Pay Me In Colors

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Pay Me In Colors is a single player casual platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 1UP Factory and was released on June 4, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Pay Me In Colors is a 2D platformer game inspired by the classics of the past. The game is divided in 6 worlds, each one gives a different and challenging mechanic to explore, run through many levels and accept the challenge of giving the world colors again. Key features: 40+ levels. 6 worlds, each with a different mechanic to challenge you. Simple and responsive controls. Compatible with co…

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fun and simple 2D platformer with well-designed and challenging levels.
Balanced gameplay with familiar mechanics like gravity reversal and platforming challenges, entertaining for both casual and experienced players.
Helpful tutorials and smooth learning curve make it accessible, recommended for fans of classic platformers and speedrunning.

Poor technical quality with low-resolution graphics, lack of customization options, and lack of control remapping.
Clunky and unsmooth controls resulting in a frustrating gameplay experience.
Overall low production value and visual design, with limited appeal and extremely low player interest.

gameplay
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The gameplay features familiar mechanics like moving platforms, gravity shifts, and various jumps, supported by helpful tutorials for quick learning. However, control responsiveness and overall polish are lacking, resulting in a janky and unsatisfying experience for experienced players.
- “The tutorials helped me learn the mechanics nice and quick.”
- “The art is functional, the story is acid trip (but you see it only in the end, when the ending cutscene starts) and the gameplay is great.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
- “The mechanics are known: moving platforms, change in gravity, double jump, wall jump.”
graphics
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The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the game for its low-quality, amateurish artwork and lack of graphical customization options, while others praise its cute 2D platformer style and appealing level design. Overall, the visual quality is viewed as subpar but with some charm in its simpler aesthetic.
- “A nice 2D platformer with cute graphics and good level design!”
- “The artwork is terrible, blending old retro 'art' as a substitute for modern PC graphics with some of the most amateurish MS Paint style drawings.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget or talent, but the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result.”
- “There are no options to change the resolution or customize the graphics settings.”
story
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The story is described as a surreal, acid trip-like experience that becomes clear mainly during the ending cutscene.