Picross S is a fully recommended title for anyone who doesn't own a Nintendo 3DS after some puzzling action to play on the go, which is the preferred way to play this type of game. Whilst lacking the superior touch controls of the 3DS versions, this one does add an array of great assist options and throws a multiplayer twist into the format. Compared...
Picross S2017
Picross S
2017 Jupiter Corporation67Worthwhile
Playtime
ModerateTypically 25 hours
Playable on
Available on
- $7.99
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Details
- Launch
- September 28, 2017
- Developer
- Jupiter Corporation
- Publisher
- Jupiter Corporation
- Themes
- -
- Genres
Overview
For over 20 years, Jupiter has been bringing Picross games to Nintendo handhelds. Picross S is the first for Nintendo Switch.
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Reception
Press66
Worthwhile- Metacritic67from 10 reviews
- OpenCritic65from 6 reviews
The game's basis did not change and it's still Picross as everyone knows it but the lack of use of the touch screen and the absence of pointers when playing on a television screen could have made it a more pleasant experience. What makes Picross S more difficult to digest is the size of the game screen, which does not change compared to its predecessors,...
On the whole, Picross S is exactly what it claims to be -- more Picross with a halfhearted jab at Switch-specific content.
If you remain a committed 3DS gamer – and there's every reason to be – I would suggest looking at some of Jupiter's cheaper Picross titles available via the Nintendo eShop. If not, Picross S continues the studio's good run of engaging puzzlers with a wealth of content and visual finesse that is underpinned by timeless gameplay. Keep 'em coming.
Picross S is a very solid, safe installment for the series. It captures the spirit and addictive nature of the concept, and it fits in nicely with the pick-up-and-play nature of the Switch. If you're craving a Picross experience on the Switch, or if you haven't tried the game before, this take on the series is a fantastic way to join in.