Draw

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Draw is a single player casual role playing game with a drama theme. It was developed by rykwong and was released on October 6, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to the world of Draw, a 2D sidescroller and visual novel! Armed with nothing but a pencil, play as "Stickman" as you explore a brand-new world. Solve puzzles by drawing into the game, meet new friends while dodging scribble monsters, and make memories that’ll never be erased!

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 307 reviews

story59 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a deeply emotional story that explores themes of grief and loss, resonating with many players.
The unique drawing mechanic adds a creative twist to the gameplay, making it engaging and memorable.
It's a short but impactful experience, with many players praising its heartfelt narrative and artistic presentation.

The platforming mechanics can feel clunky and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
Some players found the dialogue to be overly lengthy and repetitive, which can disrupt the pacing of the game.
There are minor bugs and issues with visibility in certain areas, making navigation challenging at times.

story
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a poignant exploration of themes such as loss, grief, and friendship, often catching players off guard with its emotional depth despite its simplistic art style and gameplay. Many reviewers praised the narrative for its ability to evoke strong feelings, with some describing it as heart-wrenching and relatable, while others appreciated the unique way the story unfolds through puzzles and drawings. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, making the game a memorable experience for those who engage with it.
- “A beautiful game with a deep story, definitely a 10/10, and I recommend others to try!”
- “The story is an exploration of loss, grief, and guilt, and while it tries to get you involved, the writing comes off as somewhat amateurish and hard to get invested in.”
- “Draw went from a regular drawing puzzle game to a really sad and heartbreaking story in less than an hour.”
- “The story in 'Draw' hits hard, exploring the use of creativity to express and work through grief.”
emotional
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its unexpected emotional depth, transforming a simple stickman art style and gameplay into a heartfelt narrative that explores themes of love, friendship, and loss. Many players reported being moved to tears, highlighting the game's ability to evoke genuine emotions through its touching story and atmospheric music. Despite its simplistic mechanics, the emotional impact and meaningful storytelling have resonated deeply with players, making it a standout experience.
- “One of the games that made me cry without me realizing.”
- “The story of the game was very emotional for me and left me to break down in tears.”
- “This game is incredibly emotional, which you wouldn't expect from its stickman style, but it only adds to the emotional aspect of it.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as simple and intuitive, allowing players to focus on the game's touching narrative rather than complex mechanics. While some players appreciate the integration of drawing and platforming elements, others feel that the drawing mechanic is underutilized and that the gameplay can be tedious at times. Overall, the gameplay is seen as decent, serving as a solid foundation for the game's emotional story and artistic presentation.
- “A very touching game with simple mechanics and deep meaning.”
- “Deep story, interesting puzzles, enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple and fun with some platforming and puzzles while the story is the best part of it (I won't give spoilers).”
- “I really wanted to like this game, but it has quite a few problems, one of which being the fact that the drawing mechanic itself is used sparingly throughout the game; I wish it had a bigger involvement considering the name of the game.”
- “Other things that kind of annoyed me mechanically is the camera; I ended up making a lot of leaps of faith because I couldn't see where I was jumping down.”
- “The gameplay is simple, which makes the player focus more on the story, which, as simple as it is, still brings up our true nature.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the emotional depth and atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its peaceful and calming qualities that complement the touching story. While some tracks may feel out of tune during gameplay and can become repetitive, the original soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds significant value to the overall experience. Overall, the music is described as beautiful, nostalgic, and a key element that enriches the game's emotional journey.
- “The music soundtrack is so peaceful and definitely brought a calming atmosphere to an emotional story.”
- “An incredibly relaxing and fun adventure that touches your heart, and music that conveys a mix of nostalgia, love, and friendship.”
- “This game is really good, a mix of emotions in this game and mostly really good animations and my ears have been blessed with the amazing soundtrack.”
- “The OST really sets the mood of the game quite well, although during gameplay some of the tracks felt out of tune.”
- “Revising after multiple later attempts, no music locked in; despite my multiple playthroughs of Elden Ring, this remains the most difficult piece of media I have ever witnessed.”
- “The soundtrack, gameplay, style, feel, everything is stellar at worst.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a unique stickman art style that evokes a sketchbook aesthetic, enhancing the emotional depth of the story. While many players appreciate the artistic visuals and their correlation with the narrative, some have noted that this style can occasionally obscure gameplay elements, making it difficult to distinguish platforms. Overall, the graphics are praised for their simplicity and emotional resonance, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “A short but beautiful and underrated game, featuring decent gameplay, a touching story, great visuals, great music, and more.”
- “I loved being able to see the different style artworks and how they correlated with what was going on during that point in the story.”
- “The story (which I will not be spoiling) is absolutely fantastic, with an equally fantastic art style, gameplay mechanics, and a decent soundtrack on top of those!”
- “The game's visuals are supposed to look like a sketchbook or student's notebook, and while they succeeded in that area, the visuals sometimes made it hard to see what was a platform and what wasn't.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often feeling that the slow movement speed and lack of a sprint feature contribute to a frustrating experience. The need for extensive grinding is emphasized, with some users expressing that it feels like a chore, making it difficult to stay engaged.
- “Now, thankfully, the checkpoints were plentiful, but this, along with the fact that there is no sprint and you move at a snail's pace, makes the game feel sort of tedious to play a lot of the time.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly tedious, and I had to force myself to finish.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its unique and creative elements, complemented by heartfelt writing and a peaceful soundtrack that enhances the emotional experience.
- “The puzzles are creative, the writing is heartfelt, and the atmosphere is so unique.”
- “The music soundtrack is so peaceful and definitely brought a calming atmosphere to an emotional story.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by endearing and funny characters, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate how the humor is seamlessly integrated with the game's mechanics, reminiscent of other titles like "Max and the Magic Maker."
- “The gameplay is pretty good, nice and simple to control, and the drawing is integrated well into the gameplay. It reminds me of 'Max and the Magic Maker' if any of you have ever played that. The characters are endearing and funny as well.”