Pixel Cover in IOS

How fast can you paint?

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

81/100

Pixel Cover: By Numbers is a brilliant reimagining of the stale color-by-number genre. Instead of just mindlessly tapping boxes, you actually control a character with a joystick. This 'action-adventure' approach to coloring makes it feel much more engaging. Gathering colors from printers and stacking them in your backpack adds a light management element that turns a passive activity into a dynamic game.

The addition of pets to help you paint faster is a cute touch that adds to the 'progression' feel. It’s highly satisfying to run over the numbers and watch the artwork reveal itself under your feet. While it still fundamentally serves as a relaxing coloring game, the joystick controls and stacking mechanics make it feel much more like a modern mobile game. It’s a perfect 'flow state' game where you can get lost in the loop of collecting and painting.

Reviewed on: Wed Nov 13 2024
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I don't really consider this a game. It's a digital chore list. You click the '1' bucket, you tap all the '1' squares. It requires the same cognitive effort as sorting a sock drawer. If that's what you need to shut your brain off after work, fine. But for anyone looking for actual engagement, look elsewhere.

The app is flooded with similar competitors, and this one does nothing to stand out. It’s a delivery vehicle for advertisements. The pixel art is mediocre, often looking like it was put through a basic filter rather than hand-crafted. Skip it and buy a real coloring book.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Low stress
  • Simple interface
  • Zero challenge
  • Repetitive
  • Lacks artistic depth

Technical Report

Performance: Extremely lightweight; runs on any device.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You want to tap on squares for hours without thinking.

    Skip if: You have any interest in actual game mechanics or creative art.

    Similar Games:
    • Pixel Art
    • Colorfy

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo Male, Critical/Conservative
    • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
    • Playtime: 1 hours
    • Status: Finished 5 images

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 2.4Thu Nov 14 2024

    - Fixed minor bugs for a smoother experience.

    - Improved camera movements for better gameplay immersion.

    - Performance optimizations to enhance speed and stability.

    Enjoy the update and keep playing!


    Tired of the same old color-by-number games? It’s time to try something new, fun, and dynamic!

    In Pixel Cover: By Numbers, you don’t just tap numbers—you take control. Move your character with a joystick, gather pixel colors from printers, stack them in your backpack, and run over numbers to bring the artwork to life.

    Why it’s different:

    Joystick Control: No more boring tapping! Take charge of your character as you paint pixel art.

    Collect & Stack: Strategically gather colors from printers and plan your path.

    Reveal Masterpieces: Complete stunning pixel art creations with an exciting hands-on approach.

    It’s pixel art painting like you’ve never seen before—action-packed, creative, and satisfying. Forget the basic "tap-and-fill" mechanics; this is color-by-number reinvented.

    Get ready to stack, run, and paint your way to stunning pixel art masterpieces!


    Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    Color by Number, Reinvented! A fresh take on pixel art games.

    Tired of the same old color-by-number games? It’s time to try something new, fun, and dynamic!

    In Pixel Cover: By Numbers, you don’t just tap numbers—you take control. Move your character with a joystick, gather pixel colors from printers, stack them in your backpack, and run over numbers to bring the artwork to life.

    Why it’s different:

    Joystick Control: No more boring tapping! Take charge of your character as you paint pixel art.

    Collect & Stack: Strategically gather colors from printers and plan your path.

    Reveal Masterpieces: Complete stunning pixel art creations with an exciting hands-on approach.

    It’s pixel art painting like you’ve never seen before—action-packed, creative, and satisfying. Forget the basic "tap-and-fill" mechanics; this is color-by-number reinvented.

    Get ready to stack, run, and paint your way to stunning pixel art masterpieces!


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.4 out of 5 with 1492 Counts
    Age Rating 4+

    Screenshots

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    Pixel Cover: By Numbers takes the classic pixel art coloring experience and turns it into a dynamic action game. Players control a character using a joystick, gathering pixel colors from printers and stacking them in a backpack to paint masterpieces by running over numbered tiles. With power-ups, character upgrades, and pets to assist you, it's a creative and satisfying reinvented take on coloring.

    Features

    1

    Joystick-based movement

    2

    Unique 'collect and stack' mechanic

    3

    Unlockable pets and upgrades

    4

    Satisfying ASMR-like painting

    5

    Wide variety of pixel art designs

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Pixel Cover (by Rollic Games) IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube

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    Gameplays

    Q&A

    Instead of tapping, you move a character to collect paint and run over the artwork to color it.

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