Piczle Lines DX+α
- March 13, 2019
- Score Studios LLC
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Get on itch.io StorePiczle Lines DX+α is a logic-puzzle game with over 1100 puzzles, combining content from Piczle Lines DX and Piczle Lines DX 500 More Puzzles! It includes story and puzzle modes, animated comics, trophies, and an art gallery. Playable with both mouse and controller, the game is fully localized in 9 languages.
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Reviews
- The game offers a large number of puzzles that grow in complexity, providing a satisfying and addictive experience.
- It has a charming aesthetic and is easy to pick up and play, making it a relaxing distraction.
- The gameplay mechanics are engaging, requiring logical thinking and planning to connect the dots and create pictures.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including mouse control problems, resolution settings not working properly, and the cursor disappearing.
- The control scheme is poorly designed for PC, making it difficult to switch between mouse and keyboard or controller without breaking functionality.
- There is a lack of variety in gameplay and the story mode is minimal, which can lead to repetitive experiences over long sessions.
- story12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story mode is generally considered minimal and lacks depth, with many reviewers noting that an intricate plot was not the developers' intention. However, the cute and simple narrative elements may serve as a gentle introduction for new players to the game experience.
“The story mode is also barely a story mode, although I wouldn't hold that against the developers as an intricate plot was clearly not the goal here.”
“The story mode is lacking.”
“The story mode levels and, well, story, were very cute, and I think would help ease in potential players unused to this kind of experience.”
- music10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users noting the lack of an in-game volume option and describing the music as generic and grating. Additionally, the music overlaps in a jarring manner when transitioning between different parts of the game, contributing to an overall frustrating experience. Long loading times and unnecessary cutscenes further detract from the enjoyment of the audio elements.
“No in-game volume option; the music (which I found grating anyway) is either muted or unmuted.”
“The music overlaps with itself and the game runs oddly slow, with long animations playing after every puzzle when you just want to move on.”
“The intro music at the beginning needs to check if you have the sound settings turned off.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as relaxing and addictive, though some players feel it could benefit from additional mechanics to prevent repetition during longer sessions. Additionally, there are reports of mouse-related issues that may affect the overall experience.
“+ relaxing and addicting gameplay”
“+ relaxing and addicting gameplay”
“However, the game could have used one or two additional mechanics, as long sessions can feel repetitive.”
“But the reason I decided to write this review at this point in my gameplay is the mouse problems I encountered and because the game is on sale for 80% off right now.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming and simple aesthetic, which enhances the gameplay experience as puzzles increase in difficulty, resulting in beautiful artwork. Overall, the visuals effectively blend elements of nonograms and paint by numbers.
“The game has a charming, simple aesthetic.”
“To me, it's the perfect blend between nonograms and paint by numbers. As the puzzles grow in difficulty, the artwork becomes really beautiful.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is not optimized for Steam Link, with users recommending the mobile or tablet versions instead, which are often available for free. Overall, it runs smoothly on supported platforms.
“Runs smoothly.”
“If you're considering playing it on Steam Link, know that it hasn't been optimized for it. Instead, consider buying the mobile or tablet version; the packages are often given for free.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including a disappearing mouse cursor and problematic zoom functionality, which can lead to a frustrating experience for players. Many users have expressed disappointment, especially those who enjoyed previous titles in the series.
“As others have mentioned, there are some technical problems that can hinder one's experience: the mouse likes to just disappear completely and the zoom is quite buggy.”
“Was looking forward to playing this one as I liked Piczle Cross: Adventure, but it is terribly buggy and frustrating as a result.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of foreboding and tension, as players feel that their actions can lead to negative consequences. This creates a heightened emotional experience, emphasizing the weight of player choices.
