Step into the shoes of an art appraiser tasked with selling paintings from an old man's cherished collection in his rundown gallery. Each of the four works hides a poem revealing the artist's inner world, and you decide how to judge them amid the owner's reluctance to let go. Explore the house-like space to uncover its personal history.
Gain limited intuition from the old man to peer into select artists' thoughts and feelings, choosing wisely since your power runs out. Sell enough pieces to meet expectations, but keep others if they move you-replay to see all outcomes in this experimental narrative game. Fans of walking simulators and unconventional stories will find a thoughtful casual adventure here.
The Appraiser is a short story about an old man and his art gallery of four artist. You are an art appraiser requested to sell off the collection as the gallery shuts down. However, the old man is fond his curation and wishes you to judge these paintings a little differently...
Each painting contains a poem. A small peek at each artist's thoughts and feelings. As the appraiser, it is up to you to judge each piece of art. These glimpses may help you make your decisions.
Explore
This art gallery is not like many. It is rundown and is more akin to a house. As you explore the gallery, you may learn why that is.
Behind The Artist
Thanks to the old man, you have gained the power of intuition. You are now able to hear and see each artists thoughts and feelings. However, your power is limited and you won't have enough for each painting. Be careful choosing which piece you wish to learn more about.
Saying Goodbye
Your job is to sell these paintings. You don't need to sell all of them, but a certain amount is expected. Which paintings you wish to part with is up to you.
FAQ
How long is The Appraiser?
The Appraiser is a short game and will need to be replayed more than once. It will likely take most players a bit over an hour to 100% the game.
Is The Appraiser a horror game?
The Appraiser is not a horror game.
What kind of game is The Appraiser?
The Appraiser is an experimental narrative game similar to a walking simulator. If you enjoy unconventional storytelling and experimental game design, The Appraiser may be for you!
