Talk about stunning. Seriously, this might be the best looking game I've ever seen. It has some other great elements, but the Art is what stands out.
The Artwork conveys so much emotion in one frame. Every area looks insane. So much color and detail. They took so much time and effort to make every piece of an area look incredible. I can't say enough, it's proably the best thing about the game.
The Music also has a case for the best element of the game. My gosh this shit is amazing. It also conveys so much emotion, and it works in perfect tandum with the Art work, and makes the story moments feel like they have so much more emotional weight. Just incredible stuff.
Gameplay wise, it was good. Nothing incredible, but some fun stuff. Platforming could have been better, but puzzles were usually well done and smart. I appreciate all the aditional mechanics they added in throughout the game. They should make a sequal to this and just develope the gameplay furthur.
The Narrative, though I don't understand eveything that happened. I'm sure it's all a metophor for something, I'm guessing death. However there are so many memorable and incredible moments in the game throughout the story. Lots of great set pieces and awesome fights with that black goo transforming thing.
I do wish this was a little longer, and I wish the gameplay was more fun, especially the platforming, but this was all and all a very good game. Gris is unlike anything I've ever played, it's a pure work of art. The Music, The Story, The Art style, I loved just looking and sitting back and expericing the game. If you want a truly beautiful work of art, and/or a short game to sit down and beat, I'd recommend Gris.
Score: 3.7/5
Letter Grade: B+
The Artwork conveys so much emotion in one frame. Every area looks insane. So much color and detail. They took so much time and effort to make every piece of an area look incredible. I can't say enough, it's proably the best thing about the game.
The Music also has a case for the best element of the game. My gosh this shit is amazing. It also conveys so much emotion, and it works in perfect tandum with the Art work, and makes the story moments feel like they have so much more emotional weight. Just incredible stuff.
Gameplay wise, it was good. Nothing incredible, but some fun stuff. Platforming could have been better, but puzzles were usually well done and smart. I appreciate all the aditional mechanics they added in throughout the game. They should make a sequal to this and just develope the gameplay furthur.
The Narrative, though I don't understand eveything that happened. I'm sure it's all a metophor for something, I'm guessing death. However there are so many memorable and incredible moments in the game throughout the story. Lots of great set pieces and awesome fights with that black goo transforming thing.
I do wish this was a little longer, and I wish the gameplay was more fun, especially the platforming, but this was all and all a very good game. Gris is unlike anything I've ever played, it's a pure work of art. The Music, The Story, The Art style, I loved just looking and sitting back and expericing the game. If you want a truly beautiful work of art, and/or a short game to sit down and beat, I'd recommend Gris.
Score: 3.7/5
Letter Grade: B+