Each new “e” Picross game simply adds a feature or two to the previous release, and a new set of puzzles. This is a perfectly serviceable system that has worked so far, especially with the relatively low cost of each instalment. the core gameplay and controls remain solid, addictive, and satisfying.

The headline feature of this sixth one is the ability to play any of the regular puzzles in either normal or Mega Picross mode, or both if you want (I did). They are shuffled so it’s not predictable, but if you are doing both it may be a tiny disappointment to not get a brand new picture for half the game. The number of puzzles is comparable to previous games, and puzzle-solving is only doubled by this addition. There’s also three Micross puzzles, which is always good, plus the usual set of Mega Picross bonuses for owning the first three games.

I actually started this long ago, but made a conscious decision to not plough through it all at once, which is why I only just finished it. I saved it for spurts between other games or when I needed a few mellow puzzles at whatever time. The release of e7 spurred me to finally get to the end; look out for the review of that one maybe next year, heh.