Logic Pic is a Picross puzzle game for Nintendo Switch. These fun puzzles (also called nonograms) may have been around for a while, but this little title does its best to create a game that stands out from the crowd. It offers a lot of content and different modes of play that keep it fresh.
I love solving picross puzzles. There’s something relaxing about vaguely filling in squares to reveal hidden images. Easy to play if you are not familiar with it. Logic Pic also has an optional tutorial to help beginners.
The basic premise is that each puzzle consists of a grid of blank squares. Your task is to use the numbers on the left and top of the grid to determine which squares need to be filled. The numbers on each side indicate the number of squares and spaces required for each line, thus adding a logical element. A picture is created when you fill in all the relevant squares. You have solved the puzzle.
Each puzzle has a time limit, but it’s relaxing. This allows us to take things a little more seriously by racing against time. It also means you can go back in time and update your best times if you want. No specific goal. Faster is better. Perhaps the star rating could create a little more competitiveness or replay value. There’s also a record of your mistakes, so perfectionists will want to revisit completed puzzles to make sure certain numbers are a perfect zero.
Aesthetically, Logic Pic has a cute and clean interface. The white background makes the puzzles and images stand out. This simplicity creates a relaxed atmosphere. Ambient music complements this sentiment, settling neatly into the background while you nut each nonogram.
Logic Pic isn’t perfect due to a few minor issues. For example, there is no zoom function. I love being able to play games on the touchscreen. What nonogram would be complete without that option? My hands aren’t that big, but my fingers are big enough to point to the small squares of a large puzzle. It’s very easy to accidentally touch the wrong square, and it’s a bit of an embarrassing experience if you’re aiming for a perfect score. I would like the ability to zoom in on the view to avoid this problem.
On the plus side, Logic Pic comes with the following features: many of content that provides the player with about 1000 puzzles. These fall into about 40 categories, from farms and homes to space and sports. Areas called collections, most of which are unlocked by default. Others are locked in a section called Story Mode. I was excited to try this mode after fulfilling the prerequisites (e.g. home of the collection from his category he completes 10 puzzles to unlock the dog in story mode) . However, it turned out to be another Picross collection. I’m happy with the content of the bonus, but it’s a little disappointing because it’s never a story.
Nonetheless, there are two fun modes that I haven’t really encountered in a Picross game before (although I think Picross S has something similar). Each puzzle has solo, co-op, or competitive options. Co-op and vs are multiplayer modes. This means that local friends and family can help you or compete with you while you solve nonograms. Each cursor is colored differently and has its own list of stats next to it, so it works really well. If you’ve ever wanted to play picross with someone on the couch, this is the perfect opportunity, and Logic Pic makes it feel like a new entry into the genre.
Finally, if 1000 puzzles isn’t enough (which it can be), more content can be purchased via DLC. It’s an inexpensive exercise, with 3 packs available for just a few dollars each. They contribute over 100 seconds to your collection and keep you going for a very long time.
Overall, Logic Pic is a fun Picross title that boasts many puzzles to solve. If you’re a fan of nonograms, you’ll definitely enjoy this tour. With zoom controls, this score is even higher. As it is, it’s well worth your time.
