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Play Overview
Illustrated (2023) is a puzzle game where you discover the stories behind each picture by solving jigsaw and word puzzles. You play by placing puzzle pieces but each picture is paired with another puzzle about the artist's story behind their work.
Each puzzle is double-sided. On one side is an early concept sketch of the work with words of the artist’s story. On the other side is the picture the artist created. You solve the puzzle using both sides to fill in the gaps. Once complete the picture and the story is revealed together.
As you progress you discover a wide range of puzzles for all ages. Hundreds of illustrations in different mediums and genres with stories written by the people who made them. The game includes a collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and features select galleries of his work It's a novel and engaging way to learn about Van Gogh and his artwork.
The result is a calm puzzle game that brings different mediums together. The combination of art, story and puzzle make it a lovely way for players of all ages to discover the joy of gazing at a picture.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Illustrated 15 months ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 9 months ago.
Each puzzle is double-sided. On one side is an early concept sketch of the work with words of the artist’s story. On the other side is the picture the artist created. You solve the puzzle using both sides to fill in the gaps. Once complete the picture and the story is revealed together.
As you progress you discover a wide range of puzzles for all ages. Hundreds of illustrations in different mediums and genres with stories written by the people who made them. The game includes a collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and features select galleries of his work It's a novel and engaging way to learn about Van Gogh and his artwork.
The result is a calm puzzle game that brings different mediums together. The combination of art, story and puzzle make it a lovely way for players of all ages to discover the joy of gazing at a picture.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Illustrated 15 months ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 9 months ago.
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Play Style
This is a Puzzle game with Narrative and Simulation elements. This is a single-player game. Real-time multiplayer brings friends and family together to build puzzles together from anywhere in the world.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Skill Level
4+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Younger players may need some help with the reading element of the game, but can still enjoy the puzzles.
Costs
Illustrated
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Game Details
Release Date: 11/01/2023
Out Now: Apple TV, Mac and iOS
Skill Rating: 4+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Puzzle (Narrative and Simulation)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On and Hand-Made
Developer: Border Leap (@BorderLeap)
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