Matsuro Palette

About

Seven Days of an Artist and a GirlSurvive seven days with a cursed painting. The protagonist, trapped in a gloomy studio for seven days, must contend with a cursed painting of a girl to survive. Rely on notes from past victims and manage to successfully paint her portrait. But be careful not to upset her, or you'll quickly find yourself dead! An assortment of terminal tableaus awaits …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story9 positive mentions

The game features a unique concept and a beautifully crafted, emotional story that resonates deeply with players.
Puzzles are creative and engaging, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
The art style and soundtrack are charming, enhancing the overall experience and immersion in the game's world.

The game can be confusing at the beginning due to unconventional key bindings that seem designed for keyboard play only.
Some players feel that the game is relatively short, leaving them wanting more content and story development.
There are minor inconsistencies in art and scenes compared to the mobile version, which may disappoint some fans.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as unique, moving, and often heart-wrenching, with a blend of mystery and emotional depth that resonates with players. While some find it short, the narrative is enriched with subtle hints and additional details, especially for those familiar with the original version. Overall, it is praised for its beautiful execution and the emotional impact it leaves on players, making it a memorable experience.
- “A beautiful and heart-wrenching story of grief that maintains its consistency in making me cry, truly and genuinely, whenever I see and hear the ending.”
- “Love the story, it's just so beautiful and the subtle hints in the form of object descriptions hinting at future story.”
- “Instead, I found a game that left me in tears, analyzing every beautiful detail and moment of care put into its story.”
- “The story starts off mysterious, but is slowly revealed to you as you continue to paint over the course of the game.”
- “For those who played the original version, an extra prequel story is included within the victims section which contains a few extra puzzles and some extra details about how she traveled between owners before reaching the artist of the main story.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a cool and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the inclusion of a well-received original soundtrack (OST) with new tracks in the PC port, adding to the game's appeal.
- “Cool soundtrack, simple but engaging story.”
- “The moment I heard that it was getting a PC port, with new content as well, I just had to buy it. OST included (very good OST by the way, I love the new tracks!).”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a new mechanism and story, complemented by a charming art style, while maintaining an accessible difficulty level.
- “It introduces a new gameplay mechanism and a new story too.”
- “The art style is really charming, and the gameplay isn't too difficult.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its short yet profoundly moving narrative, which effectively conveys themes of grief and consistently evokes genuine tears, particularly during the impactful ending.
- “Albeit short, it's still quite moving and conveys a touching story.”
- “A beautiful and heart-wrenching story of grief that maintains its consistency in making me cry, truly and genuinely, whenever I see and hear the ending.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a charming art style that enhances the overall gameplay experience, which is accessible and not overly challenging.
- “The art style is really charming, and the gameplay isn't too difficult.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its emotional depth, successfully eliciting both laughter and tears, creating a unique and impactful experience for players.
- “It made me laugh and cry in a way no other game had made me feel until then.”
- “The humor is so clever and unexpected; I found myself chuckling at every turn.”
- “I love how the game balances humor with serious moments, making the experience truly unique.”