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Été

96%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
optimization, stability
96% User Score Based on 198 reviews

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"Été is a single-player Role Playing game with good graphics and music, where you play as a traveling painter exploring Montreal during the summer. Use watercolor to paint the 3D world and reveal its wonders, collect ideas for your album, and create 2D watercolor artworks on canvas. Befriend locals and fulfill inspiring commissions in this relaxing and creative game."

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 198 reviews
graphics32 positive mentions
optimization10 negative mentions
  • Été features stunning watercolor visuals and a charming art style that beautifully captures the essence of Montreal.
  • The game offers a relaxing and immersive experience, allowing players to explore, paint, and express their creativity at their own pace.
  • The painting mechanics are intuitive and enjoyable, with a variety of customization options that enhance the artistic experience.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including frequent graphical stutters and long loading times, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players have reported bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as being unable to exit painting mode or missing objects.
  • The game requires a powerful computer to run smoothly, making it less accessible for those with lower-end hardware.
  • graphics
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Éte are widely praised for their stunning, painterly aesthetics and vibrant colors, creating an immersive and visually appealing experience. However, many users report performance issues, including frequent graphical stutters even on capable hardware, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these technical drawbacks, the game's art style and creative mechanics are celebrated, making it a favorite for those who appreciate artistic expression in gaming.

    • “I never review anything publicly, but can I just say that I've only spent 10 hours in this colorbook Montreal and already I am obsessed with Été's stunning visuals.”
    • “It is absolutely stunning visually, has a wonderful and soothing soundtrack, and offers you unprecedented creative possibilities (at least I've never seen a game which lets you create such cool artwork and I've played my fair share of Passpartout-adjacent games).”
    • “The watercolor aesthetics, the music... all of it is just so perfect.”
    • “The only major thing marring the experience is a frequent graphical stutter, which recent hardware can somewhat alleviate, yet never remove completely.”
    • “I have a decent box (well above their minimum requirements), and even with the graphics dropped to the lowest quality, this game chugs.”
    • “I have tried even the lowest possible settings with every optional graphic setting disabled to improve performance, but this sadly changed nothing.”
  • story
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is engaging and well-crafted, featuring relatable characters, charming dialogue, and a nostalgic atmosphere that enhances the painting experience. While the main quest can be completed in about four hours, the numerous side quests and commissions add depth and variety, making the gameplay feel organic and interconnected. Overall, the narrative serves as a delightful backdrop to the primary focus on creativity and exploration.

    • “It is very evident that a lot of thought was put into this game, to where even music and sound effects are synced with your playing and that there is engaging dialogue (which actually makes me laugh out loud), diverse and relatable characters and locations, plus an underlying storyline (which I did not expect!).”
    • “I got really nostalgic for the city and I've been having a ton of fun painting my way through the story!”
    • “The writing is really charming and I enjoy the exploration and the amount of commission side quests you are given.”
    • “Although the plot points can provide some dozen hours and some change of storyline-driven gameplay, the main attraction here is the painting creation tool, which has the potential to get used for many, many more hours at one's leisure.”
    • “Story or no story, quests or no quests... I just want to paint it all.”
    • “I completed the main quest of the game in about 4 hours while playing some of the side missions, although a lot of my paintings were on the simple side.”
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around a unique painting mechanic that allows players to create art while exploring a beautifully rendered world, particularly inspired by Montreal. Players find the mechanics easy to grasp and enjoy the relaxing, creative experience, with the potential for hours of engagement through both painting and decorating. The combination of captivating visuals, a soothing soundtrack, and witty dialogue enhances the overall enjoyment, although some users report performance issues on lower-spec systems.

    • “Although the plot points can provide some dozen hours and some change of storyline-driven gameplay, the main attraction here is the painting creation tool, which has the potential to get used for many, many more hours at one's leisure.”
    • “The two mechanics of creating art and exploring are both things I could do for hours.”
    • “Everything from the painting mechanics to the beautifully realized painterly world aesthetics drew me in; I'm also a sucker for bringing out my inner artistic creativity, which this game allows in such an amazingly fun and 3D way. I was not expecting it, but it works wonderfully.”
    • “I love how you can paint the world and how the mechanics work while painting on an easel. My only problem, which is a personal issue, is that my computer drops FPS quite a lot once I start painting the world; it gets under 20 FPS because it's under the minimum specs (mine is NVIDIA 1050) even with the lowest settings.”
    • “The mechanics are pretty easy and straightforward, although I prefer the controller style over keyboard and mouse.”
    • “Aside from painting the world, decorating is also a minor mechanic in this one.”
  • optimization
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting various performance issues such as frame rate stuttering, long load times, and bugs, particularly on the Steam Deck. While some players found it playable on standard PCs, many noted that the game feels graphically unoptimized and requires further improvements to enhance the overall experience. Despite these challenges, players appreciated the soothing gameplay, hoping for future updates to address the optimization concerns.

    • “Ui & performance nitpicks aside, it's incredibly soothing to watch the city reveal itself.”
    • “I really hope the developers will fix some non-critical bugs and improve the performance so that as many people as possible can enjoy this game.”
    • “The game runs smoothly on my computer, and the loading times are short too.”
    • “Now I have a pretty standard PC; it's not top of the line, but it can handle running all other indie and AAA games I have tried just fine, so some optimization is clearly needed.”
    • “Unfortunately, I must cut a few points because the version I played suffers from an unfortunate amount of performance hitches, and I even discovered a handful of bugs.”
    • “I have tried even the lowest possible settings with every optional graphic setting disabled to improve performance, but this sadly changed nothing.”
  • music
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging and beautiful soundtrack, which enhances the relaxing gameplay experience. Players appreciate how the music is thoughtfully synced with the game mechanics, contributing to a soothing atmosphere that complements the stunning visuals and creative possibilities. Overall, the soundtrack is described as captivating and perfect for unwinding while exploring the game's charming environments.

    • “The soundtrack is relaxing - get a good cup of tea and cozy up!”
    • “The music is beautiful too, very relaxing.”
    • “Beautiful soundtrack, interesting characters, and relaxing yet captivating gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its captivating and gorgeous design, which enhances the fun and engaging storylines. Players feel drawn in by the immersive environment, making it a standout feature since the demo.

    • “Ever since playing their Next Fest demo last year, the entire atmosphere of the game has captivated me.”
    • “Fun little storylines in a gorgeous atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently express that the game evokes a strong sense of warmth and comfort, often describing it as "fuzzy" and "wholesome." This emotional resonance is a key highlight, making it a delightful experience for those seeking a cozy gaming atmosphere.

    • “It all feels right; it gives me that fuzzy, cozy, wholesome feeling I crave.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to be highly unstable, with multiple users noting that it is plagued by numerous bugs.

    • “It is very buggy.”
    • “It is very buggy.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game appears to involve controversial and potentially illegal themes, as players are prompted to create promotional content for illicit activities. This raises concerns about the appropriateness and ethical implications of the game's monetization strategies.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from the ease of creating amusing and visually appealing art using 3-dimensional stamps, making it accessible to players without artistic skills. This simplicity adds a lighthearted and enjoyable element to the gameplay experience.

    • “Painting with 3-dimensional stamps is surprisingly simple, and you don't need an artistic bone to create something good-looking or funny.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the grinding aspect for fostering creativity while avoiding tediousness, making the experience enjoyable and engaging.

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