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The Artist

Do you feel good where you are? Some people do, some don't even if they have everything in the world. Does love fix that sort of feeling, even if such feelings feel so hard to grasp and such love could be toxic to yourself? What is a loving muse to the artist who paints them?

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Grotslot
Publisher
Grotslot
Release
June 29, 2023
3 years and 35 days ago
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Mostly Positive127 reviews78.0%

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About the Game



Step into the shoes of a successful lawyer in ‘The Artist’, a gripping and dramatic visual novel that puts story and character above all.

Experience a mix of humour, romance, and drama as you navigate your relationship with Ava. With multiple possible endings depending on the choices you make, ‘The Artist’ takes you on an emotional and thrilling journey through the depths of love and trust.



After a run of bad luck on the dating scene, and having seemingly explored every avenue available to you, you unexpectedly meet a woman named Ava who captures your heart and attention.

You find yourself falling into a deepening relationship that is hard to get a grasp of. Ava is an utterly mysterious muse that brings curiosity and so many feelings out of you that make you second guess yourself endlessly. She is the kind of woman that will make you question everything you know about relationships.

Will you stay by Ava's side, even as the evidence against her mounts? Or will you cut ties and move on with your life?



The Artist is currently in Early Access, and the first act of the story is available to play for free. The current version features:

- Over 1,200 static renders

- Over 26,000 words of dialogue

- 12 Animated Scenes

- Jam-packed with Meaningful Interactions

- 10 Achievements to Unlock

- In-game Gallery



There are three major updates planned for The Artist, and these will be delivered in the form of 'Acts'.

- Act One is available for free to give you a chance to play the game, get a feel for the story and characters, and ultimately not waste your time and money.

- Act Two will continue where we left off, and will be around the same length as Act One

- Act Three will be the final release of The Artist, and will see the end of the story.

- We will be releasing bonus content in the form of DLC that go directly towards the production of The Artist and all future stories we choose to tell.

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