Pivross

About

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!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers an interesting take on the classic nonogram puzzle format, providing a unique 3D experience.
Controls are generally easy to use, making the gameplay accessible for new players.
The first 20 levels serve as a decent introduction, and some players find the game enjoyable 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 are often described as awkward and imprecise, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game suffers from performance issues and lacks polish, with many players noting bugs and a lack of optimization.

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. 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 experience dry and not meeting the expectations of PC gamers.
- “Gameplay is fine, but the only levels available are basically part of an extended tutorial.”
- “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.”
- “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, with some players finding it suitable for background listening while engaging with other media. The soundscape primarily consists of ambient forest sounds, and there are instances of silence, particularly in darker graphical moments, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “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, and the absence of music contributes to a somber atmosphere.
- “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, there seems to be a lack of engagement or satisfaction regarding the narrative elements of the game.
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.”
- “I can't believe how unoptimized this game is; it feels like I'm playing on a potato.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy is 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 multiple 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 multiple attempts 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.”