For those looking for a dive the Tate no Yuusha universe, PICROSS Records of The Shield Hero isn't an ideal entry point. However, this work holds the quality we've come to expect from the Picross line on Switch and it's a good pick for those who love puzzles and want to see the game with Aneko Yusagi's multimedia series as a theme.
Picross Records of The Shield Hero2024
Picross Records of The Shield Hero
2024 Jupiter Corporation
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- $10.99
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- Launch
- October 3, 2024
- Developer
- Jupiter Corporation
- Publisher
- Jupiter Corporation
- Themes
Overview
Picross is a beloved picture crossword puzzle game where players follow hint numbers to complete a picture. Fans of The Rising of the Shield Hero and Picross enthusiasts alike will find plenty to enjoy in this collaborative offering. The Rising of the Shield Hero anime series is now available as a puzzle game! Picross and The Rising of the Shield Hero anime series are collaborating to bring fans an exciting new experience. The game features an Episode mode that allows you to relive the adventures of Naofumi, Raphtalia, Filo, and their friends while solving puzzles. In addition to the classic Picross, Mega Picross, and Color Picross from the Picross S series, the game also introduces Clip Picross and Extra modes that recreate famous scenes from the anime using large puzzles. The total number of puzzles is impressive, with 166 each for Picross and Mega Picross, four for Clip Picross, and more than 40 piece puzzles each for a total of 175 puzzles, 47 puzzles for Color Picross, and eight for...
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Reception
Overall, Picross S: Records of the Shield Hero is a solid Picross title that looks as polished as can be. The theming is fantastic and on point, and while more could have been done in terms of soundtrack or video clips, the title provides a solid few hours of entertainment that shouldn't be missed.
While not fundamentally different from the norm, the theming and episodic progression are a nice refinement