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A Hint of Purple

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95%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
95% User Score Based on 76 reviews

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About A Hint of Purple

A Hint of Purple is a single player action game with romance and comedy themes. It was developed by Empty Exhibit and was released on May 25, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

A short visual novel about queer love and art. Follow Maya, a once-celebrated painter now paralyzed, as she struggles to accept her new reality and its effects on her relationship. Argue with your Prefrontal Cortex, insult an art critic, befriend the elderly.

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews
story22 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions
  • Deeply emotional and touching story that explores grief, love, and personal growth in a unique and impactful way.
  • Beautiful visuals and atmospheric soundtrack that complement the narrative and enhance immersion.
  • Well-written characters and dialogue that feel realistic and provoke self-reflection, creating a thoughtful and memorable experience.
  • Lack of gameplay elements and no meaningful choices impact; the story is linear and ends after a single playthrough.
  • Short duration with limited replayability and no manual save feature, requiring a continuous play session.
  • Some players found the tone overwhelmingly sad and the ending somewhat unsatisfying or open-ended.

  • story

    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    41% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The story is a deeply emotional, intimate visual novel centered on a paralyzed protagonist trapped in a hospital bed, interweaving memories, relationships, and self-reflection with a queer love narrative. Though dialogue choices don't alter the linear plot, they enhance immersion and introspection, supported by evocative writing, atmospheric music, and compelling characters. Overall, the narrative is praised for its moving, thought-provoking portrayal of isolation, love, and life, making it a powerful, concise experience that resonates broadly.

    • “Very unique story that had me hooked from the beginning to end, probably one of the best I will ever experience.”
    • “I want to thank Dormin for creating such a moving story, very deep, detailed, full of self-exploring dialogues with your own brain, people that visit you (I don’t want to spoil any detail), and the memories that arise.”
    • “[i]A hint of purple[/i] is an emotional, atmospheric, story-rich visual novel that reminds us that “it’s always darkest before the dawn.” Anyone who enjoys a tearjerker and has an hour to spare should consider playing through this beautifully written game.”
    • “Also to note there are no auto saves and dialogue choices do not change the outcome of the story.”
    • “Despite having conversational options, which add to the immersiveness of the game, the dialogue selections are ultimately irrelevant as the story itself is linear.”
    • “I would give it a 1/10 difficulty rating as your decisions don't change the outcome of the game (you need to left-click through the whole game) and the instructions are pretty clear during the whole game (you need to follow Maya and discover its story).”

  • emotional

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    This game delivers a deeply moving and emotionally rich experience, tackling themes of loss, introspection, and resilience with heartfelt storytelling. Players frequently describe it as touching, poignant, and tear-inducing, highlighting its ability to evoke a wide spectrum of strong emotions in a short playtime.

    • “It made me tear up, made me smile, made me think, made me feel sentimental, made me remember—and then tear up again.”
    • “To be honest, I'm going through a tough time in my life at the moment, and going through the narrative got me pretty emotional at times but it also made me appreciate what I do have left.”
    • “[i]a hint of purple[/i] is an emotional, atmospheric, story-rich visual novel that reminds us that “it’s always darkest before the dawn.” Anyone who enjoys a tearjerker and has an hour to spare should consider playing through this beautifully written game.”

  • graphics

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The graphics draw clear inspiration from Disco Elysium, offering a distinctive aesthetic that supports the game's emotional and narrative depth. While some users find the visuals appealing and well-designed, others consider them mediocre, which may limit the game's appeal for certain players. Overall, the artwork is generally praised for complementing the story and mood.

    • “This game has an emotionally rich queer story told in the form of a visual novel, a diverse cast of characters and beautiful visuals.”
    • “The artwork is beautiful, the writing is engaging, and the music makes the mood.”
    • “This has some really mediocre-looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of readers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the book to attract readers despite having no up-front cost.”
    • “Clear inspiration from Disco Elysium (mostly aesthetic) but establishes an identity and mood of its own.”
    • “I came for the Disco Elysium aesthetic, stayed for the feels.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its ability to enhance the emotional depth and atmosphere, complementing the story's calm yet anxious tone. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as integral to immersing players, with its poignant and evocative melodies that align perfectly with the game's art and narrative.

    • “The Disco Elysium UI seems perfect for this kind of story and while the game goes on, the calm but often anxious soundtrack helps greatly elevate the experience.”
    • “Short but really deep story told in clean graphics with a soundtrack that will sound of life itself.”
    • “This game really drew me in with interesting dialogue, strong characters, and an enjoyable soundtrack which complemented the story.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is deeply emotional and immersive, enhanced by a beautiful, dynamic soundtrack that perfectly complements the touching, story-rich narrative. It effectively creates a poignant, tearjerking experience that resonates strongly with players.

    • “I teared up while playing it, the story is so touching and the atmosphere fits so well.”
    • “Beautiful and atmospheric soundtrack, which adjusts seamlessly to the tone of the story as it progresses.”
    • “"A Hint of Purple" is an emotional, atmospheric, story-rich visual novel that reminds us that 'it's always darkest before the dawn.' Anyone who enjoys a tearjerker and has an hour to spare should consider playing through this beautifully written game.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is sharp and varied, ranging from witty and humorous to raw and painfully honest, adding a sense of authenticity. It effectively balances the emotional and serious themes with moments of love, unity, and levity.

    • “Sharp dialogue, sometimes witty, sometimes raw and unfiltered, sometimes humorous, sometimes painfully honest, and that’s precisely what makes it so real.”
    • “Despite the short timeframe, the characters are incredibly fleshed out and there are plenty of moments of love, unity, and humor to balance the sad premise.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game lacks traditional gameplay elements, focusing more on personal experience than interactive mechanics. Players seeking conventional gameplay may find it absent.

    • “This game has no gameplay.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game offers little to no replayability, with limited incentives for players to revisit after the initial playthrough.

    • “Little to no replayability.”
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A Hint of Purple is a action game with romance and comedy themes. Common tags for A Hint of Purple include indie, lgbtq+, linear, psychological, emotional and others.

A Hint of Purple is available on PC and Windows.

A Hint of Purple was released on May 25, 2023.

A Hint of Purple was developed by Empty Exhibit.

A Hint of Purple has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked A Hint of Purple for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

A Hint of Purple is a single player game.

Similar games include If Found..., Missed Messages, Lydia, Newfound Courage, Until Then and others.