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Death Palette

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99%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
99% User Score Based on 780 reviews

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About Death Palette

Death Palette is a single player action game with a horror theme. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A horror/mystery game where you must survive seven days with a cursed painting.

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 780 reviews
story481 positive mentions
monetization107 negative mentions
  • Engaging and emotionally impactful storyline with a bittersweet and memorable ending.
  • Creative and well-designed puzzles that require attention to detail and outside-the-box thinking without being overly frustrating.
  • Unique and charming art style paired with a fitting, atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the experience.
  • Minimal and non-intrusive ads that do not disrupt gameplay or immersion.
  • Multiple endings and death scenes that add replay value and encourage exploration of different outcomes.
  • Smooth gameplay mechanics with frequent auto-saving allowing for comfortable retrying of puzzles.
  • The game is relatively short, which some players found unsatisfying or wished for more content.
  • A few puzzles can be confusing or difficult to solve, leading some players to rely on walkthroughs.
  • The art style is simple and sketchy, which may not appeal to everyone despite adding to the game's unique charm.

  • story

    944 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    51% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The story in this game is widely praised for its emotional depth, captivating mystery, and masterful storytelling that unfolds through puzzles and evolving narrative. Players highlight its bittersweet, tragic themes, effective use of atmosphere, and compelling character development, which often evoke strong emotional responses including tears. Despite some reports of occasional confusion or difficulty with pacing, the narrative is considered the game's standout feature, making it a memorable experience well worth playing.

    • “The story was a masterpiece to make you bring out your emotions, and as I have just said the art is amazing for me.”
    • “This game was amazing, I thought it would be lame at first, just another cheesy, half baked horror game but, I was hooked when I realized the story was so deep, I cried and smiled at the end, and the gameplay was good, in the end I felt sorry for her, she's not evil, just lost, to sum it up: great story with depth and emotion, challenging, yet still easy gameplay, and extra stuff after you beat the game, 100000000000 out of 5.”
    • “The story, the art, the music is tragically beautiful.”
    • “The story is also disappointingly short, it feels like the ending really needed a bit more.”
    • “My only disappointments with it is how short it is and the fact that the story explains why the painting kills, but not how it came to life in the first place.”
    • “I liked the artstyle and its theme; the gameplay is straightforward and makes perfect sense with the story but the story is a bit mediocre. I'm not saying it's bad though; it just feels like the people who made it are just testing how the game is gonna go on this one and nothing extravagant.”

  • graphics

    176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    62% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a unique, charming art style that is both simple and aesthetically pleasing, perfectly complementing its eerie yet beautiful atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise the hand-drawn visuals for enhancing storytelling and emotional impact, despite some noting a rough or sketchy style that adds to the game's character. Overall, the graphics effectively support the narrative and puzzle elements, creating an immersive and memorable experience.

    • “The artwork is amazing, the plot is amazing, there is an unsettling feeling about it that I 100% dig.”
    • “The art style is so visually pleasing and the storytelling is on point, the puzzles and challenges really have to make you think.”
    • “Perfect amount of challenge, beautiful and heart-wrenching story with twists that nearly brought me to tears, unique and colorful graphics, and a decent amount of playtime.”
    • “Death Palette's graphics aren't top notch and so does the story in general.”
    • “The graphics were a little choppy, but I think it gives it character, so I didn't mind it at all.”
    • “Overall, I think the only improvement this game needs is the graphics, but at the same time, the graphics the game has right now are also 13+ friendly, so it's really great!”

  • gameplay

    145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its creative, unique puzzle mechanics that complement the intriguing and emotional storyline, with a smooth and intuitive experience despite occasional trial-and-error. While some find it simple or repetitive, most appreciate how the gameplay supports the narrative flow without intrusive ads or harsh penalties, making it an engaging and enjoyable mobile puzzle game.

    • “A wonderful game with an honestly intriguing storyline that absolutely kept me occupied for quite a while. The gameplay aspect was also quite enjoyable; it's a puzzle game with a tremendous amount of trial and error but the game does give a fair amount of clues to solve said puzzles so it's not as hard as others put it.”
    • “The story and its flow was masterful as it intrigues or unveils a revelation to you the player, the gameplay is smooth and unique in its execution.”
    • “I'm really impressed by the gameplay mechanics of finding and painting objects. The deaths can be frustrating but the game itself isn't too hard overall.”
    • “But this game's strong point, it's not the gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is nothing special but the story is.”
    • “However, the gameplay really lets this down.”

  • music

    128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting, immersive, and emotionally evocative quality that perfectly complements the story and atmosphere. Many players highlight the soundtrack as a key reason for their engagement, describing it as beautiful, fitting, and memorable, though a few suggest more piano or classical elements could enhance it further. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the game's tone, mood, and emotional impact.

    • “The art style is quite unique and great, the gameplay is entertaining if you know what you're doing, the soundtrack absolutely blew my mind and the story is just straight up unbelievably good, the most surprising part is the fact that the game is free, I would genuinely buy this.”
    • “The people who made the music did a phenomenal job at capturing and amplifying the player's feelings during certain parts, and I hope Sleepingmuseum makes more games like this in the future.”
    • “The game itself is a masterpiece, the story, the artstyle, the music, and they all blend well together, I like the character progressions and I also like how your questions get answered the more you play.”
    • “Honestly, I would've given a star less because of the in-game soundtracks.”
    • “There are few soundtracks I feel like should be replaced with more piano soundtracks.”
    • “Sometimes the music was a little distracting, so I mostly played it with the sound off, though some of the music was perfect for that creepy horror feeling needed at times.”

