Summary
Developer Jupiter has announcedPicross S Namco Legendary Edition. The puzzle format has players fill grids by emptying arrays of squares to create a picture. Jupiter has created several different licensed spin-offs withPicrosson theNintendo Switch, but the developer has also made other more well-known titles. Gamers may recognize Jupiter from its work onKingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, thePokemon Pinballseries, andThe World Ends With You.
Jupiter’s previousPicrossentry,Picross S Mega Drive & Master System,expanded on one branch of gaming history, using characters from thebest Sega Genesis gamesand the Master System’s collection of titles. The release included 480 puzzles total and featured the initial character editor for SwitchPicrossgames. Companies have been leaning into nostalgia to appeal to their audience of old-school gamers, and Jupiter’s history of partnering with other companies for spin-off titles makes it a perfect pick for the job.
Picross S Namco Legendary Editionbuilds upon the established series format by adding a second character editor and using Namco “LEGENDARY Series characters” as the layout forPicrosspuzzles. The game will include 30 different retro game characters as picture subjects inPicross’own style, paying respect tofamous 80s arcade games likeDig Dug.Picross S Namco Legendary Editionwill sell for $10.99 and will only be available on the Switch eShop, releasing on May 30.
Retro Titles Featured in Picross S Namco Legendary Edition
Of the manypuzzle games on the Switch, this newPicrossrelease appears to focus on its simplicity and ability to tweak the user experience while offering variety.Picross S Namco Legendary Editionwill include additional modes like Mega Picross, Color Picross, and Clip Picross. Traditional Picross mode will have 150 puzzles, Mega Picross will have 150 more, Color Picross will have 30 puzzles, and Clip Picross will have a total of five 250-piece puzzles, along with five bonus 40x30 large board puzzles that feature famous video game scenes. The game will feature four-person multiplayer and a tutorial mode for beginners.
Picrossplayers appear pretty happy to try out the new crossover game. Some fans would like to see newer ideas for the series, such as havingPicrossenter the mobile gaming scene. However, Switch fans who have an affinity for retro titles like the ones featured inPicross S Namco Legendary Editionappear to be in the perfect spot with the game as a console exclusive.
Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo’s newest system features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Improvements to visuals, audio, and connectivity make a strong impact on highly detailed gameplay and setup is extremely easy.
