Pigment

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Pigment is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by David Stears and was released on December 1, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Pigment is a single-player action platformer focused on air mobility, where you control Huey to restore color to a drained world. Traverse vibrant, hand-drawn environments using multiple jumps and dashes to navigate one challenging level and boss. Stunning visuals and fluid movement make exploring and recoloring the world an engaging experience.

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Charming visuals and smooth movement make for an enjoyable experience.
Creative gameplay mechanics, especially the color application, add a unique touch.
Short but fun, with potential for expansion into a full game.

Controls can be frustrating, particularly the jumping mechanics.
Difficulty spikes in certain levels, especially during boss fights, can be overwhelming.
The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by standard tropes executed effectively, with some players appreciating the introduction of unique mechanics, such as environmental interactions and a color-based system. However, frustrations arise from specific controls, particularly the jumping mechanic, and the overall brevity of the experience. Many reviewers express a desire for more content, including additional levels and mechanics, to enhance the enjoyable platforming experience.
- “A lot of it is standard gameplay tropes executed well, though toward the end there's an interesting environmental mechanic.”
- “Super short, but amazing art and fun, tight gameplay.”
- “Beautifully done platformer, the color mechanic looks amazing.”
- “The jumping mechanic that requires you to hit down and jump at the same time to jump off of lanterns and such—a mechanic that is required for progression in this parkour style side scroller—is infuriating.”
- “I really like the art and gameplay of the game, but the sound effects and the difficulty gap makes it very annoying, and I can't save my games.”
- “Very cute, wish gameplay was longer though.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style and vibrant aesthetics, often compared to a coloring book or canvas. Players appreciate the visual appeal and find the artwork enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's fun and engaging mechanics. Many express a desire for a more extensive version of the game to further explore its delightful visuals.
- “Awesome little game, the visuals are so charming and the movement just feels great.”
- “Big fan of the art style, music is good and mechanics are fun, and would love to see this become a full game at some point.”
- “Loved the coloring book aesthetic.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the quality and enjoy the boss themes, others find it repetitive and only passable, especially given the game's brief duration.
- “I'm a big fan of the art style; the music is good, and the mechanics are fun. I would love to see this become a full game at some point.”
- “The boss music is great.”
- “Music: passable, yet extremely repetitive—even considering the game’s short length.”
- “The soundtrack feels uninspired and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The music loops too quickly, making it hard to enjoy any particular track.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as minimal, indicating a lack of depth or complexity in the narrative.
- “The story is minimal and lacks depth.”
- “There is hardly any narrative to engage with.”
- “The plot feels underdeveloped and uninspired.”