A Hint of Purple
A short visual novel about queer love and art. Follow Maya, a once-celebrated painter now paralyzed, as she struggles to accept her new reality and its effects on her relationship. Argue with your Prefrontal Cortex, insult an art critic, befriend the elderly.
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May 25, 2023
3 years and 70 days ago
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Very Positive124 reviews96.0%
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A Hint of Purple is a short visual novel about queer love and art. Follow Maya, a once-celebrated painter now paralyzed, as she struggles to accept her new reality and its effects on her relationship. Argue with your Prefrontal Cortex, insult an art critic, befriend the elderly.
A short but sweet experience that respects your time. (40min-1hr)
Engage with Maya's inner struggles by conversing with her Prefrontal Cortex, providing a unique and introspective look at her mental and emotional state.
An emotionally rich queer story told in the form of a visual novel.
Hear from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique stories and perspectives.
A short but sweet experience that respects your time. (40min-1hr)
Engage with Maya's inner struggles by conversing with her Prefrontal Cortex, providing a unique and introspective look at her mental and emotional state.
An emotionally rich queer story told in the form of a visual novel.
Hear from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique stories and perspectives.
