Substance 3D Painter 2024

About

Substance 3D Painter 2024 is a powerful and advanced texturing software for 3D models. It offers a wide range of features such as smart materials, procedural textures, and a non-destructive workflow for detailed and realistic results. With its user-friendly interface and compatibility with popular 3D software, it is an essential tool for game artists, 3D designers, and visual effects studios .

Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Makes texturing UV maps and objects much easier and is considered the industry standard for 3D texturing.
Offers a one-time purchase option, allowing users to own the software outright without a subscription model.
Powerful software with a user-friendly interface, making it relatively easy to learn for those familiar with other Adobe products.

Adobe's pricing strategy and frequent price hikes make the software feel overpriced and exploitative.
The software is plagued with bugs and stability issues, including frequent crashes and problems with saving projects.
Adobe's customer service and support resources are lacking, making it difficult for users to find help or tutorials.

optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
Overall, users express a mixed sentiment regarding optimization; while some note that the app runs smoothly and has improved performance and stability since the 2021 release, others feel that it still requires further optimization.
- “I'm giving this app lots of stars because the substance is good—it runs smoothly and I haven't encountered any problems.”
- “Needs more optimization.”
- “I don't know exactly which features are old or new from the 2023 release, but I really dig the massively improved baking algorithms, performance, and stability compared to 2021.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the software is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes and bugs, particularly when starting new projects or opening existing files. Despite initial success with the program, subsequent attempts lead to instability, raising concerns about Adobe's pricing strategy in relation to the software's performance. Alternative options are also noted to be unreliable, as they remain in early development stages.
- “Incredibly buggy-- worked fine for the first project I made, but subsequent attempts to start a new file or open a project crash the program immediately.”
- “The program continues to crash for no reason despite several troubleshooting processes, and Adobe has the audacity to overcharge for a perpetual software license for buggy software.”
- “Adobe has a horrible reputation for increasing prices; Photoshop's lifetime license is around $1,000, and many of their programs are heading in that direction due to frequent price increases every 2-3 months.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their stunning quality, enhancing the addictive gameplay experience. Users recommend utilizing a graphics tablet for optimal drawing and painting capabilities, although some express concerns about compatibility with older hardware.
- “Very addicting gameplay with stunning graphics along with a great supportive fanbase.”
- “I was using the 2020 version and bought it before the price increase because it is about to become incompatible with my graphics card drivers.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as chaotic and unpredictable, with elements that feel disjointed, leading to a mixed reception among players who find it somewhat mediocre.
- “The story takes unexpected twists, especially when the filters go against the generators and they have to adapt.”
- “The story goes crazy, like when the filters went against generators and they had to bake.”
- “The story is kind of mediocre.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly addictive, complemented by stunning graphics and a strong, supportive fanbase that enhances the overall experience.
- “Very addictive gameplay with stunning graphics along with a great supportive fanbase.”