Kaelyn Daugherty
Pure NintendoReview: The Perfect Pencil (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 3/18/2026
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75
-3 vs critic avg
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PC / Switch - 1/29/2026
The Perfect Pencil
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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78
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Critic avg
78
6 scored reviews
Total coverage
6
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Score range
65–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 6 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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6 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 17%
80–892 reviews · 33%
70–792 reviews · 33%
Below 701 review · 17%
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Ken Talbot
Nintendo LifeReview: The Perfect Pencil (Switch) - A Sharp, Horror-Tinged Metroidvania With Splashes Of Hollow Knight
Published 2/4/2026
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Score
80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: The Perfect Pencil on Nintendo Switch 2
Published 2/3/2026
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Score
73
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalOliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - The Perfect Pencil
Published 1/29/2026
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Score
65
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlana Dunitz
GameGrinThe Perfect Pencil Review
Published 1/29/2026
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.netThe Perfect Pencil Review
Published 1/29/2026
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Score
85
+7 vs critic avg
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