I just didn't get too into it. It seemed too simple. I had no difficulty between the resting and using them to paint or tandem attack a large project. I didn't buy anything beyond a couch because Leo was painting so damn much, what was the point of trying to teach him in downtime? Prestige seems pointless at this stage of your build, so why include it?
I like the sprites though, although as a game, this is pretty dull to watch time fly by.
nice game, cool concept. bit difficult to manage finances though, recommend not buying any shop upgrades as then you will need bank loan. Want to see a bigger version of thids, more painters more options for upgrades etc. paintings looked nice :)
Don't let the simple appearance of this game fool you. This game is challenging fun!
You play a two-some pair of artists desperate for money and enough of it for shelter and board. This drag and drop game seems like it is going to be an easy one. You listen for buyers demands for your paintings. You must place them in front of the easels and let them paint, paint away. But your characters can get tired and need a rest now and then and they can't just paint anybody's paintings... they might need to gain a skill or two and have to be placed at the desk.
This game has such lilting music it almost made the game kind of relaxing.... as therapeutic as the hobby of painting itself.
Great job, Mnemusyne! I hope to one day see another version of this since it says its an Alpha.
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Tips for game:
-If one painter is tired, you can place them on the chair and get the other person to finish the piece. They won't mind!
-Wide easels give you the chance to place both painters in front of it. Their icons combine bringing the progress of the painting to completion faster.
-If demand for your art is high note you don't have to bring the person's awareness gauge all the way up to paint again. Wait until the "Z" icon stops appearing place them back on their art piece and then when its done give them another quick place back on the next board.
-Keep an eye on the money gauge in the upper right corner. The years go by fast and if you don't meet the deadline you will have to pay the bank!
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Very good, I enjoyed playing this. I know it is only a first alpha but I felt it needed more, perhaps I'm just eager for the Sandbox mode. I love all of the history that occurs as you play the game, it's nice to have the time to read it as it pauses the game giving you the chance. Can't wait for the next one.
Oh darn, Leonardo! We were doin' fine until you started sodomizing and shit, son! Now you is in jail and how am I supposed to feed the starvin' artists?!