Coloring Game

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Coloring Game is a single player action game. It was developed by L. Stotch and was released on April 12, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Coloring Game is a fantastic anti-stress game. Color pixels without any hurry while listening to beautiful background music.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,275 reviews

music56 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game is relaxing and provides a soothing experience while coloring pixel art.
It features a variety of images to color, with animations that play upon completion, adding a rewarding touch.
The controls are intuitive, allowing for easy navigation and coloring, making it accessible for players of all ages.

The majority of the content is locked behind expensive DLCs, making it feel less like a free game and more like a demo.
Some players find the repetitive nature of coloring pixels tedious, especially with larger images.
There are complaints about the lack of variety in the free images and the presence of overly sexualized content in some of the DLCs.

music
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and upbeat nature, which complements the gameplay well. However, some find the soundtrack repetitive and prefer to mute it in favor of their own playlists. Overall, while the music enhances the chill experience for many, a desire for a larger selection or different styles is commonly expressed.
- “It's a relaxing and interesting game; this game goes well with a podcast or music, it totally relaxes you!”
- “I love this game because it is so calming and the music is great.”
- “This game has awesome music playlists; I love it so much, it is so relaxing and calming.”
- “I found the music in-game to be fairly grating after listening to it for a while.”
- “The music is really annoying and doesn't fit the themes of the drawings you're trying to color.”
- “The only minor complaints I can bring up would be that the music (while nice) can get a bit repetitive when you're doing a large picture.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and intuitive mechanics, primarily focused on digital coloring with various tools and options. While some players appreciate the relaxing and addictive nature of the game, others criticize the lack of meaningful gameplay loops, replayability, and end-game content, leading to a perception of monotony. Overall, the game offers a decent experience for casual players, especially given its free-to-play model, but may not satisfy those seeking deeper engagement or complexity.
- “The mechanics of coloring in the game are intuitive, with a wide selection of colors and tools available to customize designs.”
- “Well-made game with easy-to-master mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is so smooth.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “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 gameplay in the free version is mostly boring.”
graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and diverse pixel art style, featuring a variety of themes and complexities that appeal to different tastes. Players appreciate the detailed artwork and the satisfying animations that play upon completing a piece, although some find certain artworks to be less engaging. Overall, the graphics are well-received, enhancing the meditative experience of digital painting while working seamlessly with drawing tablets.
- “The art style is lovely, which I greatly appreciate!”
- “There's quite a variety of pixel artwork in different art styles, themes, and complexities, and personally, I feel like I've accomplished something when I complete a picture and get rewarded with a neat little animation.”
- “The ability to zoom in on details is also a strong point, enabling players to focus on intricate areas of their artwork without compromising on quality.”
- “Sadly, the 'native' controls are absolutely horrid (I dislike the sensitivity of either the touch pad or stick for a mouse), and I keep having to refer back to the graphics of what buttons are supposed to do.”
- “Good game for passing the time away, however I'm not such a fan of the art style.”
- “From simple to advanced pixel graphics.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews overwhelmingly indicate that the game lacks a meaningful story, with many users explicitly stating "no story" or expressing disappointment in the absence of narrative depth. Some mention that the gameplay is enjoyable for relaxation, but this does not compensate for the absence of a compelling storyline. Overall, the consensus is that the game fails to provide any engaging or immersive narrative experience.
- “It's fun relaxing and the picture you color tells a short story.”
- “I would listen to music or story time videos on YouTube in the background and just relax and color.”
- “It's relaxing, especially with my scary story videos playing in the background.”
- “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.”
- “This game has no story.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time and effort to progress. Many reviews highlight the frustration caused by the repetitive nature of tasks, particularly when dealing with large images and limited brush sizes, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game. While some players appreciate the challenge, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding can lead to a lack of fun and engagement.
- “It's a bit grindy, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding, but the sense of achievement is incredible.”
- “The grinding can be intense, but it really helps you appreciate the game's depth.”
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “Achievements are locked behind a paywall and the 'puzzles,' if you can call them that, get so long and tedious to color that you start to question your own existence. I highly encourage you to avoid this game at all costs!”
- “It really makes the game not fun when most of your painting is the same color; it makes it extremely tedious.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be quite entertaining, often highlighting amusing developer excuses and the absurdity of certain game concepts. The comedic elements resonate well, making it a lighthearted experience for those looking for a laugh during downtime. Overall, the humor is appreciated as a notable aspect of the game.
- “I did a little looking on the Steam forums and when I found out the developers' excuse, I could not stop laughing.”
- “If no, please rate this review as helpful; if yes, please rate this review as funny, meow!”
- “Wouldn't it be funny if a big studio came out with a drawing game but it had scenes from a game they were working on but were too lazy to color them in, so they had the community do it?”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability varies significantly among players; some find it offers substantial replay value with over 45 hours of additional content through DLC and extra coloring pages, while others criticize it for lacking endgame mechanics and a compelling story, resulting in little incentive to replay.
- “The game has some replayability, adding an additional 45+ hours of playtime if you pick up all the DLC and play through the other 140 extra coloring pages.”
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
- “The game has some replayability, and adds an additional 45+ hours of playtime if you pick up all the DLC and play through the other 140 extra coloring pages.”
- “There is no replayability in this game as there are no endgame mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is generally positive, with some players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads, which enhances the relaxing experience. However, concerns arise regarding occasional ad interruptions and in-game purchases that may disrupt gameplay and limit features, potentially detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “Another point of concern is the presence of ads or in-game purchases.”
- “Some players report being interrupted by ads while working on their projects, which can detract from the relaxing experience that coloring is meant to provide.”
- “However, limitations in features, potential interruptions from ads, and a lack of structured goals may detract from the overall enjoyment for some users.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by several bugs, particularly with achievement tracking and level navigation, which can hinder the overall experience. Players have reported issues with the shifting bars and difficulty in manipulating game elements, indicating a need for further refinement.
- “Fun game, but achievements are buggy. You don't choose a level from the home page, and if you just go to the next level, that level's completion achievement won't be unlocked.”
- “The shifting bars seem a little buggy; it's really hard to move the picture around.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting significant improvements, while others report ongoing performance issues. Overall, the optimization appears to be a work in progress, with varying experiences among players.
- “It optimized poorly.”
- “The game's performance is lacking optimization.”
- “I experienced significant lag due to poor optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that certain emotional moments in the game evoke feelings of embarrassment, highlighting the intensity of the experience. The auto coloring feature is appreciated as it helps manage these vulnerable moments.
- “Several of them honestly made me feel embarrassed to have up on the screen, and I found myself thankful for the auto-coloring feature in those particular instances.”