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Picross DS DS
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Jul 30, 2007
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Metascore
83 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: Like finding the underlining 'picture' in a 'crossword puzzle', the goal in Picross DS is to fill a grid with squares and crosses in order to 'paint' a picture. Numbers at the head of the puzzles' columns and rows signify how the grids need to be filled out, but it will take a sharp mind to figure out the solution - and some speedy fingers to defeat the competition. The game's main Picross Mode offers a staggering 300 puzzles available to play at your leisure. Ranging from the elementary five by five grids to highly complicated twenty by twenty grids, this mode can keep even the most hardened gamers happy. Those less certain of their skills can opt to receive clues to help finish puzzles, or get a head start with a roulette-style hint function that reveals one line of the puzzle. Bring your individual talents to the table with My Picross Mode, in which you can create your very own puzzles to share with your friends (locally, or via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection). Designing your own puzzles is simplicity itself thanks to the easy-to-use stylus and Touch Screen. For that extra personal flair, you can even design the image beneath the puzzle which is revealed upon completion. A variety of unlockable skins - with themes ranging from nature to sports or video game heroes – give you all the customisation tools you’ll need to make Picross DS fit your style. [Nintendo Europe]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Gaming Age
    100
    Picross DS has me captivated. Ever since I received it I can't put it down. I've played it every night before bed.
  2. Game Informer
    95
    Like Sudoku or crossword puzzles, this is one of those endlessly replayable games. The solution is always there, right in front of you. It's just a matter of using logic and careful planning to place the block correctly.
  3. Game Almighty
    71
    If you like your puzzle games like Puzzle League or Meteos, then you'll want to stay clear of Picross DS. However, if crosswords or brain-benders like Sudoku is more your style, then you will love this version. It has a lot to offer and the ability to create and share puzzles ensures a long-life span.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Vijay
    10
    If you love logic, and games like Sudoku and Mineweeper, you absolutely must own this title. Unlike Sudoku, I find that this game is actually much more enjoyable than the pen and paper version. Extremely addictive.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. RyanS.
    10
    This is the most addictive game ive played on the DS... even more than mario kart. Im at the point in my life where video games cannot hold my interest like they used to. I keep buying games and play them for a few hours and then put them away never to be touched again but ive used up my battery on my ds at least 10 times in the last month only playing this game. In fact I went to my parents house with this and my mom picked it up and started becoming interested in it and she hasnt played anything since tetris for the first game boy.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. JaredC.
    0
    I'm a guy that don't care about games, I enjoy most of them but this one is terrible. I can't understand how a game can be so bad. This is so boring. I tried to enjoy myself but its just a huge letdown.… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes

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