Belgian video game developer Thomas Waterzooi has surprised and delighted players by releasing a free sequel to his 2022 puzzle game hit Please, Touch the Artwork. The new hidden object adventure game, titled Please, Touch the Artwork 2, arrived on Steam today in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the death of Belgian impressionist painter James Ensor.
In this whimsical follow-up, players control a skeletal painter who has become lost on his journey home. To find his way back, he must traverse through a series of paintings collecting various eccentric items requested by the odd characters living inside the artwork. With its relaxed pace and optional hints, Please, Touch the Artwork 2 provides a soothing, casual experience where players can unwind and appreciate the surreal, dreamlike Ensor-inspired paintings.
While not as puzzle-focused as the original, this new entry retains the concept of interacting with art in playful ways. Poking, prodding, and tapping the beautiful paintings reveals hidden objects and secrets. Like its predecessor, Please, Touch the Artwork 2 aims to engage players while teaching them about important art history.
Exploring Surrealism through Casual Play
The original Please, Touch the Artwork, released last year, was a delightful surprise that paid homage to the abstract art movement pioneered by Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. Game creator Waterzooi tapped into the universal appeal of clean lines, bold colors, and minimalist shapes to make an addictive puzzler reminiscent of the classic mobile game Snake.
Critics praised Please, Touch the Artwork for innovatively merging art appreciation and video game mechanics. With its free sequel, Waterzooi expands on that concept by spotlighting Ensor, an influential Belgian impressionist and surrealist painter from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Honoring Belgium’s James Ensor
Best of all, Please, Touch the Artwork 2 is completely free to download and play. Waterzooi generously released this follow-up as a gift to video game fans and art enthusiasts alike. The game provides a relaxing, enriching experience accessible to everyone.
So if you’re looking for a calming new adventure that’s as beautiful as it is fun, download Please, Touch the Artwork 2 on Steam today. Help guide the lost skeletal painter back home through a surreal world inspired by the visionary Belgian artist James Ensor.
“Step into a world where art and interactivity merge in our Please, Touch the Artwork 2 review. Experience the beauty of James Ensor’s works like never before in this captivating game that blurs the lines between art and play.”
