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Picross S8

2022 Jupiter Corporation

Playtime

ModerateTypically 20 hours

Playable on

Available on

Game modes

Details

Launch
September 29, 2022

Overview

PICROSS S8 Trailer (Nintendo Switch)

The eighth entry in the Picross S series. Back with more puzzles between the usual Picross, Mega, Clip, Color, and Extra modes. Now includes up to 4 player local multiplayer.

Screenshots

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Reception

Both newcomers and long-time veterans will be able to find enjoyment when playing Picross S8. With plenty of tutorials and support available, it is easy to learn the ropes, and for anyone already in the know of the ancient art of Picross, these can be skipped or disabled. Picross S8 is the perfect title for some relaxing downtime!

If you’re looking for a few hundred more puzzles to add to the collection of what must be over a thousand by now, then Picross S8 is the game for you. If a good entry point is what you're after, Picross S8 is a decent spot, but we’d recommend you at least watch the first two seasons of the anime to get a somewhat decent grasp of the premise. Anyway,...

Once again, Picross S8 is an excellent example of a logic puzzle. Its main novelty is the co-op mode, but, at least right now, it doesn't feel like a major new feature for the fans of the genre, as solving these [mental] challenges is usually a lonesome, reflective and intimist experience. Even so, the elegant design, simple Portuguese tutorials, quality...

The iconic series adds well-implemented multiplayer to the mix, clearly making itself king once more