Puppy Cross
- February 11, 2020
- DIMANCHE CORP.
Get on Steam"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.
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- The game features adorable pixel art and a vast variety of dog breeds and items, enhancing the overall charm and engagement.
- The gameplay offers a balanced difficulty curve, gradually increasing from smaller grids to larger ones, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
- The addition of a garden where players can unlock and decorate with dogs and items adds a creative and rewarding layer to the traditional Picross experience.
- Some players find the animations, particularly during puzzle completion, to be slow and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game lacks a more interactive element in the garden area, as dogs do not engage with toys or decorations, making it feel somewhat superficial.
- The random puzzle generation mode has issues with multiple solutions and can be less appealing compared to the structured puzzles, leading to a less satisfying experience.
- music10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and cozy soundtrack, featuring catchy tunes that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers appreciate its indie Nintendo chiptune style, which adds a cute and playful vibe, even with some intentionally off-tune notes that contribute to the game's lighthearted atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, making gameplay feel more enjoyable and rewarding.
“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, but it still fits the not-taking-itself-too-seriously vibe of the music and overall game.”
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines traditional picross/nonogram mechanics with a creative garden decoration feature, providing an additional incentive to complete puzzles. While the mechanics may not be as polished as other titles, the puzzles are enjoyable, and the helpful tutorial makes it accessible for newcomers. Players appreciate the charming dog theme and the added content from DLCs.
“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.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
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 without a story, others feel that the addition of RPG or narrative elements could have enhanced the experience and provided more motivation to complete puzzles. Overall, the lack of a substantial story or incentive for progression is a common critique among users.
“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, 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, RPG element, or cute little story progression with cute dog characters, all stuff I think could have made the dog theme more substantial.”
“This is where I think RPG elements or story elements, like an inventory and shop system with rewards, could have helped add more to the game, because there's honestly no incentive to complete dalmatian puzzles except for a 50 and 100 puzzle achievement, which can easily be grinded at the 5x5 level.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the absence of ads, noting that it significantly enhances their overall gaming experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the "dalmation mode" negatively impacts the game's replayability, suggesting that it may not offer enough variety or incentive for players to return after their initial playthrough.
“The Dalmation mode definitely does not help replayability either.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for being enjoyable and immersive, although some players find it 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 and engaging.”
“I love how the atmosphere enhances the storytelling, creating a captivating experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as cute, complemented by nice sound design and music, though some users feel the game lacks interactive elements in the dog playground and has a confusing level organization. Additionally, there is a desire for more custom levels or a workshop feature.
“The graphics are incredibly cute, complemented by nice sound design and music.”
“The visuals are vibrant and engaging, making the gameplay experience delightful.”
“The art style is charming and adds a unique touch to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
