Puppy Cross

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Puppy Cross is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by DIMANCHE CORP. and was released on February 11, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Puppy Cross" is a charming picross game featuring over 100 hand-drawn puzzles and cute dog breeds. Solve puzzles to unlock content for your garden and customize it with toys, dogs, and decorative items. With endlessly randomized grids in "Dalmatian" mode, a seed system to race friends, and a groovy soundtrack, this beginner-friendly game offers hours of fun and cuteness.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

music5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Adorable and charming graphics with a cute dog and cat theme that enhances the overall experience.
Engaging puzzle mechanics with a good difficulty curve, offering a variety of grid sizes and a relaxing gameplay experience.
Unlocking dogs and garden decorations provides a rewarding incentive to complete puzzles, making it enjoyable for fans of picross.

User interface and animations can be slow and cumbersome, detracting from the overall flow of gameplay.
The game lacks options to disable mistake notifications, which can hinder the experience for players who prefer a more traditional picross challenge.
Content feels limited and progression can be linear, with some players finding the random puzzle mode less appealing and lacking unique solutions.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and cozy soundtrack, featuring a variety of catchy tunes that enhance the gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the indie Nintendo chiptune style, which adds a cute and lighthearted vibe, making the music feel both enjoyable and fitting for the game's overall tone. The completion jingle and diverse background music contribute to a sense of accomplishment and fun while playing.
- “I want to add that I appreciate the variety in the background music for picross-ing instead of using the same song for every level.”
- “The soundtrack is upbeat and cozy, perfect for this type of game.”
- “Each song is a total bop, and the jingle you get for completing a puzzle really makes you feel accomplished :)”
- “The music has this indie Nintendo chiptune feel to it, which feels really cute and innocent and likable; like in one of the puzzle themes there's a few notes that are clearly off tune, a bit sharp I think, but it still fits the not-taking-itself-too-seriously vibe of the music and overall game.”
- “Cute graphics, nice sound design & music, balanced difficulty, but lacks real custom levels (workshop?), the dog playground has too few interactivity, and the levels are organized in a strange order.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features traditional picross/nonogram mechanics enhanced by a garden decoration element that incentivizes players to complete puzzles. While the mechanics may not be as polished as other titles, the puzzles are enjoyable, and the tutorial effectively aids newcomers. Players appreciate the charming dog theme and the additional content from DLC, although some have noted issues with the auto-selection feature during gameplay.
- “Besides the common picross/nonogram gameplay, you can also use the various things you unlock by completing the grids to decorate a decent-sized garden space, which gives you an additional incentive to unlock everything and is a fun creative activity!”
- “If you're familiar with Hungry Cat Picross, I vastly prefer these cute dogs watching your gameplay over the cats in HCP, lol.”
- “The tutorial is very helpful; I've never played a picross game before, but I like dogs, so it's a perfect way to understand the gameplay.”
- “My only complaint is that if you have turned on the mechanic that the game auto-selects which parts you have done, it will already select a part while it is not yet surrounded by crosses or the edge of a puzzle.”
- “You're going to get the majority of your gameplay from the kitty DLC, so make sure you pick it up when you're done with the puppy puzzles.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's story aspect is largely absent, with players noting that it is primarily a puzzle game without engaging narrative elements or character progression. While some enjoy the gameplay itself, many feel that the lack of a story or RPG elements diminishes the overall experience and motivation to complete puzzles. Overall, the game could benefit from a more substantial narrative or reward system to enhance player engagement.
- “So, I love nonograms a lot, but I usually stay away from non-story focused games because I don't find them as engaging.”
- “This game - both the original content and the cats DLC - was very enjoyable even without a story attached!”
- “This is where I think RPG elements or story elements or like an inventory and shop and reward system with items could have helped add more to the game.”
- “This is a puzzle game at heart, so don't expect any sort of story.”
- “But there's no sort of puzzle element, or RPG element, or cute little story progression with cute dog characters, or sim element, all stuff I think could have made the dog stuff more nicely substantial.”
- “This is where I think RPG elements or story elements, like an inventory and shop and reward system with items, could have helped add more to the game, because there's honestly no incentive to complete dalmatian puzzles except a 50 and 100 puzzle achievement, which can easily be grinded at the 5x5 level either way.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the 101 Dalmatian grids somewhat tedious, particularly due to the lengthy animations that follow puzzle completion. However, completing 5x5 puzzles can be achieved in about an hour, making the grind manageable.
- “Grinding achievements: The 101 Dalmatian grids feel a bit grindy, but when you only do 5x5 puzzles, it can be easily completed in around an hour. The animation after completing a puzzle takes up the most time on a 5x5 puzzle.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game makes it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found the grinding aspect to be tedious and time-consuming, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for being enjoyable and immersive, although some players feel it may be a bit too easy. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The game's ambiance is beautifully crafted, making every moment feel alive.”
- “I love how the atmosphere enhances the storytelling, creating a captivating experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their cute aesthetic, complemented by appealing sound design and music. However, some users noted a lack of interactivity in certain areas and expressed a desire for more customizable content. Overall, while the visuals are well-received, there are suggestions for improvement in gameplay elements.
- “I just love the aesthetic of this game, and I hope this studio continues to make games like this.”
- “Cute graphics, nice sound design and music, balanced difficulty.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the absence of ads, noting that it significantly enhances their overall gaming experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its playful approach to difficulty, with puzzles varying in challenge across levels. Players find amusement in personal touches, such as references to their own pets, which adds a lighthearted and relatable element to the gameplay experience.
- “The difficulty will change from level to level, so it isn't the case that the last puzzles are the hardest. However, with the cat DLC, the last one was a challenge, which is quite funny since it featured the breed of one of my own cats.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the inclusion of the "dalmation mode" negatively impacts the game's replayability, suggesting that it does not offer enough incentive for players to revisit the game.
- “By the way, the Dalmation mode definitely does not help replayability either.”