Drawn: The Painted Tower

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"Drawn: The Painted Tower" is a fantasy-themed hidden object game. Iris, a young girl with a special gift, must climb a mysterious tower and rescue a prince from a curse. The game features beautiful hand-drawn art and challenging puzzles. Players must search for hidden objects and solve intricate puzzles to progress through the story.

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 117 reviews

story37 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features stunning artwork and a beautiful soundtrack that create an immersive atmosphere.
Puzzles are engaging and varied, providing a mix of challenge without being overly frustrating.
The story is charming and nostalgic, appealing to both new players and those revisiting from childhood.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including crashes and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
Many players report that the game lacks clear instructions for puzzles, leading to confusion and frustration.
The game is relatively short, and some players feel it does not provide enough content for the price.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally praised for its beauty and engaging elements, complemented by stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack. While many players find the narrative interesting and immersive, some critique its simplicity and lack of depth, particularly in the ending. Overall, the combination of art, music, and storytelling creates a magical atmosphere, though some players express disappointment over technical issues and the linearity of the plot.
- “The story is really beautiful, the music is just great, and what surprised me was the excellent voice acting in this!”
- “The game combines classic puzzles, item combination, beautiful art direction, and an engrossing story to great effect.”
- “A beautiful illustrated world, with a wonderful storyline.”
- “The story is easy to follow, but there is a cliffhanger, so you will definitely want to make sure you have all three games for the complete telling.”
- “Whilst the story is definitely lacking in many areas, Iris herself is well fleshed out.”
- “The story, while cute, did not really make much sense.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
30%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the immersive experience, with many reviewers noting its enchanting, atmospheric qualities that complement the visuals and storytelling. The soundtrack is described as haunting, soothing, and sometimes somber, effectively setting the mood for the gameplay while remaining unobtrusive. Overall, the combination of excellent music and art contributes significantly to the game's magical and engaging atmosphere.
- “The art and soundtrack are gorgeous, and the puzzles are challenging but very solvable.”
- “The soundtrack that accompanies it all is superb, the orchestral tracks are somber and moody with wailing violins that sound like rushing wind through empty corridors and synthetic voices that create an aura of gloom.”
- “A wonderful game that I feel nostalgia towards, enchanting and very relaxing music, and fun puzzles and story.”
- “The music is a bit much at times.”
- “The sound effects and music, combined with his narration tell a story that is somber, but never gloomy.”
- “Ephemeral soundtrack that creates a subdued atmosphere.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
28%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and immersive art style, which effectively complements the music and enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some users noted issues with low resolution, performance problems, and cutscene glitches that detracted from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the enchanting visuals and whimsical designs remain a standout feature, making the game visually appealing and engaging.
- “The art style and music are so well done, creating an immersive environment.”
- “Absolutely gorgeous game with stunning visuals and clever puzzles.”
- “The artwork is amazing, and it never fails to impress.”
- “Also had some problems with the cut scene graphics; the colors and framing didn't load properly at all.”
- “Another issue is that the art style, with very little contrast in details, makes it very hard to notice small things in the environment.”
- “The graphics are more like drawings; however, they're very somber apart from the paintings themselves: a farm in the sunset, a witch doctor in the jungle, a dragon cave, a griffon castle (though it's an ice landscape), a forest during the night (perhaps the only real dark painting), and a giant tree.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a blend of engaging puzzles and a captivating story, enhanced by beautiful visuals and an immersive soundtrack. However, players have noted issues with glitches, crashes, and a lack of depth in some mechanics, leading to a mixed experience. While the game offers a short but enjoyable adventure with replayability due to diverse achievements, some mechanics feel overly simplified and can detract from the overall experience.
- “Drawn has superbly married its themes, art, story, and gameplay.”
- “The paintings are, of course, a good excuse to add a nice variety in scenery and puzzle elements, both of which form a singular gameplay entity with the excellent soundtrack and visual style to present an immersive, magical adventure game.”
- “It is generally the story’s depth, the game’s mechanics, and the variety of engaging puzzles that make for a fun puzzle adventure.”
- “Not the actual gameplay for me, but the cutscenes were really glitchy, and in the sequel, I actually had to quit the game because it kept crashing.”
- “I love puzzle games and hidden object games, but when it comes to mechanics, Painted Tower simply doesn't work.”
- “The only times it was hard were because of bad mechanics and/or no explanations of what to do.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a poignant blend of evocative soundtracks and visually striking elements that create a melancholic yet magical experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke emotions through its subdued music and artistic visuals, making it suitable for both younger players and adults who appreciate atmospheric storytelling and puzzles. Overall, the game is praised for its immersive and relaxing ambiance.
- “They excel at creating a magical atmosphere through music, visual themes, and by promoting the sheer power of imagination through creativity.”
- “Drawn: The Painted Tower is a moody, atmospheric game which is conveyed immediately by its eerie main menu.”
- “The soundtrack and visuals really work together to create a sad atmosphere.”
- “An ephemeral soundtrack that creates a subdued atmosphere.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay and require restarting the game. Users report frustrating loading screens and instances where the game crashes or fails to respond, detracting from the overall experience despite its appealing artwork and story.
- “The game is merely okay, but it's riddled with bugs and glitches that completely remove you from the experience.”
- “The artwork is beautiful but the game is buggy.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the story and gimmick are quite nice; however, it suffers from performance problems: loading screens for every other room, very unpleasant when you have to backtrack, and it sometimes glitches. The screen starts jumping randomly from the game to the desktop, cannot be killed with the process manager, you just have to restart the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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300%
While the gameplay is relatively short, the presence of diverse achievements offers some level of replayability, encouraging players to revisit the game for completionist goals.
- “The gameplay is relatively short, but the diverse achievements offer significant replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
- “The game encourages multiple runs with its branching storylines and unlockable content.”
- “Gameplay is relatively short, but at least with diverse achievements, there is some replayability.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features beautiful graphics and an engaging story, but it is plagued by significant performance issues, including frequent loading screens, glitches that disrupt gameplay, and a frustrating inability to close the game without restarting it.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a compelling and emotional narrative, enriched by a touching plot that reveals the protagonist Iris's past and potential future through scattered notes and recorded scenes, effectively engaging players and motivating them throughout the experience.
- “This game has an interesting and touching plot, with bits of information about Iris and her past, as well as possible future, scattered throughout the game in pieces of paper and scenes with recordings that keep you motivated.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters is truly remarkable, making you feel deeply connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it resonated with me on a personal level and left a lasting impact.”