- July 14, 2021
- SMU Guildhall
Snowpainters
90%Game Brain Score
gameplay, emotional
graphics, music
90% User Score 60 reviews
Platforms
About
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!








Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
- 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.
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe 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“Had some weird errors saying my graphics card driver was outdated, then it told me to install an older version...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.”