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Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Help John on his journey of personal growth. Unravel the nuances of human reactions to fear. Surprising exploration, fast paced combat, complex choices and allegorical characters, all intertwined with a psychological narrative in this hand-drawn 2D action-platformer.
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Cryptic, inward, richly built and contemporary.
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GameGrinAlana DunitzJan 20269/10The Perfect Pencil is a great metroidvania full of exploration, a rich story, and odd, hand-drawn characters that give the game a surreal feel you need to experience for yourself.
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Nintendo LifeKen TalbotFeb 20268/10Despite being another in an ever increasing genre stable, The Perfect Pencil brings a uniquely twisted world to the genre. Its mysteries can be a bit dense, but the eerie atmosphere, complex themes, and strange landscapes make it worth exploring.
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PS4Blog.netJan 20268.5/10Surreal Metroidvania that places you in a hand-drawn kingdom
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Cubed3Sep 20265/10The Perfect Pencil has the foundation for a great metroidvania but runs too far with some of the aspects that make it unique, such as how cryptic it is and its offbeat sense of humour. Its quirks are part of what makes it so distinct in the beginning, but they become increasingly overused as the game progresses. A more robust fast travel system appearing earlier also would have made returning to previous areas less tedious.
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WayTooManyGamesOliver ShelldingJan 20266.5/10The Perfect Pencil, ironically, is not perfect in the gameplay or pacing, but it does stand out in concept and delivery. While some moments are a trifle ham fisted, it nonetheless promises and delivers a unique metroidvania that keeps you moving, keeps you exploring and does a lot for fans of the genre wanting to try things from another angle. I’m not sure if I’m the ideal audience, but I listened, and I think I was able to hear John clearly. I hope others can, too.
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