Picross S
Release Date: September 28, 2017
Puzzle, splitscreen, Nintendo exclusive, multiplayer, singleplayer
Another entry in the popular series of logic games known from Nintendo’s mobile consoles. Picross S is the first entry in the series developed for Nintendo Switch. The gameplay is based on the principles of a puzzle invented by the Japanese artist Non Ishida. This puzzle is known as “paint by numbers”.
Picross S is the next installment of the popular series of logic games, which was developed for Nintendo Switch. The title is based on the principles of a puzzle invented by Japanese graphic artist Non Ishida. The game was developed by Jupiter Corporation.
Mechanics
As in the previous games from the series, the player taks in Picross S is to paint the fields of a diagram in such a way that the result is a pixeled drawing. The numbers on the sides of the board and above it tell us which elements to mark - they tell us how many fields in a given row or column should be filled in order to solve a particular puzzle. The game consists of three hundred puzzles of this type, whose level of complexity can be adjusted to individual preferences.
Game modes
Picross S can be played solo or in the company of a second player, in a co-op multiplayer mode.
Technical aspects
Picross S features simple two-dimensional visuals. The game is accompanied by calm, relaxing music.
Last updated on April 1, 2020
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Picross S Summary
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch
Developer: Jupiter Corporation
Publisher: Jupiter Corporation
Age restrictions: none
