Substance 3D Painter 2023

About

Substance 3D Painter 2023 is a 3D texturing and painting software that allows artists to create detailed and realistic materials for their 3D models. It features a wide range of customizable brushes, smart masks, and procedural textures, as well as integration with other Adobe products for a seamless workflow. Its powerful PBR material system ensures accurate and consistent lighting and material behavior across different rendering engines.

Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Substance Painter is the industry standard for 3D texturing, offering powerful features and a user-friendly interface.
The perpetual license option is a significant advantage, allowing users to own the software without a subscription model.
The software is highly effective for creating textures quickly and efficiently, making it a must-have for serious 3D artists.

The pricing is considered too high, especially with recent increases and limited updates between versions.
Adobe's business practices and policies have led to distrust among users, with concerns about ownership of created work.
The software is often buggy, with frequent crashes and issues that hinder the user experience.

stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the software suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing and exhibiting various bugs.
- “This software is very buggy.”
- “It freezes often.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story is characterized as a highly realistic RPG that lacks explicit hints or mission prompts, which may lead to a frustrating experience for some players. Additionally, there are concerns about the value of the content, with one user expressing dissatisfaction over the cost relative to the time spent waiting for the conclusion.
- “The story is convoluted and lacks clear direction, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I felt like I was just going through the motions without any real emotional investment in the characters.”
- “The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is considered lacking, with users expressing a desire for more engaging gacha systems and noting that the current mechanics are average at best.
- “Not a great game; it needs more gacha systems, and the mechanics are pretty mediocre.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the humor in the game to be lighthearted and entertaining, often highlighting amusing elements like a funny bear character that adds to the overall comedic experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, especially the quirky characters and their witty dialogue.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the clever puns and unexpected jokes throughout the gameplay.”
- “The comedic timing of the cutscenes had me in stitches; it's a delightful blend of humor and fun!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the new path tracing tool for significantly reducing the tediousness of outlining and detailing tasks, allowing for easy rearrangement and efficient workflow.