Pixross
- December 15, 2020
- Kenney
- 7h median play time
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Reviews
- Well-designed nonogram game with a nice UI and good aesthetics.
- Offers a variety of puzzles and customization options, making it accessible for beginners.
- Includes features like a random puzzle generator and unlockable visuals, enhancing replayability.
- Most puzzles are too easy and often symmetrical, lacking challenge for experienced players.
- The game has frustrating mechanics, such as a penalty system for mistakes and no ability to save progress mid-puzzle.
- Randomly generated puzzles can sometimes be unsolvable or require guessing, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their pleasing aesthetics, sleek design, and beautiful artwork, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Players appreciate the unlockable visuals and customization options, which enhance engagement, while the overall simplicity and charm of the graphics complement the core gameplay effectively.
“The aesthetics are pleasing to the eyes and ears, and the core gameplay is implemented well.”
“I've played some other nonogram/picross puzzle games in the past, and while Pixcross is in no way revolutionary, it has a very sleek design, interesting puzzles, and beautiful artwork.”
“I love the smooth graphics and unlockable themes and styles, and the puzzles have a wide range, from relaxing to very difficult (if you turn some challenges on).”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models look stiff and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, complementing the overall experience with good art and sound. While there are only about four tracks, they effectively enhance the game's atmosphere, making it ideal for a laid-back gaming session.
“A simple and fun little picross game with good art and music.”
“The sounds and music are really great too, very relaxing!”
“But that's okay, because this game is best for kicking back and relaxing with some nice music.”
“The music is relaxing, but there are only about four tracks available.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-executed and enjoyable, complemented by appealing aesthetics. Players appreciate the game's affordability and overall positive experience.
“The aesthetics are pleasing to the eyes and ears, and the core gameplay is implemented well.”
“Overall, the game gets the core gameplay right; it is inexpensive, and I had a nice time playing it.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the random puzzle generator aims to enhance replayability, users find that it often produces puzzles with multiple solutions, leading to guesswork that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features no microtransactions, providing a straightforward and uninterrupted gaming experience for players.
“There are no microtransactions at all!”
“The game offers a fair pricing model that respects players' wallets.”
“I appreciate that the monetization is transparent and doesn't interfere with gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on Linux, indicating strong stability, and express positive sentiments about the developer, Kenney.
“Runs great on Linux, and Kenney is a wonderful person, so give it a try!”
