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The narrative begins as Maler encounters one such affluent nobleman passing through town.

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Mechanically speaking, theres a pleasant simplicity to the game.

There are light RPG dynamics at play, with Maler being somewhat malleable as a player avatar.

Speaking of aesthetic: What a looker!

Like a good white-noise stream, its a vibe I could keep rolling in for hours.

(Which is great and merciful, by the way.

More short games!)

But the story it leaves behind is one thatll linger for much longer.

When looked one way,pentimentois evidence of a cheat or a cover-up.

When looked at another, its just the nature of things.