Tag: The Power of Paint

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Tag: The Power of Paint is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Tag Team and was released on April 18, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The world is your canvas in this innovative first-person puzzle platformer. Tag walls and other surfaces with different colors of spray paint to reveal new ways to navigate each level, including bouncing off, sliding across, and sticking to the surfaces you paint.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 475 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

Innovative and fun mechanics that inspired the gel mechanics in Portal 2.
Short but enjoyable gameplay, making it a great quick experience.
Free to play, making it accessible for everyone.

Lacks a save feature, requiring players to complete the game in one sitting.
Floaty and imprecise controls can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Very short, with many players wishing for more levels and content.

gameplay
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this short puzzle platformer is characterized by its innovative paint mechanics, which served as inspiration for the gel mechanics in Portal 2. Players appreciate the straightforward yet engaging mechanics, though some find the jump mechanic frustrating and note the lack of controller support. Overall, the game is praised for its fun, challenging puzzles and unique aesthetic, despite being brief and in need of some polishing.
- “The paint mechanics of Tag are absolutely incredible, with my favorite being the stick paint.”
- “Great original mechanic idea, good level design, good art direction, good pacing, utilizes its mechanics to their logical conclusion without overstaying its welcome.”
- “Fun, short platformer game that started as a student project and became the inspiration for the gel mechanics found in Portal 2.”
- “The jump mechanic is particularly frustrating.”
- “If I could make exactly one change to this game, I would disable the stick mechanic's auto-rotate.”
- “I'm not sure exactly how to improve it, but it feels very mechanical and not fluid.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging soundtrack, often described as great electronic music that enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some players noted that the soundtrack loops frequently, which can become repetitive over time. Overall, while the music is a highlight, there are suggestions for more variety and options to customize audio settings.
- “Love the atmosphere, and the music greatly adds to it.”
- “The soundtrack is also really something to talk about; it's great electronic music with energy and great direction.”
- “Great music, great puzzles; you can even paint the menu!”
- “Its great but if only there was a way to turn off the music.”
- “But it is very short and could probably do with just a few more levels, and you can't choose a level to start on so if you stop playing then come back to it you have to play the whole game again to get to where you left off as well as the fact you can't change settings like music volume or key binds.”
- “Music is tight (PS2 demo disk vibes).”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting a lack of detail and polish, while others appreciate the unique art style and aesthetics that enhance the gameplay experience. The low-poly models and cell-shaded visuals are often highlighted as charming, contributing to a fun and engaging environment. Overall, while the graphics may not be technically advanced, they effectively support the game's creative concepts and mechanics.
- “Has a very cool aesthetic and gameplay.”
- “It's a really unique concept with great levels that use the full potential of combining all your abilities, and it's all accompanied by a great art style.”
- “Also, the cell shaded art style and low-poly models mixed with the paint mechanic give it a hint of Jet Set Radio, and that's also pretty cool.”
- “The graphics are quite bad, and there is some lack of polish with the controls.”
- “With simple graphics and taking only about 70 MB, there is no reason not to try it.”
- “Bad graphics (too simple and not enough details).”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting significant glitches and bugs that affect gameplay, such as freezing and issues with resolution. While some players enjoyed the concept and found it fun, the overall experience is marred by technical problems and a lack of content, leading to a generally unstable impression.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck!”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “Really good concept but the blue color is super trippy and has some glitches; there are also not many levels. I completed the whole game in 34 minutes.”
- “So many glitches, no level select, terrible FOV.”
- “Freezes every few seconds, so you can't progress.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game is criticized for lacking a story, which many players feel diminishes its overall appeal despite its entertaining gameplay and solid mechanics. Reviewers express a desire for a narrative element, believing that a compelling story could elevate the game to a higher status within the indie genre.
- “My only complaint is that I wish this game had more of a story because it has so much potential to be one of the best indie games of all time if it just had a story element in it, but besides that, I really have no other complaints.”
- “This game has a big chance of being the next best thing if only it had a story to it.”
- “Concept was great, gameplay was entertaining, checkpoints were reasonable, but there wasn't really a storyline or achievements which made it a little less interesting.”
- “While the game is good, it lacks a story of any kind and is not that long at all.”
- “Concept was great, gameplay was entertaining, checkpoints were reasonable, but there wasn't really a storyline or achievements, which made it a little less interesting.”
- “My only complaint is that I wish this game had more of a story because it has so much potential to be one of the best indie games of all time if it just had a story element in it.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users noting a lack of control adjustments and unstable performance. However, some players report that it runs surprisingly well even on low-end hardware, suggesting that it may still be worth trying for those undeterred by these issues.
- “Controls are not well optimized in general.”
- “Barely any adjustment options, unstable performance across the board... still, I'd check it out if none of that fazes you.”
- “Runs smoothly on my potato of a PC that can only run TF2 on the lowest performance settings possible at 20 fps.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment. While the game offers replay value for speedrunning, issues like floaty air movement and frequent hitching can make the grinding experience tedious, though the overall short length of the game mitigates this concern for casual playthroughs.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Sadly, while the game has replay value for speedrunning, floaty air movement and frequent hitching make it tedious to play, but it's short enough that it's not a huge issue for a normal playthrough.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the fun and entertaining credits, which include amusing special thanks from the developers, making the experience enjoyable and worth completing.
- “This was really fun, and the special thanks made by each of the developers at the end was really funny.”
- “The credits were very funny, and it was sort of worth beating the game just for them.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many users noting that the music significantly enhances the overall experience.
- “Love the atmosphere, and the music greatly enhances it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers some replayability, particularly for speedrunning enthusiasts, but its floaty air movement and frequent hitching can make repeated playthroughs tedious. However, its short length mitigates this issue for casual players.
- “Sadly, while the game has replay value for speedrunning, the floaty air movement and frequent hitching make it tedious to play. However, it's short enough that it's not a huge issue for a normal playthrough.”

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Tag: The Power of Paint was released on April 18, 2022.

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Tag: The Power of Paint has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

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