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The Perfect Pencil, a psychological 2D activeness-adventure game from Italian development team Studio Cima that invokes Hollow Knight and Celeste, has been announced for PC and Nintendo Switch.

Cartoon comparisons with Hollow Knight and Celeste, The Perfect Pencil's mitt-crafted world promises "engaging interactions, challenging choices" and "fast paced combat" co-ordinate to its official site.

An announcement trailer showcasing the game's story, exploration, and combat was released today. Check it out beneath:

The game is "inspired past a personal experience of psychological struggle." You play as John (a boy with a camera for a caput and a pencil as a sword) and "aid him through his perilous journey of personal growth." As the trailer shows, there will be plenty of platforming, multiple-choice dialogue options, and emotional moments to play through. Every bit per the game'due south Steam listing, yous'll "unravel the facets of human being reactions to fear" and "face the consequences of the choices you brand" which hints at a potential for multiple endings and unique playthroughs.

The Analysis ability is used to deduce information from "NPCs, peculiar objects, and environmental observations." Information technology will be used to assist the player make choices and discover secrets, which volition influence "the final outcome of your journey."

There is no release date for The Perfect Pencil only yet, but y'all can wishlist it now on Steam.