Pixel Puzzles 4k: Japan
- December 7, 2020
- Pixel Puzzles
Get on SteamPixel Puzzles 4k: Japan, Bringing puzzles to the digital age.
PC
Windows
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
graphics3 negative mentions
- The game features classic shaped puzzle pieces, which some players prefer over the types found in previous installments.
- The puzzles are not overly large, making them more manageable and enjoyable for players who find larger puzzles cumbersome.
- The graphics have been enhanced compared to earlier versions, providing a next-generation feel to the game.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor graphics quality and a lack of customization options, making it feel more like a mobile app than a PC game.
- Many puzzles use uncredited and potentially plagiarized artwork, raising ethical concerns about the game's content.
- Players have reported frustrating gameplay due to the need for very precise piece placement, which can lead to discomfort and dissatisfaction.
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising enhancements for next-generation visuals, while others criticize the low quality and lack of customization options, including resolution adjustments. Additionally, there are concerns about uncredited artwork being used, raising issues of originality and integrity in the game's design.
“Next generation as the game’s graphics have been enhanced.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low quality graphics.”
“An example of the 'borrowed' uncredited/plagiarized artwork is 'image apprentice geisha', stolen from Shutterstock.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for relying on plagiarized images sourced from the internet without proper attribution, leading to accusations of asset flipping and prioritizing profit over ethical content creation.
“The game feels like a cash grab, with monetization tactics that prioritize profit over player experience.”
“The developer seems more focused on squeezing money out of players than providing a quality gaming experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many paywalls and monetization schemes in a game that could have been enjoyable without them.”
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