PrismaPix
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | $1.99 | Kris Pixton | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
In each puzzle a photo has been separated into several color layers. Each layer contains number clues which you can follow to reconstruct the photo.
Using logic similar to minesweeper, reveal parts of the picture, square by square and layer by layer. When all the layers are complete, they will be combined to reveal the entire picture. An additional reward for your success is a quote related in some way to the picture. It may be witty or wise or perhaps even a bit strange - a little something to think about as you go on to the next puzzle.
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PRISMAPIX FEATURES
180 beautiful picture puzzles for you to solve
A special quote for every puzzle
Easy, Tricky, and Expert playing modes:
---take your pick or solve all three ways
AutoComplete (or do-it-yourself)
AutoScroll (or do-it-yourself)
Two ways to mark squares - tap/double-tap or use the X/O play button
Pinch zoom to make squares fit your fingers
Optional sound effects
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SIMPLE RULES - COMPLEX PUZZLES - HIDDEN PICTURES
Each of the clue numbers scattered across the screen tells you how many of the 9 squares immediately surrounding it (including itself) are to be filled in.
Tap to fill in a square and see that portion of the picture.
Double tap to place an X on any square that will not be filled in on the current color layer.
Or turn on the new X/O play button as an alternative to double-tapping.
Drag to mark several squares at once.
Each color layer is a different view of the same picture. When you tap to fill in a square on one color layer, that square will automatically be marked with an X on all the other color layers. And if a square on the grid is marked with an X on all but one layer, that square will automatically be filled in on the one layer remaining. The solution to the puzzle is unique.
Autocomplete: Turn it on and let the game do some of the work while you do the fun stuff. While playing in Easy mode it will fill in Xs whenever you have colored enough squares to match the clue number. While playing in Tricky or Expert modes it will do the easy counting for you, leaving the 2-clue deductions for you to figure out.
How to navigate while solving:
---Default: With autoscroll turned on, the board will automatically move to expose an area with useful clues. When there are no more useful clues on the current layer it will switch to a different color layer. You can also touch one of the starred color buttons at the bottom of the screen to skip to a different layer at any time.
---Want to do it all yourself? Turn off autoscroll in the Options menu, then put your finger down any place on the board that is NOT WHITE and move it around to scroll to another area of the board.
PrismaPix is based on the PC game "PrismaPix" by KpixGames.
The underlying logic will be familiar to players of Minesweeper or Fillapix by Conceptis, but the prism-inspired separation of colors and multi-layered design take these puzzles to a new level.
Reviews
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LN3000
I loved this game on the computer, and glad I have it on my iPhone! The different difficulties are nice. Easy which can be played really casually and with one finger, up to expert which really requires brain-melting brain crunching. Really fun, really nice. I love it.
Ok
Knoxjpac
I've given this a good chance, playing 25 levels, and this is just too abstract for me. There are some 'boards' that disappear before all squares have been satisfied. Scrolling is a chore, and sometimes bounces back as if saying 'no, I want you to touch something over here first, before you can go over there'. It reminds me a lot of minesweeper, with a major difference - sometimes the square the number is sitting on is part of the total. However, it's a random happening, which makes it a little frustrating. Another flaw is the sweeping finger- if I swipe 5 good squares, and the 6th square is wrong- then it deletes the entire string. Same thing happens if you touch individual squares too fast. There has to be a pause between each touch so it will stick. I have LOVED the PathPix series, and had high hopes for this one, but it fell a little flat. Too abstract to be called a logic puzzle.
Great logic puzzle
PlumpyFluff
I've played this on PC for several years, and this is a great implementation of it for the smaller screen. My most-played puzzle game by an order of magnitude!
Great puzzle for logic skills
OperaSong
My favorite game. I like the 3 levels of difficulty. The Intermediate, and I assume the Advanced, level requires multi-step logical thinking. Time consuming in a good way. A previous reviewer mentioned trouble with scrolling--he or she must have had the Autoscroll option turned on. It's very easy to turn off.
Great Game
NOR50
I have this game on my PC and was very excited to find the Apple version. I love all of Kris Pixton's games. If you like logic puzzles, you will like this game.
My favorite
sl55
Great puzzle game--only 2 things "wrong" with it: not enough puzzles and lacks the ability to reset a group of puzzles. I want MORE :D
Where have the hours gone?
Kuppit
Updated review: No puzzle game app has occupied half as many hours of my time as this. A simple premise with surprising depth. Fans of Minesweeper and Sudoku must give this a try. The three difficulties make easing into that depth possible. For an extra challenge, turn off the additional gameplay options (crutches ;P). As you progress you'll quickly find each puzzle taking you longer, eventually requiring hours of careful reasoning to complete each one. Buy. This. Game. Original review: I own all Kris Paxton games and they're great, this is no exception. A must buy for the puzzle lover.
WOW!
Daian0
Clever concept, beautifully executed. I love logic puzzles and games and this is an excellent one. What a bargain too. I'm tempted to figure out the cost per hour of enjoyment- surely only a tiny fraction of a penny, but I kind of hate to think of how many hours I've spent on it. Well done, Kris!
