Paint By Numbers
- May 20, 2021
- Oleg Sereda
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is relaxing and enjoyable, making it a great way to unwind while listening to music or podcasts.
- It features a variety of colorful images and has a user-friendly interface with helpful tools for coloring.
- The base game is free and offers a decent amount of content, with additional paid DLC providing more images for those interested.
- Many achievements are locked behind expensive DLC paywalls, which can frustrate achievement hunters.
- The coloring interface can be cumbersome, especially on laptops, with issues like a small coloring screen and difficulties in color selection.
- The artwork quality is inconsistent, with some images being overly complex or poorly designed, making it hard to identify colors and complete pictures.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience, though some users find it repetitive over time. While it complements the gameplay well, many recommend playing with personal music for a more enjoyable experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent but not exceptional.
“The game also has quite atmospheric music.”
“It runs very smooth, the music is chill and everything you need is right there on the page you are coloring.”
“The controls and interface are simple but effective, the music is pleasant and the art style is pretty nice.”
“Music and sounds are kind of meh for me.”
“The soundtrack is very good but becomes quite monotonous after a while.”
“Very nice pics and animations, plays better with your own music and at your own pace.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their polished aesthetic and unique artistic quality, particularly in the context of its science fiction and cyberpunk themes. However, some users find the sprites to be somewhat messy and express dissatisfaction with the overall artwork, which may detract from the game's appeal. Despite these mixed feelings, the visuals are considered an important aspect of the game, with a simple and effective interface complementing the graphics.
“The overall aesthetic of the game is pretty nice, and overall, the game looks pretty polished.”
“I think this type of game relies a lot on appealing artwork, so it's important to make sure all of the art is super beautiful and appealing.”
“Similar to the very popular coloring pixels & coloring game franchises, with a unique art style which relies on science fiction and cyberpunk representations.”
“I'm not sure if sprites are generated based on the original artwork, but they look a bit messy.”
“I'm not super fond of the artwork, so even if they are selling DLC for a small price (2.29 CAD), I don't feel like I want to buy them.”
“Similar to the very popular coloring pixels and coloring game franchises, with a unique art style which relies on science fiction and cyberpunk representations.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story in the game is considered bland and minimal, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a central focus. While there is a basic narrative to justify the player's objectives, it is not a significant element of the experience, which is expected in a color by number game.
“The story is kind of bland.”
“There is a little story to explain the reason for this goal.”
“I'm not going to criticize this too much since this is a color by number game and not a story-driven game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally as expected, offering a solid experience without any standout features, though some players criticize the time-based achievements. It provides a substantial amount of content, with some images taking a significant time to complete, but may not appeal to those seeking a more engaging or dynamic experience.
“One of the advantages of this game is that even the first image took me an hour to complete, so there's a ton of gameplay there.”
“Exactly what I expected in terms of gameplay; nothing spectacular but not bad either.”
“If you want a relaxing feel, and/or decent 'paint by numbers' mechanics, steer clear of this one.”
“One of the advantages of this game is that even the first image took me an hour to complete, so a ton of gameplay there.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its evocative music, which contributes significantly to the overall immersive experience.
“The game features incredibly atmospheric music that enhances the overall experience.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and haunting sound design creates a truly captivating atmosphere.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Artists of Fortune: Distant Worlds" has been criticized as a cash grab, despite being a free mobile app available on Steam, suggesting that it may rely on aggressive in-app purchases or ads to generate revenue.
“Artists of Fortune: Distant Worlds is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be great reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions.”
