Discolored

About Discolored

Discolored drops you into a lonely desert diner where every shade has vanished. Jason Godbey released this indie puzzle adventure back in November 2019 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, and iOS. You play as an investigator sent to find out why the world turned gray. The game takes place entirely within this desolate roadside stop over roughly two hours. It is a point-and-click experience where you walk around, talk to locals, and hunt for clues. The premise is simple yet surreal. You need to figure out what stole the color and bring it back before the mystery deepens.

Gameplay

You move through the diner in first-person view using standard mouse or controller inputs. Most of your time involves clicking on objects to inspect them closely. The puzzles rely heavily on observation rather than fast reflexes. You might need to mix ingredients, find hidden items, or rearrange objects to trigger events. Progression feels linear as you solve one mystery to unlock the next area or clue. There are no combat sequences or complex platforming sections. Instead, you piece together a narrative by finding notes and talking to the few people stuck in this colorless town. The lack of color makes spotting important details harder, which adds tension to your exploration.

What Players Think

The PlayPile community gives Discolored a solid score with an IGDB rating of 61.6 out of 100 based on ten reviews. Average playtime sits around two hours, matching the developer's design for a short session. Completion rates show that players finish the main story quite often. Community moods lean toward curious and slightly melancholic as people discuss the atmosphere. Achievement data reveals 16 total unlocks with an average unlock rate of just 52.7 percent. This suggests many players stop before seeing every secret or ending. Review snippets from our members praise the unique art style but note the short length leaves some wanting more content.

PlayPile's Take

Discolored is worth a look if you want a quick mystery without a heavy price tag. The Steam page shows a current price of 2.79 dollars, which is very reasonable for two hours of gameplay. You will likely unlock about half the available achievements before finishing the story. This title suits players who enjoy atmospheric point-and-click games and don't mind short sessions. It fails to be a long-term commitment or offer deep replayability beyond finding all secrets. Grab it on sale if you have free time, but do not expect a massive adventure.

Storyline

A lonely roadside diner in the middle of the desert. The locals say it’s lost all its color. You are sent to investigate. Discolored​ is a strange and surreal puzzle adventure, taking place over two-or-so hours in a single desolate location. Your mission: restore the color to this once-vibrant world. What caused the colors to disappear? How can they be brought back? As you explore, you'll solve an array of inventive puzzles and uncover a selection of clues - leading you to discover the deeper secrets of this strange place at the end of an abandoned highway.