Info about Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+:

Official game description:
This new and improved version of Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S includes a variety of new features!
Work alongside Miku and other Piapro characters to solve these unique puzzles!
Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ New Features multiple new puzzles have been added to the previous title!
In addition to the Normal Puzzles and all-new illustration-based Special Puzzles, you can also update the appearance of each Piapro character, and even customize your room to your liking.
◇Immerse yourself in the puzzle-solving action with more than twice the content of the  previous game, including more than 1,000 new puzzles!
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Try your hand at 10x10, 15x15, and even 20x20 puzzles!
Complete stages with each character to unlock new costumes, room items, and even more gorgeous artwork!
In addition to the 75x75 Special Puzzles from the previous game, this updated version includes even more challenging 100x100 puzzles as well!
There are also more than 30 illustrations from popular illustrators to enjoy!
**◇New Features!**
Change your characters' costumes and freely customize your room as you take on these puzzles with your favorite characters!
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Just like the last game, Miku and the other Piapro characters will cheer you on as you solve these challenging puzzles!
Best of all, this game has added all-new costume and room editing features!
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Dress up the characters in various outfits and rearrange your room in order to better enjoy your puzzle-solving adventures!
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◇Includes special fan-made songs officially chosen by Piapro!
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The game includes 30 songs that were specially selected from fan submissions!
Complete the puzzle missions and collect “stars” along the way!
Collect enough stars to unlock new songs! ♪
You can enjoy your puzzles while listening to your favorite songs on the home and puzzle screens!
**◇What is Hatsune Miku Logic Paint?**
Use the numbers above and to the left of the puzzles as hints to color in the appropriate squares and complete the illustration to solve them!
The handy "X" feature lets you block out squares to keep track of those that shouldn't be colored in.
You can always review the basic rules within the game if you ever need a refresher course!

Release date: Jul 23, 2025

Categories: Puzzle Solving, Grid-based Logic, Tile Marking, Character Customization, Room Customization, Music-based Gameplay, Relaxing Gameplay


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Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $15.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that users find the base game to be of good value, with one user mentioning a substantial amount of gameplay (almost 80 hours) and another explicitly stating that the price is fair and lower than expected ($30). These points indicate that the community considers the current price of $14.99 to be reasonable and fair.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 70.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 5.0h
  - Endgame: 130.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several key data points. The first quote, 'All in all this was a fun almost 80 hours,' suggests a significant time investment to complete the game. The second quote, 'I logged 60 hours in to completion,' indicates a slightly lower but still substantial playtime for game completion. The third quote, 'Edit: A Con: Not sure if it's just me, but yellow is too hard to see,' while not directly related to playtime, hints at extended sessions where such details become noticeable. The fourth quote, 'I did some guess math and a full clear at 10 mins per puzzle average it's like 200 hours of puzzles,' provides an estimate for a full clear, which is much higher than typical completion times, suggesting extensive endgame content. Combining these insights, we can derive typical playtime metrics.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Players find the game fun and addictive from the start, with a vast number of puzzles and a rewarding progression system.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: repetitive music
  - Unlock drivers: progression system with unlockable outfits and decorations
  - Conditions: enjoyment of puzzle games; hyperfocus on tasks
- Player Archetypes:
  - Franchise Puzzle Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of both picross puzzles and Vocaloid/Hatsune Miku content.
    - Playstyle: Engages with the game for both its puzzle mechanics and its thematic content related to Vocaloid.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Vocaloid fan; picross lover
    - Reference games: Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S; Picross e
  - Puzzle Mechanic Veteran (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment and mastery of picross/nonogram puzzles.
    - Playstyle: Focuses on solving puzzles efficiently and enjoys the challenge and mechanics of the game.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: picross enjoyer; puzzle veteran
    - Reference games: Picross e; Nonograms Katana
  - Chill Customizer (sale)
    - Motivation: Relaxation and customization options.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the game at a leisurely pace, focusing on customization and the overall chill experience.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: chill gamer; customization fan
    - Reference games: Animal Crossing; Stardew Valley


