Pixel Puzzles 2: Paintings is a digital jigsaw collection that is based around traditional paintings. Although, this may seem like you’re getting a mixed bag most of the paintings in game are pre 1900. The paintings featured in game vary from painting to painting. On the one hand the game features fun and surreal paintings such as Dogs Playing Poker. But, the game does offer more serious paintings such as Pope Pius VII in the Sistine Chapel.
In this game I felt that most of the paintings in game are more on the dull and unappealing side. If you like paintings of battles and religious subject matter then you will be in for a treat. But, if you are expecting a varied selection of paintings on offer then playing this game will be a disappointment. Although, in the trailer for this game on steam is open to what the game is. Neither does it shy away from the style of paintings that are on offer.
In this game there are 25 painting jigsaws to complete with each puzzle having varied sizes. Since, many jigsaws have as little as 60 pieces with the largest jigsaw being 350 pieces. As an added bonus you also get a paintbrush jigsaw in the main menu. With the main game many of the paintings in game I felt are dull. But, some paintings are more colourful than others. As some paintings do feature brown is a common colour on many paintings. This can make the game difficult and unappealing for some. In this game you also cannot put 2 or more pieces that fit together. Instead, you have to place them on the correct place on the board for them to fit.
However, with accessibility you do have the option to not have to turn the pieces. The inclusion of this option makes the game accessible to children and those who struggle with jigsaws. It isn’t completely accessible for the referenced audiences. This is because jigsaws are only available in one size. It also means that those who want to play the game with the hardest difficulty will not be able to do so. But various hints are available for you to use. The hints are useful and have various benefits such as showing you what the finished image looks like or where a piece is go into the board.
The game’s soundtrack is also quite strange. There are only 2 tracks to the music in the game. The first track is played on a loop in the main menu and when selecting jigsaws. This is a jazz song that is cheerful enough. However, this song feels like the type of music played in a lift. But, when I am playing the game the music turns into a track that is a bizarre choice. The background music isn’t a song but rather a collection of various noises. I feel that this track shouldn’t have been used in this game to replace background music.
In short, if you like art, paintings and/or jigsaws you will like this game. But I would only get it on sale as it is a game you will go through once and never play again.
