The Palace on the Hill (2022)
Niku Games
An open-world adventure, exploration game where you tend to your farm, talk to villagers and collect stories from them to make beautiful Indian miniature inspired paintings in your own unique way.
About the story
The story is about a teenage boy, Vir, set in a hillside village in India. Vir is an aspiring artist and creates art by exploring the ruins of an ancient kingdom in his village. In his explorations, he discovers various things and stories told by the villagers which become references for his artworks. Vir's father, a farmer, is struggling with debt due to failed crops and loses the savings meant for his son's college. During the course of his summer vacation, Vir gets an exciting opportunity to showcase his artworks in a gallery which will earn him a lot of money. To fulfil this quest Vir has to create a series of paintings depicting the royal history of their village. Every player of this game will step into Vir's shoes and explore their village and its historical ruins, find puzzling references for paintings and discover lost legends from various people while also making new friends and doing fun activities.
Platforms
Android HyperScan iOS Mac Switch PC XONE Series X|SGenres
Adventure Indie Point-and-click Role-playing (RPG) SimulatorThemes
Open world
Languages: English and 3 more
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Critic Reviews
Gameffine
By Uphar DuttaThe Palace on the Hill is an extremely captivating and instantly addictive indie-adventure game based on a village lad named Vir. Vir is juggling family responsibilities and his own talent of painting and often escaping to a newfound spark of romance. This little story is filled with brim reality, challenges and hope.
LadiesGamers.com
By Anni LargeThe Palace on the Hill is a heartwarming game that beautifully captures the essence of community and culture in rural India. Vir, along with all the wonderful characters you encounter throughout the game, will surely warm your heart with their charm. The game provides a unique perspective that sets it apart from other games in the same genre, offering players a special look into the rich tapestry of rural life in India. It’s a truly special experience that will leave a lasting impression on all who play it.
