Spray Paint Simulator Review – So Good I Want More

Simulation titles have become increasingly popular in recent years, but the titles that stand out bring something new to the genre while preserving the satisfaction and progression players are looking for. Spray Paint Simulator delivers on the key mechanics perfectly, held back only by the length of the game.

Here at Bonus Action, we have had the opportunity to watch Spray Paint Simulator come together via two early previews of the title. The game offers a delightful set of painting mechanics, a free play mode, and multiplayer options. North Star Games has done a fantastic job with quality-of-life improvements and has created a delicious simulation experience that will leave players hungry to power through each level.

Key Details

• Developer: North Star Games
• Publisher: Whitethorn Games
• Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch
• Price: TBA
• Review Code Provided: Yes

Laying Down Paint With All The Right Tools

Spray Paint Simulator nails the satisfaction of laying paint down on cars, counters, and cupboards perfectly. After balancing from the preview and demo builds of the game, North Star has found the exact combination of paint quantity to spray force, creating the wonderful sensation of coating objects in brilliant colors.

One of the best additions to the game, and something I have wanted in most simulation games, is a progress bar for every paintable item in career mode. This is particularly helpful during levels like the kitchen, where missing a drawer can cause a decent amount of frustration.

Players can swing their cursor over each object, and a completion meter in the upper right-hand corner of the screen will show how close to finished that area is. I cannot express enough how much I love this feature.

I also found the flashlight in this playthrough, which some may remember was a struggle in my journey through the demo. Thanks to knowing it has been labeled a Torch, as well as the small pop-up tutorial for the tool, I was able to light up dark corners with ease.

The process of coating rooms and objects in paint is amazing, and I could do it for hours. Especially while deep in career mode. Unfortunately, this is where Spray Paint Simulator has a few bumps.

I Would Trade Free Spray Mode For More Career Levels

While the gameplay of Spray Paint Simulator is addictive, there isn’t enough of it to satiate my desire to paint. In total, the game takes between 10 and 15 hours to complete. There are seven levels total, and they aren’t difficult to burn through.

In short order, I found myself with only Free Play left to occupy my time. As much as I like replaying maps with complete creative freedom, I really play simulation games for the purpose of steadily making progress on a list. It’s satisfying to lay down paint, clean up messes, decorate, or wash areas as required by the level’s rules.

With so few career mode levels, the game feels a bit short, and I would have gladly traded free play mode for more of career. I wanted more maps, objectives, and challenges. I wanted the satisfaction of making my way down the list.

Spray Paint Simulator Needs More Heat

One of the biggest struggles I had with Spray Paint Simulator was the lack of challenge level. Each area feels very similar, with no overarching story of progressively challenging elements to keep players hooked.

In House Flipper 2 and Spray Paint Simulator, players can grow their skills in a number of ways, unlocking new tools, map difficulties, and story elements. Without these challenges, it can feel like the only reason to engage in career mode is to unlock the maps in free play. This is a shame, as I wanted the levels to get to a serious complexity level.

It would be cool to see weird maps included that force players to paint underwater, or to do specific designs. I wanted more options, and there just weren’t enough there to keep me hooked.

Final Score 7.5/10

Spray Paint Simulator is an enjoyable journey boasting the exact addictive gameplay that hooks players on other titles in the genre. The combination of excellent spray mechanics and the desire to keep progressing make it a joy to sink into.

I genuinely hope we see content updates or DLC for Spray Paint Simulator, as the game currently feels a bit short and lacking in difficulty options.

Despite this, it is definitely a game I would recommend to simulation fans, as the handful of hours you get with it are more than worth the time and money to get a copy.

**Bonus Action was provided with a Steam code of Spray Paint Simulator for the purpose of this review.**

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Laura Gray

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Laura Gray, known as Ezra when not putting pen to paper, is a D&D enthusiast with a love of all things written. They are a collector of fantasy and sci-fi novels, a lover of cooking weird food, and a player of farming sims and Pokémon games. When not engrossed in a re-read of Anne McCaffrey or a deep dive into the Adventure Zone: Balance, they can be found sniffing the cats and napping in half-finished crochet projects.

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