Picross Hansel and Gretel - Nonograms
- March 25, 2019
- Somer Games
Get on Steam200 Japanese crosswords that you just can't put down!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a decent amount of content with 156 nonogram puzzles, including larger puzzles up to 30x30 in size.
- Puzzles can be solved using logic alone, providing a satisfying challenge for fans of the genre.
- The interface allows for some flexibility in gameplay, such as making mistakes and correcting them without penalties.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including broken achievements and a lack of customization options for graphics and controls.
- It feels like a mobile app rather than a PC game, with a simplified interface and microtransaction monetization that detracts from the experience.
- Many players found the puzzles to be easier and less engaging compared to previous titles, leading to a lack of interest and low retention rates.
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered weak and simplistic, with many players feeling disinterested in the narrative. While achievements are tied to progressing through levels, the overall experience is marred by non-skippable puzzles and repetitive features, leading to a lackluster impression compared to its predecessor.
“Otherwise, achievements are gained for beating levels and progressing the storyline.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“With a smaller set of puzzles, broken achievements, and copy-pasted features (except for the tiny story), I find it a weaker game than the first one and one I cannot recommend.”
“Simplistic backstory, decent artwork.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their low quality and lack of customization options, which is particularly disappointing for a PC title. While some users appreciate the decent artwork, the overall visual experience does not meet the high standards expected by PC gamers.
“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.”
“Simplistic backstory, decent artwork.”
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization scheme in the game has been criticized for being inappropriate and partially broken, leading to a negative user experience.
“The big problem here is the totally inappropriate (and partially broken) microtransaction monetization scheme left in the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is considered repetitive and unremarkable, leading some players to mute it in favor of their own playlists.
“Even the music, while okay, is the same throughout the game. I've grown tired of it, so I muted it to listen to something of my own.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the music to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has undergone some revisions, particularly in the help menu, which has been rewritten to enhance user experience.
