Akupara Games and Tmesis Studio's latest adventure, Universe for Sale, is now available. Following successful releases like The Darkside Detective series and Zoeti earlier this year, Akupara Games delivers another intriguing title.
Is the Cosmos Actually for Sale?
The game unfolds on a Jupiter space station, a bizarre marketplace 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 a mining colony's shantytown. 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 encounter Honin's Tea House, Lila's establishment. Lila's enigmatic nature unfolds as you shift between her perspective and the Master's throughout the gameplay.
Playing as Lila involves a mini-game of universe creation, mixing ingredients to produce visually stunning worlds. Meanwhile, the Master's journey delves into the Cult of Detachment's philosophies and encounters with the Church of Many Gods.
The narrative unfolds gradually, prompting speculation about the overarching mystery. 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:
Exceptional Visuals
Universe for Sale's hand-drawn art style is a major highlight, possessing a unique, dreamlike quality. From rain-lashed alleyways to vibrant universe creations, every scene is brought to life. Find the game on the Google Play Store.
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