PICROSS S
Use number clues to fill a grid and uncover an illustration in Picross or Mega Picross, with tutorials, puzzle assistance and the option to solve alongside another player.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.5 / 10
About this game
PICROSS S turns numerical clues into pictures. Examine the numbers, decide which squares to fill and build an illustration across the grid. The game offers Picross and Mega Picross, with puzzles in several grid sizes rather than a single fixed format. Tutorials explain both modes, while hint roulette and navigation assistance provide support during solving. You can also work on a puzzle together, discussing the clues and filling the same board. The current version supports touchscreen input. Play revolves around completing individual pictures and choosing further puzzles, with the two modes and differing board sizes providing the main changes in the task.
Collected in series
Picross turns number clues into hidden pictures. Read the rows and columns, work out which squares belong, and gradually reveal an image; the 3D branch has you chip away blocks to uncover a solid shape.
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AI review
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A focused match for players who enjoy making a picture emerge through deduction.
The picture gives each sequence of numerical decisions a visible destination, which may suit players who enjoy steady problem solving. Shared puzzles offer a different appeal: explaining why a square belongs can become part of the activity.
Strengths
- Tutorials for both modes provide an entry point before tackling their puzzles independently.
- Working on the same board can turn a solitary deduction exercise into a conversation.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy reasoning over grids, or pairs who want to discuss clues and work toward a common picture.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Separate puzzles, different grid sizes and two modes provide natural points to change the scale or type of the next task. | Reviewed | 6.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Converting number clues into filled squares should appeal to players who value a chain of small, reasoned decisions. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension An illustration emerging from the grid can make the result of abstract number work feel tangible. | Reviewed | 7.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Touchscreen support offers an input option worth considering if direct interaction with the puzzle board suits your habits. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Jupiter
- Publisher
- Jupiter
- Release date
- 2017
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Puzzle · Primary genre
- Tags
- Short SessionsPick-up and PlayReplayablePuzzle SolvingFixed CameraMain Story Under 10 Hours3D GraphicsSlow BurnSolo-friendlyLow Entry Barrier
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Co-opSingle playerMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2017
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com