THE ART: Metamorphosis

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THE ART: Metamorphosis is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Life Jumb DT and was released on January 3, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Art is a puzzle game where you have to arrange the fragments of the picture in the correct sequence. You are going to see a lot of artwork in a variety of styles and genres of painting. By experimenting with the message that artists put into their work, you will be able to comprehend a little more in the art than can be seen at first glance by most of the people; you will be able to let a bit …

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

music10 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

Relaxing and calming gameplay with beautiful and diverse artwork and a soothing soundtrack.
Simple, intuitive puzzle mechanic involving rotating circular segments that is enjoyable and satisfying.
Supports importing your own images for puzzles, offering high replayability potential.

Very short game length with only about 40 puzzles, which can be completed in under an hour.
Lacks customization options such as volume control, windowed mode, screenshot support, and in-game image cropping for custom puzzles.
Technical issues including occasional performance problems, screen jitter, pieces not perfectly aligning, and locked resolution.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
8%
15%
The music in the game is consistently praised for being relaxing, calming, and well-chosen, often complemented by ethereal piano and violin melodies that enhance the overall soothing atmosphere. While the soundtrack is a standout feature, some users note limited music controls and a slightly short experience. Overall, the music significantly contributes to an immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “There's something so nice in that combination of gorgeous art, relaxing music, and intuitive gameplay, that I completely lost track of time.”
- “Touching art, amazing music, versatility of the game in terms of age - there are many positive aspects here.”
- “Ethereal piano and violin music and great colorful images made this a game I couldn't walk away from.”
- “Well chosen music tracks (original had only one).”
- “Music can only be toggled at the main menu.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics are simple and retro 2D pixel art typical of Gamemaker Studio projects, with some users finding the puzzles visually appealing but the overall style inconsistent. While the bold artwork is praised and considered excellent by some, there are concerns about the polish and possible unauthorized use of creative content.
- “The puzzles you do are really pretty, even if the game is graphically quite simple.”
- “The bold artworks are splendid and the music relaxing, though the game isn't entirely polished.”
- “Excellent artwork.”
- “Like most GameMaker Studio construction kit 'games', this features lazy 2D retro pixel art instead of professionally done, contemporary PC graphics.”
- “I think I'd have preferred for it to stick to one theme in terms of the art style.”
- “Unknown: artwork used without permission?”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay features a simple yet satisfying sliding puzzle mechanic that is both intuitive and engaging. Combined with beautiful art and relaxing music, it creates an immersive and enjoyable experience that can easily make players lose track of time. The unique mechanic, reminiscent of classic physical puzzles, is well-executed and refreshing in a virtual format.
- “It's a fun simple puzzle game with a really satisfying mechanic.”
- “There's something so nice in that combination of gorgeous art, relaxing music and intuitive gameplay, that I completely lost track of time.”
- “The mechanic of sliding the pieces is one I enjoy for physical games, and never experienced in a virtual game until this one, and it is not all that bad.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game lacks a traditional story, but its puzzles and artwork offer a subtle narrative experience for players who take the time to engage with them. There is no defined main storyline, making the story aspect minimal or interpretive.
- “There isn't a story to the game, but the puzzles and art can tell you a story of their own once you complete them and the image is ready, if you just choose to take the time to look at them a little longer.”
- “There isn't a story to the game, but the puzzles and art can tell you a story of their own once you complete them and the image is ready, if you just choose to take the time to look at them a little longer.”
- “Few hours (10 - 20 hours) if you focus on the main story.”
- “There is no story to the game; the puzzles and art can tell their own story once completed, but only if you take the time to look at them longer.”
- “There is no story to the game; the puzzles and art can tell their own story once completed, but only if you take the time to look at them longer.”
- “The game offers few hours (10 - 20) of content if you focus solely on the main story, indicating a limited narrative depth.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is highly praised due to the ability to upload and use any picture, offering virtually infinite customization and ongoing engagement. This feature significantly enhances the variety and longevity of the experience.
- “The coolest part was when I noticed the option to upload any picture you want. I tested it with another cool picture from the internet and realized the infinite replayability potential the art has.”
- “It has replayability because you can add your own pictures.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users criticize the monetization approach as lazy cash grabs, especially when mobile apps are ported to Steam using tools like GameMaker Studio, resulting in low-effort, shovelware titles.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor to be lacking or not funny.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a touching emotional experience enhanced by beautiful art and amazing music, appealing to a wide range of ages with its versatile design.
- “Touching art, amazing music, versatility of the game in terms of age - there are many positive aspects here.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, causing significant performance issues that can severely slow down the user's computer.
- “It's a slide puzzle game, but it's so badly optimized that my computer grinds to a halt.”

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THE ART: Metamorphosis is a casual puzzle game.

THE ART: Metamorphosis is available on PC and Windows.

THE ART: Metamorphosis was released on January 3, 2020.

THE ART: Metamorphosis was developed by Life Jumb DT.

THE ART: Metamorphosis has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked THE ART: Metamorphosis for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

THE ART: Metamorphosis is a single player game.

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