The Switch eShop has a number of artistically experimental games, and the upcoming Cuccchi certainly qualifies in that category. Developed by Fantastico Studio and Julian Palacios of the 'Eremo collective', it's an experience that'll form a unique perspective and 'gamified archive' of artist Enzo Cucchi's work.
Enzo Cucchi is a renowned artist that has been associated with movements such as 'neo-expressionism' throughout his career; his work is presented in world renowned galleries including Tate Gallery, Louvre and many others. As stated in the press release, the artist has been involved in the project as a modern means of sharing and archiving his work.
Enzo Cucchi, an undisputed master of the international art scene, quite distant from any technological charm, has chosen an original way to make his art available: a "gamified archive", with all the information of interest to collectors, scholars, gallery owners, etc., but expressed in a language and method close to the new generations.
The game itself will have seven areas based on Cucchi's works, you'll need to explore and avoid dangers while finding 51 hidden items. As you find hidden items you then unlock high quality visuals of his artwork in the game's gallery.
It's a fascinating project; it launches on the Switch eShop on 30th July priced at $7.99USD / 7,99€ / £7.19. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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This is a great idea! What an awesome way to archive and share your work, and connect with younger generations. Definitely will be interested in this when it drops.
Oh wow, that’s cool. Really like Cucchi’s stuff, neo-expressionism is proper interesting, always liked Basquiat and Peter Howson’s stuff is interesting too.
That's going straight on my wishlist.
I read the title and I thought for a second that Gucci, the clothing brand company, was making a game.
Anyways, looks a bit trippy like LSD dream emulator only it's scraggly-looking art.
I'm not sure how I feel about this.
Just need to nail the gameplay
I'm italian but never heard about the italian artist this game is inspired from before.
I will not make fun of the name
I will not make fun of the name
I will not make fun of the name
@PBandSmelly Not gonna lie, I snorted with laughter a little bit from seeing the name. 😂
This is something I will definitely check out.
Reminds me a little bit of 'Fatum Betula', a surrealist gem
of an experience.
@PBandSmelly I'm just thinking of a certain conversation I WILL have with my buddies.
Can't wait to get home and play some insert game new
@Gwynbleidd
sheds tear
A boy can dream...
OST by Cookie Monster
This is a much better way of preserving and distributing art than those ridiculous NFTs...
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