Picross Records of The Shield Hero

About

Picross Records of The Shield Hero is a puzzle game for Nintendo Switch that merges logic challenges with anime-themed storytelling. Players fill grids based on numerical clues to uncover images, progressing through puzzles tied to the story of Naofumi and his companions. The game includes standard Picross, larger Mega Picross, and color-based puzzles from previous entries, plus new Clip and Extra modes that turn anime scenes into massive grids. Episode mode strings puzzles together to replay key moments from the series. The game offers over 400 puzzles across six modes, including 166 standard and Mega puzzles each, 47 color puzzles, and four Clip puzzles featuring iconic moments. Multiplayer support lets players tackle challenges together, though most puzzles are single-player. With 175 total puzzles and large-scale grids in Clip mode, it’s a deep addition to the Picross series for fans of the anime and puzzle fans craving variety.