in a series that contains some of the most charming games perhaps ever made, it was probably always destined that i would not find the first picross game for the ds particularly interesting. 3d and especially 3d round 2 have so much going for them and are some all time favourites for me. so i was pleasantly surprised by how much i enjoyed myself here.

this is my first time encountering 2d picross puzzles, and they are just so much fun to suss out. easy to get into, and easy to get lost in. what it lacks in charm or a particularly memorable soundtrack, it more than makes up for in simplicity and plain ol fun.