Pixelwoods: Color by number

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"Pixelwoods: Coloring & Decor" is a puzzle game that offers players the opportunity to color by number in a coloring book and create pixel art, while also decorating a house. The game features an intriguing story and excellent visuals, but is hindered by annoying ads and numerous bugs. Overall, it's a fun and engaging experience for those who enjoy coloring and design.

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Play Modes

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

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 527 reviews

story47 positive mentions

monetization58 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and an enjoyable storyline that keeps players engaged.
Coloring is relaxing and the pixel art is fun, making it a great way to unwind.
Players appreciate the option to earn free pictures and the overall design style of the game.

The game has a high paywall, requiring excessive stars for tasks and limiting free content, which frustrates players.
Frequent ads and intrusive pop-ups disrupt gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy the coloring experience.
Many players experience technical issues, such as freezing and crashing, which hinder their ability to progress in the game.

story
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
65%
2%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its originality, engaging characters, and cute graphics. However, frustrations arise from the slow progression due to high star requirements, a lack of updates, and the recent changes that reset previous storylines and progress. Overall, while the narrative is enjoyable, players express a strong desire for more content and updates to continue their experience.
- “I love the concept; it's different. I love the designs and colors, love the story, and love how you can buy boosters with coins and pictures earned through videos.”
- “The gameplay and the storyline are so intriguing; I can't wait for new chapters to be released.”
- “Great game for relaxing and has an engaging story.”
- “The issue is the lack of updates and content... the story was very short and there is nothing else to do.”
- “I was enjoying this game until the new update changed the story completely and made me lose all my progress.”
- “It's impossible to complete story goals.”
monetization
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
5%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, including pop-ups and corner banners. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for additional content, others find the pressure to make in-app purchases and the high prices for packs to be off-putting. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay experience seems to be a significant concern, with many players feeling that the monetization tactics detract from their enjoyment of the game.
- “There are almost no ads, you can decorate stuff, and make art.”
- “The story is good and graphics are nice; no ads or stamina.”
- “I don't mind the microtransactions; however, $40 for a pack is excessive, to say the least.”
- “The amount of ads and their placement, along with how expensive the packs are, immediately take the entire experience down into the negatives.”
- “This game is very much pay-to-play unless you want to spend more time watching ads than actually playing.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
28%
9%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness and beautiful rendering, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Many users appreciate the art style and color palette, although some express disappointment over recent changes to the graphics and art style. While there are occasional mentions of lag, the general consensus is that the graphics enhance the gameplay and storytelling.
- “Very fun game, great graphics, not as much ads and not as disruptive as some other games.”
- “Beautifully rendered graphics.”
- “Unique game with beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics are prettier now, but at what cost?”
- “Both the art style and story are a lot worse compared to the earlier versions.”
- “They changed the game's story and graphics suddenly, causing me to lose all the progress I had made.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes that hinder gameplay, particularly during the initial stages and when attempting to open gifts. Many players experience complete app crashes or device freezes, necessitating restarts. While some enjoy the game, the persistent glitches detract from the overall experience.
- “Once you hit the end, where it stops until the next update, the game freezes your ability to earn stars.”
- “I can't even get past the intro because every time I click 'open gifts' it freezes and won't do anything.”
- “Cant even open the app for more than a minute before it freezes my whole phone, and I'm forced to completely restart my phone.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The gameplay is highly praised for its intriguing storyline, fun mechanics, and relaxing, addictive nature, earning a perfect score from users. While the game offers easy coloring and a fair star system, some players express frustration over the lack of new story content despite regular updates and improvements. Overall, the gameplay remains engaging, though some technical issues have been reported.
- “The gameplay and the storyline are so intriguing, I can't wait for new chapters to be released.”
- “For new players, the game mechanics are a lot of fun, the pictures are easy to color, and the star system is fair.”
- “Great presentation and still great gameplay.”
- “Aside from that, the actual gameplay isn't even working for me anymore.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive and make it frustrating to play.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that completely broke the gameplay experience.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is consistently praised for being pleasant and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience. Players express a strong appreciation for the soundtrack, often highlighting it as a standout feature that complements the game's charming graphics.
- “Pleasant music.”
- “The graphics are lovely and the music is very nice.”
- “I like and love this cute game too. I like and love the music as well. I wish there were more games like this one. It's so relaxing. Great job, guys!”
- “It's not showing me anything, only the music is being played in the background. Can the support help, or do I need to uninstall?”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel dull after a short time.”
- “I expected more from the soundtrack; it doesn't match the game's atmosphere and feels out of place.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious and annoying, detracting from the overall enjoyment and flow of the experience.
- “The game's grinding is tedious and annoying.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be excessively repetitive and frustrating.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is noted for its distinct and appealing art style, setting it apart from other home improvement games.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, players report a positive experience with optimization, noting that they encounter no performance issues while playing the game.
- “I am really enjoying this game, and personally experience no performance issues.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; everything runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I've noticed significant improvements in loading times and frame rates after the latest update.”