Jupiter Bazaar Unveils 'Universe for Sale' Visual Novel

Akupara Games and Tmesis Studio's latest adventure game, 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 wit work the docks, and cultists barter flesh for enlightenment. The universe itself is for sale, thanks to Lila, a woman with the unique ability to create universes from her very hand.

The game begins in a mining colony's shantytown, where you play as the Master, a skeletal cultist from the Cult of Detachment. The setting is both unsettling and captivating.

Exploring the ramshackle colony, filled with quirky shops, you eventually discover Honin's Tea House, Lila's establishment. Lila's enigmatic nature unfolds as you shift between her perspective and the Master's throughout the gameplay.

Playing as Lila allows you to create universes in a captivating mini-game, combining ingredients to produce mesmerizing visual worlds. Meanwhile, the Master's journey delves into the Cult of Detachment's philosophies and encounters with the Church of Many Gods.

The narrative builds as you progress, prompting speculation about the underlying mysteries. Each character, whether human, skeletal, or robotic, possesses a unique story, and the richly detailed world invites exploration.

Watch the Universe for Sale trailer below:

Stunning Visuals

Universe for Sale's hand-drawn art style is a major highlight, possessing a dreamlike quality. From rain-soaked streets to vibrant universe creations, each scene is brought to life. The game is available on the Google Play Store.

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