Passpartout: Starving Artist

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In "Passpartout: Starving Artist," you have the chance to live the life of a struggling artist, creating and selling your own unique paintings to make a living. Navigate the ups and downs of the art world as you strive to become a great artist, all while dealing with the challenges of low funds and fickle customers. With a variety of tools and techniques at your disposal, it's up to you to find your own artistic style and make your mark on the world.

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Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 470 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and creative experience for players who enjoy painting and art.
Many players find the gameplay fun and addictive, especially when they successfully sell their artwork.
The graphics and music are appreciated, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere while playing.

The game frequently crashes and freezes, causing players to lose progress and become frustrated.
There is a lack of essential features like an undo button and confirmation prompts for deleting artwork, leading to accidental losses.
Many users report issues with the game not functioning properly on mobile devices, including problems with S Pen support and unresponsive menus.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the character designs and overall visual appeal, others criticize the texture quality, especially at maximum settings. There are calls for improvements to make the visuals more realistic and polished, indicating that while the graphics are generally good, there is significant room for enhancement.
- “But I would understand why you have to pay for this game; the graphics are very nice and so is the music.”
- “This app is amazing; I really enjoyed the graphics, character designs, and much more.”
- “Good game, good graphics, but two things I didn't like: the music is so emotional, and I cannot get to Act 2.”
- “First of all, I had the game running at maximum graphics, and the textures looked horrible.”
- “If you're going to make a high graphics setting, at least make the textures look good!”
- “Good game, but I don't like the graphics. Please make it look like the people are people and add more tools.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, with frequent freezes occurring during gameplay, particularly when transitioning between stages or displaying finished paintings. Users report that these freezes often require restarting the game to resolve, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its enjoyable content, the persistent glitches and loading screen issues have led some players to seek refunds.
- “I'd be making a painting that would honestly take a while to do, and the whole thing just freezes except for the music.”
- “I had many glitches around displaying finished paintings, unable to exit the canvas screen randomly, and event bubbles blocking the top of the canvas, just to name a few.”
- “Amazing, but sometimes it freezes on the red curtain screen and the game won't load.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is generally praised for its emotional and beautiful qualities, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users have reported issues with the music randomly cutting out, which detracts from the gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated, technical problems have been noted.
- “But I understand why you have to pay for this game; the graphics are very nice and so is the music.”
- “Relaxing, beautiful soundtrack.”
- “I'd be making a painting that would honestly take a while to do, and the whole thing just freezes except for the music.”
- “Good game, good graphics, but two things I didn't like: the music is too emotional, and I cannot get to Act 2.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features intuitive controls and creative freedom, allowing players to paint anything they desire. However, some users feel it falls short of its potential and experience frustrating crashes during gameplay.
- “I like the controls, the gameplay, and the free choice of painting anything!”
- “The core gameplay is fun, but I can't help but feel it's a bit of a missed opportunity.”
- “I really love the game, but it keeps crashing during gameplay.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and fun enough for multiple playthroughs, others feel it lacks depth and long-term engagement, leading to limited replay value.
- “Shame old ratings stay, the game works perfectly fine on my phone and is as much fun as the PC version, short but quite replayable.”
- “Fun and replayable.”
- “The game as a whole isn't terrible, but there really isn't much to keep you involved for long play times, and the replayability is next to none.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again; the lack of varied content makes replayability a chore.”
- “After completing the game, I found myself with no desire to replay it, as the experience felt repetitive and lacking in depth.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the character development in the app, highlighting the impressive graphics and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- “This app is amazing; I really enjoyed the graphics, character designs, and much more.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features impressive graphics, but some players find the emotional music overwhelming, and there are frustrations regarding progression to Act 2.
- “The game has stunning graphics, but the emotional music really stands out, creating a powerful atmosphere.”
- “I found the emotional depth of the story to be incredibly moving, making me feel connected to the characters.”
- “The emotional impact of the game left me reflecting on my own experiences long after I finished playing.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting the harsh yet funny nature of the characters, which adds to their enjoyment and overall experience.
- “The characters are so harsh and funny; I love this game so much!”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, making every moment enjoyable!”
- “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, players have noted that while the game is enjoyable, its performance optimization leaves much to be desired, with some experiencing subpar performance issues.
- “It's a good game, but for me at least the performance isn't that good.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I find the game runs poorly on my system, despite meeting the recommended requirements.”