Pixel Art Coloring Book

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Pixel Art Coloring Book is a single player action game. It was developed by Peaksel and was released on April 12, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 439 reviews

music12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a relaxing atmosphere with a calming color palette and soothing music, making it a great way to unwind.
Players appreciate the ability to create their own designs and upload personal images, adding a unique touch to the gameplay.
The game is free to play with a substantial amount of content available, allowing users to complete achievements without needing to purchase additional DLC.

Many users report issues with the zoom function, which can make it difficult to access certain areas of the canvas, leading to frustration.
The game has been criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics, with essential tools and features locked behind a paywall, limiting the experience for free users.
Several reviews mention that the art quality is subpar, with many images feeling like stock or AI-generated content, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and pleasant, enhancing the overall experience while players engage in coloring activities. Many users appreciate the calming piano tunes, although some find the repetition of the music a bit annoying and suggest that a greater variety would improve the experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it a suitable backdrop for both relaxation and focus.
- “Just an incredibly fun game to listen to music to.”
- “Very relaxing with beautiful music.”
- “Overall, nice music and a relaxing atmosphere, and the fact that it's free is even better!”
- “The music is a bit redundant.”
- “The music resets when focusing out and back into the game.”
- “Also the GUI looks pretty mediocre and the music is just the same notes repeating over and over again.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its clunky mechanics and lack of clarity regarding the use of limited 'boosters,' leading to frustration among players. While some users appreciate the visuals, they find the overall experience lacking, especially on PC, with many suggesting that there are superior alternatives available. Overall, the gameplay is rated poorly, with a consensus that significant improvements are needed.
- “The mechanics and pictures are nice (especially easy ones), but hard is rated on size rather than anything else; the game needs some major work.”
- “Have amazing images and gameplay.”
- “The mechanics of the game are clunky, and sometimes completely nonfunctional.”
- “Maybe on mobile, but gameplay is absolutely a terrible PC game.”
- “There are much better (free) digital paint-by-numbers out there (both in terms of mechanics and art).”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the clip-art style and lack of editing, while others praise the artwork and find it enjoyable. Overall, the pixel art concept is seen as familiar but effective in creating a relaxing atmosphere, though the quality is rated low by some, averaging around 4/10.
- “So many cool artworks! Best game on Steam, I can't stop playing it!”
- “Absolutely amazing artwork.”
- “Obviously, the concept of color by number pixel art has been used plenty of times before, but the free-to-play version of this game delivers a very relaxed feeling from the levels of artwork to the music in the background.”
- “Horrible clip-art artwork that is basically converted images with little to no editing for aesthetic or quality of life purposes.”
- “I didn't like most of the artwork, mainly in the animal category.”
- “Graphics: 4/10 (for the style they were going for)”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative, with users indicating that there is no story present.
- “No story.”
- “N/A”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly when it comes to tasks like coloring, which can be cumbersome and lack smoothness. Additionally, some users feel that the grinding requires excessive effort, suggesting that a second life may be necessary to manage the repetitive tasks involved.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “Trying to color with the mouse (or your finger on Steam Deck) is a tedious task that doesn't work smoothly.”
- “Very tedious to paint all of those squares.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the absence of ads typical in mobile games, others criticize the premium version's advertising as unattractive and misleading, alongside complaints about the overall visual quality.
- “I also love how there are no ads like there always are in mobile games.”
- “The UI makes the game look like malware, the ads for the premium version are ugly and scammy-looking, the art is subpar, and when you zoom into pictures, it's impossible to scroll to the very edges of them.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, constantly pushing players to spend money rather than enjoy the game.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to fully experience the game without spending extra.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users rating it a mere 2 out of 10, indicating a lack of incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “Replay value: 2/10”
- “There's no replayability either.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with users indicating that performance could be improved.
- “Performance could be better.”
- “The game suffers from frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, making the experience frustrating.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report experiencing occasional glitches, though some believe these issues may be related to their own systems. Overall, the game's stability is generally considered good.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experience constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by pleasant music and a relaxing vibe, enhancing the overall experience, especially considering the game is free.
- “Overall, nice music and a relaxing atmosphere, and the fact that it's free is even better!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the frustration players feel when faced with challenging tasks, such as filling intricate designs with limited color options, which can lead to a sense of exhaustion and dissatisfaction. This struggle may evoke feelings of annoyance rather than enjoyment, impacting the overall emotional experience.