Every canvas is a journey all its own.

Helen Frankenpuller.

Hello, fellow gamers, and welcome to a video gamers podcast review.

I am Ace, and today we're taking a look at Constance.

We are actually provided with a review key for this game by the devs, but this is not a

sponsor review, all right?

No sponsor.

Got it?

Before diving in, I want to give a quick bit of

context on the game's presentation. Constance didn't come out of nowhere. This is a title that made

small waves and indie circles thanks to its early demos and showcases. The moment people saw that

hand-painted art and animation, it immediately stood out from other Metroid Vannians. So,

going in, as you can expect, my expectations

were hopeful. I was wondering if this game could possibly live up to the potential of its visuals

and its premise. Constance is a hand-painted platform of Metrovania. That, in its own words,

is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush wielding artist, striving to escape from a

colorful but decaying inner world created by your own declining mental health. The marketing for this

game claimed it be a mix of Holo Night and Celeste, and I could say that's not too far off from

the truth. You play as constants and you need to find a way back to your world. You experience

intense combat, precise platforming,

and tons of incredible environments, music, and characters on your journey to do so.

One thing I want to touch on early is just how striking the art direction is, the moment you start moving.

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