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Extensive puzzle content (weight 0.83): The game offers a large number of puzzles, with over a thousand available. Players appreciate the generous range and variety of brain-teasing gameplay.
- Customization options (weight 0.72): The game provides various customization features, including room decor, character outfits, and unlockable songs. Players enjoy the added customization compared to the original game.
- Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay (weight 0.69): The gameplay is described as pleasant, fun, and relaxing. Players find it enjoyable to play in both short bursts and long sessions.
- Features Hatsune Miku (weight 0.48): The inclusion of Hatsune Miku is a significant draw for fans. Players enjoy the presence and artwork of Miku and other Vocaloid characters.
- Appealing visuals and music (weight 0.46): The game features nice illustrations, cute aesthetics, and enjoyable music. Players appreciate the visuals and the variety of songs included.
- Assist features for beginners (weight 0.35): The game includes assist features that help beginners and reduce operation mistakes. These features make the gameplay more accessible and enjoyable for new players.
- Great for Picross fans (weight 0.26): The game is highly recommended for fans of Picross and nonogram puzzles. Players find it a good buy if they enjoy these types of puzzle games.
- Cute and enjoyable characters (weight 0.24): Players find the characters enjoyable and cute. The character reactions to gameplay actions add to the overall charm of the game.
- Improved gameplay mechanics (weight 0.21): The game offers improved gameplay mechanics, including a more forgiving mistake system and better hand feel compared to the previous generation.
- Helpful mission guidelines (weight 0.12): The game includes improved mission guidelines that assist players in their gameplay. These guidelines are found to be helpful and enhance the overall experience.

