"Paint your escape from a decaying inner world!"
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About
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania where you play as an artist wielding a magical paintbrush. Explore a vibrant yet decaying inner world born from mental decline, using your artistic abilities to overcome challenges and escape.
Story
Pulled into a painterly world by mysterious computer messages, Constance meets the spirit Frida, who grants her a mystical paintbrush. The narrative explores themes of overwork and mental health through a semi-linear journey to collect tears from bosses within a decaying world.
Gameplay
Utilize a unique paint meter for both combat and traversal, strategically managing your resources. Master tight platforming with jumps, dashes, and innovative paintbrush techniques like paint clones and strokes. Engage in rhythmic boss battles that demand precision and pattern recognition.
Key Features
- 1Unique Paintbrush Mechanics: Seep into walls, paint dash under crevices, manage paint consumption.
- 2Risk/Reward Respawn: Continue with tougher enemies or fully reset.
- 3Inspirations: Discover passive upgrades throughout the world.
- 4Snapshot Map: Backtrack efficiently using the in-game map.
- 5Skill Progression: Unlock abilities like Paint Dive, Stab, Stroke, and Clone.
- 6Memorable Bosses: Battle creatively designed bosses with unique patterns.
- 7Hand-Drawn Art Style: Immerse yourself in vibrant, luscious 2D visuals.
- 8Emotional Storytelling: Explore themes of mental health and personal struggle.
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Unique and engaging core mechanics
- +Beautiful and captivating art style
- +Challenging but fair difficulty curve
- +Emotional and thought-provoking narrative
Cons
- -Map could use improvements
- -Relatively short playtime (around 4-5 hours)
- -Can be difficult for casual players
Game Ratings
Stunning hand-drawn visuals and vibrant colors.
Innovative paintbrush mechanics and tight platforming.
Thought-provoking narrative exploring mental health.
Demanding but rewarding boss battles and platforming sections.
Unique paint-based mechanics set it apart.
Who Will Enjoy This?
Appreciates exploration, ability unlocks, and challenging combat.
Drawn to the beautiful hand-drawn visuals and painterly style.
Interested in the emotional narrative and themes of mental health.
Similar To
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Hollow Knight
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Precision Platforming
Celeste
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Mana-drain Combat
Ori Series
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💡 Did You Know?
Bosses include Brian, Cornelis, Lord Koba, and Palettus, each guarding Tears.
The after-death system encourages risky continues, mitigating frustration.
Constance makes references to anime, such as the paint clone technique.
The full game builds upon the popular demo with added depth and content.
Boss battles have Carnival themed ones
Latest Updates & Events
Constance - 20% OFF on Steam
Constance is currently featured on the Steam store!
“A vivid, heartfelt Metroidvania gem.”— Reviewer
“Great in every aspect, a work of art.”— Steam User
“Surprised in the best way, tight movement, memorable bosses, and mechanical growth”— YouTube Review
Game Ratings
Stunning hand-drawn visuals and vibrant colors.
Innovative paintbrush mechanics and tight platforming.
Thought-provoking narrative exploring mental health.
Demanding but rewarding boss battles and platforming sections.
Unique paint-based mechanics set it apart.
Who Will Enjoy This?
Appreciates exploration, ability unlocks, and challenging combat.
Drawn to the beautiful hand-drawn visuals and painterly style.
Interested in the emotional narrative and themes of mental health.
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Bosses include Brian, Cornelis, Lord Koba, and Palettus, each guarding Tears.
The after-death system encourages risky continues, mitigating frustration.
Constance makes references to anime, such as the paint clone technique.
The full game builds upon the popular demo with added depth and content.
Boss battles have Carnival themed ones
Latest Updates & Events
Constance - 20% OFF on Steam
Constance is currently featured on the Steam store!