Substance Painter 2018
- November 22, 2017
- Allegorithmic
Get on SteamSubstance Painter is the reference texturing app for 3D professionals and enthusiasts. From AAA Game Developers to Indies, from Feature Animation to Visual Effects studios, the industry uses Substance Painter to bring their creations to life thanks to its unparalleled speed, flexibility and visual quality. You will get updates on Steam up to the end of 2018 Link your account to your Allegorithmic…
Reviews
- Substance Painter is an incredibly powerful and versatile tool for 3D texturing, offering a wide range of features that enhance the workflow for both beginners and professionals.
- The software provides an intuitive user interface and real-time texturing capabilities, making it easy to create high-quality textures directly on 3D models.
- It has become an industry standard for PBR texturing, with a strong community and frequent updates that improve functionality and user experience.
- The software has a steep learning curve and can be frustrating to use, especially with issues related to baking normal maps and ambient occlusion.
- Many users are concerned about the transition to a subscription model under Adobe, fearing increased costs and reduced support for perpetual licenses.
- There are frequent bugs and crashes reported, particularly during rendering, which can disrupt workflow and lead to lost work.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the optimization of the tool to be a mixed experience; while it is praised for its ease of use and affordability, some experienced developers report performance issues, particularly when working with assets and shaders in Unity.
“For experienced developers wanting to create assets with Unity and use them in games with shaders, the tool itself is great, although I do see performance issues in this version.”
“I remember the days when I had to do everything in Photoshop. This is an awesome program for the price, runs smoothly, and is very easy to learn.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report a decline in stability following Adobe's acquisition, noting increased prices, more frequent freezes, and the necessity for careful selection of NVIDIA drivers.
“After being acquired by Adobe, they said 'nothing will change.' However, the price has increased significantly, freezes have become more frequent, and now you need to be careful when choosing your NVIDIA drivers.”
“The game crashes constantly, making it nearly unplayable. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
“I've experienced multiple freezes and crashes during gameplay, which completely ruins the experience. Stability is definitely lacking.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their stunningly beautiful textures and impressive post-processing effects, which captivate players and enhance the overall visual experience.
“The game features a plethora of aesthetically beautiful textures; I seriously can't stop staring at the post-processing effects while working on a texture.”
“The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the world to life.”
“Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
