Picross Fairytale

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Picross Fairytale is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Somer Games and was released on June 19, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

200 biggest nonograms! Discover the magical world of Red Riding Hood!

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Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Offers a large number of puzzles (around 200) with increasing difficulty, suitable for both beginners and experienced nonogram players.
Engaging and challenging gameplay that requires logical thinking without guesswork, providing a good mental exercise.
Pleasant visual style with a fairy tale theme and soothing background music, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

Lacks many basic quality of life features common in picross/nonogram games such as undo button, line highlighting, greying out completed numbers, and easy UI navigation.
Formerly a free-to-play game turned paid while retaining microtransactions and a coin system for hints, which frustrates players as it restricts continuous play and feels like a cash grab.
No cloud save support leads to loss of progress after uninstall or playing on different devices, combined with no ability to skip puzzles or freely choose levels making the experience restrictive.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
74%
10%
The story is generally viewed as weak, overly simple, and loosely connected to the gameplay, often seen as filler rather than a meaningful narrative. Many players find it forgettable, unclear, or not worth attention, with some considering it a superficial backdrop that doesn't enhance the puzzle experience. While a few appreciate the thematic nods and occasional story progression, the overall consensus is to focus on the puzzles rather than the story.
- “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're 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.”
- “It's very flimsy and I don't know why they bothered to try but didn't even make the puzzle pictures story relevant.”
- “Story line doesn't really exist - just occasional dialogs giving a loose story line which the pictures are only very loosely (or not at all) connected to.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
32%
10%
The music in the game is generally described as soothing, pleasant, and relaxing, effectively enhancing the calming puzzle experience. However, some users find it repetitive or slightly weak, with a few recommending muting it to play personal music instead. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the ambiance, though it may not appeal as strongly during extended play sessions.
- “The music is beautiful and soothing, a great way to relieve the stress of the day!”
- “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.”
- “Pft-n:rrhs has pleasant ambient music and backgrounds that dovetail nicely with its setting.”
- “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.”
- “Relaxing elevator music.”
monetization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
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The game's monetization is widely criticized for featuring microtransactions despite being a paid title, which many feel detracts from the overall experience and feels like a cash grab. While in-app purchases are mostly optional and primarily for hints or cosmetic items, their presence evokes a free-to-play mobile game vibe that some players find intrusive or unnecessary. However, a few note that these microtransactions aren't overly invasive and can be avoided through in-game progress and daily rewards.
- “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.”
- “In-game purchases are simply for hints, so you can earn gold in-game by collecting a daily reward and finishing levels that can purchase hints, or purchase gold for hints with real money if you don't want to wait.”
- “Some of the later puzzles may require hints to solve, and being locked behind the coin system feels like a bit of a cash grab, especially when you’ve already paid for the game.”
- “Microtransactions in a paid game is horrid, even on sale.”
- “Do yourself a favour 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.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the art style and decent visuals, while others criticize the lack of customization options and low-quality presentation for a PC game. Overall, the visuals are considered adequate but not impressive, with room for improvement to enhance the experience.
- “I enjoyed the graphics and art style, however I did not enjoy the story that much.”
- “As for the graphics, soundtrack and sound effects, I really don't have anything against them, as they serve well their purpose.”
- “It's picross, sure, but there's also some great artwork and music here.”
- “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.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The gameplay offers a unique puzzle experience blending classic mechanics with a fairy-tale theme, but it lacks polish compared to similar titles and includes typical free-to-play elements that can feel intrusive. While controls are straightforward and mouse-friendly, some players find the overall gameplay less enjoyable and potentially grind-heavy.
- “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 max 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.”
- “There are some remnants of typical free-to-play mechanics (2000 coins every 24 hours) and microtransactions, but they didn't bother me too much.”
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is seen as tedious and frustrating, exacerbated by poorly designed puzzles and the monetization of hints, which detracts from the overall 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%
Users find the game's humor unintentional and frustrating rather than genuinely funny, noting that certain design choices—like unreachable achievements and unclear currency usage—undermine their enjoyment. Overall, the humor is seen as ineffective or poorly executed.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game’s optimization lacks clear visual indicators for the three-star rating system, requiring players to mentally track their performance or repeatedly replay levels to achieve perfection, which can hinder quick assessment of progress.