ColorPlanet® Oil Painting game

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ColorPlanet® Oil Painting game is a single-player puzzle game that offers stunningly realistic graphics through an oil painting design. The game features a good soundtrack, but players should be prepared for lots of grinding and some bugs that may hinder gameplay. With the game's promise of a more emotional experience, players can enjoy the satisfaction of creating beautiful works of art.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

ColorPlanet® Oil Painting game screenshot

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics119 positive mentions

monetization931 negative mentions

The app features beautiful and realistic pictures that look like oil paintings when completed.
It offers a wide variety of subjects and allows users to upload their own photos for coloring.
The app provides a generous number of hints for watching ads, making it easier to find small color spots.

The app frequently crashes or freezes, especially when ads are playing, causing frustration for users.
There are intrusive ads that pop up too often, sometimes blocking the coloring area and interrupting the experience.
Users have reported being locked out of the app due to a premium purchase screen with no option to bypass it.

monetization
972 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the app heavily relies on advertisements, which users frequently describe as excessive and intrusive. While there is an option to pay a one-time fee of $9.99 to remove ads and gain unlimited hints, many players express frustration with the frequency and length of ads, often feeling that they detract significantly from the overall experience. Despite some users being willing to watch ads for hints, the overwhelming consensus is that the sheer volume of ads makes the app less enjoyable.
- “I love this app... enough to buy the no ads version!”
- “The option to pay for no ads and unlimited hints is well worth it.”
- “No ads in the middle of a drawing, beautiful pictures, and a calming experience.”
- “The ads are excessive, destroys this game.”
- “I would have given it 5 stars except thes just way too many ads.”
- “Too many ads, setting to have the phone vibrate when a cooler is finished is on by default, and the behavior of the back button is not content with android standards.”
graphics
190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this app are widely praised for their high quality, stunning detail, and vibrant color palettes, making the resulting artwork visually impressive and enjoyable to create. Users appreciate the realistic and intricate designs, which enhance the overall coloring experience, although some have reported issues with app functionality and ads. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the app's appeal, providing a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing way to engage with art.
- “I love the vast color palette, the huge assortment of graphics from which to choose, and how realistic looking they are.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the paintings so intricate.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and I can't wait to see how your dragon app overlaps and joins.”
- “So many color apps have generic graphics.”
- “Graphics is average and UI is crappy.”
- “The graphics are terrible and there are too many ads.”
stability
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the app is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and crashing, particularly during ad playback and when transitioning between pictures. Many players express frustration over lost progress due to these issues, and while some users have experienced fewer glitches on different devices, the overall consensus indicates that the app requires urgent fixes to enhance its reliability and user experience.
- “Not too many ads and no glitches.”
- “5/5, some ads, no glitches. 👍”
- “It's a relaxing game; however, it frequently freezes up my device.”
- “Every few minutes, the app freezes up and reopens, which is especially frustrating because it doesn't always save my progress.”
- “The game now freezes constantly.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the app has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the inability to listen to their own music while using the app due to frequent ads that interrupt playback. While some appreciate the existing music and find it relaxing, there is a strong demand for the addition of calming background music to enhance the overall experience. Users are also seeking a way to disable ads or reduce their frequency to allow for uninterrupted listening.
- “I love the graphics and how the pictures save themselves, but the only thing I wish is that this game had some relaxing music to really finish it off.”
- “The music is perfect for the type of thing you are doing in this game.”
- “Great game to play with music and unwind for the day.”
- “Can't simultaneously listen to my music because it stops every time an ad plays, and literally every 60 seconds, there's a 15-30 second ad.”
- “Although the painting app is interesting and challenging, the issue I'm having is that I cannot listen to music or podcasts while using the app.”
- “Too many ads and they kick you off your music you are listening to.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The aspect of "grinding" in the game is frequently described as tedious and boring, with players noting that the extensive pixel hunting and repetitive tasks detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the final artistic results, many find the process to be laborious and lacking in relaxation, leading to a mixed reception regarding its engagement level.
- “Plus, the thumbnails are in grayscale and one must finish a painting in order to know if I will like the color; it is very tedious.”
- “Would be nice if all the pixel hunting led to a nice picture, but the 'oil paintings' are blotchy, so the game is just tedious, not satisfying.”
- “Pictures given are pretty, but when you have a gazillion little pieces to peck at with a lot of times coloring white on white, it becomes rather tedious.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed emotions about the game, highlighting frustrations with intrusive ads and questionable content choices that may not be suitable for children. Despite these issues, many still find enjoyment in the coloring experience, appreciating the fun and creative aspects of the game.
- “I give a five-star because I love the game. It is fun, and you can paint. That's why I love it; I know how you can say anything you want just by touching it.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it genuinely funny and enjoyable, others express frustration with misleading ads and scams that detract from the experience. Suggestions for improvement include incorporating more humorous quotes or sayings to enhance the comedic aspect. Overall, the game has potential for humor but is marred by issues related to advertising.
- “It's funny that I see pictures with just animals under the people tab, though.”
- “Other than the annoying ads, this is a funny game.”
- “It's super funny and it helps me with my songs.”
- “I got a scam from this game; at the bottom of the screen, it shows a fake phone notification, and when clicked, it sends you to a scam prize website. Not funny.”
- “The jokes in this game fall flat and feel forced, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected some clever humor, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and unoriginal gags that just didn't land.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay experiences vary significantly among users; some find it enjoyable and soothing with beautiful visuals and minimal ads, while others criticize it for poor mechanics, overwhelming color placement, and excessive ad interruptions. Overall, the gameplay can be appealing but is marred by frustrating elements for some players.
- “The gameplay is pretty much what I play for.”
- “Really pretty pictures, easy soothing gameplay, not too many ads.”
- “I like this gameplay.”
- “The ads are way too long; the gameplay is not great because so many of the colors are in a microscopic area, and you end up going cross-eyed trying to find them.”
- “It made me watch like 8, 30-second ads in one gameplay.”
- “I tried several paint/color by number apps but uninstalled most within minutes due to poor mechanics or cartoonish graphics.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as typical and underwhelming, with some users feeling it resembles more of an advertising platform than a compelling narrative. While there is a desire for a more engaging storyline that rewards players with points, the current execution leaves much to be desired, often cutting off players before they can fully engage with the content.
- “I love it, but I would like to see a storyline where you earn points to use in the story.”
- “The story is typical; if it's advertised on Facebook, it's nothing more than an advertising app.”
- “In the story section, you don't even let a person finish the first picture they start.”
- “I would like to see a storyline where you earn points to use in the story.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering smooth performance alongside stunning visuals and beautiful artwork.
- “Runs smoothly, beautiful pictures, and gorgeous final results.”
- “Runs smoothly, beautiful art.”