Piczle Cross: Rune Factory

About

From the creator of the Piczle series comes the latest nonogram experience. 300 nonogram puzzles with both classic and color variations! 20 collage puzzles, made up of many smaller puzzles, both in classic and color variations! Unlock entries in the in-game Bestiary and learn more about the beasts of Rigbarth! Unlock entries in the in-game Compendium and learn about the characters in Rune Fact…

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

replayability1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a large variety of puzzles and customization options, making it accessible for both casual and veteran nonogram players.
The visuals and soundtrack are appealing, with a charming aesthetic that resonates with fans of the Rune Factory series.
The developers are responsive to community feedback, quickly addressing bugs and issues to enhance the overall experience.

The game feels barebones in its integration of Rune Factory elements, lacking meaningful gameplay features related to farming or monster taming.
Mouse controls are awkward and unresponsive, making the gameplay experience less fluid compared to traditional nonogram games on touch devices.
The Challenge Mode is poorly designed, with an unnecessarily long timer and forced settings that detract from the intended challenge.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is primarily focused on puzzle-solving, with decorative elements like farm crops and monsters having little impact on the core mechanics. While the puzzles are cute and offer various options for newcomers, the overall experience is described as a basic nonogram with some challenges lacking depth, particularly for veteran players. Despite some issues, the gameplay remains enjoyable, especially for those who prefer a more relaxed approach.
- “The puzzles are cute and there are a lot of gameplay options to facilitate newcomers that can be optionally disabled.”
- “Set in the enchanting world of Rune Factory, this cerebral experience offers a wealth of customization options, allowing players to tailor the difficulty, gameplay, and even their farm to their preferences.”
- “The gameplay is pretty enjoyable.”
- “Any features related to farm crops, monsters, and character equipment as seen in the trailers are purely decorational and have no relation to the core gameplay of puzzle solving.”
- “However, the game mechanically is a very barebones nonogram experience with some issues even in doing that.”
- “Additionally, playing in challenge mode forcibly enables autocorrect to facilitate the time subtracting mechanic, regardless of your preference in the settings.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The music in the game features a coherent selection from the Rune Factory series, primarily drawing from titles 3 to 5, which enhances the gameplay experience, especially during boss fights. However, some players feel it misses the opportunity to incorporate more diverse tracks and character designs from older games, making it feel less like a celebration of the franchise and more like a promotional effort. A music player is available, allowing players to enjoy a variety of tracks, adding to the game's replayability.
- “The inclusion of game controller functionality, an optional timer, a diverse selection of music tracks, and 42 Steam achievements adds even further depth and replayability.”
- “This is a missed opportunity since although those games are admittedly much too old to pull 3D assets from, using the character designs for puzzles and using the music to play along to would have helped greatly in making this title feel more like a celebration made with care and less like an advertisement.”
- “The soundtrack from the Rune Factory games (unfortunately only Rune Factory 3 to 5, but understandable decision) is also coherent and chosen accordingly, for example for boss fights.”
- “If you're just here for Rune Factory (like I am), there's a music player with a bunch of songs from 3, 4, and 5.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The story in this nonogram game, featuring Rune Factory visuals and music, is well-received, with players appreciating the customizable farm and characters that enhance the experience compared to previous titles. While the visual quality is considered slightly below that of the Story of Seasons game, the overall narrative and gameplay elements are enjoyable and engaging for fans of the genre.
- “I loved the story of seasons Piczle Cross and I also adore this Rune Factory one!”
- “I like the new additions for this title that weren't present in their Story of Seasons game, where the farm and characters are customizable.”
- “It's a nonogram game with Rune Factory visuals and music, like the other Piczle Story of Seasons game.”
- “Visually, I'd say it is about the same quality as the Story of Seasons game, if not a bit below it.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics of the nonogram game are reminiscent of Rune Factory visuals, providing a charming aesthetic that complements the gameplay. While not as impressive as those in Rune Factory 5, they effectively support the game's interactive elements and overall experience, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
- “Overall, if you're looking for a nice nonogram puzzle game with great graphics and some level of progression/interactivity, this game will give you a good bang for your buck.”
- “The graphics are nothing special compared to Rune Factory 5, but they aren't central to the gameplay, so it doesn't matter.”
- “The graphics are nothing special compared to the actual Rune Factory 5, but they aren't focal to the gameplay, so it doesn't matter.”
- “It's a nonogram game with Rune Factory visuals and music, similar to the other Piczle Story of Seasons game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is seen as a missed opportunity, as the lack of integration of character designs and music into gameplay detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like an advertisement than a thoughtfully crafted celebration.
- “This is a missed opportunity since, although those games are admittedly much too old to pull 3D assets from, using the character designs for puzzles and incorporating the music would have greatly enhanced the experience, making this title feel more like a celebration made with care and less like an advertisement.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect is criticized for feeling more like an advertisement than a genuine celebration of the franchise, as the game fails to creatively utilize character designs and music from older titles, missing an opportunity to enhance the experience.
- “This is a missed opportunity since, although those games are admittedly much too old to pull 3D assets from, using the character designs for puzzles and incorporating the music would have greatly enhanced the experience, making this title feel more like a celebration made with care and less like an advertisement.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by prompts to spend money.”
- “It's frustrating that the game locks essential features behind paywalls, forcing players to choose between spending money or missing out on key content.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game experiences occasional slowdowns and freezing issues, particularly in specific areas like the rf5, and some players have noted difficulties with pausing the game.
- “It still seems to run a bit slow in certain areas, like the actual RF5, and it freezes up sometimes, making it impossible to pause the game.”
- “The game frequently experiences slowdowns and freezing issues, which disrupts the overall experience.”
- “I often encounter stability problems, including lag and freezing, that hinder my gameplay.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the enhanced replayability offered by features such as game controller support, an optional timer, a variety of music tracks, and 42 Steam achievements, which collectively encourage multiple playthroughs and varied experiences.
- “The inclusion of game controller functionality, an optional timer, a diverse selection of music tracks, and 42 Steam achievements adds even further depth and replayability.”