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Pokemon Picross
@pokemon-gamesPokemon Picross turned monster art into nonogram homework and somehow made that feel respectable.
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Pokemon Picross launched in 2015 on Nintendo 3DS. It turned monster art into nonogram homework and somehow made that feel respectable. The usual turn-based battle logic gets thrown out in favor of pattern recognition, speed, and the reliable merchandising power of familiar monster faces.
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The 2015 Nintendo 3DS launch showed how easily Pokemon art, sound cues, and collection dopamine could be bent into a totally different genre.
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Why it matters
Pokemon puzzle games are a clean reminder that the IP is strong enough to carry totally different mechanical foundations without losing its identity.
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