Jupiter announced illustration puzzle game Picross S9 comes to Nintendo Switch on April 27 worldwide for $9.99. The new puzzle game contains bonuses for players of previous Picross titles on Nintendo Switch alongside new content and features.
Picross S9 features a grand total of 485 puzzles to complete. Players with link play data from Picross S4, Picross S5, and Picross S6 may unlock an additional three Extra puzzles to complete. This brings the total of Extra puzzles to eight since five are already available in the base game. Further, the new Picross title includes touch screen support, four-player multiplayer support, detailed tutorials, customization features, and the new Rewind Puzzle feature.
Here’s an overview of Picross S9 via Jupiter’s official website:
About Picross S9
The ninth Picross S series is the definitive edition of the hit illustration puzzle game! Now even more convenient and user friendly!
Four fun-to-play Picross modes and extras
Play classic Picross, as well as Mega Picross featuring Mega Numbers, Color Picross featuring colored hint numbers, Clip Picross where you complete stories, and bonus Extra content featuring large puzzles.
There are 300 Picross and Mega Picross puzzles, 150 Clip Picross piece puzzles, 30 Color Picross puzzles, and 5 Extra puzzles, a grand total of 485 puzzles!
Link play data from Picross S4, Picross S5, and Picross S6 to unlock three Extra puzzles.
A variety of features create a user friendly play environment
Supports touch screen as well as button controls.
Up to four players can play simultaneously.
There are detailed tutorials and convenient assist functions so that even newcomers can start playing right away.
Try out a variety of optional features to customize your play environment to your liking.
New functions in Picross S9
This release includes the new “Rewind Puzzle” feature.
It’s a handy feature for when you notice inconsistencies while you’re solving a puzzle.