  • monetization

    124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    12% positive mentions, 2% neutral mentions, 86% negative mentions

    The game features minimal, unobtrusive ads primarily appearing after player deaths or retries, which are short and non-disruptive, allowing for smooth and immersive gameplay. Ads are optional in many cases, such as for hints or extra content, and players can remove them via a low-cost purchase or avoid them entirely by playing offline. Overall, the monetization approach is well-balanced, fair, and widely appreciated for not interfering with the game's puzzle and story experience.

    • “Nice story, good evolution of the mechanics, really enjoyable for literally free and no forced in-app purchases to progress.”
    • “I think it's worth paying for no ads so you can really immerse yourself in the atmosphere.”
    • “But I really hope you do make one because I bought the no ads and the sketch book to support your game and the developer!”

  • emotional

    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    99% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The game delivers a deeply emotional and heartwarming narrative that resonates strongly with players, often bringing them to tears with its bittersweet and touching storyline. Despite its simple and sometimes creepy gameplay, the story's depth, atmosphere, and character development create a memorable, impactful experience that many describe as both heartbreaking and wholesome. The art, music, and storytelling combine to evoke a powerful emotional connection, making it a standout for those seeking a moving and thoughtful game.

    • “The gameplay puzzle was not too easy and not too hard, the art is beautifully weird that it still amazes me how it looks yet it fits the environment and the story, sound is good, and lastly, the story is perfect, it makes you feel like you are an artist and want to complete the portrait. The set of events was both heartwarming and heartbreaking (especially at the credits).”
    • “I can't believe a short game with a bunch of puzzles would get me caring about the girl in the painting, and my brain hurting more from the story events being unraveled one after another than from trying to solve said puzzles — almost made me cry, even xd it might sound weird, but I'm getting Ib and To the Moon vibes combined.”
    • “This was an amazing game with a great and emotional story and cool unique puzzle-related gameplay!”

  • atmosphere

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The game’s atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive, creepy, and emotionally resonant qualities, skillfully enhanced by a haunting soundtrack and distinctive art style. Rather than relying on cheap scares, the atmosphere builds unease and mystery, perfectly complementing the story and puzzles. Overall, the unique and well-crafted atmosphere deeply engages players and is a standout feature of the game.

    • “The creepy atmosphere, the uneasiness, the puzzles, the storyline, and the characters are all done well!”
    • “It doesn't throw cheap jumpscares at you; it lets the atmosphere get under your skin as you keep exploring the subconscious studio.”
    • “While this game may not have complicated, action-packed gameplay and mechanics, the atmosphere, the emotional music, and masterfully written dialogue and story make this game my favorite mobile game I have ever encountered.”
    • “Not very gory or scary but it did have a dark atmosphere literally.”
    • “This game's story is vague but has strong atmosphere.”
    • “It gives the right creepy atmosphere and I love it.”

  • humor

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is praised for its clever and often hilarious death scenes, which balance graphic and creative elements without relying on cheap scares. Players enjoy the lighthearted, funny moments embedded in the eerie atmosphere, making failures amusing rather than frustrating. Overall, the humor complements the game's unique style and story, adding charm and replay value.

    • “The deaths are unexpected but hilarious.”
    • “The characters, graphics, music, and even the little things, it was every wonderful, funny (at times), kinda creepy game I would play again.”
    • “The puzzles are a bit challenging, but you don't get set far back at all for failing and the deaths are funny and clever enough to warrant trying to get them all anyways.”

  • character development

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development is praised for its depth and subtlety, effectively enhancing the overall storytelling and emotional engagement. Players appreciate the thoughtful design and meaningful choices that add value to the character, making her both endearing and intriguingly complex.

    • “The character development, storytelling, and horror all add to make this game perfect.”
    • “The build up, the character development, and the reveal.”
    • “I low-key liked the girl's character development; she's a cutie that would kill you.”

  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is often described as tedious and sometimes confusing, with repetitive restarts adding to the challenge. However, many players find the difficulty and puzzle-like nature purposeful, and the satisfaction of uncovering unique outcomes makes the effort worthwhile.

  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily through collecting various "dead ends" or deaths, which encourages multiple playthroughs. While the main story is relatively short, the challenge of uncovering all outcomes adds some extended engagement despite the overall limited variety.

    • “With an interesting story, great art, challenging puzzles that aren't too difficult, and replayability in the form of completing the vast death gallery, this is a great game.”
    • “It only took me like an hour or two to get through the first playthrough, but there is replayability with all the deaths you can get.”
    • “Unfortunately, the only replay value comes from collecting all the different 'dead ends,' or else I would like this game much more.”
    • “Unfortunately, the only replay value comes from collecting all the different 'dead ends'; otherwise, I would like this game much more.”
    • “However, the lack of replayability is the only slight I have; thus, this game is far more deserving of 5 stars.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its stability, with no glitches reported by many users and a smooth, glitch-free experience. Some negative reviews citing bugs are acknowledged but appear less common, indicating overall reliable performance.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well optimized, running smoothly with minimal ads, enhancing the overall user experience.

    • “The game runs smoothly and had very, very few ads, I got maybe 3 or 4 overall.”
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Play Times

4h Median play time
3h Average play time
2-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Death Palette is a action game with horror theme. Common tags for Death Palette include free to play and stylized.

Death Palette is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Death Palette.

Death Palette was developed by SleepingMuseum.

Death Palette has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Death Palette for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Death Palette is a single player game.

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