SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator

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"SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator" is a single-player simulation game set in 2130, where you play as a talented artist with a space studio. The game boasts intriguing storyline, spectacular mechanics, amazing graphics, and excellent music, all with a dose of humor. Create and sell art, upgrade your studio, and make it your own by painting everywhere and customizing furniture and decorations.

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Play Modes

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

SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator screenshot

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,672 reviews

story54 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game offers a vast array of tools and creative freedom, allowing players to paint on almost any surface and experiment with different techniques.
It's a relaxing and enjoyable experience, making it accessible for both skilled artists and those with no artistic background.
The quirky storyline and humorous NPC interactions add charm and engagement to the gameplay.

The game lacks a proper tutorial, which can make it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and controls.
There are performance issues, particularly with mouse controls, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
The story mode can feel repetitive, with commissions becoming overwhelming and lacking meaningful feedback on the quality of the art.

story
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its charm and creativity, while others find it lacking depth and motivation. Many enjoy the integration of art prompts and character interactions, which enhance the gameplay experience, but some criticize the brevity and repetitiveness of the main storyline. Overall, while the story adds a fun layer to the artistic gameplay, it is often seen as secondary to the creative freedom the game offers.
- “I absolutely love this game, it's such a cool concept, storyline, etc. I've been following it for a while before it was fully released, and I'm impressed with how far the game has progressed.”
- “The storytelling and politics woven into the game are amazing.”
- “The story mode gives you prompts and a guided tool experience.”
- “Decided to buy the 'story' mode for 20 euros and was bombarded with cheap assignments and not really any story that was motivating me to draw.”
- “The story is kinda meh, but unicorn :)”
- “My only issue is the 'story mode'; there's not much story, or direct objectives to work towards in my opinion.”
graphics
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
72%
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their charm, realism, and vibrant art style, enhancing the overall creative experience. Many players appreciate the game's ability to support traditional art techniques in a digital environment, with a variety of tools that encourage artistic expression. However, some users have reported issues with graphics tablet compatibility, which detracts from the experience for those relying on such devices.
- “The graphics are gorgeous, and there's so many tools to work with!”
- “The graphics are amazing, everything honestly looks so good.”
- “This game has incredible graphics and feels made with a ton of love.”
- “The graphics tablet support I have been waiting for doesn't work at all for me on the Gaomon PD1560, so that was disappointing.”
- “Unlike the majority of 'simulator' games on the market, this is not some weird half-hearted production where you just click to make things happen in a weird graphics world.”
- “There is no real pressure system; some pencils have a few levels of preset pressure. This game would absolutely flourish with pressure support across all the tools, especially if graphics tablets were compatible.”
gameplay
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay is centered around a creative art simulation, allowing players to engage in various forms of painting and artistic expression with intuitive and polished mechanics. While some players find the controls clunky on certain devices, the overall experience is described as relaxing, innovative, and motivating, with a charming storyline that enhances the artistic journey. The game encourages exploration and creativity, offering a rich toolkit and progression system that keeps players engaged.
- “The gameplay revolves around creating art in a variety of forms, from digital paintings and sculptures to graffiti and installations.”
- “The gameplay is not only fun and calming, but the storyline is charming and captivating.”
- “Personally, I can't draw very well on paper or canvas, but this game encourages you to 'just go and paint anything!' and provides an awesome toolkit/game mechanics to aid you.”
- “I started to try and watch YouTube videos to work out how people who actually enjoy this game play it, and I still couldn't work out the mechanics for things; though by that stage, I'd basically already given up.”
- “I spent hours just figuring out how the mechanics work before I even actually made anything.”
- “There's no art tutorials, no simple to more complex mechanics.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
42%
10%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall artistic experience. Players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack and ambient sounds, which create a tranquil atmosphere conducive to creativity. Many express a desire for an official soundtrack release, highlighting how the music elevates their enjoyment and engagement with the game.
- “The relaxing background music and ambient sounds in the studio create a tranquil and immersive atmosphere, allowing you to focus on your art.”
- “This game inspires my artistic creation with its beautiful soundtrack, scenery, and story.”
- “Incredible ambiance and music.”
- “🔲 just filling noises/no music”
- “As someone who makes music, I battle with my ego all the time and the first two hours of this game were euphoric (helped I had smoked a joint beforehand and couldn't figure out how to start a painting over so I just pushed ahead).”
