What happens when you DO touch the artwork? Part Zen-puzzle, part narrative-adventure, you'll unravel the secret world behind iconic abstract paintings through over 160 puzzles. An aesthetic journey to the origins of modern art, set to a soothing jazzy soundtrack.
About the story
The game consist of 3 separate sub-games each based on a different existing painting or art-movement. Each sub-game has its own mechanics and story. The first sub-game tells the origin-story of abstract art (based on real events). The second sub-game is about relationships in an ever-growing diverse society. The third sub-game is an interactive poem about feeling homesick, that takes place in the mazes of New York City.
Platforms
Android iOS Linux Mac Switch PCGenres
Adventure Arcade Indie Puzzle SimulatorThemes
Educational Historical Romance
Languages: English and 12 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
Nintendo Life
By Gavin LanePlease, Touch The Artwork is an excellent little experience that cleverly combines intuitive, pensive puzzle mechanics with art history and humour to create an interactive exhibit you really shouldn't miss. If you've got any interest in modern art whatsoever, you're sure to enjoy this gem, but even puzzle fans who don't know their Picassos from their Pollocks would do well to browse these galleries. There's really nothing else to say. Do what the title says.
Starbit
By João LuzioPlease, Touch The Artwork tries to go beyond the usual experience of a puzzle game and adapts the artwork of abstract artist Piet Mondrian to a series of challenges that players will have to solve. Simple but remarkable as a principle, this is a game that has no problems whatsoever in delivering an enveloping experience. Fans of puzzle games will appreciate the originality, whereas others will find themselves easily seduced by the relationship between gaming and art.
NintendoWorldReport
By Neal RonaghanThis is a very cool puzzle game that I recommend to anyone who wants to explore artwork in unique, ponderous ways. In lieu of going to a modern art museum or something, maybe just kick back with a glass of wine and bounce around these three puzzle types and soak in some art.
Nindie Spotlight
By Justin NationWith its creative use and interaction with modern art, it provides quite a unique experience
Pure Nintendo
By Kirstie SummersPlease Touch the Artwork is a colourful and clever puzzle game that you can power through in an afternoon or so, but lingers with you for a long time afterwards.
