Greak: Memories of Azur

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Impulsegamer
    Sep 1, 2021
    84
    The only short comings of the game are the lack of situational music and ambient background noise. This didn’t dampen my spirits too much however as the core gameplay and story had me too immersed to miss it very much. Just that the experience would have been complete with just a little more icing on the cake. Greak is a fairly affordable game on Steam also, so if you’re in the market for a game like Ori without the price tag before sales. Pickup Greak, it’s a wonderfully cute game perfect for winding down after work or ignoring the stresses of Covid lockdowns.
  2. PC Invasion
    Aug 13, 2021
    80
    Short, but unique and satisfying despite some frustrating elements, Greak: Memories of Azur is a winning actiony puzzle-platformer with some of the best 2D visuals you can find.
  3. Checkpoint Gaming
    Aug 13, 2021
    80
    Greak: Memories of Azur is a truly charming little title that fans of puzzle and action games will really enjoy. Its unique mechanics of controlling the three siblings at once paid off for the most part, even if it became more frustrating during boss fights. While the game’s restrictive inventory and lack of area maps wasn’t ideal, it didn’t prevent the gorgeous hand-drawn world and enchanting soundtrack from drawing me right into the experience. Greak: Memories of Azur is fun, very easy to like, and definitely worth checking out.
  5. GameSpace
    Dec 14, 2021
    78
    Greak ends abruptly. It takes six to seven hours to complete, leaving a faint aftertaste behind. Amusing puzzles and beautiful 2D animation give pleasant emotions, and even clumsy battles do not spoil the experience. But the game disappears from your head instantly.
  6. Ragequit.gr
    Aug 14, 2021
    75
    Greak: Memories of Azur is a beautiful action/adventure, featuring unique ideas and clever puzzle mechanics, but also comes with notable shortcomings.
  7. Gfinity
    Aug 18, 2021
    70
    Greak: Memories of Azur is certainly a game platformer fans will want to check out, especially at a low price point.
  8. Noisy Pixel
    Aug 17, 2021
    70
    Greak: Memories of Azure has a gorgeous presentation and world to discover, but the added features, although unique, require a specific type of adventure fan to enjoy. Things just become overly confusing, and my muscle memory never seemed to adapt to the constant demand for accessing the menu and switching between characters. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great game, but some elements are largely unnecessary.
  9. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    60
    It’s a very creative and stylish game whose soothing music goes perfectly with its hand-drawn environments. The problem is, some questionable design choices ultimately hurt Greak. I wouldn’t say it’s a bad game, but it could have been amazing. [11/2021, p.64]
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  10. Slant Magazine
    Aug 13, 2021
    50
    By himself, Greak feels like a dull carbon copy of so many protagonists from recent action-exploration games, namely Hollow Knight. Having Adara and Raydel eventually accompany him, so that you’re simultaneously controlling three characters, adds a superficially more creative, if awkward, layer to the game, a multi-character gimmick that Greak never fully utilizes. But the puzzles tend toward the rote, as in one character needing to hold down a pressure plate or crank open a door to facilitate the path forward for everyone in the group.

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. thryce3
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    It's a beautiful game with hand drawn animation. The puzzles are interesting and make good use of switching between characters. It canIt's a beautiful game with hand drawn animation. The puzzles are interesting and make good use of switching between characters. It can become difficult during combat, but the game rarely throws you in a situation where you can't focus on one character while leaving the other(s) out of harm's way. My main gripe is that the map is useless. It's not a full on metroidvania, but there's enough backtracking and exploration that I found myself playing it in that style and a real map would have been appreciated.
    I found the story simple and effective. I assume it is more deep and intricate, but I spammed through most of the dialogue. I don't mind some reading in my games, but every time you interact with a character it's like you get their life story. It's a bit much.
    But overall, I really enjoyed this game. It's a bit of a hidden gem and I'm excited to see where they take it (hopefully) in a sequel.    … Full Review »
  2. ggeralt
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    Ho adorato questo gioco. Ottimo ritmo, non oltrepassa è il benvenuto. Bellissimi artwork e colonna sonora. Combattimento semplice e un cennoHo adorato questo gioco. Ottimo ritmo, non oltrepassa è il benvenuto. Bellissimi artwork e colonna sonora. Combattimento semplice e un cenno ai bei vecchi tempi degli enigmi e del cambio di personaggio di "Lost Vikings" di Blizzard.… Full Review »
  3. Tabbou
    Feb 13, 2022
    5
    Sympa à première vue

    Mais malgré un chara design et des graphismes soignés le jeu essaye de mélanger plateforme, habileté, combat et    Sympa à première vue

    Mais malgré un chara design et des graphismes soignés le jeu essaye de mélanger plateforme, habileté, combat et réflexion avec des énigmes trop fréquentes pour pouvoir progresser correctement.
    Le tout ne rend pas très bien en tout cas pour moi, si on s'amuse les premières heures on est vite frustré car on ne peut profiter de vraies phases de combat ni de vraies phases plateformes, le tout dans des environnements labyrinthiques sans mini map et avec trop d'énigmes.
    De plus il faudra gérer plusieurs persos en même temps ou chacun leur tour ce qui est vraiment ennuyeux    … Full Review »
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