Nintendo Announces WarioWare-Like Pictonico! Game for Mobile
▼ Summary
– Pictonico! is a free-to-start mobile game inspired by Wario Ware, co-developed by Intelligent Systems, launching on iOS and Android on May 28.
– The game uses photos taken with a phone’s camera to create wacky minigames through filters and interactive mechanics.
– A free demo version with three minigames will be available at launch, with additional game volumes available for purchase, though pricing is unannounced.
– Nintendo confirmed it does not receive users’ photos; a connection is only needed for first launch, language changes, and purchasing new volumes.
– The game is described as a small-scale, fun party game for meetups, distinct from major Nintendo releases.
Nintendo has once again dropped a surprise announcement, and this one is delightfully chaotic despite its compact size. Pictonico!, launching next week on mobile devices, draws clear inspiration from the beloved WarioWare series.
According to the official site, the game is free-to-start with optional “purchases of game volumes” that expand the minigame library. The visual style and offbeat humor strongly echo WarioWare, which makes sense given that Intelligent Systems is co-developing the title.
Pictonico! arrives on May 28th for both iOS and Android. On launch day, players can download a free demo version that includes three minigames. This serves as a small taste of the full experience, which can be purchased in separate packs. Nintendo has not yet revealed the pricing for those DLC volumes.
The core concept revolves around using photos taken with your phone’s camera, both old and new, to generate quirky minigames. Filters and interactive mechanics transform these images into playful challenges. While this is certainly not a major flagship release, it’s refreshing to see Nintendo experiment with smaller, more creative ideas. The setup seems perfectly suited for parties and social gatherings.
Given the widespread concerns about data privacy and sharing personal photos with tech companies, Nintendo has addressed this head-on. The app’s store pages explicitly state that the company does not receive users’ photos. The official FAQ confirms that an internet connection is only needed for the first launch, changing language settings, and purchasing or downloading new game volumes.
(Source: Eurogamer.net)
