Constance
News, coverage and analysis tracking Constance across the outlets.
Latest coverage
Acclaimed Artistic Metroidvania Constance Out Now On Switch, PlayStation & Xbox
The acclaimed 2D hand-drawn metroidvania game Constance is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Blue Backpack and co-published by ByteRockers’ Games and PARCO GAMES, the title features flow-state gameplay where players control a paintbrush-wielding artist. Constance has received praise for its genre contributions and comparisons to titles like Hollow Knight and Celeste.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)
Several Nintendo staff members shared their weekend gaming plans, including playing demos for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Call of the Elder Gods. Other titles mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pentiment, Blasphemous II, and Alien: Isolation. The article also notes the ongoing Golden Week holiday in Japan and a Pokémon YouTube channel's closure due to copyright strikes.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 2, 2026 – nothing is stopping Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 2, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. New download-only titles like Elementallis and Monster Crown: Sin Eater also made appearances in the top 30.
Constance launch trailer – hand-drawn action adventure game released on Nintendo Switch
The hand-drawn action-adventure game Constance has been released on Nintendo Switch. Developed by BTF and Blue Backpack, the game features a paintbrush-wielding artist escaping a decaying inner-world. Players can utilize paint-based mechanics, unlock brush techniques, explore a non-linear world, and make choices upon death.
Evening Consolidation
The launch trailer for the game Constance has been released for the Nintendo Switch.
Constance Paints A Beautiful, Emotional Journey
Constance is a new action-adventure platformer released on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by Blue Backpack, ByteRockers' Games, and PARCO Games, the game features a hand-drawn art style and unique paint-based abilities that blend fluid movement, combat, and exploration. The narrative explores themes of creativity, pressure, and balance, reflecting the protagonist's mental state, with progression tied to managing corruption and customizing abilities.
Monthly Video Game Releases: May 1st to 29th | Console Creatures
Console Creatures provides a comprehensive list of video game releases scheduled for May 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and other platforms. The article details full game launches, DLC, expansions, demos, and early access titles, along with a preview of June 2026 releases.
Nintendo Download: 30th April (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include "Bandit Trap," "Asphalt Racing Bundle," "Constance," "Demon Huntress," and "MULLET MADJACK," among many others across different genres like puzzle, action, and simulation.
Nintendo Download – April 30, 2026 (North America) – Constance, Picross S Konami Antiques Edition, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of April 30, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop, including Constance and Picross S Konami Antiques Edition. Additionally, Tetris 99 is hosting its 53rd MAXIMUS CUP event, offering a new theme inspired by Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Review: Constance (Switch) - A Beautiful Metroidvania With Something To Say
Constance is a Metroidvania for Nintendo Switch that explores themes of mental illness and overstimulation through its gameplay mechanics and narrative. While it draws heavily from titles like Hollow Knight and Ori, it offers a unique experience with its hand-drawn art style and challenging focus-based gameplay. The game successfully conveys its message about concentration as an antidote to an overwhelming world, making it a recommended play for genre fans.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Saros, Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu, more
This week's Japanese video game releases include Saros and Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu for PlayStation 5, with the latter also launching on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Numerous other titles are also available across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, Switch, iOS, and Android platforms, including several early access titles.
Five New Xbox Games Launch This Week, Three Hit Game Pass
Five new games are launching on Xbox this week, with three titles available day one on Game Pass. Aphelion, a narrative-driven action-adventure from DON'T NOD, headlines the releases, focusing on humanity's survival on a frozen planet. The lineup also includes the strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era and the fighting game Invincible VS, showcasing Xbox's focus on diverse storytelling experiences.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 27 to May 1
Several new games are launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between April 27 and May 1. Titles include Aphelion, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, Invincible VS, and many more, with some available on Game Pass. Release dates are subject to change.
Top Indie Game Releases of November 2025, Part 4 – GTOGG’s Curated Picks – GTOGG
This article highlights several notable indie game releases from November 2025, including Keys of Fury: Typing Action, Identifile: Desktop Dungeon, Constance, Cross Blitz, and Duil. It covers various genres such as typing games, metroidvanias, and deckbuilder roguelikes, offering a curated selection for players before the holiday season.