Picture Cross Color

About

"Picture Cross Color," also known as Nonogram Logic Puzzles, is a challenging and engaging puzzle game. The objective is to fill in cells on a grid to reveal a hidden picture. With roughly two hours of playtime, it offers an entertaining and thought-provoking experience, but beware of the occasional annoying ads that may interrupt gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 359 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

monetization83 negative mentions

The game is fun and interesting, providing a relaxing experience with challenging puzzles.
There are many ways to earn keys and tokens, making it possible to play without spending money.
The graphics and art style are appealing, and the game offers a variety of puzzles to keep players engaged.

The token system is frustrating, as players can only accumulate a maximum of 10 tokens, while many puzzles cost more than that to play.
The game frequently crashes, causing players to lose progress and requiring them to restart puzzles.
There are intrusive ads that can open the browser unexpectedly, disrupting gameplay and leading to a negative user experience.

monetization
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
99%
The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized for its aggressive use of ads, which are described as intrusive and often unskippable, disrupting gameplay and even opening external browsers without user interaction. Players feel pressured to either watch excessive ads or make in-app purchases to progress, leading to frustration over the limited opportunities to earn tokens and the overall manipulative economy. While some users appreciate the game itself, the overwhelming presence of ads and the lack of adequate rewards significantly detracts from the experience.
- “The monetization strategy is fair and doesn't feel overly aggressive.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing purchases.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and don't hinder the overall experience.”
- “Not a bad price for getting rid of ads, but I shouldn't have to wait on currency just to play the game, especially after making a purchase.”
- “You literally can't progress without watching ads, paying money, or just replaying old puzzles.”
- “It's not terrible, but the entire game is heavily closed off behind 'keys' that cost money or involve you watching an obnoxious amount of ads.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style while others criticize it as unprofessional or lacking quality. Although a few users mention that the graphics could be improved, many also note the absence of intrusive ads as a positive aspect. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the visuals are not the game's strongest feature, they are not a major deterrent either.
- “Great graphics and no intrusive ads at all.”
- “Graphics could be better but overall a nice app.”
- “The art style is nice, but the game is weirdly predatory.”
- “If I had to list any negatives, possibly update the graphics.”
- “But after seeing the graphics in Picture Cross (1st version I believe), the ones on this app seem less professional.”
- “Graphics are horrible.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The gameplay is generally well-received for its simplicity and enjoyment, with players appreciating its daily playability. However, recent issues with intrusive ads that redirect to the browser have significantly impacted the experience, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Additionally, the requirement to agree to terms and conditions each time the game is launched has been noted as an inconvenience.
- “The game is fine enough; with this simple design, it is honestly hard to go wrong with gameplay.”
- “I enjoy the gameplay.”
- “I changed my rating from 3 stars to 1 due to ads now opening the Play Store automatically in the middle of gameplay.”
- “It's truly a great game, and I play it daily, but lately, in the middle of gameplay, their ads will automatically open my browser to load their advertiser's website.”
- “The game is fine enough, but with this simple design, it is honestly hard to go wrong with gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that significant progress often requires either extensive grinding or spending money on microtransactions. While some enjoy the core gameplay, the necessity to grind for tokens or replay levels detracts from the overall experience.
- “Uninstalling. It was alright at first, but the only issue occurred when I hit the point that pieces were costing more keys than I had. While this was manageable, I don't fancy grinding through previous puzzles or buying currency.”
- “The core of the game is great, but it's impossible to play and make progress without paying for microtransactions or grinding levels for days.”
- “There's like one other game that requires grinding for tokens like this one, and the rest of them just let you do your thing.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the current version is perceived as lacking compared to the black and white version, indicating potential performance issues or inefficiencies.
- “Not as optimized as the black and white version.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact being undermined by intrusive ads that disrupt their experience, suggesting that these interruptions detract from the overall immersion and emotional engagement.