Matsuro Palette Prologue - The Researcher (PC Death Palette)

This extra scenario for Matsuro Palette tells the story of how the researcher was chosen to be the next one to attempt to paint the girl. Although not a painter, his knowledge and respect for art is what draws the painting to him. He is not a willing partner though... Matsuro Palette is a mystery horror visual novel developed by SleepingMuseum and published by KEMCO. Originally released for mobile devices in November 2019 under the title "Death Palette," the game has since been adapted for multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. In this game, players assume the role of an unnamed artist who becomes trapped in a gloomy studio with a cursed painting of a young girl. Over the course of seven days, the artist must complete the girl's portrait to survive. To do so, players rely on notes from previous victims and interact with the painting, carefully adhering to the girl's specific requests. Failing to meet her expectations or making mistakes can lead to various fatal outcomes, with the game featuring over forty unique death scenarios. The gameplay combines exploration and painting. Players search the studio for items to sketch and incorporate into the portrait, selecting appropriate colors and elements based on the girl's demands. The game's art style is reminiscent of mid-2000s Japanese indie horror games, featuring a predominantly monochrome palette that gradually introduces more color as the story progresses. The narrative delves into the dark history of the painting and offers a bittersweet story that has been praised for its emotional depth. Matsuro Palette is a short adventure with some horror elements. Nothing scary, but definitely spooky thanks to excellent sound design and a select few tracks. The game is available for purchase on various platforms, including the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam. As of January 28, 2025, Matsuro Palette is on sale in the Nintendo eShop, with the promotion ending on January 30, 2025, at 07:59 a.m. UTC. Matsuro Palette Death Palette PC Steam GOG Mobile Xbox Switch Extra Scenario Researcher Scenario Prequel Prologue Extra Mission Longplay Playthrough Guide Walkthrough All Bosses All Paintings Ending Best Ending Final Boss Final Painting *any muted scenes are likely due to YouTube's automatic copyright system