PathPix in IOS

The original game

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

98/100

PathPix is an absolute masterclass in the 'connect-the-dots' puzzle subgenre. Unlike many of its contemporaries that feel like mindless fillers, PathPix demands a level of spatial reasoning and foresight that is deeply satisfying. The core loop of drawing paths to reveal a hidden pixel-art image is relaxing yet intellectually stimulating.

What sets it apart is the sheer scale and variety of the puzzles, often accompanied by witty or wise quotes that provide a perfect sense of closure once a level is completed. The 'check' feature is a life-saver for the larger grids, allowing you to fix errors without losing hours of progress. It’s a rare gem that manages to be both a casual time-killer and a serious brain-teaser.

Reviewed on: Tue May 14 2024
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Dinsun Review

I don't need my puzzles to be flashy; I need them to be logical. PathPix does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a clean, no-nonsense experience that respects the player's intelligence. The mechanic of connecting numbers is simple to learn but becomes quite intricate on the larger grids. It’s the kind of game that’s perfect for a commute because it doesn't try to shove microtransactions or 'daily rewards' down your throat.

However, the visual presentation is strictly utilitarian. It looks like a Windows 95 application, which might charm some but feels dated to others. The 'hidden pictures' you reveal are often abstract and a bit pixelated. It’s a solid time-waster, but it lacks that special 'spark' to make it truly memorable. It's reliable, much like a good thermos, but it’s not going to win any awards for innovation.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Solid, consistent logic puzzles
  • No intrusive monetization
  • Satisfying sense of completion
  • Dated visual interface
  • Can become repetitive in longer sessions
  • Music and sound are largely forgettable

Technical Report

Performance: Very lightweight; runs perfectly on any device.

Accessibility:
  • Colorblind Mode

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy slow-paced logic puzzles like Picross or Sudoku.

Skip if: You need high-end graphics or fast-paced action to stay engaged.

Similar Games:
  • Picross
  • Link-a-Pix

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 15 hours
  • Status: Completed 100 puzzles

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.2Mon May 14 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

New! Check Button gives you the option to remove incorrect paths.

Updated for iPhone X and iOS 11


Fall in love with PathPix! Draw bright, bold lines of color to make paths connecting pairs of colored numbers. The length of each path must equal the numbers you are connecting. There's only one way to do it!

Finish solving to see the miniature picture that you have created. As an extra reward you get a quote related in some way to the picture. Witty or wise, it will give you a little something to think about as you go on to the next puzzle.

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PATHPIX FEATURES:

Graduated puzzles, small to large, easy to expert.

All puzzles unlocked always.

Stuck? Use the new Check button and remove incorrect paths.

Pinch zoom to make squares larger or smaller.

One finger scrolling.

189 beautiful picture puzzles.

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New to PathPix? Not sure which PathPix to buy? 

Here's the lineup:

There are many different PathPix apps for your iPhone and iPad. All puzzles are different. 

---PATHPIX LITE: Wondering if PathPix is for you? Start here. It's free!

---PATHPIX: Hooked? This is the next step, with 189 graduated levels, ranging from small, easy puzzles to large, advanced level puzzles.

---PATHPIX PRO: Are you an expert? Looking for a LOT of puzzles? Then PathPix Pro is for you, with 320 puzzles ranging from Medium difficulty to Extreme.

---PATHPIX ZEN: Relaxing and addictive! 99 beautiful puzzles, including an Advanced Levels section with 12 special challengers.

---PATHPIX JOY: Keep smiling! 99 puzzles = many happy hours of PathPix fun. Small to large, easy to advanced - you'll find it all here.

---PATHPIX MAGIC: Magic of all kinds! 99 puzzles, small to huge, easy to advanced. 

---PATHPIX LAUGH: Lots more puzzles to tickle your funnybone. 202 puzzles, each with a silly joke or quote related to the puzzle picture. Small to large, easy to extreme.

---PATHPIX BOO: Silly - spooky - scary - fun! 99 puzzles for Halloween and other dark nights. 

---PATHPIX XMAS: 99 puzzles with a Christmas theme to get you in the mood for the holidays. Whether you are looking for sentiment or silliness, you will find it here.

---PATHPIX LOVE: All you need is love! 99 puzzles, easy to advanced.

---PATHPIX MAX: Some of the biggest PathPix puzzles ever. 114 GIANT-sized puzzles, over a million squares total!

---PATHPIX ART: MAXimum fun - 150 HUGE puzzles based on famous paintings, including the biggest PathPix puzzles ever made.

---PATHPIX THANKS: 99 puzzles for Thanks Giving. Easy to Expert.

---PATHPIX EDGE: Live on the edge! None of these puzzles are rectangular. 180 puzzles, all different shapes, from teeny to gigantic, easy to expert.

