Picross DS is played almost exclusively with the stylus, but there is also the option of conventional button controls.
Picross DS offers more than 300 puzzles, as well as unlockable high-score mini-games, spread over various difficulty levels in the normal puzzle mode. Picross DS also offers a race against the clock in the single player mode, putting players under pressure to improve their skills and ability on a daily basis, this will all be tracked over time.
Additional features offered in this great touch! generation title is the opportunity to create your own puzzles, and share them with friends via wireless communication, and the WiFi connection. WiFi also offers the opportunity to go online and battle against other users and down load additional puzzles.