Introduction to Please, Watch the Artwork

Fusing elements of light psychological horror with the introspective and melancholic style of American Realist painter Edward Hopper, developer Thomas Waterzooi is set to release his new game, Please, Watch the Artwork. This title follows his previous puzzle games, Please, Touch the Artwork and Please, Touch the Artwork 2, by shifting the focus from interacting with the artwork to simply observing it. Featured during the Day of the Devs event, Please, Watch the Artwork is an upcoming spot-the-difference game. The game’s premise involves exploring a museum of living paintings and identifying a sad clown that might be disrupting the vibe of the other paintings.

Gameplay Mechanics

Within the game, players will have the opportunity to observe living, animated versions of classic Edward Hopper paintings, such as Nighthawks and Automat. The task is to identify inconsistencies within these living paintings, such as characters behaving out of the ordinary or objects being misplaced, which can be attributed to the interference of the sad clown. Upon finding these discrepancies, players can click on the affected area, which will then be repainted, restoring the living painting to its original, albeit gloomy, state.

Inspirations and Release Details

Please, Watch the Artwork draws inspiration from popular horror titles like I’m On Observation Duty and Five Nights At Freddy’s, as well as numerous other games on Steam that involve monitoring fake CCTV footage. However, Waterzooi’s approach is distinct, incorporating classic art and unique puzzle mechanics, a combination that has proven successful in the past, as evidenced by the nominations Please, Touch the Artwork received, including an Apple Design Award. The game is set to be released on iOS and Android for $4.99 and on Steam for macOS, Windows, and Linux devices for $7.99, with a suggested release date around Halloween, although an exact date was not specified during Waterzooi’s Day of the Devs presentation.

Conclusion

Please, Watch the Artwork promises to deliver a fascinating blend of psychological horror and art appreciation, coupled with engaging puzzle-solving mechanics. With its unique concept and the success of its predecessors, this game is certainly one to look out for, especially for fans of horror and puzzle games. For more information and updates, visit the official Engadget page at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/please-watch-the-artwork-is-a-puzzle-game-with-eerie-paintings-and-a-sad-clown-000022744.html?src=rss.