Pixross

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"Pixross is a single-player puzzle game offering 170+ unique picture logic puzzles with various themes and difficulty levels. Customize the game's appearance with 50 options for backgrounds, tiles, and fonts, and add optional challenges like disappearing clues and limited mistakes. Pixross is Windows and Linux compatible, and can only be played using a mouse."

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 191 reviews

music12 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Pixross offers a relaxing and visually appealing experience with charming pixel art and soothing music, making it a great way to unwind.
The game features a variety of customization options and unlockable themes, allowing players to tailor their experience and keep gameplay fresh.
With nearly 200 puzzles available, including a random puzzle generator, Pixross provides ample content for both beginners and casual players.

The puzzles are generally very easy, with most being 15x15 or smaller, which may disappoint experienced players looking for a challenge.
The game's hint system can spoil the logic of puzzles by greying out clues too early, giving away information that players shouldn't have yet.
There is no cloud save feature, and puzzles cannot be saved mid-game, which can be frustrating for players who need to pause their gameplay.

music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
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The music in the game is consistently described as relaxing, chill, and ambient, enhancing the overall soothing experience of gameplay. While many players appreciate the pleasant sound effects and calming soundtrack, some note that the limited number of tracks can lead to repetition. Overall, the music complements the game's aesthetic and is well-suited for a laid-back gaming session.
- “The music is very zen and the art style is wonderful and pretty.”
- “The music is relaxing and the artwork is lovely, the puzzles are not too hard and for the price, it's just a nice game.”
- “The animations are smooth, the music is relaxing, and the game gives an overall wholesome vibe.”
- “Being able to unlock any new songs or new sound effects might have gone some way to fixing this issue, and rebalancing the currency rewards to take into account the extra difficulty settings might have incentivized me to use them more than the one time out of curiosity.”
- “~relaxing music, but only four or so tracks”
- “The game's soundtrack is very relaxing and the puzzles range from extremely easy to, well, still pretty easy.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
36%
14%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their clean, charming, and colorful art style, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. Players appreciate the ability to customize visuals and unlock various backgrounds as they progress, adding depth to the gameplay. Overall, the visuals are described as lovely and relaxing, contributing to a satisfying and enjoyable puzzle-solving experience.
- “The visuals of Pixross are bright, colorful, and charming, with each puzzle revealing a cute and often surprising image.”
- “I've played some other nonogram/picross puzzle games in the past, and while Pixross 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 clean and the ability to easily zoom in using a mouse is helpful.”
- “However, each of them can be customized according to your preferences, both in terms of visuals but also in terms of gameplay.”
- “There is even a random generator for 5x5, 10x10 or 20x20 puzzles introduced in the most recent update, which is great for people like me who appreciate nonograms for the process of figuring them out rather than the aesthetic payoff at the end result.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay of *pixross* is straightforward and easy to learn, featuring simple controls and a charming aesthetic that enhances the puzzle-solving experience. While it offers a solid core gameplay with optional challenges to add variety, some players feel it could benefit from additional gameplay options and features. Overall, it provides an enjoyable and satisfying puzzle experience, particularly for fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay of Pixross is straightforward and easy to learn, with simple controls that allow you to easily fill in the tiles.”
- “The game does a great job of introducing new mechanics and variations on the basic gameplay to keep things interesting as you progress.”
- “Overall, Pixross is a charming and enjoyable puzzle game with great visuals and satisfying gameplay.”
- “It's hard to avoid comparing it to Picross Touch, a free alternative: while this offers challenges and color-based gameplay that Touch doesn't offer, Touch actually has features more relevant to traditional Picross, like workshop support to create your own puzzles, and the lack of a spoiling penalty system, allowing you to solve puzzles like you would do traditionally, by pencil and paper, without being instantly corrected on any mistakes.”
- “The developer does attempt to address this a little bit with the addition of optional challenges, which do serve to mix up gameplay a little bit by adding various modifiers, like one-mistake fails, random mirrored puzzles, and even a no-mark mode.”
- “Could do with a few more gameplay options but the dev is active on the forums and seems receptive to feedback.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be deeply emotional, highlighting its heartfelt storytelling and the strong bonds it fosters. The smooth animations and relaxing music contribute to an overall wholesome atmosphere, enhancing the emotional experience.
- “In heartfelt strokes, our stories are told.”
- “For in this game, we share a heartfelt bond.”
- “The animations are smooth, the music is relaxing, and the game gives an overall wholesome vibe.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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Overall, the game's replayability is limited, primarily offering opportunities for players to improve their completion times on previously solved puzzles. While the inclusion of a random puzzle generator could enhance replay value, its tendency to produce puzzles with multiple solutions often detracts from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the ability to generate an unlimited number of random puzzles does provide some potential for increased replayability.
- “On top of that, you can also generate any amount of random puzzles (obviously with a random shape), which increases the replayability a lot.”
- “It can be completed relatively quickly, and there is not much replay value beyond going back to improve your times on puzzles you have already completed.”
- “While the game can be repetitive at times and lacks replay value, it's perfect for players looking for a quick and engaging puzzle experience.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no microtransactions, providing a straightforward experience without the typical monetization pitfalls often seen in mobile games. Players appreciate this approach, contrasting it with the frustrating scenarios depicted in mobile ads.
- “There are no microtransactions at all!”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that respects players.”
- “I appreciate that the game doesn't pressure you into spending money.”
- “This is the type of game where you fail 10 times in a row, just like those scuffed mobile ads that everyone makes fun of.”
- “I'm that guy in those ads.”
- “No microtransactions at all!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game exhibits strong stability, being bug-free and running smoothly, particularly on Linux. The clean UI and satisfying music further enhance the overall experience, making it easy to play and visually appealing.
- “The UI is clean, the music is satisfying (and that's coming from someone who usually turns the music 'off' in a game). It's bug-free (so far as I can tell), easy on the eyes, and easy to play.”
- “Runs great on Linux, and Kenney is a wonderful person, so give it a try!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that while the achievements are straightforward, they often require extensive grinding to complete, which can make the process feel tedious.
- “The achievements are overly simplistic, requiring a lot of grinding to complete.”
- “The game features simple achievements that demand excessive grinding.”
- “I found the achievements to be quite basic, but the amount of grinding needed to unlock them is frustrating.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is highlighted as rich and immersive, with each pixel contributing to a larger narrative that invites players to explore and uncover hidden tales.
- “In every pixel, there's a story waiting to be told.”