Coloring Game 2
- January 10, 2020
- L. Stotch
- 19h median play time
Get on SteamColoring Game 2 is a sequel of the existing color-by-number game which so many users have liked. The sequel features new options and images.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Coloring Game 2 is a relaxing and addictive game that allows players to unwind while coloring pixelated images by number.
- The game is free to play and offers a satisfying experience with a variety of images, including pop culture references and classical art.
- Players appreciate the simple interface, helpful tools like the paint bucket, and the ability to listen to music or podcasts while playing.
- Some players find the last images tedious and frustrating to complete, as they can be very large and time-consuming.
- The music can become repetitive, leading some players to mute it and listen to their own playlists instead.
- There are complaints about the lack of clarity in the user interface, making it difficult to understand some of the game mechanics.
- music134 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience for many players. However, it tends to become repetitive over extended play sessions, leading some users to prefer listening to their own music or podcasts instead. While the soundtrack is appreciated, there are calls for a broader selection of tracks to maintain engagement during longer gameplay.
“I enjoy the soundtrack, always relaxing.”
“The music helps forget about reality.”
“This is a quaint little game with good music that's very relaxing to play.”
“Music is repetitive and boring after a while.”
“The in-game music is alright, but it will get boring very quickly, so I would highly recommend muting it and listening to your own.”
“This game should come without music, as all of the music is garbage.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are characterized by a cute and unique pixel art style, appealing to a wide range of players with various artistic preferences. While the visuals are simple and minimalistic, they effectively complement the gameplay, offering a relaxing experience enhanced by animated artwork upon completion. Overall, the graphics are well-received, with many players appreciating the creative and colorful designs.
“One of the better coloring game series out there mechanics-wise, and the art style is unique.”
“Beautiful, creative artwork.”
“The rhythmic music is okay, but the graphics are simple, if not minimalistic.”
“It takes around 210 MB on your hard drive and will run on a 10-year-old PC with integrated graphics.”
“Cute pixel graphics.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its variety and satisfying color-by-numbers mechanics, offering a relaxing experience with unique art styles and good music. However, some users note a lack of replayability due to the absence of end-game mechanics and suggest improvements, such as retaining colors when clicked. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and well-executed, it could benefit from additional features to enhance engagement.
“I liked the variety of art and found the color-by-numbers gameplay satisfying.”
“All in all, great amount of content for a free game, very relaxing gameplay.”
“Excellent mechanics, good music, and lots of fun pictures to fill in.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
“I haven't fully explored all of the gameplay options to see if this is a toggleable feature, but if it isn't, that would be a nice addition.”
“Including UI, music player option, check mark when a specific color is fully filled, and mechanics such as bucket, redo, highlights for uncolored spots, etc.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight that while the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious and time-consuming, particularly in later levels, many players find the overall experience enjoyable and relaxing. The introduction of an auto-completion feature alleviates some of the frustration associated with pixel-by-pixel painting, making it a suitable time killer despite its occasional monotony.
“Coloring Game 2 proposes an interesting concept at first glance but becomes extremely tedious after playing it for more than 5 minutes.”
“Just 100% completed the game. I didn't find out about the sloth that completes the paintings for you until the last 2 puzzles when the game came to a grinding halt. Gameplay was so mind-numbingly dull painting pixel by pixel that I honestly wanted to blow my brains out... but then an auto sloth saved my life!”
“The puzzles were amusing, but my only personal issue was with the later 'classical art' puzzles, which were so long and tedious.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that there is no narrative, background, or engaging plot to draw players in. This lack of story contributes to a feeling of emptiness and limits replayability, as players find themselves coloring without any context or motivation. Overall, the game is seen as a relaxing activity rather than a storytelling experience.
“Each time, the next chapter has come to an end, but there are still unpainted pixels in the picture, or all the pixels are painted over, but you can’t leave the story mid-sentence.”
“The game also includes a soundtrack, but I enjoy listening to podcasts or spoken story YouTube videos while I imbue the colors with my keyboard and the click of my mouse.”
“I would listen to music or story time videos on YouTube in the background and just relax and color.”
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
“There is no replayability on this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
“☑ no story”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it cool and funny, particularly appreciating the animated illustrations and meme references. Many users noted that the humor adds a lighthearted touch, even eliciting genuine laughter during gameplay.
“The illustrations have a little animation at the end when you finish it; this fact might be silly, but it's funny.”
“It contains some meme pictures and achievements, and this is funny.”
“I died on the inside while playing this. Just kidding, it's a funny joke.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while it offers some additional content through DLC that can extend playtime by over 15 hours, others note a lack of endgame mechanics and engaging story elements, leading to a perception of minimal replay value.
“The game has some replayability, and adds an additional 15+ hours of playtime if you pick up the DLC as well.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
“The game has some replayability, and adds an additional 15+ hours of play time if you pick up the DLC as well.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the atmospheric music and thematic visuals that enhance the overall experience. Many feel it creates a compelling sense of immersion, akin to traveling through various stories. Overall, the atmosphere is described as amazing and contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The music is rather atmospheric, which adds to the whole experience.”
“I like the atmospheric theme of the pictures, which makes me feel like I'm traveling through stories.”
“The atmosphere is amazing.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to evoke strong feelings of wholesomeness and joy, highlighting memorable and enjoyable experiences. However, some users also report negative emotional responses due to sudden changes in movement that can lead to discomfort.
“The few hours I have in this game are some of the most wholesome and fun times I've had in a while!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization model is well-received, with users appreciating the absence of ads and intrusive payment prompts, as well as the enhanced user experience on computer platforms compared to mobile devices.
“There's no ads, no in-your-face payments, and because it's made for computer rather than a phone, it's much nicer to use.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users reporting significantly low frame rates, such as 15fps, indicating poor performance overall.
“Performance is still terrible, averaging only 15 FPS.”
“The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Even on high-end hardware, the optimization issues make the game unplayable at times.”
