It Paints Me

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"It Paints Me" is a short Gothic horror visual novel about an artist named Sam who struggles with pain and the return of his muse. The game features hand-drawn artwork, original music, partial voice acting, and multiple endings. It explores themes of art, love, and the sacrifices made for one's passion.

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

story26 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The artwork is stunning and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience.
The story is emotionally impactful, with themes of love, pain, and gothic horror that resonate deeply.
The game is free and offers a unique, atmospheric experience that is highly recommended for fans of visual novels.

The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
Some players found the voice acting to be inconsistent or lacking in quality.
The story may feel underdeveloped to some, with insufficient backstory for the characters.

story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a short yet impactful gothic horror narrative that explores themes of love, pain, and separation, enhanced by stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack. While many praise its emotional depth and compelling voice acting, some feel that the brevity leaves certain character backstories underdeveloped. Overall, it offers a bittersweet experience with multiple endings, making it a satisfying visual novel despite its short length.
- “The art is gorgeous, the voice acting gut-wrenching, and the story itself delightfully bittersweet.”
- “A short and sweet gothic horror story about love, pain, and separation.”
- “Endysis' storytelling is equal parts haunting and enchanting.”
- “I know this was a jam game so it was going to be short, but I felt like not enough backstory was given on Sam or Marie.”
- “On the other hand, the story felt needlessly abstruse and the voice acting was, well, an awful wretched nightmare.”
- “The story is where I felt conflicted.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this visual novel is widely praised for its haunting and atmospheric qualities, perfectly complementing the gothic horror theme and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers noted that the original soundtrack is not only beautiful but also effectively builds suspense, making it a standout feature of the game. While some found the voice acting to be less impressive, the combination of music and art creates a deeply immersive and poignant atmosphere.
- “The art is stunning, the original soundtrack is absolutely lovely, and the story was compelling and well written.”
- “The soundtrack fits so well with the story; at parts where the suspense ramps up, the music is chilling.”
- “I normally find music in visual novels acts as background noise to fill out the space between reading, but in this novel, it embellishes the experience so much.”
- “Really short, but is a must-read for the art and music alone.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning gothic art style, characterized by a monochrome palette with vibrant splashes of color and strong lighting effects. Reviewers appreciate the emotional depth conveyed through the visuals, which complement the poignant narrative and voice acting, creating an immersive atmosphere that resonates deeply with players. Overall, the artwork is described as spectacular and heart-wrenching, enhancing the game's storytelling experience.
- “The artwork is spectacular - so beautiful, and yet so heart-wrenching all the same.”
- “The gothic art style and briefly voiced dialogue suit the story well, and overall, it's such a stunning game.”
- “The sketch-like quality of the visuals within this game drew me in instantly, and the story told within this cut into my heart.”
- “What I did not expect was for it to be as deep and poignant as it had been, or even for the music, visuals, and voice acting to affect me to the extent that they did.”
- “In part to the wonderful voice acting and the dramatic use of lighting and splashes of color in the artwork.”
atmosphere
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful art, haunting music, and effective sound design, creating a dark and immersive experience. While some reviewers feel it falls short of fully achieving its intended gothic vibe, the overall aesthetic and writing contribute to a compelling sense of suspense and mood. Many recommend it as a short yet impactful visual novel that captivates players with its atmospheric qualities.
- “This is a short, very dark, visual novel, with atmospheric art, writing, spoken dialogue, and sound effects.”
- “With beautiful art, an OST that creates the perfect atmosphere, and a melancholic and dark plot and even voice acting!”
- “I loved the gothic horror vibe and the music, and there is a nice atmosphere of suspense throughout.”
- “I don't think the game quite achieves the gothic atmosphere it sets out to create (perhaps because of its length), but the writing is still very good.”
- “On one hand, I liked the art, the music, and the moody atmosphere.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its emotional depth, delivering a touching and heartbreaking story within a short playtime. Its spectacular artwork enhances the experience, combining beauty with a sense of sorrow and horror.
- “The artwork is spectacular - so beautiful, and yet so heart-wrenching all the same.”
- “It's very short, but the story was perfect... heartbreaking with a little bit of horror.”
- “A fairly short game, but definitely emotionally touching.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is typical of a visual novel, focusing on a narrative-driven experience where player choices significantly impact the story's progression and lead to multiple endings.
- “The gameplay is what you would expect from a visual novel, a narrative with choices made by the player that alters the course of the story resulting in various endings.”