Fabulous Angela's True Colors
- January 23, 2019
- GameHouse
"Fabulous Angela's True Colors" is a fashion game where you help Angela, an aspiring designer, open a boutique in New York and prepare for Fashion Week. However, reigning queen Noémie tries to sabotage her plans. Your task is to assist Angela in creating dresses, stocking accessories, decorating the shop, and overcoming Noémie's obstacles to make it to Fashion Week.
Reviews
- The gameplay is fun and engaging, making it a great time management game.
- The story is enjoyable with a good balance of humor and character development.
- The game features quick loading times and a well-optimized experience, enhancing overall playability.
- The game is too easy, lacking the challenge found in previous titles like the Delicious Emily series.
- The rewards system is inconsistent, often leaving players feeling shortchanged despite achieving high scores.
- Some outfits available for purchase are unattractive, and there is frustration over the lack of variety in the clothing shop.
- story26 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging and enjoyable, though some note it can feel lacking at times. It features a variety of quirky and entertaining plotlines, such as helping characters with personal issues and navigating relationships, which keeps players invested. However, some users mention that the gameplay can overshadow the story, leading them to skip narrative elements.
“The story was great and I am happy I managed to pick it up; it was a really great buy!”
“At the start and end of every level, you get a bit of ongoing story - help your grandpa recover from his amnesia, romance the hospital administrator, help him kick his pill habit, catch the serial killer, and find a home for all those adorable puppies you just helped bring into the world.”
“As you can imagine, the story is unironically great, in that whole 'it takes a village to get one fashion designer to the top... again... for the whatever time.'”
“The story was cool, but a bit on the lacking side.”
“At the start and end of every level you get a bit of ongoing story - help your grandpa recover from his amnesia, romance the hospital administrator and help him kick his pill habit, catch the serial killer, and find a home for all those adorable puppies you just helped bring into the world.”
“Mostly iterative differences in terms of mechanics and game optimization, as well as how stupid, crazy, or good the story gets.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and accessible, with quick entry into gameplay mechanics, particularly noted in "Angela's True Colors." However, some players find themselves skipping the story, indicating a preference for the mechanics over narrative depth, while others mention iterative improvements in gameplay and optimization.
“The gameplay is fun, but I've been skipping the story.”
“Mostly iterative differences in terms of mechanics and game optimization, as well as how engaging the story gets.”
“Mostly iterative differences in terms of mechanics and game optimization, as well as how stupid/crazy/good the story gets.”
“By contrast, I can access actual gameplay in Angela's True Colors in 5 seconds or so.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music, particularly the theme song, is highly praised for its catchy and enjoyable quality, with some players even experiencing it on a continuous loop during gameplay, which they found to be a positive aspect.
“The theme song is a bop, and I was fortunate enough for it to bug and play continuously on a loop during an endless level.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's optimization shows only minor iterative improvements, with players noting that while the mechanics are refined, the overall performance remains largely unchanged. Additionally, the narrative's wild and unpredictable nature adds to the experience, but does not significantly impact optimization.
“The game suffers from mostly iterative differences in terms of mechanics and optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are significant issues with game optimization that make it feel unpolished and frustrating to play.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to performance issues that hinder the enjoyment of the game.”