Enzo Cucchi's official digital archive is a video game

On July 30, the digital version of Enzo Cucchi's archive was released, but it's not a conventional catalog—it's a video game titled 'Cuccchi,' developed by Julián Palacios and Fantastico Studio. Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and online, the game is a first-person exploration divided into seven levels built from Cucchi's artworks. Players collect floating eyes (a recurring motif in Cucchi's work) to unlock artworks in an in-game gallery while avoiding skulls that chase them through labyrinthine spaces. The game's pixel-art style evokes retro arcade games. The idea originated from Alessandro Cucchi, the artist's son and archive director, who was inspired by Liu Cixin's sci-fi novel 'The Three-Body Problem,' which features a VR game. Alessandro wanted an interactive digital presence rather than a standard website. The archive's official site now redirects to the game. The soundtrack comprises music composed between 2008 and 2010 by Aldo 'Skinless Lizard' Martinoia, then a high school student, whose tracks were later used by Palacios. Fantastico Studio handled project management, sound design, and optimization. The game is also planned for mobile (Android/iOS) and Oculus VR. The archive intends to expand the game with new levels and artworks over time.