Skip to main content

Picture Cross

Picture Cross Game Cover
52%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, stability
52% User Score Based on 1,140 reviews

Platforms

TabletPhone
Buy NowGet on Play Store
Picture Cross Game Cover

About

Picture Cross is a single player casual puzzle game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Picture Cross is a single-player puzzle game featuring over 9000 nonogram puzzles that reveal colorful images when solved. While offering a vast and engaging experience, the gameplay can feel very grinding and is interrupted frequently by ads. Additionally, the game is plagued by numerous bugs that may affect enjoyment.

Genres & Tags
Play Modes
Picture Cross screenshot
Picture Cross screenshot
Picture Cross screenshot
Picture Cross screenshot
Picture Cross screenshot
Picture Cross screenshot
Picture Cross screenshot
Skip User Reviews

52%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
monetization470 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and challenging, providing a good mix of easy and hard puzzles.
  • The graphics and layout are appealing, making the gameplay enjoyable.
  • The game offers a large number of puzzles, keeping players engaged for a long time.
  • The token system is frustrating, as players can only accumulate a maximum of 10 tokens, while many puzzles cost significantly more.
  • There are frequent ads after every puzzle, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
  • Players cannot transfer their progress between devices, leading to loss of achievements and purchases.
  • monetization
    506 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads and the restrictive token system. Many players report being bombarded with unskippable ads after nearly every puzzle, which detracts from the gameplay experience and forces them to either watch numerous ads or spend money on in-app purchases to progress. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, the frequency and intrusiveness of these ads, combined with a poorly balanced token system, have led to frustration and dissatisfaction, with many recommending alternatives that offer a better experience.

    • “It's addictive, it's challenging without being impossible; even the in-app purchases are reasonably priced.”
    • “I myself have bought in-game purchases; however, you don't have to. The daily tokens and coins you receive are more than enough to enjoy the games.”
    • “I love the fact that there are limited to no ads to take away from my game experience.”
    • “It's just a giant block of ads with no reward.”
    • “I can't finish a single puzzle without being forced to sit through a 30 second ad for no reason, which digs into my 'free levels for 10 minutes' timer, which is unfair.”
    • “The game itself is fun, but the ads are so ridiculous.”
  • gameplay
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its addictive nature and well-executed mechanics, but many users express frustration with intrusive ads, a token system that limits playtime, and occasional technical issues like progress deletion. While some find the controls and interface enjoyable, the reliance on ads and in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a monetization scheme than a seamless gaming experience. Overall, the gameplay is fun but marred by these significant drawbacks.

    • “The game itself is excellent, the mechanics of playing the puzzles are very well thought out and brilliantly executed.”
    • “I've been playing Crossme for years, and the gameplay there is smooth and seamless, and no intrusive ads.”
    • “Easy gameplay, relaxing music (although it would be nice to see a few new ones) and creative designs.”
    • “Running out of tokens to play the game is stupid, and I hate game mechanics like that.”
    • “It will randomly delete progress, insert unwanted ads in the middle of gameplay, and the screen is just too small for the harder levels.”
    • “The green token mechanic in specific makes it so your gameplay is limited, and you need to rely on ads/in-game purchases to progress, which is frustrating.”
  • stability
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users, particularly during challenging levels. Many players experience loss of progress and rewards due to these glitches, which have persisted despite updates. While some still enjoy the game, the ongoing stability problems have led to frustration and even uninstallation for several users.

    • “Every other level I play, especially the harder ones, it just freezes. I have to close it and I lose all my progress. I figured they'd fix the bug, but it's been a couple of weeks now.”
    • “I'm lucky if I can complete one puzzle before the game freezes up and crashes.”
    • “Since the last update, it freezes constantly and it's not keeping the progress I've made.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them basic and outdated, while others appreciate the charming art style and high-contrast visuals introduced in a recent update. Despite being described as "laughable" and not graphically intensive, many users note that the game is surprisingly resource-heavy, causing battery drain and overheating issues on their devices. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they contribute to the game's appeal for some players, particularly in the context of its puzzle-solving mechanics.

    • “I like the layout, graphics, and progression.”
    • “Came to get cat food in Battle Cats, stayed for the surprisingly good nonogram puzzles and cute graphics.”
    • “Every day for six months I've turned this on and done a few each day; there's literally hundreds of them to do, and I think it's the art style that really keeps drawing me back in.”
    • “The graphics too leave a lot to be desired, but hey, it's free!”
    • “It's a little simplified and the graphics are pretty basic.”
    • “The graphics were terrible but I enjoyed the game for a while until it got to the point that I couldn't play anymore without spending money.”
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely absent, with players noting a lack of engaging narrative or progression beyond completing repetitive quests. Many users express disappointment in finishing all available quests quickly, leading to a sense of stagnation and frustration due to limited rewards and excessive advertisements. While the gameplay is entertaining, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience, leaving players wanting more depth and variety in quests.

