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❤ Painting with a Stripped-Down Toolset

The game provides players with a limited set of painting tools, including a paintbrush, a spray can, and a guided brush for drawing lines. Despite this simplistic approach, players have reported being able to create a wide range of paintings, from abstract works to detailed portraits. The lack of advanced tools or color mixing capabilities forces players to be more creative and innovative in their approach, focusing on the fundamentals of composition, color, and style rather than technical prowess.

❤ Navigating the Confusing Art Scene

The player's primary objective is to earn enough money through the sale of their paintings to cover living expenses, such as rent and their addiction to wine and baguettes. To achieve this, players must navigate the subjective world of the French art scene, catering to the tastes of a variety of customers and art critics. The game is divided into three distinct chapters, each with its own setting and set of challenges. As players progress through the chapters, they unlock new painting tools and are presented with increasingly sophisticated customers, forcing them to adapt their artistic approach to meet the changing demands.

❤ Grappling with Subjective Critiques

A key aspect of the gameplay is the player's interactions with the game's various characters, who serve as art critics and potential customers. These characters often provide subjective and sometimes harsh feedback on the player's paintings, reflecting the subjective nature of the art world. Many reviewers have found these interactions to be both frustrating and amusing, as they mirror the real-life experiences of artists who must grapple with the often-conflicting opinions of those who judge their work. The game's ability to capture this dynamic has been widely praised, with players reporting a sense of satisfaction when they manage to create a painting that resonates with a particular customer or art critic.