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But to Paint a Universe

A puzzle-game telling the story of a little girls struggle to restore a broken sky.

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Developer
Mårten Jonsson
Publisher
JMJ Interactive
Release
January 15, 2015
11 years and 202 days ago
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Mixed38 reviews52.6%

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About the Game

Follow the story of a little girl as she struggles to restore a sky broken by an evil monster in But to Paint a Universe! Play through a diverse adventure, where the rules change in every level, or test your skills in the time attack mode competing against yourself, or on the online boards for the highest score. Enjoy a wonderful aesthetic experience, and get lost in a beautiful and atmospheric world.

  • 20 unique levels in adventure mode
  • Online and offline scores
  • Gorgeous imagery and a professional soundtrack
  • Immersive game world, and challenging gameplay
  • An engaging storybook narrative
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