    • “It's a great game but I have completed all the quests and it's just too much effort to get enough tokens to play the games, when they cost around 30 tokens each puzzle it seriously limits the amount of fun you can actually have on it.”
    • “That's a different story, I play it every day, we're secretly competing to see who can finish the game first (she doesn't know about this competition, however she is still winning). I have spent a total of 6 days, 6 hours, 44 minutes, and 36 seconds of my life on this game.”
    • “Will return it from the 1 star it is at to the 4 stars it deserves (some of the missions require revisiting specific types of puzzles with no way of easily finding said missions).”
    • “I achieved all of the quests long before I finished the first board, disappointing.”
    • “Just want to play a simple picture-cross game only to be bombarded with daily quests that play painful animations that can't be closed that interfere whilst I am playing.”
    • “No storyline to pay attention to, no widgets to worry about, no gacha to spend money on.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking variety, while others appreciate its relaxing quality. Many users express frustration over intrusive ads that disrupt their listening experience, particularly when ads play sound during gameplay. Suggestions for improvement include adding a favorites option for music, incorporating new tracks, and implementing a mute button to allow for background music from other apps.

    • “The music was good and the puzzles themselves were inspired and creative.”
    • “Easy gameplay, relaxing music (although it would be nice to see a few new ones) and creative designs.”
    • “I also wanted to mention I noticed the background music is stock loops from GarageBand and that made me laugh since I used to play around with them and make 'songs' as a kid haha.”
    • “The music is repetitive, and the format of the grid is just a little too small.”
    • “Ads play noise during gameplay, which makes it impossible to listen to music or podcasts while playing.”
    • “I can handle some ads, I can handle banner ads, but when you start allowing banner ads that play sound and will literally force pause the music you're listening to, it's gone too far.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly as they progress and face increasing token costs for levels. While some have managed to enjoy the game despite the grind and paywalls, many express dissatisfaction with the reliance on replaying levels and watching ads to earn tokens, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “I'm at the point where no level costs <=10 anymore, replaying the same levels is too grindy to get 15-30 tokens to play 1 level; waiting an entire day is a chore.”
    • “If you enjoy paywalls and hours of grinding to get more content in a puzzle game, if you like watching ads more than playing the game - this game will be perfect for you.”
    • “Got about halfway through the main section of puzzles and then the game became impossible to play without grinding through puzzles I've already completed for small amounts of tokens.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the game's controls and interface, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and emotional experience. Issues such as accidental coin spending, unresponsive touch areas, and high token costs create a sense of annoyance, overshadowing the otherwise relaxing nature of the game. The lack of zoom functionality and small puzzle boxes further exacerbate these emotional challenges, making it difficult for players to engage fully.

  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor performance, particularly during initial startup and in-game, where laggy responses have led to issues like missed clicks.

    • “However, its performance is strangely poor for the kind of game it is, notably when it loads on initial startup.”
    • “The performance was laggy, causing misclicks.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be quite effective, with many enjoying the funny visuals and lighthearted moments. Additionally, the use of stock music loops from GarageBand adds a nostalgic and amusing touch, enhancing the overall comedic experience.

    • “Some of these pictures are just so funny.”
    • “I also wanted to mention I noticed the background music is stock loops from GarageBand, and that made me laugh since I used to play around with them and make 'songs' as a kid, haha.”
Skip Game Offers

Buy Picture Cross

246h Median play time
172h Average play time
24-320h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
Skip Games Like Picture Cross

Games Like Picture Cross

Nonogram Logic Pic: Pictogram ImageNonogram Logic Pic: Pictogram ImageNonogram Logic Pic: Pictogram Image
73%4.4kreviews

Nonogram Logic Pic: Pictogram

Casual Puzzle
TabletAndroidPhone+1
Nonogram.com - Picture Cross ImageNonogram.com - Picture Cross ImageNonogram.com - Picture Cross Image
60%1.3kreviews

Nonogram.com - Picture Cross

Casual Puzzle
TabletAndroidPhone+1
Pixel Cross - Nonogram Puzzle ImagePixel Cross - Nonogram Puzzle ImagePixel Cross - Nonogram Puzzle Image
61%813reviews

Pixel Cross - Nonogram Puzzle

Casual Puzzle
TabletPhone
Nonogram Color - Logic Puzzle ImageNonogram Color - Logic Puzzle ImageNonogram Color - Logic Puzzle Image
76%3.9kreviews

Nonogram Color - Logic Puzzle

Casual Puzzle
TabletAndroidPhone+1
Color Block Jam ImageColor Block Jam ImageColor Block Jam Image
43%1.1kreviews

Color Block Jam

Puzzle
TabletPhone
More games like Picture Cross
Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Picture Cross is a casual puzzle game.

Picture Cross is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 172 hours playing Picture Cross.

Picture Cross was developed by puzzling.com.

Picture Cross has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Picture Cross is a single player game.

Similar games include Nonogram Logic Pic: Pictogram, Nonogram.com - Picture Cross, Pixel Cross - Nonogram Puzzle, Nonogram Color - Logic Puzzle, Color Block Jam and others.