Crunchyroll launches PictoQuest for mobile devices

Crunchyroll, known for its Japanese animation streaming service, has launched PictoQuest for mobile devices. The game, which was released for PC via Steam in 2020, is now available for Android and iOS. This move represents the company’s effort to expand its product range beyond anime and manga.

PictoQuest is a puzzle game with RPG elements. In the game, players explore a fantasy world and help two young heroes on a quest to recover the legendary paintings of Pictoria. Throughout the adventure, players must fight against bandits and face bosses on a board full of challenges. The main goal is to solve puzzles that appear along the way.

Game Features and Reviews

Despite being labeled as an RPG, PictoQuest lacks some common features of the genre, such as leveling up characters or equipping and upgrading skills. The game focuses on solving puzzles that are easy to learn but can become quite challenging at higher levels.

Players who tried PictoQuest on Steam rated it as good, though the numbers were not significant. The game can be completed in 3 to 9 hours, depending on the player’s experience with puzzle games. It is described as a casual and stimulating pastime.

Availability and Exclusivity

PictoQuest is exclusive to Crunchyroll subscribers and requires a Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan subscription to access. The game is available for download on the Google Play Store and the App Store. With this release, Crunchyroll, like Netflix, aims to diversify its offerings and attract new audiences to its streaming service.