Dark, Horror Color by Number

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The "Dark, Horror Color by Number" game offers a dark and gothic coloring book experience with fantastic visuals. However, it is hindered by excessive advertisements and numerous bugs that negatively impact gameplay. Despite these issues, the game provides an immersive coloring experience for those who enjoy horror-themed art.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,229 reviews

graphics112 positive mentions

monetization605 negative mentions

The app features a wide variety of beautiful and dark-themed pictures to color, appealing to fans of horror and gothic art.
The coloring process is easy and relaxing, making it a great way to unwind and relieve stress.
The app allows users to save their completed artwork, which can be used as wallpapers or shared with others.

The app is plagued by excessive ads, with users reporting multiple ads before, during, and after coloring each picture, which disrupts the experience.
Many users have experienced issues with ads failing to load, preventing them from accessing new pictures to color.
The app has been criticized for its misleading advertisements, as many of the pictures shown in ads are not available in the app.

monetization
652 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the app has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Many report being forced to watch multiple ads before, during, and after coloring each picture, leading to a significantly diminished user experience. While some users understand the need for ads to keep the app free, they feel the frequency and intrusiveness of the ads are excessive and often disrupt gameplay, prompting some to consider uninstalling the app despite enjoying the content.
- “No ads while coloring pictures, big plus.”
- “Great pictures, I ended up deleting another app and paying for no ads on this app instead, well worth it.”
- “Love this color by number; paying for no ads was worth it.”
- “I understand ads are necessary to make money, but the extreme amount of ads is ridiculous and unnecessary.”
- “I get that you need ads, but this app takes it to a whole new level.”
- “The amount of ads is ridiculous. I can't color pictures because the ads never load.”
graphics
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the app are widely praised for their stunning artwork and vibrant colors, providing a relaxing and enjoyable coloring experience. Users appreciate the variety of themes, although some note issues with image quality and the prevalence of ads. Overall, the artwork is considered a standout feature, with many users expressing a strong affinity for the aesthetic and detail of the graphics.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “The artwork can be absolutely stunning.”
- “Amazing graphics and the drawings are out of this world!”
- “Your latest graphic update seems to have a glitch: it's not counting film reels.”
- “Graphics and play are okay; I found instances of low image quality, white spaces that are not able to be colored (but should be based on the image), and the coloring function was coded wrong (area was already filled in black, and did not change when tapped with the correct color).”
- “Not much difference from other coloring apps; I find it funny that almost 99% of coloring apps all have the same stuff. Can't you guys all be different? There are over a million themes and artwork to choose from!”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and glitches that disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress. While some players have experienced fewer issues and enjoy the game overall, the prevalence of ads and technical problems has led to frustration and low ratings. Improvements in stability and a reduction in ads are strongly recommended to enhance the user experience.
- “It's a kind of cool app to unwind to and see the colors when you go over them; so far, no glitches, and most of the pictures that I have done look awesome.”
- “There were no glitches, so far.”
- “The ones that play while I'm in the middle of coloring always freeze the app, and I have to start all over again. That's the most irritating.”
- “Game freezes, especially after playing an ad.”
- “Pictures are cool, but it glitches and erases everything you've done!”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the humor in the app, particularly its dark and relatable themes, which set it apart from other coloring apps. The combination of sexy and funny elements resonates well with players, making it a favorite for those who enjoy drawing and humor. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, contributing to the app's popularity.
- “The picture selection is fantastic, well thought out, and dark, as well as the humor behind some of them.”
- “My favorite game of all time because I'm into drawing and dark humor.”
- “Love the dark humor in these paintings.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the app's visual storytelling, particularly its use of creepy art and environmental imagery, which enhances the overall horror experience. However, there are concerns about misleading advertising regarding ad-free content, and some users express a desire for more diverse story elements, such as animal skulls. Overall, the narrative aspect resonates well with fans of horror, who enjoy the atmospheric storytelling conveyed through the visuals.
- “Love demonstration, the colors are beautiful and every picture shows a story.”
- “Also on the Chucky story, it says ad-free... total lie.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, often complementing the gameplay experience, particularly with genres like hard rock. Players enjoy the ability to listen to their own music while engaging with the game, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “Love this game! It's my kind of style of coloring—dark, cool, and relaxing while listening to music, especially hard rock.”
- “Nice detailing, and it's very calming while I am listening to my music.”
- “I really enjoy the games and the relaxing music.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is heavily criticized for being interrupted by excessive and intrusive ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Players find the need to zoom in on small interactive areas frustrating, as it often leads to frequent exits and restarts of the game. The combination of unskippable ads and misleading promotions further diminishes enjoyment.
- “I don't mind ads as long as there aren't too many or don't interrupt gameplay.”
- “The only gameplay is having to zoom in to tap the ridiculously small spots.”
- “In doing so, it interrupts the entire gameplay by forcing me to exit and restart the game.”
- “Ad before the app even loads, then a long ad to unlock a picture that cannot be skipped, and anytime you touch the screen, it sends you to the Play Store to download some unrelated game.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed feelings about the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting both frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt the experience and appreciation for the wholesome fun and beautiful images it offers. Overall, the emotional engagement is affected by the balance between enjoyment and annoyance.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the variety of art available for coloring but find the presence of ads makes the grinding experience feel tedious and less enjoyable.
- “It wasn't tedious or eye-straining; I still love the art variety.”
- “The grinding feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “I appreciate how the grind allows me to explore different strategies and playstyles.”
- “The art is awesome, and I'd have loved to keep coloring, but the ads make it a tedious chore.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game runs smoothly even on lower-end devices, indicating effective optimization. The aesthetic appeal and features, such as collections of pictures to color, enhance the overall experience without compromising performance.
- “This game is better than its name (no offense meant). I absolutely love the picture and aesthetic of the whole thing. There are collections of pictures to color, and I'm just amazed! My phone is like a Walmart version of Samsung, and it still runs smoothly. I will keep this game for as long as this phone works!”