Snowpainters
- July 14, 2021
- SMU Guildhall
Snowpainters is an arcade racing game where you play as speedy color-changing penguins. Play alone or with friends, change between colors, race on colorful paint trails, and bring color to a snowy environment!
Reviews
- Snowpainters features a fun and innovative paint mechanic that adds depth to the racing experience.
- The game is colorful, cute, and visually appealing, with charming environments and character designs.
- It's a free game that provides enjoyable multiplayer experiences, especially when played with friends.
- The game has limited content, with only three similar tracks that can be completed quickly.
- Controls can be frustrating and do not always respond as expected, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- The portrayal of mental health issues and character depth is overly simplistic and may feel disingenuous to some players.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is praised for its innovative mechanics, particularly the color-changing paint system that adds depth and strategic decision-making to the racing experience. While the power slide mechanic is criticized for being ineffective, the overall package is considered fun and engaging, reminiscent of classic snowboarding games with a modern twist. Despite some bugs and minor issues, the game offers a cohesive and enjoyable racing experience, especially in multiplayer settings.
“Good mechanics, good visuals, good audio, great fun!”
“I love the paint mechanic, making me ally with the other racers one second and then making them my rivals again once I go through the wrong puddle.”
“Very fun take on the racing genre, the paint mechanic adds a lot of depth and fast-paced decision making to the game.”
“There's a power slide mechanic that is practically useless as the boost it gives you at the end is really not worth the significant decrease in speed while sliding, nor is there a tiered boost system, so you have to chain power slides on longer corners, which again, is not worth it.”
“And just because it's a uni game doesn't mean its mechanics and decisions can't be criticized, no matter how inexperienced the devs are.”
“Had some weird errors saying my graphics card driver was outdated, then it told me to install an older version... I ignored the message and it did not impact gameplay.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some users praising the visuals as "amazing" and reminiscent of classic titles, while others find them hard to appreciate without careful attention. Despite some technical issues related to graphics drivers, the overall aesthetic, featuring penguin and paint themes, contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“Good mechanics, good visuals, good audio, great fun!”
“I love this game; it is so good, 10/10 amazing graphics, great controls, and amazing levels.”
“The visuals are hard to look at unless you take your time to paint every nook and cranny.”
“Had some weird errors saying my graphics card driver was outdated, then it told me to install an older version... I ignored the message and it did not impact gameplay.”
“Many penguin and paint themed visuals to enhance the pro MLG gaming experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it annoying and tiresome, while others praise the soundtrack as ranging from fine to amazing, particularly highlighting the talent of composer Lena Raine. Overall, many players express a love for the music and its contribution to the game's enjoyment.
“The soundtrack ranges from fine to amazing; Lena Raine is a very talented music composer.”
“Great game! I love the music and the fun idea!”
“The sounds are annoying and the music is tiresome.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gameplay.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find the story engaging and resonant, others criticize it for relying on superficial characters and insincere sentimentality.
“At times, the story can actually be engaging and emotionally resonant.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is noted for its ability to be engaging and emotionally resonant at times, providing players with a meaningful narrative experience.
“At times, the story can actually be engaging and emotionally resonant.”