Common complaints:
- Limited music customization (weight 0.45): Players cannot change music during gameplay or create playlists, leading to a repetitive music experience.
- Unclear song shuffle options (weight 0.38): The settings for shuffling songs are not intuitive and are well hidden within the menu system.
- Poor puzzle color choices (weight 0.32): The bright and monochromatic colors used in puzzles are difficult to identify and can cause eye strain.
- Enforced auto-correction (weight 0.31): The game enforces automatic mistake correction without providing an option to disable it, which frustrates players.
- DLC feels like a cash grab (weight 0.27): The DLC content is considered overpriced and not worth the cost, feeling like a cash grab.
- Annoying sound effects (weight 0.26): The sound effects in the game are considered terrible and annoying by many players.
- Lack of undo functionality (weight 0.18): There is no undo button or feature to redo mistakes, which limits player control.
- Boring and repetitive puzzles (weight 0.17): The puzzles, including special ones, are not interesting and can become boring and repetitive.
- Slow and frustrating UI (weight 0.17): The user interface feels slow and is frustrating to navigate, with slow transition speeds.
- No access to settings during puzzles (weight 0.13): Players cannot change settings or access options while solving puzzles, which is inconvenient.
- Achievement bugs (weight 0.12): There are bugs related to achievements, particularly with the last achievement not unlocking properly.
- Lack of color theme options (weight 0.12): The game lacks color theme options, including a dark mode, which limits customization.
- Hint system issues (weight 0.12): The hint system is overzealous and coy, providing assistance in a way that feels intrusive.
- Lack of ruler feature (weight 0.12): The game does not include a ruler feature, which some players find necessary for solving puzzles.
- Lack of field marking system (weight 0.11): The game lacks a system to show the number of fields marked, which is a missed feature from previous games.
- Terrible music system (weight 0.08): The music system in the game is widely criticized as being terrible and poorly implemented.
- Game is too hard (weight 0.07): The game is considered too hard by many players, leading to frustration.
- Repetitive music loops (weight 0.07): The music loops are short and repetitive, which can be mind-numbing for players.
- Unintuitive keybinds (weight 0.07): The keybindings in the game are unintuitive, making it difficult for players to control the game effectively.
- Occasional bugs (weight 0.07): There are occasional bugs in the game that affect the player experience.
- Manual song changes required (weight 0.07): Players must manually change songs in the settings, which is cumbersome and inconvenient.
- Initial assist feature issues (weight 0.07): Initially, players couldn't turn off the assist feature completely, which caused frustration.
- Poor operability (weight 0.07): The game has poor operability, making it difficult to navigate and control.
- Feels like a cheap phone app (weight 0.07): The game feels like a cheap phone app, lacking the depth and quality of a full game.
- Game feels cheap (weight 0.07): The overall feel of the game is cheap, lacking polish and quality.
- Sluggish controls (weight 0.07): The controls in the game feel sluggish, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Limited housing system (weight 0.07): The housing system in the game is limited and lacks depth, reducing player engagement.
- Lack of puzzle customization (weight 0.07): There is a lack of customization options for puzzles, limiting player creativity.
- Cumbersome BGM settings (weight 0.07): The settings for background music are cumbersome and difficult to navigate.
- Penalties for incorrect checks (weight 0.07): Players are penalized for incorrectly checking a box, which can be frustrating.
- No sense of challenge (weight 0.07): The game lacks a sense of challenge, making it less engaging for players.
- Clunky puzzle completion (weight 0.07): The game feels clunky at the end of every puzzle, affecting the overall experience.
- Not beginner-friendly (weight 0.07): The game is not as beginner-friendly as the previous game, making it difficult for new players.
- Bigger puzzles without assist (weight 0.07): Bigger puzzles without assist are a pain to complete, making the game less enjoyable.
- Highlighting completed sequences (weight 0.06): The game highlights completed sequences, which some players consider cheating.
- Lack of character interactions (weight 0.06): There is a lack of character interactions with furniture, making the game feel less immersive.
- Improvements needed for retry UI (weight 0.06): The retry user interface could be improved to make it more user-friendly.
- Lackluster rewards (weight 0.06): The rewards in the game are considered lackluster and not motivating.
- Jarring animations (weight 0.06): The animations in the game are jarring and can be visually unappealing.
- Fewer illustrations than previous game (weight 0.06): There are fewer illustrations compared to the previous game, which is a disappointment for some players.
- Some features hard to find (weight 0.06): Some features in the game are hard to find, making it difficult for players to discover and use them.
- Misses illustration unlocks (weight 0.06): The game misses the feature of unlocking illustrations with each puzzle, which was present in previous games.
- Aesthetics slow gameplay (weight 0.06): The aesthetics in the game slow things down, making the gameplay less smooth.
- Similar to original game (weight 0.06): The game is similar to the original game, lacking innovation and new features.
- Plain Miku elements (weight 0.06): The Miku elements in the game are somewhat plain and lack visual appeal.
- Unnecessary missions (weight 0.06): The missions in the game are considered unnecessary and do not add value to the gameplay.
- Gacha life art style (weight 0.06): The art style resembles 'gacha life,' which may not appeal to all players.
- Scary DLC artwork (weight 0.06): The artwork included in the DLC is considered scary by some players.
- Weird naming scheme (weight 0.06): The naming scheme in the game is weird and can be confusing for players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Picross puzzle gameplay (weight 0.51): The game is centered around Picross puzzles, which are logic puzzles similar to Nonograms, featuring grid-based puzzle solving with varying difficulty levels.
- Assist features available (weight 0.34): The game offers various assist features that can be turned on or off, providing support for beginners and those who need help with puzzles.
- Character customization options (weight 0.34): Players can customize their characters with various outfits and accessories, adding a layer of personalization to the game.
- Variety of puzzle sizes (weight 0.29): The game offers a range of puzzle sizes, from small to large (20x20), providing a variety of challenges for players.
- Vocaloid character artwork (weight 0.26): The game includes artwork puzzles featuring Vocaloid characters, particularly Hatsune Miku, adding a thematic element to the puzzles.
- Progression and achievement system (weight 0.26): The game features a progression system with unlockable content, including outfits and decorations, as well as an achievement system to track player progress.
- Relaxing and addictive gameplay (weight 0.17): The game is designed to be relaxing yet addictive, making it enjoyable for long-term play.
- Mistake forgiveness and allowance (weight 0.17): The game includes a mistake forgiveness system, allowing players to make errors without severe penalties, making the gameplay more forgiving.
- Visuals and music features (weight 0.17): The game is praised for its visuals and music, which enhance the overall gaming experience. However, there are some issues reported with the music feature.
- Autofill and auto-correction features (weight 0.12): The game includes features like autofill for completed rows and columns, as well as auto-correction, which help in solving puzzles more efficiently.
- Mini-games and additional content (weight 0.12): The game includes mini-games and additional content, providing more variety and things to do beyond the main puzzles.
- Room decoration and customization (weight 0.12): Players can decorate and customize rooms, adding another layer of personalization and creativity to the game.
- High replayability (weight 0.08): The game offers high replayability due to the variety of puzzles, customization options, and unlockable content.
- Social and multiplayer aspects (weight 0.07): The game offers social gameplay features, allowing players to interact with friends and enjoy the game together.

