Substance 3D Painter 2022

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 327 reviews
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Substance 3D Painter 2022 is a 3D texturing and painting software that allows artists to create detailed and realistic materials. It features a non-destructive workflow, with layers, masks, and filters, and seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications. The software also boasts a large library of procedural materials and smart masks, and supports a wide range of formats for exporting and sharing creations.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 327 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story1 negative mentions
  • Substance Painter is an industry-standard tool for 3D texturing, offering powerful features and a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to achieve professional results.
  • The perpetual license available on Steam allows users to own the software outright without the burden of a subscription, making it a cost-effective choice for 3D artists.
  • Many users appreciate the software's ability to streamline the texturing process, significantly improving their workflow and the quality of their 3D models.
  • The software has been reported to have stability issues, with frequent crashes and bugs that can lead to lost work, frustrating users who rely on it for their projects.
  • Some users express dissatisfaction with Adobe's business practices, feeling that the transition to Adobe ownership has led to a decline in innovation and support for the software.
  • The user interface can be confusing and cumbersome, particularly for beginners, and some features that were previously available have been removed or simplified.
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the software receive a perfect score of 10/10, praised for its advanced capabilities in game development and digital graphics. Users highlight its exceptional features for adding textures, adjusting 3D shader settings, and applying various effects, making it a standout tool for 3D modeling and texturing, particularly in VR and PBR styles. Overall, it is highly recommended for those in the field.

    • “Absolutely worth it if you're into game development or digital graphics.”
    • “Fantastic piece of programming for adding textures and different maps artwork to models and all types of meshes; highly recommend. I currently use it for 3D purposes in VR and PBR texturing styles.”
    • “While you can do similar things in other image editors, SP lets you adjust 3D shader settings, rotate and zoom your object, apply environmental, lighting, and post-processing effects, filter your 3D object's view by channel, texture baking, orthographic viewing, and more.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
    • “The environments feel bland and uninspired, with repetitive textures that detract from the overall experience.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    Gameplay is generally enjoyable, with a rewarding learning curve and high replay value, though some players note it can be slow and occasionally glitchy. Overall, it receives positive ratings, with many expressing a desire to play again despite some narrative shortcomings.

    • “Gameplay is a little slow, but worth the effort. 10/10, will be playing again and again.”
    • “Gameplay 9/10”
    • “Great game! The story is lacking, but it has an enjoyable learning curve. Gameplay can be sometimes glitchy.”
    • “Gameplay is a little slow, but worth the effort.”
    • “Great game, story is lacking, enjoyable learning curve, gameplay sometimes glitchy.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story received a mixed response, with a score of 6/10, indicating that while the game is enjoyable and features a good learning curve, the narrative itself is considered lacking and could be improved.

    • “Great game, but the story is lacking.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a playful and irreverent tone, with users appreciating the comedic elements, such as amusing bugs and quirky textures. The mention of a hypothetical bug in a public release adds a layer of dark humor, suggesting that players might find themselves in unfortunate situations that are nonetheless entertaining.

    • “Funny textures go brr.”
    • “It would be really funny if the last public release of Substance 2022 for the Steam owners included such a bug, then you'd be out of luck.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization for this software is effective for low poly models with a single UV per mesh, but it struggles significantly with multiple UDIMs, leading to poor performance and even crashes on high-end gaming PCs.

    • “It's good if you use it for low poly models with 1 UV per mesh, but forget about multiple UDIMs; you will get absolutely garbage performance. In fact, it even made my high-end gaming PC crash on one occasion, which literally never happened before.”
    • “The optimization is severely lacking; I experienced significant frame drops even on lower settings, which is frustrating.”
    • “I was really disappointed with the optimization. The game runs poorly even on systems that exceed the recommended requirements.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to a cumbersome user interface and the frustration of having to adjust individual settings for each brush instead of having a universal default.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization model for the new standalone rendering program, Stager, requires users to subscribe to a $50/month bundle, although a discount is available for the first year.

    • “If you want access to Stager, their new standalone rendering program that has been at the front of all their advertising, you have to pay for the $50/month bundle (minus first year discount).”
    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, as essential features are locked behind paywalls.”
    • “It's frustrating that to fully enjoy the game, you have to spend so much money on in-game purchases.”
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