Pixross

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Pixross is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Kenney and was released on December 15, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 207 reviews

music13 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game offers a large variety of 180 puzzles, making it a good value for casual players looking for a relaxing experience.
Controls are intuitive and easy to use, allowing players to quickly fill in or cross out squares.
The game features customization options for visuals and gameplay, including different styles and challenge modes, enhancing replayability.

Puzzles tend to be very easy, with little to no increase in difficulty, which may disappoint experienced players.
The tutorial is not interactive, which may hinder new players from fully understanding the mechanics.
The game can give away too much information through its hint system, making it less challenging and more reliant on guesswork.

music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 soundtracks and sound effects, some note that the limited number of tracks can lead to repetitiveness over time. Overall, the music effectively complements the game's calming atmosphere, making it ideal for unwinding.
- “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
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their charming, colorful, and clean aesthetics, reminiscent of classic picross styles. Players appreciate the ability to customize visuals and unlock various backgrounds, enhancing the overall experience. The artwork is described as lovely and relaxing, contributing to a visually enjoyable and engaging puzzle-solving environment.
- “The music is very zen and the art style is wonderful and pretty.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics are clean, but they lack the depth and detail that would elevate the overall experience.”
- “While the visuals of Pixross are bright and colorful, they often feel simplistic and uninspired.”
- “The aesthetics are pleasing, but they don't offer anything new or innovative compared to other games in the genre.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of *pixross* is straightforward and easy to learn, featuring simple controls and a clean interface that enhances the puzzle-solving experience. While the game introduces new mechanics and optional challenges to keep things engaging, it suffers from a persistent bug affecting the lootbox customization system that remains unresolved. Overall, players appreciate the charming visuals and satisfying core gameplay, though some desire more gameplay options and features in future updates.
- “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.”
- “A bug was reported to and acknowledged by the developer in 2020, shortly after release, where often new customizations are not unlocked via the 'lootbox' mechanic; it was never fixed.”
- “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.”
- “Could do with a few more gameplay options but the dev is active on the forums and seems receptive to feedback.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is limited, as it can be completed quickly and lacks depth beyond improving completion times on existing puzzles. While the inclusion of a random puzzle generator offers some potential for replay value, its tendency to produce puzzles with multiple solutions can detract from the experience. Players seeking a quick and engaging puzzle challenge may find it enjoyable, but those looking for lasting replayability may be disappointed.
- “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, which is a refreshing change for players who are often subjected to monetization schemes in mobile games. Users appreciate this aspect, as it allows for a more genuine gaming experience without the pressure to spend money.
- “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 ridiculous mobile ads that everyone makes fun of.”
- “I'm that guy in those ads.”
- “No microtransactions at all!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the achievements in the game are relatively simple, they often require extensive grinding to complete, which can lead to a repetitive experience.
- “The achievements are overly simplistic, requiring a lot of grinding to complete.”
- “There's a frustrating amount of grinding involved for what should be simple achievements.”
- “The game features simple achievements, but the excessive grinding makes them feel tedious.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its stability, being bug-free and running smoothly, particularly on Linux. Users appreciate the clean UI and satisfying music, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “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!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a heartwarming experience, characterized by smooth animations and relaxing music that contribute to its overall wholesome atmosphere.
- “This game is very wholesome.”
- “The animations are smooth, the music is relaxing, and the game gives an overall wholesome vibe.”