instead.
- “The music is beautiful and soothing, a great way to relieve the stress of the day!”
- “Visually, the pixel art and thematic backgrounds are enchanting, while the soothing soundtrack adds to the magical ambiance.”
- “The music is quite gorgeous; I am indeed considering whether or not to purchase the OST so I can have it play in the background without launching the game first.”
- “Music is a little weak and repetitive but otherwise a solid choice for nonogram fans.”
- “The music... I forgot how it sounds, if it exists, turn it off and listen to your own music.”
- “Unless you need your picross game to have music, I highly recommend picross touch instead; it has way better quality of life features.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
72%
10%
The story in the game is generally viewed as weak and disjointed, with many players finding it either overly simplistic or irrelevant to the gameplay. While there are references to familiar tales like Little Red Riding Hood, the narrative is often described as flimsy and lacking coherence, serving more as a backdrop to the puzzles rather than a compelling element. Overall, players recommend focusing on the puzzles and visuals rather than expecting a meaningful story experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “So the story is about Little Red Riding Hood and the lumberjack, who are trying to solve a mystery of the girl's parents' disappearance.”
- “Challenging puzzles and a fun story.”
- “If you want some kind of intelligible story associated with them, look elsewhere.”
- “The story isn't really interesting; you will most likely ignore it.”
- “Storyline doesn't really exist - just occasional dialogs giving a loose storyline which the pictures are only very loosely (or not at all) connected to.”
monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
77%
12%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the presence of microtransactions in a title they already paid for. While some users found the microtransactions to be non-intrusive and optional, others criticized them as reminiscent of mobile free-to-play mechanics, suggesting that they detract from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus indicates that while in-game purchases exist, they are not always necessary for enjoyment, but their inclusion in a paid game remains a contentious point.
- “No need to worry about in-app purchases, they are completely optional, unless you want trading cards - they only drop from in-app purchases.”
- “I never felt the need to make any in-game purchases, though you have the option to buy 'gold' which can in turn purchase hints and progress checkers.”
- “Not going to give it a negative recommendation because the microtransactions weren't invasive as far as I played, aside from the difficulty being ramped awfully fast.”
- “Microtransactions in a paid game is horrid, even on sale.”
- “Do yourself a favor when considering this game - ignore the superfluous story, disregard the pointless tile matching mini games, and try not to be irritated by the prominent mobile game microtransactions trying to get you to buy hints you probably won't need.”
- “It's a good game in the beginning, but turns towards microtransactions quickly.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The gameplay is a blend of classic puzzle mechanics with a fairy-tale theme, offering simple-to-learn puzzles that are initially accessible but can become tedious due to a lack of polish and user-friendly design. While it features microtransactions and a grind for achievements, the controls are straightforward, allowing for mouse-only play. Overall, the experience is enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “In summary, it's a captivating and unique puzzle game that combines classic puzzle mechanics with a fairy-tale touch.”
- “While picross/nonograms may not be to everyone's tastes, this game combines simple-to-learn gameplay with a twist on a classic fairy tale.”
- “The gameplay/controls aren't too janky, picture sizes reach a maximum of 30x30, and you can play this game using your mouse only.”
- “As far as the gameplay goes, it doesn't feel as polished as some of the competitors.”
- “The gameplay/controls aren't too janky, but the picture sizes reach a maximum of 30x30, and you can only play this game using your mouse.”
- “The Red Riding Hood story is referenced in the beginning but is actually not an intricate part of the game and has no bearing on the gameplay - it's like a backdrop for the game.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of customization options and low overall quality, especially for a PC title. While some players appreciate the decent visuals and artwork, others feel that the graphics are underwhelming and could benefit from enhancements to improve the overall experience. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose but do not meet the high standards expected by PC gamers.
- “As for the graphics, soundtrack, and sound effects, I really don't have anything against them, as they serve their purpose well.”
- “It's picross, sure, but there's also some great artwork and music here.”
- “I don't really see any 'story' in it, but the puzzles are reasonable and the graphics are nice.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it often leads to frustration while searching for missed numbers and potential moves. The design of many puzzles contributes to this monotony, and the monetization of hints is viewed as an unreasonable addition to the experience.
- “Without it, this game becomes a lot more tedious than it needs to be, and you might find yourself squinting at the screen, looking up and down, left to right over and over, trying to find what numbers you have missed and where the next possible move is.”
- “Many of the puzzles are tediously designed, and the fact that they monetize hints is absurd.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as darkly ironic, with players expressing frustration over glitches that prevent achievements from unlocking, which could be amusing if not for the disappointment it brings. Additionally, the confusion surrounding the game's currency system adds to the comedic absurdity, as players find themselves questioning the purpose of earning gold when they can't use it.
- “The funny thing is, I am an hour in, I solved ten puzzles, and I didn't find any possibility to spend any currency... I don't know for what purpose I should buy gold.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The lack of a visual representation for the three stars per level system hinders players' ability to quickly assess their puzzle performance, requiring them to either mentally track their progress or repeatedly attempt levels to achieve perfection.
- “The three stars per level system doesn't visually exist yet, so you may have to mentally keep track of your puzzle performance instead, or keep repeating until you get it perfect, since you can't tell at a glance how well you did with any one puzzle via the overworld hub.”
- “The three stars per level system doesn't visually exist yet, so you may have to mentally keep track of your puzzle performance instead, or keep repeating until you get it perfect, since you can't tell at one glance how well you did with any one puzzle via the overworld hub.”