You could either like this or don't like it, simple and plain.
Story: N/A
- Their is no storyline to this well...painting game.
Gameplay: 7/10
- The gameplay is all right, if you like to draw and color. I personally, do not like to draw; it is probably only because I am not good at it. The game allowed the user to create artwork using various tools controlled by a mouse (similar to computer painting programs like Microsoft Paint). Not only could the user paint and draw freehand, but colorless pre-made drawings could be displayed and then colored in using various methods similar to coloring books. Another feature included pictures that could be inserted with the stamp tool. Stamps of everyday objects such as the Sun and fruit were provided by default, and users could even make custom stamps pixel-by-pixel. Several publications, such as Nintendo Power, released how-to guides on how to create iconic Nintendo related stamps for use within Mario Paint. Besides just creating static pictures, a user could also make simple looping animations which could then be set to music created in the music generator.
Graphics: 7/10
- The graphics are all right. Although everything looks simple, you can make it better yourself, if you have the skills.
Sound: 9/10
- The sound effects of the game are nice. The music is great. I still remember that default music in the game. Also, the default music in the music generator was nicely done.
Overall, I give this game an 8 out of 10. If I were a good drawer/artist and enjoyed being one, I would have rated this game higher. Even though I say I do not like drawing, I am going to have to try and like it because I am going to school to be a video game designer anyways.