Anime Artist
- July 25, 2019
- Neoclassic Games
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Anime Artist" is a game that allows players to sketch, color, and collect anime-style artworks. The goal is to become an "Anime Master" by practicing and perfecting coloring techniques within a time limit. The game features a free 18+ DLC that removes clothing from the model for a more explicit version of the artwork. The game's challenge lies in completing enough drawings and coloring them accurately.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and satisfying concept, combining coloring with attractive anime artwork.
- It's easy to play with one hand, making it accessible for casual gaming sessions.
- The Steam Workshop support allows for additional content and creativity, enhancing the overall experience.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short time.
- Color accuracy is often poor, making it frustrating to match the intended colors, and the game can bug out, hindering progress.
- There is minimal story or engaging content, which may leave players feeling unfulfilled.
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their variety and quality, featuring a mix of standard and lewd artwork, with the option to enhance the experience through downloadable content and community-created content from the Steam Workshop. However, some users have noted technical issues, such as bugs and limitations in display options, which detract from the overall visual experience. Despite these drawbacks, the artwork is considered a highlight, contributing to a calming gameplay atmosphere.
“Great graphics, really fills the void in my life.”
“The game has a multitude of artworks, while most aren't lewd, you can install the 18+ free DLC which does make a lot more of our characters nude and lewd.”
“Unfortunately for most of us, our artwork is little more than stick figures.”
“The game features lots of artworks, and some of them are pretty challenging to get to 100%.”
“But the developers do the DLC, where all the artworks will be in high resolution.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple and straightforward cursor movement mechanic, where players select pictures and fill them in under a time limit. While some users find it visually appealing and appreciate its low price, others describe it as repetitive and occasionally frustrating due to issues like color mismatches and ink limitations. Overall, the gameplay is seen as simplistic but can offer moments of challenge.
“Low price and interesting gameplay make me not regret this purchase, though sometimes I got frustrated with the colors not corresponding with the ink I thought it should and running out of ink.”
“The gameplay is straightforward; pick a picture and then you have a 3-minute time limit to click and drag to reveal a sketch version before selecting out of twelve colors (plus black and white) and doing more click and dragging to fill in different parts of the picture.”
“Obviously, it has a simplistic gameplay, but it can be challenging sometimes to get a successful stage within the preset time.”
“The gameplay looks promising but it's just... boring.”
“The gameplay is pretty simple.”
“The gameplay is straightforward; pick a picture and then you have a 3 minute time limit to click and drag to reveal a sketch version before selecting out of twelve colors (plus black and white) and doing more click and dragging to fill in different parts of the picture.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a stark contrast in the perception of the story, with some users claiming there is "zero story," while others find it captivating and meaningful, suggesting themes of resilience and unpredictability in life. Overall, the narrative experience appears to be inconsistent, leaving players divided on its depth and engagement.
“Captivating story line”
“There is zero story.”
“☑ no story”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it generic and basic, while others appreciate its relaxing and groovy qualities. Overall, it seems to provide a calming backdrop, though it may lack depth for some players.
“Music that was at least relaxing.”
“Art is gorgeous, music is groovy, most pictures are easy but I like to see how fast I can do it.”
“The music is generic and the sound effects are very basic.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music was at least relaxing.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game is extensive, often requiring significant time investment, likening it to needing a "second life" for effective farming. Despite the effort involved, it is recommended for those who enjoy resource gathering and character progression.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Recommended for game farming.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its appealing art style, which contributes to a wholesome and uplifting atmosphere.
“The game beautifully captures a range of emotions, making players feel deeply connected to the characters.”
“The storytelling is so powerful that it left me in tears, truly an emotional rollercoaster.”
“Every choice I made felt significant, and the emotional weight of the narrative stayed with me long after I finished playing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the artwork is praised, users report significant stability issues, describing the game as a "buggy mess" and noting the lack of a windowed mode as a frustrating limitation.
“The artwork is great, but the game is a buggy mess and you can't even play in windowed mode.”
“Frequent crashes and glitches make it nearly unplayable.”
“The game is riddled with bugs that disrupt the experience and hinder progress.”
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