Please, Touch the Artwork coming to Switch eShop September 3, demo available now

Following last month’s announcement that Please, Touch the Artwork would be coming to Switch, publisher Nakana.io have revealed that the game will launch via the eShop on September 3, and have today released a demo for the game, which can be downloaded now. A puzzle game developed by Thomas Waterzooi, the game promises a relaxing experience with artwork based on pieces by Piet Mondrian.

Here’s an overview of the game, as well as a trailer:

Please, Touch The Artwork doesn’t have miraculous answers about modern art.

Instead, it created new game mechanics and stories inspired by famous Mondrian paintings – and let people engage with them.

The game features 3 unique puzzles each based on a different painting/style.
– De Stijl (The Style)
– Boogie Woogie
– New York City

Each puzzle has a different mechanic and should be challenging/relaxing in its own way. All puzzles are procedurally generated so that each player has a unique copy of the game. The games do not require skill and there’s no timing pressure. Accessibility is key.

Gameplay & Stories

The first puzzle tells the origin story of pure abstract art. It’s a challenging puzzle where you’ll add colours and lines to a canvas to recreate paintings.

The second puzzle is about Boogie & Woogie, two squares who just want to be together, but a rapidly growing world is making this harder and harder. You’ll help Woogie reach Boogie by figuring out how the obstacles influence Woogie’s path.

In the third puzzle you’ll move to the big city, only to be overwhelmed with mixed emotions. From joy and excitement to feeling homesick and missing your friends and family. You’ll be manoeuvring through the craziness of the Big Apple while collecting letters to form a poem.

Features summary

Elegant puzzles
160+ puzzles
Based on iconic art by Piet Mondrian
Each puzzle based on a different painting
Randomly generated levels for replayability and uniqueness

Accessible
– Simple controls (only touch screen on Switch)
– Suitable for ages 12 – 99
– No skills required
– Color-blind mode
– Big text

Zen
– No-stress puzzle-solving, no time-pressure
– Subtle challenges
– Jazzy-soundtrack that complements the time-spirit.

Educational
– Get to know the story behind abstract art pioneers
– Fun facts & artist-quotes

Playmodes
– Hints when stuck
– Story mode with 3 unique stories

Please, Touch the Artwork will launch on Switch eShop on September 3. The demo can be downloaded now.

Source: Nakana.io PR