Piczle Lines DX+α Reviews

This is the game that got me into the Piczle franchise for a reason. A goofy and engaging story that rewards puzzle completion is just the tip of an iceberg that keeps players wanting to dig deeper. This game also has a truly dazzling array of post-story puzzle content that will keep players busy for a long time to come. Completing puzzles is intuitive and fun, whether using a controller or your mouse. I know some players bemoaned issues related to the control scheme; I have yet to experience any in this version of the game. One of my favorite aspects of Score Studios' releases is the attention to fun details throughout, and this game is no exception. From the design of the achievement room to the simplistic yet artful way the story unfolds to the look of the puzzles themselves, this game serves as an early indicator of the care and dedication puzzle lovers would and have come to know Score Studios for.

If you're looking for another Piczle Cross Adventure, this is not it. It has some of the elements of that later game, but they hadn't quite nailed down what made it work yet. The presentation isn't quite as good, and it doesn't have anywhere near the level of QoL features either. Aside from that, I just don't like this type of puzzle as much. I don't find it particularly challenging, just tedious, especially incredibly tedious on the 128x128 puzzles, which are a crime and should never have been included in my opinion. Also it has some wonkiness with the UI and controls, especially with a controller. The music is relentlessly catchy though, even the original "bad" music you have to manually switch to.

Interesting puzzles and a lot of them. As you complete more and more of the puzzles, you may find yourself drawing the patterns instinctively.