ReDrawn: The Painted Tower Collector's Edition
- November 12, 2021
- Friendly Fox
Get on Steam"ReDrawn: The Painted Tower Collector's Edition" is a remastered and enhanced version of a classic hidden-object puzzle adventure game. As the player, you must rescue Iris, a little girl with the power to bring her art to life, who has been captured and trapped in a mysterious tower. The game features beautiful new artwork, updated user interface, improved hint system, and new puzzle elements that add more depth to the gameplay. The Collector's Edition also includes exclusive bonus content for players to enjoy.
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Windows
Reviews
- The remaster features beautiful graphics and runs smoothly, enhancing the visual experience.
- The added bonus chapter provides enjoyable new content that complements the original story.
- Difficulty settings allow for a more personalized gameplay experience, catering to both new and returning players.
- The remake feels unpolished and lacks depth, with continuity errors and missing animations.
- Many of the puzzles have been simplified or changed for the worse, detracting from the original's charm.
- The game is short and lacks essential features like a map and achievements, making navigation frustrating.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players noting its brevity and missed potential despite a promising start. While some appreciate the additional depth provided by the bonus chapter, overall, the narrative is considered average and not a primary draw for players of the genre.
“The extra level is nice and provides more depth to the backstory.”
“Seriously, the main plot could easily be turned into a Netflix mini-series for kids/teenagers.”
“The bonus chapter was brilliantly done because it stayed with the story of 'Drawn: The Painted Tower' and added a new part to the story.”
“Very short with a small story.”
“The story is simple.”
“Revisiting the game, the story has so much potential in the beginning (just watch the trailer), but falls short quickly after.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews; while some players appreciated the improved visuals and smooth performance, others found the newly added lip-sync and graphics to be somewhat outdated. Many noted that the visuals remain impressive and reminiscent of the original game, particularly in the context of a remaster.
“The visuals are amazing, just as I remember from the original game, with some added content, as you'd expect from a remaster.”
“Great graphics, runs smoothly.”
“However, I wasn't fond of the newly added lip-sync and graphics; they seemed somewhat outdated to me.”
“The graphics are better, yes, but I never cared much for graphics, to be honest.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by standard mechanics and user interface typical of Big Fish Games studios, suggesting a familiar and consistent experience for players.
“The gameplay feels like a rehash of standard Big Fish Games studio mechanics.”
“The user interface and gameplay mechanics are very typical of Big Fish Games studios.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its impressive graphics and smooth performance, indicating effective optimization.
“Great graphics, runs smoothly.”
“The game is well-optimized, providing a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, allowing for high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
