Piczle Cross Adventure
- April 16, 2020
- Score Studios LLC
Get on Steam"Piczle Cross Adventure" is a puzzle-adventure game where players help a lost alien named Ghibli return to his spaceship by solving picross-style pixel art puzzles. The game features over 500 puzzles and an open world to explore, with various environments and characters. As players solve puzzles, they uncover clues and items to progress through the story and unlock new areas.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming pixel art style and a cute, light-hearted story that adds to the overall experience.
- There is a vast amount of puzzles available, providing a satisfying challenge for both casual and dedicated players.
- The game includes helpful guides and customization options, allowing players to tailor their experience and learn the mechanics effectively.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, including lag and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- There are limited sound options, with no ability to adjust volume levels, which can make the music feel overwhelming at times.
- Mouse controls can be janky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during puzzle-solving and navigation.
- story44 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute, light-hearted, and minimal, serving primarily as a charming backdrop to the puzzle-solving gameplay. While some players found the narrative engaging and humorous, others noted that it lacks depth and could feel like padding, with the gameplay being the main focus. Overall, the story enhances the experience without overshadowing the puzzles, making it enjoyable for both casual players and those seeking 100% completion.
“The game centers on a story mode where you explore a large and colorful world, restoring objects, characters, and locales by solving puzzles.”
“Great game with great pixel art and a fun story to tie the puzzles together.”
“The story is very fun but doesn't take up too much space, so it's still perfect to play while you listen to something else in the background!”
“The story is meh, but obviously not a centerpoint.”
“Now, I wouldn't really say this game has a 'story' per se; some stuff happens, sure, but if the story was removed it wouldn't really change anything.”
“The story framing the puzzles might be cute for kids, but otherwise feels like padding.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by charming dialogue and quirky characters, often delivering jokes that may be too complex for younger audiences. Players appreciate the lighthearted, retro-style storytelling and the protagonist's endearing quips, which contribute to a wholesome, cartoon-like atmosphere. Overall, the humor enhances the experience, making it enjoyable and engaging, especially during puzzle-solving segments.
“A lot of the jokes and details of the story are actually funny and probably too complex for children to fully understand them.”
“So far I was enjoying the funny backstory and the quirks of the main character.”
“Score-chan is a very fun and likable protagonist, and their little quips with Gig give off a very wholesome Saturday morning cartoon style charm that I can't help but love, and the villainess twist at the end is funny and almost kind of endearing, to be honest!”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience. However, the lack of volume control options is a common frustration, as players can only toggle the music on or off. While some note that the soundtrack can be repetitive and occasionally stutters, it is still appreciated for its ability to help maintain focus during gameplay.
“The art style works great with the game, the music is very catchy and the puzzles are fun to solve.”
“But also definitely the best one with a nice story and a good soundtrack.”
“I enjoyed the soundtrack greatly (save one track).”
“There's no real sound options; it's either on or off, which is annoying because I actually kind of like the song that plays when you're doing the puzzles, but it's loud as hell.”
“You can't only turn on or off the music and sounds, but not adjust the volume.”
“- Music and background noise stutter for no apparent reason when playing.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming retro style and pixel art, which complement the engaging gameplay and catchy music. Players appreciate the ability to customize visual effects and puzzle screens to enhance their experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as a delightful and detailed wrapper for the nonogram puzzles, contributing to the game's nostalgic appeal.
“The art style works great with the game; the music is very catchy and the puzzles are fun to solve.”
“The story is pretty minimal but charming, and I love the old school graphics.”
“The game has a good retro style graphic with a charming and funny story.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The visual effects are underwhelming and do not enhance the overall experience.”
“The art style feels inconsistent and fails to create an immersive atmosphere.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Piczle Cross Adventure is polarizing; while it offers over 100 puzzles that engage players who enjoy nonograms with critical thinking and strategy, it may feel tedious for those unfamiliar with the genre due to limited gameplay elements and tools.
“Featuring over 100 puzzles, Piczle Cross Adventure offers hours of entertaining gameplay that requires critical thinking and strategy.”
“I think this game does not know who it is targeted for. For people that don't know nonograms or have no interest in them, it is tiresome, since there is little gameplay outside of the puzzles. For people that like nonograms, the lack of tools makes the puzzle solving longer than it needs to be.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“There are too many mechanics that are poorly explained, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing occasional lag and minor bugs that affect overall performance.
“The only problem I have with the game is the optimization; sometimes it's a bit laggy, and there are a few minor bugs.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly due to excessive backtracking and a lack of fast travel options, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay. While there are minor bugs and unclear objectives, these issues are not considered game-breaking.
“The grinding in this game feels excessive and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to progress, which really took away from the enjoyment.”
“The amount of grinding required to level up is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the charming and relatable protagonist, Score-chan, whose playful interactions with Gig evoke a nostalgic, wholesome vibe reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons. The unexpected villainess twist adds a humorous and endearing layer to the narrative, enhancing the overall emotional experience.
“Score-chan is a very fun and likable protagonist, and their little quips with Gig give off a very wholesome Saturday morning cartoon style charm that I can't help but love. The villainess twist at the end is funny and almost kind of endearing, to be honest!”
