Not Thread Owner Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 It's already out in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW_Jimmy Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 How are people playing these Picross games on Switch? Sounds like a stupid question but I'm very used to now playing with a stylus and not sure what I would do on the Switch. Is there a type of stylus that should be used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Thread Owner Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, MW_Jimmy said: How are people playing these Picross games on Switch? Sounds like a stupid question but I'm very used to now playing with a stylus and not sure what I would do on the Switch. Is there a type of stylus that should be used? You should use the d-pad and buttons with all picross games because that is the correct way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grounded_dreams Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Just seen this review for Murder By Numbers. It is spoiler free: He gave it a score of 9/10. In the video comments he replies to a query about the length and states: '20 hours for myself, but honestly it could take longer or much less. Depends how much your rush through the dialogue (Which there is a lot) and how good you are at the puzzles.' Hype levels are rising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Embargo broken! If more come today I might make mine live tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grounded_dreams Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 11 minutes ago, bradigor said: Embargo broken! If more come today I might make mine live tonight. Challenge accepted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Looks like Murder By Numbers is out on the eShop for those who are still awake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grounded_dreams Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 A few more reviews for Murder By Numbers have appeared: HardCoreGamer - 3.5/5 Closing Comments: Murder by Numbers is a game for people who enjoy playing nonogram/Picross puzzles. If you have no enjoyment for these then the game will be an absolute nightmare. On the other hand, anyone who loves these puzzles will find a ton packed in the game with the addition of an enjoyable storyline told throughout to bring context to the puzzles. With so many puzzles included, you’ll have hours upon hours of gameplay ahead. The colorful characters and detective tale ensure that players won’t get bored with the world of Murder by Numbers. NintendoWorldReport - 9.5/10 Summary: Pros Bonus puzzles outside of main game Excellent soundtrack and character design Great Picross tutorial Picross mixed with Ace Attorney Well-written mysteries and dialog Cons Limited replayability NintendoTimes - 10/10 Final Thoughts: OUTSTANDING Murder By Numbers combines Picross puzzle solving with graphic novel gameplay and completely nails the experience thanks to its hilarious writing, endearing characters, awesome visuals, and stellar soundtrack. Fans of either genre should fall in love with this game, and newcomers will find a game that’s approachable and addicting. NoisyPixel - 8.5/10 Murder by Numbers blends visual novel storytelling and unique puzzle design to create an excellent detective adventure. Getting through the steady increase of challenging puzzles was fueled by the desire to crack the case and learn more about the relationships within the story. Detective fans will enjoy how much interaction there is with the game, but the linear story leaves little room for any real consequences. Although it has a slow start, Murder by Numbers picks up speed with the help of the charming relationship between Honor and SCOUT and their determination to solve this mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Not going to break embargo and wait until 4PM to post my review. But I think safe to say the following now. IT'S REALLY BLOODY GOOD!!!! The light investigation and questioning doesn't fight for attention and balances wonderfully with the actual picross. I am infatuated with this game. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 And here is my review: http://bit.ly/3axy27g 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 It's also the first game I've ever played whose dialogue includes the word Spoiler tampon three times in the first ten minutes. The script is brilliant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocol Penguin Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Tried Stardew Valley in the end. Wish I hadn’t. It’s one of those games that causes sharp anxiety and makes me wonder why I even still bother with gaming as a hobby. Oh well, it was only 11 quid, I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Grossman Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 45 minutes ago, Protocol Penguin said: Tried Stardew Valley in the end. Wish I hadn’t. It’s one of those games that causes sharp anxiety and makes me wonder why I even still bother with gaming as a hobby. Oh well, it was only 11 quid, I guess. I really wanted to like Stardew Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeighCb Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 BIG NEWS 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawdlin Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 1 hour ago, bradigor said: And here is my review: http://bit.ly/3axy27g Really appreciate the review and the work you're doing on your website. Looks like another Switch game I'm going to have to add. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mawdlin said: Really appreciate the review and the work you're doing on your website. Looks like another Switch game I'm going to have to add. Thanks. Being able to write again has really helped my mental health. Even just the reviews themselves. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael J Glocks Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 50 minutes ago, LeighCb said: BIG NEWS Fuck! This is amazing! Had given up hope it would ever be released. All we need now is the original Nidhogg and it’ll be my perfect local multiplayer console. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iknowgungfu Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 3 hours ago, bradigor said: And here is my review: http://bit.ly/3axy27g Nice review (and site). I've never played any picross type games before. Would you say that would matter with this game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 1 minute ago, iknowgungfu said: Nice review (and site). I've never played any picross type games before. Would you say that would matter with this game? In my review I said it would have been nice to skip the tutorial, but it works really well for introducing new players. You'll soon pick up the basic rules of Picross and the patterns that matter. eg: On a 10x10 grid if you get a row or column marked 5,4 there is only one pattern it will fit. Then you work around those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Thread Owner Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Well Murder by Numbers is fucking excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerFarmer Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I was playing it a lot last week for review. It's the music that makes it for me. Works so well with picrossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie John Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I've not played a Picross game before but the positive press MbN is getting has piqued my interest. It looks like Sudoku and I don't really like Sodoku. Is it like Sodoku? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrock Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Jamie John said: I've not played a Picross game before but the positive press MbN is getting has piqued my interest. It looks like Sudoku and I don't really like Sodoku. Is it like Sodoku? No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iknowgungfu Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 hours ago, bradigor said: In my review I said it would have been nice to skip the tutorial, but it works really well for introducing new players. You'll soon pick up the basic rules of Picross and the patterns that matter. eg: On a 10x10 grid if you get a row or column marked 5,4 there is only one pattern it will fit. Then you work around those. Thanks for this....I may have just impulse bought this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Thread Owner Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 47 minutes ago, Jamie John said: I've not played a Picross game before but the positive press MbN is getting has piqued my interest. It looks like Sudoku and I don't really like Sodoku. Is it like Sodoku? It’s similar in that it’s a logic puzzle, but it’s quite different in execution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Thread Owner Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 55 minutes ago, BadgerFarmer said: I was playing it a lot last week for review. It's the music that makes it for me. Works so well with picrossing. I just love all the Phoenix Wrighty music and sound effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soi Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Michael J Glocks said: Fuck! This is amazing! Had given up hope it would ever be released. All we need now is the original Nidhogg and it’ll be my perfect local multiplayer console. Shit! I’ve bugged Mr Spragg to port that on Twitter in the past! I think lots of people have. He posted here as @Adman back when it first came out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotters Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 another good looking multiplayer game, Baron Fur Is Gonna Fly, reminds me of an old Amiga game I used to play with my sister called Bip - we used it to decide who did washing up or assigned chores as a high stakes best of 3 playoff doesn't look worth £18 unless you regularly have large gatherings and lots of joy cons, so another for the dekudeals wishlist 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soi Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I fucking loved Bip... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie John Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Celeste and Towerfall are both heavily discounted. The latter is down to about 4 quid on the RSA eshop. What's it like for gaming noobs, as playing it with the missus and our non-gaming mates is probably the only time I'd ever play it? And if you haven't got Celeste yet give yourself a short sharp slap and buy it immediately. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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