Constance

"Constance shines with its vibrant 2D art, crisp platforming, and some clever progression ideas, but ultimately plays second fiddle to one of the genre’s greats. It’s far from a bad game—quite the opposite—but its strengths don’t make it easier to …"

"I adore everything that Constance offers and can easily say that it&s;s one of the most gorgeous indie games I&s;ve ever played. 🖌️"

"Visually arresting and mechanically fluid, Constance paints a beautiful picture of mental health via satisfying paintbrush combat. It doesn&s;t reinvent the Metroidvania wheel and stumbles with late-game pacing, but the exquisite art direction and emotive score make this short journey …"

"Constance is a Metroidvania that is both beautiful and hard, with unique controls, beautiful hand-drawn art, and a quiet emotional core. Constance is a rewarding journey that stands tall in its genre thanks to its depth, creativity, and heart."

"Wielding incredible style, an emotional story, and layered action, Constance strives to be more than just another derivative Metroidvania in a sea of heavy-hitters. It may be overshadowed by some monoliths but this painterly tale has a few strokes of …"

"Constance proves itself a heartfelt, visually striking title worth your time. While it doesn’t reinvent the formula, its vibrant hand‑drawn art style and fluid combat make the journey through its diverse biomes engaging. The game’s thematic focus on battling inner …"

"Constance is a fantastic game that I would recommend to anyone who’s a fan of the genre."

"Constance is a game that’s tragically at odds with itself. Its story feels like a warm blanket, but its boss battles are a trial by fire. Its world is vibrant, but its map is cumbersome. Perhaps that’s the point — …"

"Constance is a sleek, elegant, and emotional metroidvania that combines fluid movement, striking visuals, and a well-crafted introspective theme. Despite some hesitation in fully exploring its own ideas and occasional issues with challenges and bosses, the game offers an engaging …"

"When games like Hellblade and Celeste proved that psychological struggles could be portrayed through the language of video games in deeply personal and unconventional ways, few expected that formula to continue evolving across other genres. Constance not only revisits that …"

"Constance is a pleasant surprise for fans of the genre and for those seeking deep narratives. It doesn&s;t revolutionize the formula established by giants like Hollow Knight: Silksong, but it shines by using its mechanics as a powerful metaphor for …"

"Constance is a thoughtful, well-crafted 2D adventure that leans heavily into its themes without losing sight of being a game first. The paint mechanics are clever, the world is beautifully realised, and there’s a clear sense of care in how …"

"Constance by itself is a perfectly solid Metroidvania with a brilliant message at its core. Unfortunately, that message is too often lost in its dedication to the status quo when it comes to mechanics. I too often felt like I …"

"Constance is a beautiful and challenging action-adventure game that uses metroidvania mechanics to explore the hardships of mental and emotional burnout."

"Un videojuego entrañable, con alma, sin aspiraciones de convertirse en ningún bombazo, sino de contarnos una historia, hacernos reflexionar, y disfrutar muchísimo con su estilo artístico, sus melodías, sus mecánicas y sus controles por el camino"

"Constance is a classic Metroidvania in structure, but with a sensibility that is unusual in the genre: it turns burnout and work pressure into the emotional core of an adventure that combines a harsh and realistic narrative, beautiful artistic design, …"

"Constance is a game about confronting your inner darkness. Its hand-drawn cartoony art style won me over initially. Its challenging platforming puzzles and boss fights that required me to fully utilize the plethora of techniques I’d learned throughout the journey …"

"As far as the story goes, Constance’s is one of relatability. We all work, or have stress in our lives that can be hard to overcome. Sometimes this gets on top of us. Sometimes we want to get away from …"

"Don’t let its more mild-looking and artistic elements fool you, this is a tougher and more skill-based Metroidvania than you may assume"

"The game world is a bit like Constance herself: charming but unsettled."

"A heartfelt, visually striking Metroidvania with meaningful storytelling and sharp platforming. While its boss encounters and accessibility suite fall short of its strongest ideas, Constance delivers an emotionally rich journey that’s well worth experiencing."

"Constance is, above all, a difficult Metroidvania, one that truly demands precision, attention, and resilience, especially when facing bosses. But the title also shows sensitivity by offering accessibility options that soften much of that harshness, making room for those who …"

"Constance, a Metroidvania, manages to blend charm, difficulty, and emotional impact – a combination that’s hard to find in smaller games. The game’s narrative, mechanics, and graphics are expertly crafted together."

"Constance is a beautiful game with a much-needed message. Its movement mechanics place it among this year&s;s best platformers, and its metroidvania essence is the best invitation to thoroughly explore all these great hand-painted locations."

"Although it never really does anything we haven’t seen before, Constance is well-made enough to be worthy of your time, and does enough to earn its place in a crowded genre."

"Constance delivers an enjoyable Metroidvania experience that blends smooth platforming movement with fast-paced combat, offering a delightfully challenging adventure. Despite its simple story and short playtime, the game’s world and level design are excellent, and the sound design and music …"

"A game that makes me feel like I’m getting better, while telling a story about a human aspect, and delivering whimsy, humor and prestige. I couldn’t have been happier, and now I’m hoping for a console port so I can …"

"Constance exudes identity, tackling highly important themes while presenting stunning visuals, highly responsive gameplay, and an excellent dose of challenge."

"But did I enjoy my time with Constance? I did, despite my rageful moments. Constance presents a deeper than surface-level approach to the Metroidvania genre and poses the question “What would our inner world look like in cases of significant …"

"Constance arrives in a year full of standout releases, reaffirming the indie developer’s strong presence. While classified as a Metroidvania, it stands apart from others with a psychologically impactful story, polished and enjoyable gameplay, and worlds designed like works of …"

"Beyond its obvious beauty, Constance stands out as a Metroidvania with an emphasis on platforming and fun bosses. Although the world&s;s presentation makes it seem smaller than it actually is, there&s;s plenty of content for those eager to discover secrets …"

"Constance is a game that knows when to begin and, above all, when to end—a rare quality these days. It offers a masterfully balanced experience that doesn’t waste a single minute of the player’s time, yet leaves a slight sense …"

"Constance is a Metroidvania that blends, like few other 2D platformers, a good and reflective story with excellent gameplay. Although there isn&s;t a dedicated version for the Nintendo Switch 2, the development team included the option for console owners to …"

"At the end of the day this is a beautiful title that uses both its themes and mechanics to tell an important story. I do not need all my games to reinvent the wheel. Constance is another standout within this …"