Please Touch The Artwork 2 is a masterpiece of 'hidden object' design that doubles as a genuine art history lesson. It’s rare to find a game that is so profoundly educational while remaining genuinely fun. Moving through the surreal, hand-painted worlds of James Ensor is a trippy and delightful experience. The game encourages you to interact with the art in ways that would get you kicked out of the Louvre, and that irreverence is its greatest strength.
The puzzles are clever without being frustrating, often requiring you to look at the 'composition' of the painting rather than just hunting for random pixels. It feels like a living, breathing museum where the exhibits have a mind of their own. The developer has done an incredible job of respecting the source material while turning it into a playground for the modern gamer. It’s a short, sweet, and culturally enriching experience that everyone should play at least once.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.4Wed Feb 28 2024
Save/Load fixes & minor bug fixes
A relaxing hidden object adventure.
Explore iconic paintings, collect items for their quirky inhabitants, and solve casual puzzles.
Discover the world of James Ensor, Belgian Modern Art pioneer.
FEATURES
*Hidden object adventure
*4 unique worlds
*Hints when stuck
*Casual point & click gameplay
*Zoom-in for extra details
*Real hand-painted art
*Atmospheric relaxing sound
*Silly and quirky
*Slow-paced & relaxing
*Fit for ages 12-99
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.◆ Award winning series - Apple Design Awards nominee ◆
◆ 100 % Free ◆ No Ads ◆ No IAP ◆
A relaxing hidden object adventure.
Explore iconic paintings, collect items for their quirky inhabitants, and solve casual puzzles.
Discover the world of James Ensor, Belgian Modern Art pioneer.
FEATURES
*Hidden object adventure
*4 unique worlds
*Hints when stuck
*Casual point & click gameplay
*Zoom-in for extra details
*Real hand-painted art
*Atmospheric relaxing sound
*Silly and quirky
*Slow-paced & relaxing
*Fit for ages 12-99




















Please Touch The Artwork 2 is a cozy, hand-painted hidden-object adventure where you explore the world of the Belgian art pioneer James Ensor. You’ll help quirky characters find their lost items and repair the cracks in famous paintings to restore them to their former glory. With no timers and a stress-free hint system, it’s a beautiful journey through the history of modern art, perfect for fans of slow-paced, narrative-driven puzzle games.
100% hand-painted world based on real art
Humorous and surreal storyline
Accessible hint system for all ages
Free-to-play with no aggressive monetization
When you find a 'tear' in the painting, you'll enter a mini-game. Simply drag your finger over the gaps to 'stitch' the artwork back together. This often reveals a new part of the world to explore.
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