Draw & Guess
- March 12, 2021
- Acureus
"Draw & Guess" is a casual drawing game that supports up to 16 players and offers multiple game modes. In Chinese Whispers, players draw and guess at the same time from a selected word list, earning trophies and awards for correct guesses. Charades mode challenges players to draw while others try to guess, earning points for quick and accurate answers. The AI mode lets players test the game's ability to guess their drawings.
Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, creating a joyful and humorous environment.
- Highly customizable with the ability to create your own prompts, making it more personal and unique.
- Simple to learn and suitable for players of all ages, making it a great choice for family game nights or social gatherings.
- The server connection is extremely unstable, leading to frequent disconnections and making the game unplayable for many users.
- There is a lack of English-speaking players, with most public lobbies being dominated by Chinese players, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to find games.
- The game has been criticized for not offering much more than free alternatives, and for having a community that can be toxic at times.
- humor40 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to create a joyful and hilarious atmosphere, especially when played with friends. Many reviews mention that the game elicits uncontrollable laughter and features a variety of comedic elements, making it a highly entertaining experience. However, some users noted that server issues can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“It's a really funny game; it creates a joyful environment for people who want to chill and relax.”
“Couldn't stop laughing the whole time... we can even pick from game-related topics—try it while it is on sale!”
“Awesome and funny game to play with friends, highly recommended... you should try it at least once!”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express significant frustration with the game's optimization, particularly regarding server performance, which they feel has not improved despite other updates. Additionally, there are concerns about the quality of in-game graphics, specifically the brush strokes in the painting game, indicating a need for further refinement. Overall, the consensus is that both server and graphical optimizations are necessary for a better gaming experience.
“The server needs optimization!”
“Since you have time to make your reputation score system, why can't you enhance your networking performance?”
“The server is not optimized and remains the same as before.”
“The server needs optimization!!!!!”
“In the painting game, the 'point' and 'short line' drawn by the brush is not very good, can be further optimized.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Draw & Guess" is praised for its innovative blend of social drawing mechanics and online multiplayer, likened to a modern twist on the classic game of Chinese whispers. However, players note that the experience is significantly enhanced when playing in private games or with a Chinese-speaking audience, highlighting a need for more multilingual options to broaden accessibility and enrich the gameplay experience.
“I highly recommend this game, but I also wish there were more rooms in English and other languages to enrich the gameplay.”
“Draw & guess is a real breath of fresh air when it comes to social drawing games, combining the old children's game of Chinese whispers with polished game mechanics and online multiplayer. This game really is something special!”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and connection problems that lead to game freezes, even in a relatively small-scale environment. Overall, the experience is marred by these persistent technical difficulties.
“Very bad connection, too buggy for a game of such small size.”
“Every game freezes halfway.”
“Buggy.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game features a motivational and rich narrative, but lacks traditional missions or objectives, allowing players to engage with the story at their own pace.
“Motivational story-rich game”
“There are no missions or objectives to fulfill.”
“The game lacks any meaningful missions or objectives.”
“I found the absence of missions or objectives to be quite disappointing.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized as simple yet charming, effectively complementing the overall experience. Additionally, the sound effects enhance immersion and excitement, contributing positively to the visual presentation.
“The game's graphics are simple yet charming, and the sound effects add an extra level of excitement and immersion.”