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A new PictoQuest update makes it a much better game

Posted by Campbell Bird on February 10th, 2020
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: BY THE NUMBERS :: Read Review »

PictoQuest is a charming little puzzle game, but it left us a little disappointed. The game just didn’t seem to use screen space effectively, to the point that using the touch controls (as opposed to the default virtual d-pad) could lead to errant taps. This, combined with a somewhat unpredictable—and arguably unnecessary—layer of RPG mechanics made a game that would otherwise seem perfect for mobile hard to recommend.

Over the weekend following its release, though, there has been an update to PictoQuest that addresses some of these issues. Most notably, players can now solve puzzles in Zen Mode, which nullifies things like enemy attacks in levels. This allows you to sit an ponder out a puzzle without having to worry about time pressure.

PictoQuest review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Campbell Bird on February 5th, 2020
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: BY THE NUMBERS
The iOS version of PictoQuest isn’t as convenient as it could be, but it is still a solid puzzler.
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Paint it Back Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Stacy Barnes on October 17th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: PUZZLED PAINTER
Help! Repaint missing works of art such as “Surfing Elephants,” “Deer Taking the Alligator Ferry,” and “On the Day of the Apocalypse, Treat Yourself to a Popsicle.” This whimsical puzzler is a gem for all ages.
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Pixel This! Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Carter Dotson on September 30th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: I DID PIXEL THAT!
Pixel This! is a darn fine Nonogram game for iOS.
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OH! Cube Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jason Wadsworth on May 23rd, 2012
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: CUTENESS CUBED
Taking the picross/nonogram puzzle genre into three dimensions in an adorable way.
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Nonogram Madness Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on February 1st, 2011
Our rating: starstarhalfstarblankstarblankstar :: NOT GOOD ENOUGH
Nonogram Madness should be a fantastic little game to play but an awkward control system dashes those hopes immediately.
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Battletaire

iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad
By Bonnie Eisenman on March 24th, 2009
Our rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar :: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Battletaire is a cross between Sudoku, Battleship, and Picross, and despite its simple presentation, it's a great logic game. If you're a fan of in-depth, lengthy logic puzzles, look no further: Battletaire will have you hooked from your first battle!
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