
There really is so much to praise, but I would rather not spoil anything, so take this review as a hearty recommendation to play this game all the way through! About 25-30 hours to 100% complete on standard mode for those curious … Expand This encouragement to play how you want is also seen through its its numerous accommodations. I ended up painting the whole map and completing all the side-quests, but the game never pressures you to do so and instead encourages you to only do as much as you feel you should. How it only ever asks the player to enjoy their time with the game and demands nothing more than that, its really relaxing. I love how this game navigates ideas of self-worth, the pressures of upholding a legacy, and responsibility towards oneself and for others. It sometimes feels like the developers are speaking directly to you as opposed to characters conversing with one another, which is fine for minor characters, but when story-important characters speak in this fashion it detracts a bit from the story itself. I remember a few conversations between important characters that felt a bit stilted, (this could be intentional due to themes of the game, but it still can be a bit off-putting). Sometimes you can't easily paint objects on the edges of the screen, and there were a few times where objects simply wouldn't stay the color I painted them in. The game crashed on me 5 times, mostly toward the latter half of the game. I experienced several small glitches throughout the game, especially with a certain ability obtained. It does have flaws that are worth mentioning though.


The game has plenty of colorful characters, a thoughtful story, and a great soundtrack. A limited color palette that keeps the game from getting too overwhelming with choices, and gives each area its own distinct feel. A This game is pretty great and I'd highly recommend it! The concept of of painting everywhere you go is quite clever and is solidly executed. This game is pretty great and I'd highly recommend it! The concept of of painting everywhere you go is quite clever and is solidly executed.
