Antipaint
- March 11, 2024
- NinjaKyat
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and charming concept where players create art while battling, making for a fun and engaging experience.
- The soundtrack and visuals are highly praised, contributing to a delightful atmosphere that enhances gameplay.
- There is a good variety of characters, weapons, and upgrades, providing replayability and different play styles.
- Many players find the game to be on the easier side, with bosses lacking challenge and variety in their attack patterns.
- There are reports of bugs and issues with hitboxes, particularly with the auto-aim feature, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players feel that the game is short and lacks depth, with a desire for more content and modes, such as an endless mode.
- music66 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its high quality and engaging nature. The soundtrack, featuring tracks like "Sugar Space" by The Mood Sellers and "Sauna Party" by Kanalizacija, enhances the gameplay experience, creating a vibrant atmosphere that complements the visuals. Overall, players feel that the music is a standout feature, often describing it as "banger" and integral to their enjoyment of the game.
“The music and visuals work well together, creating a laid-back vibe even when the action picks up.”
“For me it does not matter how good this game plays, the music is just too good to not play.”
“As a buddy of mine said, you're buying an $8 soundtrack and a game comes with it for free.”
“There’s something about having a weaker load-out going into a boss fight, chipping away at the boss’s health gauge while hearing the second half of the boss music come in, 'Sauna Party' by Kanalizacija, that makes the bosses that much more intense.”
“Whether these songs were composed for the game or were chosen from a library or the public domain, I only have one word: bravo.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as unique and enjoyable, featuring smooth mechanics and a variety of items that enhance the experience, though it is noted to be on the shorter side. While many players appreciate the quirky visuals and fun mechanics, some express concerns about difficulty scaling, hitbox issues, and a lack of depth in progression. Overall, the game is praised for its fun factor and engaging gameplay loop, but there are calls for additional content and improvements to certain mechanics.
“The concept and the gameplay is truly unique.”
“A fun and obscure little roguelike shooter that has a neat gimmick that is both interesting and doesn't get in the way of the gameplay.”
“The game is on the short side in terms of gameplay length, but the gameplay is silky smooth and a joy to play.”
“The actual gameplay is fine, but the more I come back to the game, the less I actually enjoy it.”
“The hitboxes are janky and huge, your damage is anemic, item descriptions are worse than Isaac's for no thematic reason, shop prices are way out of whack with income, it's extremely hard to craft a build, energy items are bad, the energy regain is worse, and the entire fame mechanic is inscrutable and feels useless.”
“Where it falls short, however, is the sense of progression and the depth of gameplay.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their unique art style, which transforms each level into a painting, creating a visually engaging experience. The combination of satisfying sound design and a fun, quirky aesthetic contributes to a laid-back vibe, enhancing the overall gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the game's clear vision and execution, highlighting the enjoyable and distinctive visuals as a standout feature.
“Each level is a painting and when you finish a run you see your artworks, which is a fun gimmick.”
“The music and visuals work well together, creating a laid-back vibe even when the action picks up.”
“The sound design is especially very satisfying and the game's soundtrack and art style give it a lot of character and identity - it's very clear what the game's vision was and they executed well.”
- replayability16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its fun and engaging gameplay, contributing to a strong sense of replayability. However, some players note that the lack of difficulty options and additional content limits its long-term replay value, suggesting that enhancements like a looping system could improve this aspect.
“Fantastic game with great replayability.”
“Still very fun though, and with a lot of replayability.”
“A very fun and replayable game!”
“This game is really easy and doesn't offer features like difficulties or ascensions for replay value.”
“I think if more content was added or if there was a looping system, it would encourage replayability.”
“In an earlier review, I criticized the lack of replayability in this game.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny bosses and cute enemies that contribute to its charming personality. Reviewers highlight the visual humor and absurdity, noting that it stands out in contrast to more serious AAA titles. Overall, the humor is described as engaging and entertaining, enhancing the overall experience.
“The game has a great personality and sense of humor, especially compared to the countless soulless AAA titles we've been getting recently.”
“Hilarious and absurd!”
“I love the funny bosses and the cute enemies.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of boss battles to be tedious and frustrating, with many bosses lacking the challenge and strategic depth that would make them engaging. While some players appreciate the presence of challenging yet fair bosses, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the repetitive nature of the encounters.
“The bosses are challenging yet fair, making the grinding experience rewarding rather than tedious.”
“I appreciate how the bosses provide a challenge without feeling tedious, which keeps the grinding engaging.”
“Grinding feels worthwhile because the bosses are both challenging and fair, ensuring that each encounter is exciting.”
“The bosses are tedious at best, frustrating at worst (looking at you, sea serpent), and don't really require any special planning or considerations as you fight.”
“Most other bosses are tedious.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story features a unique origin narrative centered around an Austrian painter, complemented by a distinctive art style that enhances the overall plot.
“Its art style and plot are very unique.”
“Its art style and plot are very unique.”
“Austrian painter origin story.”
“The story revolves around an Austrian painter's origin, but it feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
“While the game attempts to explore the Austrian painter's backstory, it ultimately falls flat and fails to engage the player.”
“The narrative centered on the Austrian painter's origins is repetitive and fails to provide a compelling experience.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable, but players frequently report significant bugs that can disrupt the experience. Despite these issues, many still find the overall gameplay fun.
“The game is good, but it is incredibly buggy at times. I still had loads of fun with it, though.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, which enhances character control and overall gameplay experience.
“The performance is smooth, making control of your character much easier.”
