Open Brush

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Open Brush is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by Icosa Foundation and was released on June 8, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Open source VR art tool built off of Google's open sourced Tilt Brush

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Open Brush is a free, powerful VR painting and 3D modeling tool that serves as an upgraded, actively developed successor to Google's Tilt Brush, providing users great creative freedom.
It has an intuitive, well-designed interface with many brush options, making it accessible and enjoyable for artists of all skill levels, including beginners.
The software is continuously improved by a dedicated open-source community, offering innovative features like 3D model exports, rapid prototyping capabilities, and immersive painting experiences.

Not a traditional game; it lacks game loops or gameplay elements, which may disappoint users expecting a gaming experience rather than a creative tool.
Some users experience technical issues such as passthrough feature not working, headset compatibility problems, or startup crashes on certain VR systems.
Exported models can be messy and may require additional cleanup in other 3D software, and some users desire more advanced features like workshop integration, custom brushes, or better left-hand controller support.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the story aspect minimal or not a primary focus, noting that the experience resembles a creative tool like Tilt Brush rather than a narrative-driven game. Some appreciate features like camera controls that could aid in storyboarding but do not highlight a strong storyline.
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style and engaging sensory feedback, creating a relaxing and immersive experience. While primarily 2D, the visuals effectively convey a sense of depth and creativity, enhancing overall enjoyment.
- “But honestly very nice art app, nice graphic and fun tools to use, glad it's free, very fun.”
- “The aesthetic of this game is pure chill and everything you do offers some sort of sensory feedback that allows you to get lost in the game.”
- “Lately we introduced 3D virtual space in computer graphics, but we could not enter the 3D space; most of the time we could enjoy just 2D flat projections of the 3D space.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay aspect is minimal or nonexistent, as the software is primarily used for creating quick map models rather than providing interactive or engaging game mechanics. It lacks gameplay loops and meaningful game-like interaction.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no "gameplay", no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no "gameplay", no meaningful game-like interaction.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music feature is praised for its interactive visualizer that reacts dynamically to the beat, offering a variety of brushes that move in sync with the music, enhancing the creative experience.
- “Just draw a few lines and see how they react to the music visualizer!”
- “Tons of brushes, most of them move and everything even goes to the beat of your music if you want.”
- “[0] sound & music”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization for the game is poor, with users indicating that it is not well-optimized at all.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization is perceived as manipulative, with players feeling controlled by ads and media designed to maximize consumer spending and profit for producers.