The game’s primary "art style" is a literal interpretation of its title: using "bits" (small square blocks) to form "pictos" (pictures).

PiCTOBiTS is frequently praised by reviewers on sites like Nintendo Life for its chiptune-inspired soundtrack.

: Players assemble iconic 8-bit sprites from classic NES titles like Super Mario Bros. , The Legend of Zelda , and Excitebike .