Among all puzzle games, the Picross subgenre has always belonged on Nintendo platforms. Picross puzzles are also known as nonograms. In these games, players use numbers as hints to fill out a grid to form a picture. The word Picross was derived from “picture crossword.” Nintendo devices have accommodated these games from the Game boy to the Switch. Below are some of the best games on Nintendo Switch. Some of these games contain different gameplay and concepts to spice up things.
Of all the games in the genre, Depixtion offers the most extensive color palette. Unlike traditional picross, these puzzles take more doing since they have three different layers to reveal. A bright and distinct image will eventually appear. It’s easy to pick up for any invoice though it is the best for nonogram veterans.
Murder by Numbers
A murder mystery is depicted by the visual novel and Picross mash-up murder but in a fun way. In this game, nonogram puzzles are used to accomplish the investigation. Suspects will also be interviewed and evidence presented in between the game.
Nonograms Prophecy
According to some reviews, Nonograms Prophecy is not the best Picross game, although its visual elements are worth looking at. This game adds color puzzles as well, unlike most nonogram games. In addition to that, this game sustains three languages.
Piczle Cross Adventure
Score Studios created Piczle Cross Adventure. The game is ideal for nostalgic players due to its appealing aesthetic. It has RGP elements, with entertaining characters and a fleshed-out story. By completing nonogram puzzles, you get to navigate through progress.
Pixel Puzzle Makeout League
Pixel Puzzle Makeout League is an exciting and unique mash-up game. It is a combination of elements of a dating sim visual novel plus picross gameplay. You play as the Pixel Girl, who is a bouncy Picross-themed superheroine. Throughout the game, your role as the Pixel Girl Power will be to turn any challenge you encounter into a nonogram puzzle that will eventually be solved. To solve these puzzles and access the different options available, you are at liberty to use the touchscreen.
Voxelgram
These puzzles are procedurally generated and created in 3D form. You get to sculpt an entire object after following the same logic of the numerical hints. Eventually, you will have a delightful creation of little dioramas.
PictoQuest
Through your nonogram puzzles, you will traverse via a map and combat bosses and enemies. You will be a participant inside quests after earning gold used on items that will assist you in your battle. The RPG trappings make the game charming and exciting.
Picross S
Picross S4 is the latest of the four series that currently exist. In terms of features, S4 is the most stacked. Players complete small puzzles within it to solve large ones in modes like the Clip Picross feature. Sole layers and complexity are added to both the visuals by Color Picross. The player is expected to solve a large puzzle of 30×30.