The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who love creative adventure games, tactile environmental puzzles, and sincere stories about art, mental health, and self-worth.: Painting directly onto the world transforms both exploration and puzzle-solving into personal self-expression, paired with a remarkably honest narrative about burnout and imposter syndrome. Tradeoff: Stick-based brush controls can feel clumsy during high-intensity sequences, and the story explores heavy themes of depression beneath its charming, storybook exterior.
What it does best
A coloring book that becomes your own
A heartfelt story about creative self-doubt
Painting turns exploration into inventive puzzles
Music that gives every color a feeling
What might put you off
Brush controls can feel awkward
The cute surface hides heavy themes
The setup
What you are walking into
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush! Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world.
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