Art Academy: Home Studio

 Wii U
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25

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  1. Brinker774
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    Made it through all the basic art lessons. It focuses on theory as well as technique. Choice of paint, charcoal, pastels and pencils gives the app a lot of creative options. I must say this has been one of the most enjoyable and educational products i have ever used on a console.
  2. amstans
    Aug 19, 2015
    9
    This is more of a learning program than a game, although there are some playful elements like uploading your drawings to social media. The lessons are very informative and teach you how to use the various tools provided. I found the pencil lessons very useful as I never knew exactly how to use them in a practical way as the softness and hardness provide different techniques. I would almostThis is more of a learning program than a game, although there are some playful elements like uploading your drawings to social media. The lessons are very informative and teach you how to use the various tools provided. I found the pencil lessons very useful as I never knew exactly how to use them in a practical way as the softness and hardness provide different techniques. I would almost say this is a perfect teaching tool because it also has a tactile feeling with the sounds the pencil makes on the paper, however sometimes the shading can be tricky and not so precise, often over powered and when you go to erase it goes completely white. The smudger is also very tricky to use, as expected this is digital drawing and harder to control than in reality, but does teach you the techniques.… Expand
  3. patrickres9
    Aug 4, 2015
    9
    I've gone through all of the lessons and was surprised with how much It focuses on art theory to go with everything else. There are a LOT of mediums to choose from, which give a huge variety, and it all works extremely smoothly. This was very educational and useful, and I'm glad i picked it up.
  4. Ensigned
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    If you have children who are aspiring artists, this game is a must have. I would say it is the best educational game I have ever played, period. I am AMAZED by what my kids are learning and then applying to their art classes -- so much so that I started picking up the game the other night and I think I have found a new hobby. This is quality of life gaming at its finest.
  5. LesterRoquefort
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    If you make art in any skill level, this is a good title to download, it will teach you things you may already know and even things you may not know and you might even learn a few things.

    No worries though, if you don't feel like being tutored, you're free to go ahead and do your thing. When you're done, be sure to post to Miiverse, you might even get popular!
  6. DANIEL_X2Paladi
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Es una de las herramientas creativas mas sorprendente que haya visto. Con un precio bastante accesible, 30 cursos de artes. La cantidad de herramientas y detalles con los que cuenta el juego. El poder colgar tus cruadros en una galeria virtual. Y ademas el poderlos compartir en Mii Verse hace que sea sin duda uno de los grandes juegos de Wii U.

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#8 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#21 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#24 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 30, 2015
    80
    The tutorials alone are worth the price of entry. [Issue #16 – July/August 2015, p.24]
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 27, 2015
    80
    More software than game, Art Academy: Home Studio is an enjoyable experience with infinite replayability. Regardless of your artistic skill, it will teach you a thing or two and give you a nice creative outlet to express yourself with its expansive toolset.
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  3. GameCrate
    Jul 14, 2015
    88
    The abundance of options available at your fingertips is very cool, and the ability to share couldn't be easier, save for direct posting to social networks – but we'll make do with what we have.
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