Paint Chips

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Paint Chips is a multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by PhatRobit and was released on May 4, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Paint Chips is an online 2D multiplayer top-down shooter where the goal is to paint the ground in as much of your team paint color as you can and to chip your foes with weapons that produce paint. Both paint score and kills are counted toward your total score at the end of each match. You can group up with up to 7 friends or be randomly teamed up and matched against up to 7-15 other players to ba…

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and simple gameplay reminiscent of Splatoon but in 2D, with easy-to-learn mechanics and quick matches.
Cute pixel art style with charming character customization, including pets and various cosmetic items earned through gameplay or optionally purchased.
Active and friendly community with developer support and regular updates adding new game modes, maps, and accessibility options.

The game suffers from a very small and mostly dead playerbase, resulting in frequent matches with bots and difficulties finding real players.
Recent shift from free-to-play to a paid model has been poorly received and is seen as a barrier for new players, harming the game's popularity.
Some technical issues including occasional crashes, glitches, server instability, and matchmaking problems, with only a single North American server impacting connectivity.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, fast-paced, and easy to pick up, with appealing mechanics reminiscent of arcade and social shooters like Splatoon. Players appreciate the variety of weapons and engaging maps, though some note the simplicity and occasional technical issues. Overall, it offers a casual, enjoyable experience with strong potential and a distinctive visual style.
- “It's a great time killer that scratches an itch in short but fun bursts with a fun premise, great music, a good assortment of good weapons (that shotgun is chef's kiss), easy to pick up gameplay and controls, and an overall great aesthetic (adore the winter wonderland map).”
- “The rounds are quick, the gameplay loop is fun and the maps are generally on the good side.”
- “The game is, in a few words, like a Splatoon free to play on its core, but with a lot of personality as the visual style is quite good and interesting and there are quite a lot of interesting gameplay mechanics in the game.”
- “It's incredibly simple in gameplay, casual, and has one of the most friendly, welcoming communities I've ever come across!”
- “I always wanted to play a game that had a similar mechanic to Splatoon as I don't have a Switch but always wanted to try out such a game.”
- “It feels like it brings back part of social gameplay that is missing in a lot of games these days.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
46%
The game features a charming and endearing pixel art style that enhances its retro, arcade-like atmosphere, with particular praise for its cute visuals and themed maps like the winter wonderland. Reviewers appreciate the appealing aesthetic, character customization, and easy-to-learn graphics-driven gameplay, although replayability is sometimes noted as limited. Despite occasional technical issues, the overall consensus is that the graphics effectively complement the fun and laid-back experience.
- “The pixel artwork and character customization is great.”
- “All I have to say is wow.. this game right here is what I needed, a hard working indie studio to start it off, along with the OG 2D top down feel with amazing pixel graphics paired with it!”
- “Paint chips is really easy to pick up, and the charming pixel artstyle and chiptune music really add to the laidback atmosphere of the game.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The music is generally described as cute or great, contributing positively to the game's laidback and fun atmosphere, especially with its chiptune style. However, some find it repetitive or annoying, with a few preferring more established soundtracks like Splatoon's. Overall, the music enhances the game's charm despite mixed opinions.
- “It's a great time killer that scratches an itch in short but fun bursts with a fun premise, great music, a good assortment of good weapons (that shotgun is chef's kiss), easy to pick up gameplay and controls, and an overall great aesthetic (adore the winter wonderland map).”
- “Paint chips is really easy to pick up, and the charming pixel art style and chiptune music really add to the laidback atmosphere of the game.”
- “The graphics are cute, the music is cute, and most importantly, the gameplay is easy to learn and fun.”
- “Just filling noises, no music.”
- “The music is kinda meh, and the gameplay isn't that great.”
- “Sucky 2D version of Splatoon with annoying chiptune music and bots.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game lacks a traditional story, focusing instead on daily missions and competitive leaderboards for player engagement.
- “This game has no story.”
- “0 (no story).”
- “There are daily missions with rewards and a leaderboard, but no narrative or story development.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game features a single one-time VIP purchase offering exclusive items and daily boosts, but overall monetization is minimal and optional, primarily limited to cosmetic microtransactions. Players can enjoy the game fully without spending, making purchases a personal choice rather than a necessity.
- “The only in-game purchase that is possible is a one-time purchase of becoming a VIP player at $15 USD, which grants several free VIP items, access to a growing number of VIP-only items, a free daily chip boost, and other developer-added benefits.”
- “As many games are based on in-game purchases, this one isn’t; whether you want VIP status is entirely up to you!”
- “The only in-game purchase available is a one-time $15 USD purchase to become a VIP player, granting access to several free VIP items, the opportunity to buy an increasing number of VIP-only items, a daily free chip boost, and additional benefits provided by the developers.”
- “As many games rely heavily on in-game purchases, this one does not force you to buy VIP status; it is optional.”
- “Microtransactions are included but minimal and only cosmetic.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is praised for its excellent replayability, with many users considering it nearly infinitely replayable. Its small size and smooth performance even on low-end PCs further enhance its appeal for repeated playthroughs.
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
- “This has to be one of the best indie games ever, because of the small size, amazing replayability, and it runs amazingly even on low-end PCs, 10/10.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
User feedback on stability is mixed, with some reporting glitches and bugs, while others find the game stable and appreciate its art style.
- “Not buggy and the art style is really nice.”
- “Glitchy and buggy.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's charming pixel art style and chiptune music create a laidback and inviting atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Paint Chips is really easy to pick up, and the charming pixel art style and chiptune music really add to the laid-back atmosphere of the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide clear information about the game's optimization, focusing instead on weapon preferences. Therefore, no conclusion can be drawn regarding the game's overall optimization.