The WhatsNext verdict
For Virtual reality users and aspiring or practicing artists seeking an authentic, relaxing digital oil painting studio.: Vermillion recreates the authentic physical nuances of oil painting—from wet-on-wet color blending on the palette to variable brush pressure and canvas texture—without the real-world mess, expense, or anxiety of ruining physical supplies. Tradeoff: It is an authored creative simulation rather than a conventional game, requiring genuine fine motor control and patience with realistic paint dynamics instead of quick arcade painting tools.
What it does best
A real painting studio in your hands
Oil paint behaves uncannily like oil paint
A quiet, absorbing way to lose an evening
Beginners can make something surprisingly good
What might put you off
Its realism can feel restrictive
A focused tool rather than a conventional game
The setup
What you are walking into
Vermillion is a VR painting simulator, bringing the full analogue joy of oil painting into the digital world. Get the unrivaled sense of accomplishment from creating something beautiful on the canvas, without the messy living room.
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