Akupara Games and Tmesis Studio's latest adventure game, Universe for Sale, is now available. Akupara Games has already released several captivating titles this year, including The Darkside Detective series and Zoeti.
Is the Universe Actually for Sale?
The game unfolds on a Jupiter space station, a bizarre, atmospheric bazaar shrouded in acid rain and mystery. Orangutans with surprising wit work the docks, and cultists barter flesh for enlightenment. The universe itself is for sale, thanks to Lila, a woman with the unusual ability to create universes from her hand.
The game begins in the shantytown of a mining colony. You play as the Master, a skeletal cultist from the Cult of Detachment – a character both unsettling and captivating.
Exploring the ramshackle colony, filled with quirky shops, you eventually discover Honin's Tea House, Lila's establishment. Lila's enigmatic nature gradually unfolds as you shift between her perspective and the Master's throughout the gameplay.
Playing as Lila involves creating universes in a captivating mini-game, mixing and matching ingredients to produce visually stunning worlds. Meanwhile, the Master's journey delves into the philosophies of the Cult of Detachment and encounters with the Church of Many Gods.
The narrative unfolds gradually, prompting players to theorize about the overarching plot. Each character, whether human, skeletal, or robotic, possesses a unique story, and the richly detailed world invites exploration.
Watch the trailer for Universe for Sale below:
Stunning Visuals
The hand-drawn art style is a major strength of Universe for Sale, possessing a unique, dreamlike quality. From the rain-lashed alleyways to the vibrant universe creations, every scene is breathtakingly rendered. Find the game on the Google Play Store.
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