Gaming is all about breaking tedium most of the time, but Ebony Story Color by Numbers turns repetition into a strength rather than a limitation. The elegance of this game is that it refines a process that mixes soothing repetitious action with a feeling of movement to deliver a dazzling daily ritual that can relax anyone at the end of a dreadful day.

At its very best is color-by-number gameplay itself, but the way that is delivered is impeccable. The speed you fall into with the filling of the blanks and the choice of them becomes meditative and extremely pleasing to the brain. Where the game is at its best is with the presence of diversity within this cyclical system. Every piece of art is supplied with a distinct color pallet that goes from rich strong tones to light pastel tones to avoid repetition of the mood.

The game is well-suited to both quick sessions of play and prolonged sessions. I was completing the shorter designs between quick breaks, while the bigger pieces with dozens of detailed elements and levels became a soothing activity to work on with prolonged sessions of play. The diversity of the design levels is the key to the freshness of the game while the format at the base is within the capabilities of all skill levels.

What impressed me the most was the way the intricate patterns were made to look like a piece of a cake to finish. The zoom into very small details or the highlighting of unfinished areas are all the ingredients that make the gameplay smooth and lag-free. Ebony Story Color by Numbers is fantastic at covering a mundane base with thoughtful designing so that each time is soothing as well as enjoyable to do. For individuals that enjoy plain continuous gameplay, this is the best friend to have to your relaxing time.

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