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Italian indie developer Studio Cima has unveiled a new hand-drawn Metroidvania called The Perfect Pencil, coming for PC and Switch.
The game’s described as a mixture of Hollow Knight‘s action with the “psychological depth” of games Celeste and Limbo. You play as Jon, who finds himself trapped in a mysterious world, and sees a glow to escape. Everything in this hand-drawn world takes a surreal bent, with even John himself having the head of a camera.
This is because you’ll have access to an “Analysis” ability. You’ll use this to gain info from NPCs, objects in the world and the environment. This information can then be used to make choices, find secrets and, the studio promises, will influence the game’s outcome.
You’ll travel through “mind bending landscapes” meant to mirror emotions, and human moods and reactions to fear. As per the blurb, expect: “Engaging and unusual interactions, challenging choices, surprising exploration and fast paced combat will keep the gameplay interesting throughout whilst the narrative reveals itself”.
You can check out the game’s debut trailer for yourself down below. There’s no specific date yet for The Perfect Pencil, but expect it to land on PC and Nintendo Switch when it does.
