Pixel Puzzles Junior
- February 17, 2017
- Pixel Puzzles
Get on Steam"Pixel Puzzles Junior" is a digital puzzle game designed for children aged 2-5, featuring 50 bright and colorful puzzles that can be played in various piece sizes. The game offers a mess-free alternative to traditional jigsaw puzzles, with interactive play environment, auto-saving feature, and cartoonish images. Its traditional puzzle gameplay provides a fun and engaging experience for young kids.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Pixel Puzzles Junior is a great introduction to puzzles for children, offering various piece sizes and kid-friendly images.
- The game provides an easy and fun experience for achievement hunters, with all achievements obtainable in a short playtime.
- It features adjustable difficulty levels, making it suitable for kids of different ages and skill levels.
- The game lacks challenge for older players and may become boring for adults due to its simplistic nature.
- One puzzle is broken, which affects the total number of puzzles available to complete.
- The music and overall presentation are very childish, which may not appeal to adult players.
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally perceived as overly childish and repetitive, catering more to a toddler audience, which can be annoying for adult players. While it aligns with the puzzle themes, many reviewers find it lacks depth and can detract from the overall experience.
“The music and atmosphere are set to the theme of the puzzles.”
“This is reflected by the choice of music and sound effects and the motives of the jigsaws themselves.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Very childish music and cartoony pictures.”
“Canned yay's, crazed repetitive music and lackluster puzzles.”
“The music could be very annoying to adults.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is intense and primarily revolves around traditional puzzle mechanics, offering a solid experience for point-and-click enthusiasts. However, it lacks replayability due to the absence of endgame mechanics, map metrics, and a compelling story, with only 249 functional puzzles available.
“Intense gameplay not for the faint of heart.”
“Gameplay is good for a point and click game.”
“At the time of this review, 1 puzzle is broken, so there are only 249 puzzles to win. There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
“All of the puzzles follow traditional puzzle building mechanics.”
“Gameplay is intense, but it's not for the faint of heart.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game lacks any narrative or background, offering no storyline or engaging elements to draw players back. Reviewers note that the absence of a setup story and replayability significantly detracts from the overall experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Storyline:”
“[h3] Story [/h3]”
“There is no setup story for the game.”
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
“There is no replayability on this game as there is no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game lacks significant replayability due to the absence of end game mechanics, map metrics, and a compelling story, with some users noting that a broken puzzle limits the total available puzzles. However, it may offer some replay value for younger players who can select different puzzle sizes to enhance their skills.
“I believe this game would have great replayability for kids because they can choose different size puzzles to progress in their puzzle skills.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
“At the time of this review, 1 puzzle is broken, so there are only 249 puzzles to win. There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
“[*][b] replayability: [/b] none”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is closely tied to the puzzle themes, with music that enhances the overall experience and immersion. Reviewers appreciate how the auditory elements complement the gameplay, creating a cohesive and engaging environment.
“The music and atmosphere are perfectly aligned with the theme of the puzzles.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game allows for efficient achievement farming, with the option to set jigsaw puzzles to nine pieces for quick 15-minute sessions. However, the process of farming cards can be significantly more time-consuming than completing the game itself.
“The game can easily be used for farming achievements.”
“Farming cards may take a whole lot longer than the playthrough of the game, as you can set each jigsaw to nine pieces for a quick go of maybe 15 minutes to complete all.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their vibrant and appealing cartoonish style, contributing to an engaging visual experience.
“The graphics are stunning, with a vibrant and cartoonish art style that brings the game to life.”
“The visuals are beautifully crafted, featuring a colorful and engaging cartoon aesthetic.”
“The game's graphics are impressive, showcasing a unique and charming cartoonish design.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits strong stability, with no instances of freezing or unexpected crashes.
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced multiple instances of the game freezing during crucial moments.”
“Unexpected quitting happens way too often, disrupting the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing visuals, which contribute to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
“I love how the characters have such witty dialogue; it adds so much to the experience.”
“The comedic timing in the cutscenes is spot on, making even the serious moments feel lighthearted.”
