★★★★☆ – PLAYSTYLE
★★★★☆ – ART
★★★☆☆ – MUSIC/SOUNDS
★★★☆☆ – DOABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

Among the three major Pixel Puzzle games, this one stands out as my personal favorite, primarily because of my love for anime and beautiful illustrations. It retains the familiar and user-friendly interface from Pixel Puzzle Ultimate, avoiding the beta version's drawbacks. Also to this day, it differs from the other two games in the fact that it does not have achievements for completing every single puzzle. The achievement that will cost the most is completing 250 total puzzles. Scratch that, they have added a bunch of achievements. One for every puzzle you complete and one for every pack you finish. Now you need to buy all packs if you want all the achievements. [Edited on 02-11-2023]

Navigating through your puzzle packs and selecting challenges is a breeze, there's also the possibility to choose from various board themes to suit your preference. In-game you can also check out the puzzle packs you do not own yet. Seeing which puzzles it contains and how big the pieces are. I know some people do not like puzzles that do not have traditional puzzle shapes. Most of the puzzles of this game do have traditional pieces, but since it is not PPT there can be some abnormal puzzle pieces too. Which I personally do like.

It's worth noting that the game assumes players will purchase the DLCs, as there's limited free content available. Around 19 standard puzzles. However, there's a small silver lining: every month, a temporary free puzzle is offered. Additionally, the developers continue to release new DLC puzzle packs, ensuring a steady stream of fresh content. While the cumulative price of the DLCs can appear steep, the developer frequently offers discounts and sales, making it more accessible to expand your puzzle library without breaking the bank. Currently the devs are also hosting DLC giveaways for the three games on their socials. If luck is on your side, you may just get a few of them for free.

In summary, Pixel Puzzles Illustrations & Anime is a delightful experience for anime and illustration enthusiasts. With its familiar interface, regular updates, and the potential to find discounted DLCs, it's a worthy choice for those who appreciate the artistry of digital jigsaw puzzles.

★★★★☆ – PLAYSTYLE ★★★★☆ – ART ★★★☆☆ – MUSIC/SOUNDS ★★★☆☆ – DOABLE ACHIEVEMENTS Among the three major Pixel Puzzle games, this one stands out as my personal favorite, primarily because of my love for anime and beautiful illustrations. It retains the familiar and user-friendly interface from Pixel Puzzle Ultimate, avoiding the beta version's drawbacks. [strike]Also to this day, it differs from the other two games in the fact that it does not have achievements for completing every single puzzle. The achievement that will cost the most is completing 250 total puzzles.[/strike] Scratch that, they have added a bunch of achievements. One for every puzzle you complete and one for every pack you finish. Now you need to buy all packs if you want all the achievements. [Edited on 02-11-2023] Navigating through your puzzle packs and selecting challenges is a breeze, there's also the possibility to choose from various board themes to suit your preference. In-game you can also check out the puzzle packs you do not own yet. Seeing which puzzles it contains and how big the pieces are. I know some people do not like puzzles that do not have traditional puzzle shapes. Most of the puzzles of this game do have traditional pieces, but since it is not PPT there can be some abnormal puzzle pieces too. Which I personally do like. It's worth noting that the game assumes players will purchase the DLCs, as there's limited free content available. Around 19 standard puzzles. However, there's a small silver lining: every month, a temporary free puzzle is offered. Additionally, the developers continue to release new DLC puzzle packs, ensuring a steady stream of fresh content. While the cumulative price of the DLCs can appear steep, the developer frequently offers discounts and sales, making it more accessible to expand your puzzle library without breaking the bank. Currently the devs are also hosting DLC giveaways for the three games on their socials. If luck is on your side, you may just get a few of them for free. In summary, Pixel Puzzles Illustrations & Anime is a delightful experience for anime and illustration enthusiasts. With its familiar interface, regular updates, and the potential to find discounted DLCs, it's a worthy choice for those who appreciate the artistry of digital jigsaw puzzles.