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But to Paint a Universe

43%Game Brain Score
music, story
gameplay, grinding
58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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A puzzle-game telling the story of a little girls struggle to restore a broken sky.

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
music9 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and soothing music, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
  • It offers a variety of puzzles with changing rules, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • The game can be replayed endlessly, allowing players to enjoy it at their own pace without time limits.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, such as a disappearing mouse cursor and problems switching between fullscreen and windowed modes.
  • Gameplay can feel tedious and luck-based, with little room for strategy in certain levels.
  • The instructions and goals can be unclear, leading to confusion and a lack of urgency in gameplay.
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its beauty and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience. However, some find it repetitive or annoying over time, leading to a desire for more flexible audio options. Overall, while the soundtrack is often praised for its relaxing and artistic nature, it can also become tiresome for some players.

    • “Fantastic graphics and storyline set to beautiful music.”
    • “When you start the game, you're greeted by some very beautiful music that makes you just want to leave the game open and listen to it forever.”
    • “The art is soft and beautiful while the music leaves a calm feeling as you work toward success.”
    • “The music quickly becomes tiresome as well, which led me to mute the sound and just listen to something else.”
    • “Depending on the game, I usually find the music to be annoying or not needed.”
    • “The only problem with the music is that the only way to turn it off is to turn off the game volume altogether.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a quaint and simple story that effectively complements its puzzle mechanics, enhancing the overall experience with charming aesthetics and a pleasant soundtrack. While some reviewers noted the story's cliched elements, it is praised for its unique presentation and ability to tie into the gameplay, keeping players engaged throughout. Overall, the narrative adds a meaningful layer to the basic matching game, making it more enjoyable.

    • “Fantastic graphics and storyline set to beautiful music.”
    • “Perhaps the best part about this game is that it tells a story in a unique way.”
    • “It's really impressive that a simple puzzle game like this has a story that both makes sense and ties into the simplicity.”
    • “The downside is this also includes story elements.”
    • “Among the positive aspects of the game, it has a story mode, with a simple but effective story overlaying the main part of the game - a basic matching game, with slight differences in each level, keeping it fresh throughout.”
    • “The story itself is simple, but it's there.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being fundamentally flawed, leading to confusion and a lack of clear objectives. While it becomes more complex as players progress, the absence of strategic depth makes it tedious rather than engaging. Overall, the game feels underdeveloped, though it is deemed serviceable once players grasp its shortcomings.

    • “The gameplay does get successively more complex, and you have to figure out the rules for each area, but that does not make the gameplay itself any more interesting.”
    • “Sadly, while I feel this game is undercooked and could have gone a bit longer in the mechanics development, it's serviceable enough once you understand what it is lacking.”
    • “This isn't a bad game, but I wouldn't recommend it because the gameplay is flawed at the core.”
    • “Once the gameplay began, after reading the very short set of directions, I was lost and confused as to what the goal of the game was.”
    • “This takes away a lot of pressure to make good choices, and as a result, the gameplay becomes more tedious than enjoyable.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their pleasing aesthetics and quaint charm, contributing to a soothing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful visuals and music, making it particularly appealing to puzzle enthusiasts.

    • “A good game for puzzle-lovers; with nice aesthetics and a soothing atmosphere, I recommend it to all.”
    • “A very quaint puzzle game, with a cute story and pleasing aesthetics.”
    • “Fantastic graphics and storyline set to beautiful music.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its soothing atmosphere and appealing aesthetics, making it an excellent choice for puzzle enthusiasts. Reviewers recommend it for its calming ambiance and visual appeal.

    • “A good game for puzzle-lovers; with nice aesthetics and a soothing atmosphere. I recommend it to all.”
    • “Conclusion: a good game for puzzle-lovers; with nice aesthetics and a soothing atmosphere. I recommend it to all.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to a lack of strategic depth and skill, which diminishes the enjoyment and makes the gameplay feel monotonous.

    • “However, I quickly found this game to be tedious, since there does not seem to be a lot of strategy or skill involved in the fundamental gameplay.”
    • “This takes away a lot of pressure to make good choices, and as a result, the gameplay becomes more tedious than enjoyable.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved by pivotal moments in the game, such as realizing the stakes involved, which can lead to tears and a profound connection to the narrative.

    • “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”

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