Art Academy (2010)

Developer: Nintendo SPD, Headstrong Games
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genres: Simulator
Rating: 2.6 of 5, 6 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Learn to draw and paint with step-by-step lessons from an in-game tutor in this calming art education simulator.

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About

Art Academy offers simple, easy to understand art lessons that you can take at your own pace. You even have the ability to fast forward or rewind a step if you would like to view it again. Vince is your in-game art tutor and he will guide you through each new lesson, gradually introducing new concepts to you. Each new lesson builds upon concepts that you learned in previous lessons, complete with step by step examples.

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