The Picross series has always been a somewhat niche property within the Nintendo canon, but one that is greatly appreciated by its fanbase. There's something remarkable to be found in the experience of creating pixel art through a deductive reasoning puzzle. Most games in the series have been exclusively 2D affairs, except 2010's Picross 3D, which managed to successfully translate the series' gameplay to 3 axes.
In more recent times, Picross 3D received a sequel on the 3DS, but it was only released in Japan. There was no word from Nintendo whether or not this would ever get localized, but a recent USK rating board listing has revealed Picross 3D: Round 2 for Europe. Nintendo still hasn't made an official announcement and it's unknown if this will also make it to North America, but at least it seems that Europe will be getting this at some point in the future.
What do you think? Are you interested in more Picross 3D action? Would you like to see this come to North America? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source usk.de]
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Yes! YES!
If it's retail it's a definite purchase.
SOLD!
Oh nice. I actually imported the Japanese version and briefly enjoyed it, so I doubt I'll need to get it again.
It would be nice to read some of the instructions in English though.
I've been meaning to play the first 3D Picross. Off to ebay!
Yes yes yes!! Love the Picross games, I think I prefer my Picross 2D but this looks like it's a nice evolution of the 3D series. Instant buy for me.
Oh My God
Day one buy! Can't wait
On it.
My wife is addicted to these, so something larger than the short-list-of-puzzles eShop releases will keep her happy quite a while.
Yay!
YES! I was waiting for some news on Picross 3D 2's localization
I'm really addicted to Picross, and while I'm not completely done with Pokemon Picross yet, I can't wait for Picross 3D 2 to come out
Slow NoA, always left behind!
@sinalefa Europe doesn't even have release dates of Fire Emblem Fates and Yo-kai Watch!
@scamander
Yes, both NoE and NoA suck, lol. Thing is, I am not even sure this will make it stateside. Crossing fingers!
want this game badly. i also want them to announce the new disney magical world and the new style savvy for NA.
Cool! I have been playing the japanese picross 3d 2 for a while. This will be fun
DAY ONE !
COME WEST, OLD FRIEND!
Seriously though, the first on DS was great and I still have it since its release and will never get rid of it. I hope this comes over!
Day 1 Instabuy!!!!!
Day 1 Instabuy!!!!!
cmon NOA, this is a no-brainer brainer.
@RadioShadow
That was exactly what I did last night; Got a brand new, sealed copy for 14.99C with 3.99C shipping!
I imported this as I just couldn't wait any longer. If you loved Picross 3D, you can't ignore picking this one up, it's great. Also, no, I don't read Japanese but this game is pretty easy to navigate without having to understand the text. Also, having played the original, I know the rules of the game.
One of the finest puzzle games to exist. Will certainly be picking this up
Day 1. My current wishlist:
1. Picross 3D 2
2. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
I just got the original Picross 3D a week ago. I've played it before thanks to Nintendo Channel demo on Wii but now I have the full version. I've solved over 200 puzzles in just 9 days (17,5 hours played according to Activity Log). I just can't get enough of Picross games. I'm currently playing Picross 3D and Pokémon Picross and I would be playing Picross 2 (GB) as well but I received a copy that has saving issues. I'm very happy to see this one making it outside of Japan.
Very happy about this. Day one for me. Love all things Picross
Already played the Japanese version. It was disappointing that the funny animations are gone. Other than that it's pretty much the same game as the first, but with a little added complexity by having two colors.
@TruenoGT
Seriously, Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus when?
I have the Japanese version and Ninjhax so I can play it <3
Guess I need to try the first one. Like 2D Picross games but when I saw a video of Picross 3D I wasn't so sure.
Hopefully we see it soon! This and Rhythm Tengoku: The best!
Looks physical to me. Want it confirmed though.
Yay! Just got Picross 3D at GameStop, played through all the 2D ones so this is great news!
And yeah, hope it's physical! And with more than 2 saves!!! Many recent games from Nintendo just have 2 saves so it's a fight between me and my 2 boys about who gets one!
I imported the Japanese edition of Picross 3D for DS before it ever dropped in North America and loved it. Too bad 3DS is region locked...
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