- November 27, 2024
- Johan Peitz
picoCAD
95%Game Brain Score
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98% User Score 303 reviews
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picoCAD is a lowpoly 3D modeling and texturing application, built for simplicity and ease-of-use on the PICO-8 platform. Its features include a streamlined editor, live texture manipulation, and various rendering options. picoCAD allows saving in a readable text format, and exports to OBJ/MTL for use in programs like Blender and Unity, while also creating Twitter-friendly GIFs.
Audience ScoreBased on 303 reviews
humor1 positive mentions
- PicoCAD is an incredibly user-friendly 3D modeling tool that excels at creating low-poly and retro-style models, making it accessible for beginners and indie developers alike.
- The software encourages creativity through its limitations, allowing users to produce charming and unique designs while providing a fun and supportive community.
- With built-in GIF animation rendering and various online tutorials, PicoCAD offers a straightforward way to showcase 3D creations and learn the basics of modeling.
- The program can become cluttered and choppy when handling complex models, leading to a frustrating user experience, especially when texturing.
- PicoCAD's limitations can hinder more advanced modeling needs, making it less suitable for serious projects compared to more powerful software like Blender or Blockbench.
- The lack of customizable controls and a more intuitive interface can make the learning curve steep for some users, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics in this program are praised for their ability to create detailed models, particularly excelling in simple, low-poly and retro aesthetics, making it an excellent tool for indie developers. Users appreciate its straightforward design and the nostalgic feel reminiscent of early 3D game graphics.
“You can make some fairly detailed models if you know what you're doing, but this excels at simple, low poly/retro aesthetics and is a great tool for indie developers.”
“The aesthetic of it is great, and it's quite simply designed.”
“Blender in low graphics”
“If you have a desire to make tiny models that resemble something from the early days of 3D game graphics, then this is a must-have program in my opinion.”
