As the 3DS moves into its retirement years, it’s an intriguing time to jump into the world of its imports, as it’s clearer than ever to see which games will never see Western release. Sadly, it’s not region-free, but if you take the plunge on the hardware (or explore other options), there are a lot of compelling Japan-only experiences to try, even if you don’t know the language!
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We are big fans of nonograms here at Michibiku, both ones created by Jupiter and those from other studios. We take their history very seriously. So, when Picross S3 became the first Jupiter installment to include color, we took notice. While this publisher is always known for some of the highest quality puzzles, Color Picross takes things to a whole new level. Thanks to its unique mechanics, it pushes people to think harder, gives them a better sense of progress and might even offer a greater reward.
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Sanrio Characters Picross is here, giving people another opportunity to solve puzzles and see classic, cute characters as a reward. This is not the first time this has happened, but it is the first time Jupiter has been the developer behind it. Considering this is a nonogram game from a company that is known for them, Nintendo 3DS owners should have a good idea of what to expect. But just in case this is all new information, here are some things to know about Sanrio Characters Picross.
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There are now seven entries in Jupiter’s Picross e series. If you take your time, go through maybe an installment every two weeks, that’s over three and a half months worth of Picross. But, what makes each one special? We know that there are at least 150 different pictures in each entry, but how have they evolved through the years?
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With each Picross e game, Jupiter refines the formula. Picross e2 brought us Micross, Picross e3 brought in Mega Picross and Picross e4 introduced 20×15 puzzles. Sometimes, it can feel like all the biggest and best things have already been done. Yet, with Picross e7, we see important alterations have been made to an already solid formula.
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Michibiku is and always shall be your Picross headquarters, and part of that means exploring the outer reaches of nonogram gameplay. Today we check out Oekaki Puzzle Battle: Yuusha-Oh GaoGaiGar, a super-robot-themed take on the formula.
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Around here, we like both Pokémon and Picross, so Pokémon Picross is a big deal. We’ll walk you through the new 3DS free-to-play title and show off what it has to offer!
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