Pivross

About

Pivross is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Lussels and was released on April 16, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Picross in 3D! Play the classic Japanese puzzle game, also known as Nonogram or Hanjie, now on your PC and in three dimensions. Use logic to deduce which blocks you can destroy and which you need to keep to complete the model. 100 puzzles (20 for free) and hours of play!

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers an interesting take on classic nonogram puzzles, providing a unique 3D experience.
Controls are generally easy to use, and the game is fun to play, especially for fans of puzzle games.
The first 20 levels serve as a decent introduction, and many players find the gameplay engaging enough to consider purchasing the full version.

The game is misleadingly marketed as 'free to play,' as players must pay to unlock the majority of the content after the initial levels.
Controls can be awkward and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially with the 3D rotation mechanics.
The game suffers from performance issues and lacks polish, with many players noting bugs and a lack of visual clarity.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The gameplay is generally considered basic and lacks depth, with many levels feeling like an extended tutorial rather than a fully developed experience. While the mechanics are solid, they are described as clunky and reminiscent of mobile or browser games, leading to comparisons with better-executed alternatives like Voxelgram. Overall, players find the gameplay to be dry and not meeting the expectations of PC gamers.
- “The gameplay is pretty dry; it's the kind of thing you'd expect from a mobile app or a browser game, and not of the depth and quality that PC gamers would expect.”
- “Gameplay is fine, but the only levels available are basically part of an extended tutorial.”
- “For the first twenty levels, the mechanics are simple if a little clunky.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is minimal and often non-intrusive, making it suitable for players who prefer to listen to podcasts or their own music while playing. Some users noted the lack of a significant musical score, with instances of silence or ambient sounds, such as footsteps in a forest, contributing to the atmosphere, but not enhancing the gameplay experience. Overall, the music aspect received mixed reviews, with some finding it lacking in depth and engagement.
- “A great game to listen to a podcast or music while playing.”
- “The music is just someone walking in a forest; there's a jump scare in the game.”
- “The graphics were dark and there was no music.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are noted for their dark aesthetic, which may contribute to a moody atmosphere, but the absence of music could leave the overall experience feeling incomplete.
- “The graphics were dark and there was no music.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more from the storyline.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance and a lack of thorough testing prior to its release on Steam, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “It's apparent that the game wasn't properly tested before being dumped on Steam, but that horrible performance is another deal breaker.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “Frequent crashes and long loading times make the game nearly unplayable, highlighting a serious lack of optimization.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized as deceptive and manipulative, likening it to an intrusive advertisement rather than a genuine offering, which many users find unacceptable.
- “This is a deceptive and nasty way to push a demo/advertisement at people, and it's the kind of marketing that should never be tolerated.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability has been criticized for being unrefined and buggy, indicating that players have experienced various technical issues.
- “It is not very refined and kind of buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”