Performance notes:
- Slow UI and animations (weight 0.14): Players have reported that the user interface transitions are slow and animations feel laggy, affecting the overall user experience.
- Limited resolution settings (weight 0.08): There are limitations in the resolution settings, which restricts players from customizing their display options to their preference.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for puzzle fans (weight 0.23): The game is highly recommended for those who enjoy puzzle games, particularly picross puzzles. It is also suggested for Miku fans and general puzzle enthusiasts.
- Nominated in Steam Awards (weight 0.08): The game has been nominated in 11 Steam Award categories, highlighting its recognition and popularity among the Steam community.
- Guide suggested for shuffling songs (weight 0.07): Players recommend looking up a guide for shuffling songs, indicating that this feature might be complex or not immediately intuitive.
- Good value under 13 euros (weight 0.07): Players suggest that the game is worth an instant purchase if it is priced under 13 euros, indicating a positive perception of its value for money.
- Desire for Steam emojis and backgrounds (weight 0.06): There is a hope among players to see Steam emojis and backgrounds added in future updates, suggesting a desire for more customization options.
- Hope for quick updates (weight 0.06): Players express a hope for quick updates and improvements, indicating a desire for ongoing support and enhancements to the game.

Other player notes:
- Mobile version desired (weight 0.08): Players have expressed a strong desire for a mobile version of the game, indicating a demand for greater accessibility and convenience.
- Larger puzzles requested (weight 0.08): There is a notable request for larger puzzles in future installments, suggesting that players are looking for more challenging and engaging content.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.22): Players are frustrated with various gameplay mechanics and design choices. Key issues include the lack of an undo button, overly difficult puzzles, and an intrusive mistake correction system. Additionally, the absence of a dark mode, inability to change settings during puzzles, and annoying sound effects contribute to the frustration.
- Joy (weight 0.22): Players find joy in the game's content, including nonogram puzzles, visuals, music, and character customization. The enjoyment is enhanced by the variety of mini-games, character models, and the ability to play with friends. The addictive nature of the puzzles and the cute character reactions also contribute to the positive experience.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.16): Players enjoy the game's puzzle mechanics, customization options, and the large number of puzzles. The addictive nature of the game, along with the variety of songs and the aesthetic of the game, adds to the enjoyment. The room designing system and the ability to change character clothes and room decoration are also highlighted as enjoyable features.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Players are satisfied with the increased puzzle quantity and the forgiving mistake system. The game offers more customization and content than the original, providing a sense of satisfaction. The volume of content and the fun of decorating also contribute to the overall satisfaction.
- Disappointment (weight 0.07): Players express disappointment with the limited housing system and lack of character interactions. The difficulty level is still considered too easy, and the rewards are lackluster. The customization options, outfits, and furniture are also criticized for being poor or ugly.
- Relaxation (weight 0.05): Players find the game relaxing due to its low difficulty level and casual gameplay. The relaxing nature of the gameplay is highlighted as a positive aspect, making it enjoyable for players seeking a laid-back experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.03): Players are excited about the addictive gameplay and high replayability. The improvements and additional content compared to the previous game also generate excitement, as each grid fill is full of expectations.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Players experience nostalgia for the original game and miss the music from the previous game. This emotional connection to the past enhances their overall experience.
- Determination (weight 0.02): Players feel determined due to the game's challenging nature, which encourages learning better strategies. Despite disliking nonograms, some players are determined to complete the game.
- Happiness (weight 0.02): Players are happy about the improvements and additional content in the game. The enjoyable and relaxing nature of the game also contributes to their happiness.
- Love (weight 0.02): Players love the game because it features Hatsune Miku and appreciate the game features and fair pricing. This emotional attachment to the character enhances their overall experience.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the scary DLC artwork, which adds an unexpected element to the game.
- Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players express gratitude towards Crypton for their effort on the game, acknowledging the work put into its development.
- Elation (weight 0.01): Players feel elation due to the increased number of puzzles compared to the last game, providing more content to enjoy.
- Achievement (weight 0.01): Players experience a sense of achievement from solving puzzles, which adds to their overall satisfaction with the game.
- Relief (weight 0.01): Players feel relief due to reduced stress from fewer penalties for mistakes, making the gameplay more enjoyable.
- Hatred (weight 0.01): Players express a strong dislike for nonograms, which affects their overall experience with the game.
- Affection (weight 0.01): Players express affection for the character Miku, enhancing their emotional connection to the game.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the picross puzzles and the game overall, finding it engaging and enjoyable.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the quality of the songs and drawings, which adds to their overall enjoyment of the game.}