---PATHPIX ALICE: The original Alice comes to life as you puzzle your way through 42 truly gigantic, colorful, and FUN illustrations for Lewis Carroll's masterpiece novel, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Puzzles are based on the classic Tenniel illustrations. Complete book included. 

---PATHPIX TIME: 99 forward-looking puzzles to welcome the New Year and beyond. Small to large, easy to expert.

---PATHPIX HEX: PathPix with a difference: the paths wander about on a grid of 6-sided cells (hexagons) . Warning: twisty paths make for tricky puzzles! 179 puzzles, easy to extreme.

---PATHPIX BUBBLE: Classic PathPix on special grids with squares and rectangles of different sizes. Paths can be wild and wacky. The theme is Water, oceans to raindrops. 160 puzzles, easy to expert.

PathPix is based on the PC game "PathPix" by Kris Pixton and KpixGames


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Fall in love with PathPix! Draw bright, bold lines of color to make paths connecting pairs of colored numbers. The length of each path must equal the numbers you are connecting. There's only one way to do it!

Finish solving to see the miniature picture that you have created. As an extra reward you get a quote related in some way to the picture. Witty or wise, it will give you a little something to think about as you go on to the next puzzle.

******************

PATHPIX FEATURES:

Graduated puzzles, small to large, easy to expert.

All puzzles unlocked always.

Stuck? Use the new Check button and remove incorrect paths.

Pinch zoom to make squares larger or smaller.

One finger scrolling.

189 beautiful picture puzzles.

******************

New to PathPix? Not sure which PathPix to buy? 

Here's the lineup:

There are many different PathPix apps for your iPhone and iPad. All puzzles are different. 

---PATHPIX LITE: Wondering if PathPix is for you? Start here. It's free!

---PATHPIX: Hooked? This is the next step, with 189 graduated levels, ranging from small, easy puzzles to large, advanced level puzzles.

---PATHPIX PRO: Are you an expert? Looking for a LOT of puzzles? Then PathPix Pro is for you, with 320 puzzles ranging from Medium difficulty to Extreme.

---PATHPIX ZEN: Relaxing and addictive! 99 beautiful puzzles, including an Advanced Levels section with 12 special challengers.

---PATHPIX JOY: Keep smiling! 99 puzzles = many happy hours of PathPix fun. Small to large, easy to advanced - you'll find it all here.

---PATHPIX MAGIC: Magic of all kinds! 99 puzzles, small to huge, easy to advanced. 

---PATHPIX LAUGH: Lots more puzzles to tickle your funnybone. 202 puzzles, each with a silly joke or quote related to the puzzle picture. Small to large, easy to extreme.

---PATHPIX BOO: Silly - spooky - scary - fun! 99 puzzles for Halloween and other dark nights. 

---PATHPIX XMAS: 99 puzzles with a Christmas theme to get you in the mood for the holidays. Whether you are looking for sentiment or silliness, you will find it here.

---PATHPIX LOVE: All you need is love! 99 puzzles, easy to advanced.

---PATHPIX MAX: Some of the biggest PathPix puzzles ever. 114 GIANT-sized puzzles, over a million squares total!

---PATHPIX ART: MAXimum fun - 150 HUGE puzzles based on famous paintings, including the biggest PathPix puzzles ever made.

---PATHPIX THANKS: 99 puzzles for Thanks Giving. Easy to Expert.

---PATHPIX EDGE: Live on the edge! None of these puzzles are rectangular. 180 puzzles, all different shapes, from teeny to gigantic, easy to expert.

---PATHPIX ALICE: The original Alice comes to life as you puzzle your way through 42 truly gigantic, colorful, and FUN illustrations for Lewis Carroll's masterpiece novel, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Puzzles are based on the classic Tenniel illustrations. Complete book included. 

---PATHPIX TIME: 99 forward-looking puzzles to welcome the New Year and beyond. Small to large, easy to expert.

---PATHPIX HEX: PathPix with a difference: the paths wander about on a grid of 6-sided cells (hexagons) . Warning: twisty paths make for tricky puzzles! 179 puzzles, easy to extreme.

---PATHPIX BUBBLE: Classic PathPix on special grids with squares and rectangles of different sizes. Paths can be wild and wacky. The theme is Water, oceans to raindrops. 160 puzzles, easy to expert.

PathPix is based on the PC game "PathPix" by Kris Pixton and KpixGames


Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 420 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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PathPix is a unique and artistic puzzle game where players connect pairs of colored numbers to create paths that eventually reveal a hidden pixel-art image. With puzzles ranging from small and easy to massive, complex canvases, it offers a tranquil environment for logic enthusiasts. Every completed puzzle is rewarded with a famous quote or a bit of wisdom, making the journey as rewarding as the destination.

Features

1

Hundreds of puzzles

2

Witty and wise quotes

3

Error check tool

4

Pixel art rewards

5

Scalable difficulty

Tips

Recommended Links

KPix Games Official Site

The home of PathPix and its sequels.

Developer

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Q&A

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