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Art House

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91%Game Brain Score
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optimization
94% User Score Based on 48 reviews

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Art House is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by arthousethegame and was released on May 16, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Art House follows Lisa, a mother trapped inside her late mother Betty’s mystical paintings along with her children. Explore hand-drawn, impressionist-inspired worlds while solving puzzles, avoiding enemies, and using magical paintbrush powers to uncover family memories and confront grief. This touching journey blends art and emotion in a hauntingly beautiful adventure.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
story12 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautifully crafted story that explores themes of dementia, loss, and healing, leaving a lasting emotional impact on players.
  • The unique hand-drawn art style and calming music create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • The voice acting is highly praised for its authenticity and emotional depth, effectively conveying the characters' feelings.
  • The game is very short, with many players feeling it lacks sufficient content and depth to fully explore its potential.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as controls and puzzle clarity, are described as janky or confusing, detracting from the overall experience.
  • There are minor bugs and issues that can disrupt gameplay, although they do not significantly diminish enjoyment.
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth and poignant themes, particularly focusing on family dynamics and the impact of dementia and loss. Players find the narrative beautifully crafted, often moving them to tears, and appreciate its ability to convey complex emotions within a short playtime. While some reviews mention the story as simple or bittersweet, the overall consensus highlights its heartfelt and relatable nature, making it a memorable experience.

    • “An impressive story that, with a simple yet powerfully effective dynamic, propels the narrative forward and deeply moves you.”
    • “Through simple mechanics and stunning visuals, it tells a deeply human story that lingers long after the screen fades to black.”
    • “It's a decent story about a family coping with the loss of their grandmother/mother to dementia and later death.”
    • “Art house tells a heartwarming and heartbreaking story about a family who's dealing with slowly losing their grandmother through what seems to be Alzheimer's.”
    • “The story was very hard-hitting and bittersweet as well.”
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming hand-drawn art style, which effectively creates an immersive and heartfelt atmosphere. While some animations may be rough, the overall aesthetic is considered beautiful and engaging, enhancing the storytelling experience. Players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals and simple mechanics, making the game enjoyable for a broad audience.

    • “The art style is genuinely one of the coolest parts, super unique and really pulls you into the world.”
    • “What stands out most is its calm, heartfelt atmosphere, beautifully supported by gentle music and a hand-drawn art style.”
    • “Through simple mechanics and stunning visuals, it tells a deeply human story that lingers long after the screen fades to black.”
    • “This game has an okay story, okay graphics, and okay mechanics.”
    • “Where the real meat of this brief experience lies is the aesthetic; the visual style for the game is pretty unique, and while the animations are rough, they're full of charm.”
    • “The art style is very pretty, but the graphics overall feel lacking and could use more polish.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring interesting mechanics like the unique paintbrush system that allows players to manipulate elements within the game world. While some users noted that the mechanics could be janky and in need of polishing, the overall experience is enhanced by beautiful visuals and a meaningful story. Players appreciated the intuitive controls and the seamless escalation of gameplay elements, though some expressed a desire for a longer experience to fully explore the mechanics.

    • “The game has a lot of interesting mechanics at play.”
    • “Through simple mechanics and stunning visuals, it tells a deeply human story that lingers long after the screen fades to black.”
    • “Beautifully animated game, intuitive mechanics, and artfully written.”
    • “Gameplay is not the forefront here; the puzzles are kinda neat, but the way things work is a tad janky.”
    • “The brush mechanic could improve a little bit, but nonetheless would recommend it since it was such a meaningful experience.”
    • “I only wish the game were longer, as the ending felt a bit abrupt and I'd be curious to see how each mechanic could be pushed to its limit.”
  • emotional
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Art House" is highlighted by its heartfelt narrative that sensitively addresses themes of illness, loss, and healing, creating a calm and poignant atmosphere. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, with many noting its charming art style and gentle music that enhance the emotional experience. Despite its short length and some simplistic elements, the story resonates deeply, leaving a lasting impact on players.

    • “Art house is a charming and emotional game that sensitively explores what it means to live with and adapt to an illness, while also touching on themes of loss and healing.”
    • “What stands out most is its calm, heartfelt atmosphere, beautifully supported by gentle music and a hand-drawn art style.”
    • “Art house tells a heartwarming and heartbreaking story about a family who's dealing with slowly losing their grandmother through what seems to be Alzheimer's.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and heartfelt atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience alongside the beautiful hand-drawn art. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth it adds to the narrative, contributing to a refreshing and relaxing gameplay experience.

    • “What stands out most is its calm, heartfelt atmosphere, beautifully supported by gentle music and a hand-drawn art style.”
    • “A very small, refreshing and relaxing game with its music and all its beautifully painted scenery...”
    • “The music and narrative direction were great, really breathing the game to life with emotion.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a calm and heartfelt ambiance, enhanced by soothing music and a charming hand-drawn art style.

    • “What stands out most is its calm, heartfelt atmosphere, beautifully supported by gentle music and a hand-drawn art style.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews do not specifically address optimization, focusing instead on the quality of voice acting and character performances. Therefore, no information regarding optimization can be summarized from the provided text.

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Art House is a casual platformer game.

Art House is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Art House was released on May 16, 2025.

Art House was developed by arthousethegame.

Art House has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Art House is a single player game.

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