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 Truly for Sale?
The game unfolds on a Jupiter space station, a bizarre marketplace shrouded in acid rain and mystery. Orangutans with surprising intelligence work the docks, while cultists barter flesh for enlightenment. The universe itself is on offer, thanks to Lila, a woman with the extraordinary ability to conjure universes from her hand.
The game begins in a mining colony's shantytown, where you play as the Master, a skeletal cultist from the Cult of Detachment – a character both unsettling and captivating.
Exploring the ramshackle colony, with its quirky tea shops and other oddities, leads you to Honin's Tea House, Lila's establishment. Lila's enigmatic nature gradually unfolds as the narrative shifts between her perspective and the Master's.
Playing as Lila allows you to create universes in a captivating mini-game, mixing and matching ingredients to generate mesmerizing visual worlds. The Master's journey, meanwhile, delves into the philosophies of the Cult of Detachment and encounters with the Church of Many Gods.
The story gradually unfolds, prompting speculation about the underlying events. Each character, be it human, skeletal, or robotic, possesses a unique narrative, and the world is richly detailed, inviting exploration of every corner.
View the Universe for Sale trailer below:
Stunning Visuals
Universe for Sale's hand-drawn art style is a major highlight, possessing a distinctive, dreamlike quality. From rain-lashed alleyways to the vibrant universe creations, every scene feels remarkably alive. Find the game on the Google Play Store.
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