Please, Touch the Artwork

Please, Touch the Artwork

January 26, 2022

Puzzle Nintendo SwitchPC

What happens when you DO touch the artwork? Part Zen-puzzle, part narrative-adventure, you&s;ll explore the secret world behind iconic abstract paintings through over 160 puzzles (2~3 hours of gameplay) spread over 3 unique games. An aesthetic journey to the origins of modern art, set to a soothing jazzy soundtrack. + …

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Critic Reviews (13)

Christian Donlan Eurogamer Jan 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"A zen puzzler that lingers restless in the mind."

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Farley Santos GameBlast Jan 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Please, Touch the Artwork is like visiting an interactive art gallery. The three minigames are simple but captivating thanks to their charming audiovisual elements. The puzzles, especially those in The Style, gain complexity layers little by little, making them very …"

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Gavin Lane Nintendo Life Jan 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"Please, 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&s;t miss. If you&s;ve got any interest in modern art whatsoever, you&s;re …"

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João Luzio Starbit Jan 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Please, 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 …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jan 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

40.0

"With its creative use and interaction with modern art, it provides quite a unique experience"

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Kirstie Summers Pure Nintendo Jan 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

78.0

"Please 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."

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Jan 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Thanks to its slick presentation, which is enhanced by either the Switch’s or your TV’s speakers, Please Touch the Artwork is a really enjoyable audiovisual experience that requires your attention and rewards you for it, unlike your average casual mobile …"

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Lu-Hai Liang TheGamer Jan 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Please, Touch the Artwork is a relaxing puzzler with just enough stimulation to engage players, while the intentionally low-pressure environment of the game and stylish menu screen that looks like an art gallery are a welcome balm in this era …"

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Jan 2022
83.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

25.0

"Please, Touch The Artwork is a nice-looking puzzle game that leaves you awash in good vibes."

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Neal Ronaghan NintendoWorldReport Jan 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"This 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 …"

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Sean Davies FingerGuns Jan 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"An incredibly accessible game, ‘Please, Touch The Artwork’ is a masterful interpretation and adaptation of modern art into well designed story and puzzles. There’s a few foibles to work around but otherwise, this is a unique experience that comes with …"

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Tom Wilson The Game Crater Jan 2022
90.0 /100

"Please, Touch The Artwork is an endlessly stylish puzzle game that manages to evoke such wonderful sentiments and feelings all while offering exceptionally fulfilling and rewarding gameplay. Its gorgeous visuals and ingenious puzzle design make it a truly unique game …"

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Yair Familier LadiesGamers.com Jan 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Please, Touch the Artwork has its limitations, which probably will be received differently by players, but the audience of these types of games will surely find enjoyment in this one in particular. With intuitive and creative mechanics, beautiful jazzy atmospheric …"

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