The Perfect Pencil

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Nintendo News PL
    May 14, 2026
    55
    A surreal, engaging story, but there's too much dialogue and NPCs — unusual for a metroidvania. Combat is clunky, scanning is a waste of time, but the hand-drawn world is captivating, and the orbs that reveal the map encourage exploration.
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  2. Nindie Spotlight
    Apr 2, 2026
    73
    Undoubtedly a strange action adventure that does its own thing, but that doesn’t necessarily make it a home run either.
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  3. Pure Nintendo
    Mar 18, 2026
    75
    The Perfect Pencil mixes a really cool hand-drawn style with a dark, symbolic story about inner struggles. The gameplay follows a familiar Metroidvania formula, but creative enemy designs and the analysis mechanic keep it engaging. Frustrating save points hold it back a bit, but it’s still a solid and slightly unsettling experience.
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