Ubinota

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In a world where inhabitants live in the sky on floating islands made of cubes, a disaster threatens to make the population fall into the depths. The magic paint that keeps the cubes stuck together is drying out. Lucien, a trainee painter, fights with others against the disaster by repainting the islands.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

music10 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals and a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a unique puzzle concept with various types of paint that add depth and challenge to the gameplay.
Many players find the puzzles enjoyable and engaging, with a good balance of difficulty that can be both relaxing and thought-provoking.

The gameplay can be frustrating due to clunky physics and some puzzles that require trial and error, leading to repetitive attempts.
One of the achievements is broken and requires file editing to unlock, indicating a lack of support from the developers.
The story and character interactions are often seen as shallow and unengaging, detracting from the overall experience.

music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
32%
16%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and dreamy qualities, enhancing the overall experience and helping to alleviate frustration during gameplay. Many players appreciate the soothing soundtrack that complements the visuals, creating a peaceful atmosphere, although some found the background music lacking or annoying. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “The music and the art give this very soothing peaceful appeal to the gameplay.”
- “One of the things that I like the most about this game is the soundtrack; it has a nice dreamy kind of music.”
- “I usually get frustrated playing puzzle games, but the music gives off the most peaceful vibes that turn my frustration into relaxation.”
- “The background music was also a little lacking and, for me, more annoying instead of soothing, so I just turned it off.”
- “Artwork is okay, music is very zen, but the gameplay leaves a little to be desired.”
- “This music can help reduce some of the raging feelings of being stuck at the same level.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The game's story is described as charming and whimsical, featuring a civilization in the clouds that relies on paint, complemented by cute art and music. However, some players find the narrative sparse and lacking depth, with a simplistic plot and a main character whose personality revolves around a running gag about hunger and eating paint. While the story adds some meaning to the gameplay, it often feels like an afterthought, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact.
- “Cute art, nice music, enough of a plot so you feel more invested in solving the puzzles.”
- “The art looks good and there's enough story here to give failure more meaning than in the completely abstract puzzle games that are all over Steam for $0.75 each.”
- “The ambiance and story are cute, the puzzles creative and always providing new twists.”
- “What story there is to the game is a little sparse and feels glued on like an afterthought (or like the green paint, a little flabby).”
- “I wouldn't say that the cutscenes are riveting, as the story is pretty childish and basic; there's even some running gag with Lucien being hungry all the time and eating paint.”
- “Somehow even the story manages to annoy me because the main character is just trying to chew on everything, including paint (he's hungry - that's the extent of his personality), and everyone else is a complete jerk who doesn't appreciate this kid doing this for them.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its inventive mechanics and depth, while others find it lacking and occasionally frustrating due to physics issues. The overall experience is enhanced by soothing visuals and a great soundtrack, but technical problems and a sense of boredom have led some to recommend against it.
- “A whimsical puzzle game with some inventive mechanics.”
- “A puzzle game as I like 'em best, simple mechanics that still offer a lot of depth.”
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay (mouse only) and the atmosphere.”
- “Edit 10/13/2015 - changing to 'not recommended' because achievements are outdated, gameplay is boring overall and certain levels are very frustrating to figure out because of physics.”
- “Artwork is okay, music is very zen, but the gameplay leaves a little to be desired.”
- “Sadly, it used to crash from time to time, but due to level-based gameplay, you won't lose any progress.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The game's graphics are generally well-received, featuring a fun and clean art style with simple hand-drawn 3D cartoon elements that some players find charming, while others consider them uninspiring. The visuals are complemented by a cute soundtrack, although opinions vary on the overall aesthetic appeal. Despite the positive feedback on the graphics, some reviewers feel that the gameplay does not match the quality of the visuals.
- “Fun, clean art style in this game.”
- “The graphics are good.”
- “Very fun 3D puzzle game with nice graphics.”
- “I'm not a fan of the overly cute aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are simple hand-drawn 3D cartoon spirits and backgrounds, which I personally find uninspiring.”
- “Artwork is okay, music is very zen, but the gameplay leaves a little to be desired.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, with some puzzles feeling tedious and repetitive, while others are challenging yet logical. The need for multiple attempts to solve certain puzzles can lead to frustration, but overall, the game is considered enjoyable and worth trying.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's not making figuring out the solution any harder; it's making it tedious to paint dozens of tiles again to try a solution with a slight variable.”
- “Some levels are difficult, some are tedious, but all of them are logical; just be calm and think outside of the blocks.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of charming storytelling and comedic visuals, including tongue-in-cheek comments about eating paint. While some players appreciate the funny characters and art style, others feel the humor can be overly aggressive or off-putting, detracting from the overall experience.
- “There's a bit of a charming story as well, told through humorous images and oddly humorous comments regarding eating paint.”
- “The characters are funny and the art style is good.”
- “Duh, of course it's meant for comedic purposes, but for me it's not funny; it's just slapping me in the face for having the audacity to play this thing in the first place.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, allowing players to take their time and fully engage with the environment. The character design and color palette contribute significantly to a captivating and memorable experience.
- “The atmosphere is perfectly crafted, allowing you to take all the time you want.”
- “The atmosphere, characters, and color palette really grow on you.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game is somewhat buggy, but they find these issues manageable and not overly disruptive to the experience.
- “The game is a little buggy, but that's okay.”