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Press release:
Milan, Italy – January 29th, 2026 – Studio Cima is pleased to announce that its story-driven action platformer, The Perfect Pencil, is available today on PC (Steam Deck Verified) and Nintendo Switch for €24.99/$24.99, with a 10% Steam launch discount. The game invites players into a surreal, hand-drawn kingdom where exploration, discovery, and frantic battles reveal psychological themes and the mind’s hidden truths.

Set in a strange illustrated world influenced by fear and memory, The Perfect Pencil follows John, a young man who awakens in an unfamiliar kingdom and must confront unsettling figures born from his own inner psyche. His journey takes him through distorted environments filled with peculiar characters, mysterious encounters, and symbolic threats.

Using John’s unique Analysis Ability, players can examine characters, objects, and surroundings to reveal hidden information and additional story details. Exploring beyond the main path unlocks optional encounters, secret lore, and deeper insight into the world and its inhabitants.

Throughout the adventure, John faces intense boss battles that represent different aspects of the human psyche. These disturbing manifestations test both skill and courage, reinforcing the game’s central theme: growth comes through risk, and fear must be confronted to move forward.

“After six years of development, releasing The Perfect Pencil is a huge milestone for our team,” said Luca Marinelli Brambilla, Marketing Manager at Studio Cima.

“It’s been an incredible journey with an amazing group of artists, and we can’t wait to see how players connect with the story, the world, and the emotions behind the game.”

For more information on The Perfect Pencil:

Get The Perfect Pencil on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1858810/The_Perfect_Pencil/
Get The Perfect Pencil on Nintendo Switch UK: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/The-Perfect-Pencil-2989137.html
Get The Perfect Pencil on Nintendo Switch US: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-perfect-pencil-switch/

Find out more on our website: www.studiocimagames.com
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About Studio Cima
Based in Italy, Studio Cima was born in April 2019 from an idea of Stefano Rauzi, following an artistic path that started with drawing and painting leading to videogames. Through the years collaborators have joined to give the right importance to every aspect of its first game “The Perfect Pencil” and to develop this project in the best possible way. Studio Cima aims to keep creating, through the videogame medium potential, interesting and narratively engaging adventures that explore human nature.