Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist

96%
Game Brain Score Based on 316 reviews
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  • graphics
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Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist has you back in the painting smock of your favorite green painter as you try to make a name for yourself in the art community by selling out your personal works for art that you create using an MS paint style interface.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 316 reviews
story17 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a significant improvement over its predecessor, featuring an open world to explore, a variety of tools and canvases, and engaging quests that enhance the gameplay experience.
  • Players appreciate the creative freedom the game provides, allowing them to express themselves artistically while interacting with a charming cast of characters.
  • The game is relaxing and enjoyable, making it accessible for players of all skill levels, and it encourages creativity without the pressure of financial constraints.
  • Many players have experienced technical issues, including crashes, long loading times, and bugs that can hinder progress, leading to frustration.
  • Some players feel that the game lacks depth in its quests and story, with vague objectives and a lack of a quest tracker making it difficult to keep track of tasks.
  • There are complaints about the user interface and the grading system for art, which some find confusing and inconsistent, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • story51 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an immersive narrative that follows an artist's journey, complemented by engaging quests and charming characters. However, players express a desire for more depth, such as branching storylines and a quest tracker, as the current quest system can be vague and lacks clarity. Overall, while the story adds a pleasant layer to the gameplay, it is not the primary focus, and some players find it somewhat simplistic and short.

    • “Great visuals and outstanding story and characters :)”
    • “The game really allows creativity and an adorable story all together, showing the story of an artist who couldn't make it to one whose made it far and will continue to go further.”
    • “It's a fun story and a great play.”
    • “With no engaging story or charming characters to drive it, I really wondered what's the point?”
    • “I don't really know what missions are currently active, what I'm meant to do, or where I'm meant to go.”
    • “The quests are slightly buggy; I've found at least two occasions of a quest not being fully or properly programmed.”
  • gameplay20 mentions

    The gameplay is centered around painting mechanics that are both simple and enjoyable, allowing players to create art in various styles to satisfy different clientele. While it retains the core elements of the original game, it introduces new features and tools that enhance the experience, although some players note that the game can feel chaotic at times. Overall, it offers a relaxing and accessible gameplay loop, appealing to both seasoned gamers and newcomers, despite some concerns about its length and story depth.

    • “Excellent continuation from the previous game with enough extra features, tools, and mechanics to keep it feeling fresh.”
    • “The painting gameplay itself is also greatly expanded, offering a massive selection of rather distinct tools, different color palettes, and canvases in different shapes and sizes to mix things up.”
    • “Overall, the gameplay is just a chill vibe of walking around, finding something cute, and then painting it or whatever comes to your mind.”
    • “The gameplay is a bit chaotic.”
    • “Its still just a game based around a mechanic where the computer grades your art.”
    • “Because of the gameplay flaws, I wouldn't recommend this as a game.”
  • graphics17 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and charming art style, which has been improved in the sequel while maintaining a unique aesthetic. Players appreciate the compatibility with graphic tablets, enhancing the overall experience, and the visuals are noted for being immersive and distinct. Overall, the game's visuals contribute significantly to its enjoyable gameplay and artistic exploration.

    • “Adorable graphics, adorable game, wonderful sequel.”
    • “The game’s art style was overhauled, being less stylized yet still recognizably unique, with the overall atmosphere remaining cozy and charming.”
    • “The graphics look great, the game runs smoothly, and the use of the tablet is well done.”
    • “The game looks fun, but the problem is that it considers my graphic pen to be around 10 cm away from where it is, and once I use it, I can't move it with my mouse.”
    • “The decision to remove the art style endings from the previous game gives me less incentive to use the different palettes.”
    • “Everything was simple, from the tools, the gameplay, the art style, even the overall idea.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The game is generally perceived as fun and charming, featuring cute storylines and humorous prompts that contribute to its lightheartedness. However, some players feel that while the game attempts to be funny, it doesn't always succeed in delivering effective humor.

    • “This game is pretty darn fun and funny!”
    • “Cute storylines and hilarious prompts for art.”
    • “What a delightful, funny, charming, relaxing little game.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its stunning and relaxing quality, contributing to a calm atmosphere. However, some users have noted issues with the audio that need addressing, suggesting that while the soundtrack enhances the experience, there are areas for improvement. Overall, the music is a highlight, complementing the game's art and gameplay.

