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  "textContent": "It’s sometimes hard to tell what’s an enemy that’s actually threatening and who is actually an opportunity to use my healing ability. A pillow fort might seem inviting, but the projectiles the man hidden inside launches can make it harder to deal with the caged humans that prowl the level. It gets worse when mold-spewing plants are involved.\n\nSo I make sure to look around before pushing toward a new area. I attack the walls, hoping to reveal a secret. I scan for extra lore. Only once I form a clear plan do I move through danger, making sure I know which enemies are easier to take down in case I need to use my special pencil healing attack.\n\nThe Perfect Pencil is developed by Studio Cima, with publishing handled by Studio Cima and Doyoyo Games. I played it on the PC using Steam, with the title also on the Nintendo Switch. The video game mixes exploration and combat with a weirdly engaging universe.\n\nOur hero is John, and he seems to be severely depressed. The world is...",
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