Canvas The Gallery

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Canvas The Gallery is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by coughe and was released on October 1, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Canvas the Gallery" is a game where you can design and paint your own art gallery, with the ability to share your creations with others. The game features a spray can tool, various colors and stencils, and adaptive music by Chopin. You can also import any picture and display it as a painting in your gallery. Your artistic skills are not important to enjoy the experience.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 165 reviews

music6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Canvas The Gallery offers a unique and visually appealing painting mechanic that allows players to create art using transparent cards, providing a satisfying layering process.
The game is relaxing and fosters creativity, making it enjoyable for both casual players and art enthusiasts, with high replayability due to the variety of card combinations and objectives.
The game's aesthetic is beautiful, with high-quality illustrations and a calming soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

The game lacks essential features such as an undo button and more advanced tools, which can limit the creative experience and frustrate players.
Some players feel that the game is too simplistic and lacks meaningful gameplay loops, making it less engaging over time.
There are complaints about the controls being clunky and the need for additional paid content to access more features, which some players find off-putting.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, featuring soothing classical pieces like Chopin's waltz that enhance the painting experience. Players appreciate the option to listen to their own music or podcasts while engaging in creative activities, making it a perfect backdrop for relaxation and artistic expression. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The game is a very effective game to play to just relax and make art; the Chopin piano music accompanying your painting activity also aids in calmness and relaxation.”
- “Canvas the gallery with its soothing classical music and free will.”
- “There's also some classy-sounding piano music, some funny-looking people who occasionally pop in to see your work, and a nice cityscape outside to provide atmosphere.”
- “The game is a very effective game to play to just relax and make art, but the Chopin piano music can become repetitive and dull over time.”
- “I've known this for a while, but I just wanted to update this to say that the 'classy-sounding piano music' is actually Chopin's waltz in A-flat major, which feels out of place in the game's context.”
- “Finally some additional music? The lack of variety in the soundtrack makes the experience feel monotonous.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are described as low-quality, appealing primarily to those who enjoy simpler visuals. Despite this, users appreciate the platform for its ability to showcase artwork and express creativity, with some expressing a desire for additional features to enhance the artistic experience. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they serve the game's purpose effectively.
- “Supremely cool application to display artwork.”
- “I posted some of my art under the artwork tab on my profile if you want to take a look at what you can do in this game. I've got nearly $2 on my Steam card and can't figure out what to spend it on, but I'm probably gonna buy the artist pack because wow, this developer has made a great game.”
- “I actually feel really safe making artwork in it and can create some pretty neat stuff if I do say so myself.”
- “● low graphics”
- “- bad graphics”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for lacking meaningful interactions and gameplay loops, with some users finding it overly simplistic. However, others find it addictive despite its simplicity, suggesting potential for deeper mechanics, such as an artist simulation where players create and sell their art. Overall, the gameplay experience is mixed, with calls for more complexity.
- “It's a fairly simple game with simple mechanics, but it's really addicting, even for people who aren't very good artists.”
- “The game is amazing, although it does deserve more mechanics. Maybe this game could be turned into the classic artist sim, where you create your art and then sell it to unsuspecting customers who think it looks like total garbage and tip you 4 dollars because they're disappointed but still feel bad.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional story, multiplayer elements, or quests, yet players still find it enjoyable to play.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by quirky NPCs that initially evoke fear but ultimately become amusing, complemented by whimsical visuals and a charming piano soundtrack. The presence of eccentric characters adds to the lighthearted atmosphere, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
- “The block-headed NPCs scared me at first, but I now find them rather funny.”
- “There's also some classy-sounding piano music, some funny-looking people who occasionally pop in to see your work, and a nice cityscape outside to provide atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on low-end PCs, making it an enjoyable experience for players looking for a relaxing gameplay.
- “Perfect for relaxing and runs smoothly!”
- “Well optimized for low-end PCs, fun game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of "Canvas the Gallery," noting that its creative freedom allows for endless artistic possibilities, making it a game they are likely to revisit frequently.
- “All in all, I enjoyed my few hours in the game, and Canvas the Gallery is a game I will leave installed and continue to come back to as it has a lot of replayability in being able to make whatever art creations you see fit.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by classy piano music, quirky characters that interact with the player, and a visually appealing cityscape that adds depth to the environment.
- “There's also some classy-sounding piano music, some funny-looking people who occasionally pop in to see your work, and a nice cityscape outside to provide atmosphere.”