Please, Touch The Artwork 2 Announced for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Features, and Artful Gameplay
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Published on: April 30, 2025
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Belgian indie developer Thomas Waterzooi has officially announced Please, Touch The Artwork 2 for Nintendo Switch, with a digital launch scheduled for May 23, 2025 via the Nintendo eShop.
Building upon the critical and cozy success of the original Please, Touch The Artwork, this spiritual sequel offers Nintendo Switch players a new journey through five vibrant worlds inspired by the legacy of Belgian Modern Art pioneer James Ensor.
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 invites players into a hidden-object adventure that blends art appreciation with whimsical storytelling.
Players assume the role of a dapper, suit-clad skeleton who has mysteriously returned from the grave.
With the unique ability to step into and traverse works of art, players are tasked with mending tears in these masterpieces and helping the quirky inhabitants by locating lost or hidden items.
According to the official overview from Thomas Waterzooi, the experience is designed as a slow-paced, relaxing point-and-click journey.
Emphasis is placed on accessibility and enjoyment, with built-in hints to assist if players get stuck, a zoom function for uncovering intricate details, atmospheric sound design, and playful humor suitable for ages 12 and up.
Each environment is lovingly crafted from real paintings by James Ensor, further distinguishing Please, Touch The Artwork 2 from other titles in the hidden-object genre.
Key gameplay elements include:
- Short, focused progression through five unique worlds
- Casual, user-friendly point-and-click mechanics
- The ability to zoom in for detailed exploration
- Real, hand-painted art assets based on Ensor's works
- A mellow soundtrack designed to complement the visual experience
The first official trailer provides a glimpse of the title’s charming visuals and laidback gameplay loop.
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 will be available digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop for $4.99 at launch.
The game’s announcement reinforces the platform’s reputation for supporting acclaimed indie creators, particularly those who seamlessly blend art, narrative, and puzzle genres.
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 further cements Thomas Waterzooi’s reputation for imaginative, accessible puzzle design and offers Switch players another standout experience when it releases in May 2025.
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