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Pencil Stories

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60%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
atmosphere, music
100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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Pencil Stories is a single player action game. It was developed by Phantom Island and was released on January 8, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Explore Tsukinoma village after midnight and share the peace and solitude with Letty whilst everyone is asleep. Unravel secrets of lost letters in this unique, hand-drawn world - no rush, just calm discovery.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
story2 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • The game features adorable pencil artwork and charming sound design, creating a cozy and magical atmosphere.
  • It's a relaxing experience, perfect for winding down, with light puzzles that feel integrated into the narrative.
  • The hand-drawn visuals and ambient sounds enhance the calming gameplay, making it enjoyable for players seeking a serene gaming experience.
  • Some puzzles lack clear explanations, leading to moments of confusion and reliance on trial and error.
  • The game's slow pace and Letty's sluggish movement can feel frustrating, especially when navigating through areas.
  • There are technical issues, such as clipping through objects and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, which may detract from the overall experience.
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its calming and immersive qualities, featuring handcrafted art, soothing music, and sound design that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the slow-paced gameplay that fosters a relaxing environment, making it ideal for unwinding. The option for mouse input further supports the tranquil atmosphere, allowing for an easy and engaging experience.

    • “Great handcrafted art and atmosphere with chill & relaxing loops.”
    • “A very atmospheric experience that pulls you in with its unique art style and music.”
    • “That said, if you’re looking for a slow, visually calming game to play before sleep, something built around routine and atmosphere rather than challenge, this does exactly what it sets out to do.”
    • “Love the calm atmosphere, style, and music/sound.”
    • “I especially like that you have the choice to play it completely with mouse input, which is pretty on point; this makes it even easier to play and supports the atmosphere.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and ambient sounds in the game create a calming and immersive atmosphere, particularly enhanced when using headphones. Reviewers appreciate the meditative quality of the soundtrack, which complements the game's focus on ambiance rather than challenge, making for a uniquely engaging experience.

    • “The music and ambient sounds (rain, trees, rivers) work really well, especially with headphones.”
    • “The soundtrack hums along in a meditative way, reinforcing the idea that this is more of an ambiance piece than a challenge-driven puzzle game.”
    • “A very atmospheric experience that pulls you in with its unique art style and music.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by charming pencil artwork and delightful expressions, creating a relaxing atmosphere as players guide Letty through the watercolor-like village of Tsukinoma. The unique art style and attention to detail enhance the immersive experience, making exploration enjoyable and visually captivating.

    • “The pencil artwork is super cute; Letty’s expressions are so sweet.”
    • “Moving Letty through the village of Tsukinoma and watching her light up each area, with visuals that drift like watercolor, is genuinely relaxing. I often explored just to take in the details.”
    • “A very atmospheric experience that pulls you in with its unique art style and music.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen title.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, making exploration feel tedious rather than enjoyable.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express excitement for the unfolding narrative, highlighting its charm and engaging nature. The anticipation for future chapters suggests a strong connection to the story's development.

    • “Can’t wait for the next chapters and the penciled story to unfold!”
    • “Very lovely story so far.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a slow-paced and relaxing experience, enhanced by a compelling reveal mechanic and a consistently great atmosphere.

    • “I like the reveal mechanic.”
    • “The gameplay is slow-paced and relaxing, and the atmosphere is great throughout.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is characterized as a relaxing and wholesome experience, evoking feelings of warmth and cuteness that resonate emotionally with players.

    • “Very relaxing, wholesome, and cute game.”
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Pencil Stories is a action game.

Pencil Stories is available on PC and Windows.

Pencil Stories was released on January 8, 2026.

Pencil Stories was developed by Phantom Island.

Pencil Stories has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Pencil Stories is a single player game.

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