Picross for a Cause
- September 6, 2020
- Porter Zach
"Picross for a Cause" is a casual puzzle game where you fill in pixels based on logic clues to reveal pictures. It offers over 500 colored and monochrome puzzles in 6 themed collections, with a mural to complete in each. Every puzzle is logically solvable, and you can undo mistakes. Notably, the developer donated 100% of proceeds to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. .
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
music3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
- The game offers a solid variety of Picross puzzles, including both easy and challenging levels, making it enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
- It's free to play and supports a good cause, providing a satisfying experience without any cost.
- The combination of small pixel puzzles and larger mosaic images adds a unique and engaging element to the gameplay.
- The user interface is quite basic and lacks quality of life features, making it less convenient for solving larger puzzles.
- Some puzzles require guesswork, which can be frustrating, especially when they are not logically solvable.
- There are known errors in certain puzzles that won't be fixed, which can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward, featuring basic picture puzzles with smooth mechanics, an undo button, and zoom functionality, but lacks additional features like hints or row-highlighting.
“Very smooth gameplay.”
“It's a very basic game; all puzzles form pictures. There is an undo button and the ability to zoom in/out, but no other mechanics such as hints or row-highlighting.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“There are too few gameplay mechanics to keep things interesting, and the overall experience feels flat.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly evocative, effectively enhancing the emotional experience for players.
“The music makes me feel.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing every moment.”
“Each track is a masterpiece that immerses you deeper into the game's world.”
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Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
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