PictureCipher
PictureCipher
Pictures are worth a thousand words according to some people but a big part is understanding what the picture is, like in PictureCipher. When you hear the word "cipher" you begin thinking about overly complex puzzles in ancient settings. There's no grand mystery to be solved here, you're just trying to figure out some context clues so that you can decipher the image and prove your memory right. Of course, this means that you'll need to be highly perceptive to figure out the truth with the smallest of clues; if you can do that, you can decipher any kind of picture no matter how well it might be hidden.
About PictureCipher
The cipher calls you to pick through all the messes so you can find out what it might be. This game is just testing you on being able to figure out what a picture is with the smallest visuals possible. It's almost impossible to figure it out within the first few seconds which is why it challenges you to figure out whether you'll be wanting to focus on color or shapes when it comes to figuring out the picture. There is a sense of pressure to get your brain thinking quickly and rattling through your image banks so that you can start putting accurate guesses together.
How to Play
PictureCipher is a 2D puzzle game about trying to figure out pictures quickly by using the mouse or keyboard. You'll have an onscreen keyboard that you can interact with by moving the cursor over it and clicking the keys with the Left Mouse Button. For speed purposes, it's recommended that you should just use your actual keyboard to play the game. The goal is to decipher as many pictures as possible before the timer runs out.
When you start the game, a timer at the top and to the left will start ticking down from around 90 seconds. As it ticks, the image in the center of the screen will slowly start to reveal itself. It will start as a completely blank space that will slowly dissolve in a pixel fashion to reveal a cartoon image within. You'll also have spaces below the image to indicate how many letters are in the picture's name. The more time that passes, the more of the picture will be revealed, and once you guess correctly, you can move on to the next picture. Your score will be tallied after the timer runs out.
Tips and Tricks
There's not much to this game other than to try and pick up distinctive clues from the screen itself. Your biggest one is the amount of letters in the name, followed by the overall shape. The color can also be a very strong indicator of the kind of item.
Game Details
- Developer: Treze Games
- Platforms: Web Browser (PC and mobile)
- Languages: English
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FAQs
Is PictureCipher based on a real game?
The closest comparison for this game is probably Hangman where you have to guess a word based on the number of letters and letters that go into it.
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Release date
September 23, 2023