- “I was expecting this game to be like Passpartout but was blown away with the music, materials, and variety of tools to use.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its quirky dialogue, amusing in-game reviews, and funny scenarios that enhance the overall experience. Many find the comedic elements, such as silly art tools and humorous client stories, to be a delightful addition that makes the game both relaxing and entertaining. Overall, the game's charm and lightheartedness contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a standout in the art simulation genre.
- “9.5 / 10 for the hilarious in-game Amazon-style reviews for each art tool.”
- “The tone and setting are fun and the dialog options have a lot of funny choices.”
- “It's also got some very funny writing in the form of email messages that move the simple plot along, and manages to accomplish some incredible world-building while it's at it.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback. While many users report good performance even on older hardware, there are notable issues with texture optimization and occasional slowdowns, particularly at higher settings. Recent updates have introduced tools to enhance performance and address previous complaints, indicating that the developers are responsive to user feedback, but some players still experience stuttering and lag in specific scenarios.
- “On the positive side, the performance is surprisingly good.”
- “There are also a lot of options for improving performance.”
- “As time has gone on, it appears the dev listened to comments they originally dismissed related to performance and the mechanics surrounding painting the world around you, since then multiple updates have been released allowing you to protect surfaces, reset textures, and more.”
- “My only substantial complaint is poor texture optimization.”
- “I get that this is probably an optimization issue, but I wish it was at least configurable like how one can configure paint resolution.”
- “I blew up a spray can in that empty room, and the performance died on me.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
46%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, often requiring significant time investment to progress. While some appreciate the option to take it at their own pace and enjoy the commissions that provide direction and rewards, others feel that certain tasks, like painting, can become tedious and disrupt the gameplay flow. Overall, the consensus is that grinding can be a major commitment, sometimes detracting from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's very tedious and breaks the flow significantly.”
- “I recently started playing the new update and I found that painting the ships got to be a little tedious at times and getting in the tight spaces of the ship was annoying.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, "suchart" offers a solid replayability score, particularly for players who enjoy the artistic creation process, as it allows for endless painting opportunities beyond the story mode. While the RPG elements may feel brief, players can revisit the game to achieve all accomplishments, enhancing its replay value.
- “Suchart has a fair amount of replay value, especially for those who enjoy the process of creating art.”
- “This is fully an art game and has replayability if you feel like painting more than during the story mode.”
- “It's also essentially endlessly replayable by its nature.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
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Players find the game emotionally uplifting and relaxing, with many expressing feelings of joy and self-worth through creative expression, even when their art is simplistic. The presence of a cute companion character adds to the overall warmth and comfort of the experience, making it a favorite for those seeking a wholesome escape. Overall, the game fosters a sense of connection and positivity, enhancing the emotional engagement for its users.
- “I can't say much except this is an emotionally relaxing game...”
- “I was already squealing over all the color options, but then the little robot made me cry because it was so freakin' cute.”
- “Never feel alone with petbot being cute and wholesome.”
- “The emotional depth of the story is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the emotional moments to be forced and unconvincing, which diminished my overall experience.”
- “The game tries to evoke feelings, but the execution feels shallow and uninspired.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report significant stability issues with the game, including frequent freezes that require hard restarts and various glitches. While some players have managed to resolve these problems through troubleshooting, the game is still considered buggy and in need of further refinement.
- “Every time I play this game, it freezes my computer.”
- “Yeah, it totally freezes, and I can't even Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart; I have to hard start my computer when it happens.”
- “The game is still a bit buggy only because it is still becoming amazing.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhanced by relaxing background music and ambient sounds that foster focus and creativity. Players appreciate the ability to change the external environment, reminiscent of nostalgic art experiences, although some feel the constant praise from NPCs can feel undeserved at times. Overall, the tranquil setting contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The relaxing background music and ambient sounds in the studio create a tranquil and immersive atmosphere, allowing you to focus on your art.”
- “I really enjoy the atmosphere; it's really calming.”
- “No matter what you draw, your clients (you get commission requests from NPCs for in-game money and 'fame') are always going to be happy and say that they love your art. Personally, at times, I thought that the praising and love atmosphere were a bit... undeserved.”
- “It can also be calming to hear the different atmospheres and be able to navigate around in a futuristic environment and let your mind free.”