    • “Overall nice, calm game, stunning music, pretty art, has a place for improvement, but fun to play :)”
    • “The soundtrack is relaxing, there is no pressure involved, and the citizens hate landlords... unless of course, they are 'high-value' citizens who really just embarrass themselves when you interact with them.”
    • “It has amazing music, a pretty straightforward story, and you can paint on a lot of different objects - like a real (toy) car.”
    • “This game is good, but the devs really need to fix the music/audio. I don't know what the heck is going on.”
    • “The soundtrack is relaxing, but it lacks any sense of urgency or engagement.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a cozy and charming vibe, enhanced by a unique yet less stylized art style. Players appreciate the fun and engaging environment, particularly those with an appreciation for art, who find humor woven into the experience. Overall, the atmosphere supports enjoyable exploration throughout the game.

    • “The game’s art style was overhauled, being less stylized yet still recognizably unique, with the overall atmosphere remaining cozy and charming.”
    • “It has a fun atmosphere, and for those somewhat aware of the art world, will get an occasional chuckle out of the game.”
    • “Great atmosphere and exploration.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Overall, while the game features impressive graphics and smooth performance, players have reported long loading times and potential optimization issues, particularly during startup and save processes. Additionally, some aspects of gameplay, such as NPC interactions, could benefit from clearer guidance.

    • “The graphics look great, the game runs smoothly, and the use of the tablet is well done.”
    • “I have no idea how the NPCs judge my art, so I don't know how to create something they like. The game is not very long, and one of the quests requires you to just throw money at it. I'm also quite frustrated by the incredibly long loading times when starting the game and when saving and quitting. Maybe something is not properly optimized?”
    • “The optimization in this game is lacking. The long loading times really disrupt the flow of gameplay and make it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “It's disappointing that despite the interesting concepts, the game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frustrating delays and a less enjoyable experience.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by notable glitches that can hinder progress, requiring players to exit and potentially lose save data. Additionally, quests exhibit bugs and unclear prompts, leading to confusion, while overall performance is sluggish and user experience is not intuitive.

    • “Although it is very relaxing, there are glitches that can cause you to be unable to progress. You then have to exit the game, and your save data may or may not be there.”
    • “The quests are slightly buggy. I've found at least two occasions of a quest not being fully or properly programmed. For example, the intro to selling paintings anywhere gave the prompt to try using the portable table before I actually had it, which was slightly confusing until I figured out what happened. Additionally, the pothole quest expects the player to go the sticker route. If you don't have the money right away, taking the money option after you get the sticker finishes the quest without deducting any money, leaving you with a useless item. The game runs exceptionally slow for what it is, and it isn't very user-friendly; you have to figure out how things work on your own more or less.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players find "Passpartout 2" to evoke a sense of emotional fulfillment and creativity, as it allows them to experience the joy of artistic expression in a charming, small-town setting. However, the humorous realization of their artistic limitations adds a lighthearted touch, blending feelings of pride and self-deprecation.

    • “A wholesome and relaxing walk through a small town with paint equipment in my hand.”
    • “Passpartout 2 is the only game that made me feel like a true artist... until I realized that my masterpieces look like they were drawn by a drunk toddler.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The character development in this game is praised for its improvement over the first installment, despite the overall game being shorter. Players appreciate the depth and growth of the characters, enhancing their engagement with the story.

    • “Much shorter than the first game, but I love the new character development in this one!”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Overall, players found the grinding in the game to be mostly well-paced, though some noted that a portion near the end became tedious due to repetitive tasks and excessive length.

    • “The progress felt well-paced for the most part, with only a section near the end of the game being rather tedious, with tasks having too little variation and being just a bit too lengthy.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players appreciate the increased replayability in the game, as new designs can be showcased throughout the town, encouraging experimentation with different styles, including casual, throwaway creations. This enhancement addresses a limitation found in the previous installment, making subsequent playthroughs more engaging.

    • “What's more, you will see your new designs posted (or worn) all over town, so the possibility of doing nothing but throwaway meme paintings on subsequent playthroughs adds quite a bit of replay value—something the first Passpartout lacked.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making subsequent playthroughs feel repetitive and uninspired.”
    • “Once you've experienced the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in; the lack of varied outcomes really diminishes replayability.”
    • “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the absence of new content or challenges means I won't be returning for a second round.”
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