- November 22, 2017
- Allegorithmic
Substance Painter 2018
84%Game Brain Score
optimization, graphics
stability
84% User Score 148 reviews
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Substance 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…




Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews
optimization4 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
- Substance Painter is an extremely powerful and versatile tool for 3D texturing, offering a wide range of features that enhance the workflow for both beginners and professionals.
- The software allows for intuitive real-time texturing and rendering, making it easier to create high-quality materials directly on 3D models.
- It has become an industry standard for PBR texturing, with a strong community and frequent updates that improve its functionality.
- 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.
- Frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly during rendering, have been reported, leading to lost work and dissatisfaction among users.
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeOverall, users find the tool to be great for asset creation and easy to learn, but they report performance issues in the current version, particularly for experienced developers working with Unity and shaders. Despite these concerns, many appreciate its value for the price.
“This is an awesome program for the price, runs smoothly and is very easy to learn.”