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Unfinished - An Artist's Lament

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52%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, graphics
68% User Score Based on 28 reviews

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Unfinished - An Artist's Lament is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Dust Scratch Games and was released on August 4, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A hand-drawn 3D adventure game. Help unfinished drawing Sketch realize who he was meant to be as he chases after the artist's pencil, in a story of self-discovery of the art and his artist told in parallel. Featuring 2D character animation in a 3D environment.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story5 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and poignant story that resonates with the struggles of creativity and artistic expression.
  • The hand-drawn art style is charming and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers enjoyable gameplay moments and a meaningful narrative that many players can connect with.
  • The controls are often awkward and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • The game is very short, with many players feeling it lacks sufficient content to justify its price.
  • The lack of a tutorial or clear guidance can lead to confusion, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a poignant exploration of the creative process, resonating deeply with artists and those familiar with the struggles of creation. While some players found the narrative engaging and meaningful, others criticized it for being bogged down by dull exposition and simplistic gameplay. Overall, it offers a unique, emotional experience that prioritizes storytelling over traditional platforming challenges.

    • “The voice over and melancholy story unfolding as you play makes for a uniquely peaceful experience that draws you in.”
    • “The story is shared between artist and doodle as they both go through a journey of discovering themselves and purpose.”
    • “To enjoy this, you have to be able to appreciate the game for what it is: the story of the struggles of an artist, plagued by how he could never finish his work, only to feel lost and never truly complete himself.”
    • “I went into this hoping for a short, thoughtful, story-driven experience, but instead I was appalled by bad coding and environment design.”
    • “The story is a bit of a mixed bag as a few genuinely interesting ideas are brought down by an equal amount of dull exposition.”
    • “There is no story, there are no enemies, and there are just a couple of puzzles (if you count stacking blocks as puzzles).”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it underdeveloped and plagued by bugs, leading to a short and repetitive experience. While some appreciated the combination of abilities and the aesthetic elements, the controls and mechanics were often described as awkward and unrefined, resulting in a lack of engagement. Overall, the game may appeal to those supporting the developer, but it falls short for players seeking depth and replayability.

    • “While unfinished, 'An Artist's Lament' is a rather short game; what it does have to offer is extremely enjoyable aesthetically and gameplay follows suit.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, you walk through white, empty environments to find body parts (different legs, different bodies, different heads), all of which give you enhanced abilities.”
    • “While a bit rough, the game is mechanically sound and the story resonates with me, as a fellow (want to be?) creator.”
    • “The controls are bad bordering on awful, and while I made it as far as nearly finishing the third level (out of five I saw in the menu), I still hadn't found anything particularly interesting or thought-provoking by that point, or any gameplay that wasn't a chore.”
    • “Sadly, as an actual game, it really falls flat as the bland levels and barebones gameplay take their toll on the player: I just didn't have much fun using the awkward controls to switch powers at the right time or to try and aim my jumps correctly to move through a few platforms.”
    • “The gameplay simply isn't refined enough to be engaging and there's not enough to do to make up for its problems: most levels look and feel the same and the new powers you'll unlock don't do much to mix things up, you'll just be moving forward, jump and/or float a bit until you reach a new zone, rinse and repeat.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming hand-drawn art style that many players find appealing, despite some minor graphical errors. While the overall aesthetic is enjoyable and effective, players noted a lack of graphic options and some limitations in the introduction of new game mechanics. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's experience, showcasing artwork from various artists.

    • “The story's pretty nifty, and the art style is neat.”
    • “High on charm and love the hand-drawn art style.”
    • “While unfinished, an artist's lament is a rather short game; what it does have to offer is extremely enjoyable aesthetically and gameplay follows suit.”
    • “The adventure of an unfinished artwork - you are not intended to be a stick figure.”
    • “The bad is that I couldn't find any graphic options except for some shadow settings, and the introduction of new game mechanics is poor.”
    • “Few minor graphical errors on level 4.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, described as fun, cute, and soothing, complementing the art and narrative effectively. However, some players noted that the soundtrack is short and can become repetitive, especially during challenging moments, though this did not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment.

    • “I will say this though: I did enjoy the music.”
    • “Fun short game, good story, and music.”
    • “The art is accompanied by soothing music.”
    • “The narrative is told through voice over -- sadly no subtitles -- that is clear, but a little low volume compared to the music.”
    • “The soundtrack is quite short.”
    • “The voice acting and music can get repetitive if you get stuck; it's annoying but didn't diminish my enjoyment.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply with players, particularly those with artistic backgrounds, as the story evokes strong feelings and personal connections, enhancing its overall significance.

    • “As someone with experience in the field of art, the story struck a very emotional chord with me and was that much more meaningful.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game lacks strong replayability, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after their initial playthrough.

    • “If you are looking for solid gameplay and replayability, this is not the game for you.”
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Unfinished - An Artist's Lament is a platformer game.

Unfinished - An Artist's Lament is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Unfinished - An Artist's Lament was released on August 4, 2015.

Unfinished - An Artist's Lament was developed by Dust Scratch Games.

Unfinished - An Artist's Lament has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Unfinished - An Artist's Lament is a single player game.

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