Play Picross 2 (Japan) Online
Mario’s back chipping away at blocks, but these 10x10 grids will make you double-check every mark before the hidden pixel art finally snaps into view. Same satisfying puzzle itch, just a bit meaner with the early difficulty.
Picross 2 was a Japan-only release for the Game Boy in 1996, developed by Jupiter. It arrived during a period when the handheld was still a dominant platform for puzzle games, offering a straightforward, grid-based challenge without much fanfare. The game built on the foundation of its predecessor, providing more puzzles and a slightly refined interface for dedicated players.
You control a cursor to mark or cross out squares on a grid, using numeric clues at the edges to deduce the correct pattern. The main objective is to reveal hidden pixel art images by logically filling in each puzzle. Signature mechanics include the use of deduction to avoid errors, a penalty system for incorrect marks that costs time, and a progression of puzzles that grow in size and complexity. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty can feel sharp early on, especially if you rush. It feels satisfying when a completed image emerges from a methodical process.
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