Return to Grace

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  • Summary: Return to Grace is a first person narrative adventure set in a visually stunning '60s retro sci-fi world.

    You play as space archaeologist Adie Ito, who has unearthed the ancient resting place of an A.I. god and onetime caretaker of the solar system known as Grace. The only inhabitants of    Return to Grace is a first person narrative adventure set in a visually stunning '60s retro sci-fi world.

    You play as space archaeologist Adie Ito, who has unearthed the ancient resting place of an A.I. god and onetime caretaker of the solar system known as Grace.

    The only inhabitants of the site are fracture variations of the Grace AI. Each with their own quirky personalities and unknown motives.

    Adie must choose which personalities to build relationships with as she seeks to uncover the secret of why Grace was shut down thousands of years ago.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Hooked Gamers
    Jun 12, 2023
    95
    Return to Grace won't win over anyone that isn't interested in the slow and pensive pace that this genre delivers, but those that are will find a wonderfully crafted adventure that balances familiar tropes with insightful themes, memorable dialogue, and beautiful environments. At about 2.5 hours in length, the game is a quick play, but it doesn't overstay its welcome and feels like it's exactly as long as it should be. Return to Grace is an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a single-sitting adventure that'll stay in mind far longer.
  2. Gaming Age
    Jun 29, 2023
    91
    It’s a pretty good game for anyone who misses the days when games like What Remains of Edith Finch and Firewatch were gracing best-of lists. Return to Grace is probably a little late to get the same kind of widespread acclaim and reputation, but if there were any justice, it would get both, and deservedly so.
  3. GGRecon
    May 30, 2023
    90
    Return to Grace is an immersive yet charming retro sci-fi adventure, engaging you with its plethora of personality and lore from start to finish.
  4. Screen Rant
    May 30, 2023
    70
    Return To Grace is a solid narrative game set in a wondrous sci-fi location. The core plot will be enough to drive many players for its short run time, especially given its unique setting and visual design. Over time this might lose a little of its luster, but the secrets here are certainly worth uncovering.
  5. Digital Chumps
    Jul 18, 2023
    70
    Return to Grace from developer: Creative Bytes Studios is a short and sweet once-through experience. It has nice dialogue but is more for viewing than interactive gameplay. As a game tagged to be known as a “Walking Simulator” I believe this is the pinnacle of the genre. With its beautiful local, interesting in-game history, and clever dialogue Return to Grace is a great pick for a narrative-driven game to play all in one go. While the gameplay isn’t exactly my go-to first choice of gaming, after completing and experiencing everything the game has to offer, I can recommend this to those gamers who enjoy this type of gameplay.
  6. TheGamer
    Jun 13, 2023
    70
    I don’t want to get into story spoilers, but I thought its representation of AI was a wonderful breath of fresh air, one that didn’t strike fear into my heart or make me worried about the state of my job. If you like walking simulators, story-driven games, and excellent voice acting, Return to Grace is well worth a shot – very few games make me want to dip back in immediately, just to see what else could happen.
  7. GameSpace
    Jul 10, 2023
    65
    The strength of Return to Grace lies in the writing and the incredible voice acting. The cast is made up of well-known industry talents, the cast effectively brings out each personality with great depth. Without such strong actors, A Return to Grace could have easily vanished into a sea of cautionary tales about artificial intelligence. The authors classify "Return to Grace" as science fiction in the style of the 1960s. Closer to fantasy in a sci-fi setting, with a good dose of gentle humor, with bright character and even superbly voiced characters, with simple gameplay. The most pleasant thing is to spend the evening without straining.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. PaidMonkey
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    I can't say I've ever played something so immersive and captivating,
    Truly an experience .
  2. sJaxxson
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Great voice acting, great graphics, great game. If you like walking sims with an excellent story, you'll love this.
  4. Onrush
    Jun 6, 2023
    6
    A bit too simple in most aspects, and too short, almost like a demo. many things in the conclusion weren't very believable. Good try, but theA bit too simple in most aspects, and too short, almost like a demo. many things in the conclusion weren't very believable. Good try, but the next game from this studio should have more realistically presented story and direction.… Expand
  5. PhoneTheo
    Aug 16, 2023
    4
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  6. bokarsh-z
    Jun 18, 2023
    4
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    -only worth 5 dollar or watch it on utube.
    ======== - 2 - 2:15 hour long. -another very repetitive boring walking simulator with    ========
    -only worth 5 dollar or watch it on utube.
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    - 2 - 2:15 hour long.

    -another very repetitive boring walking simulator with generic simple story, disappointment ending, glitches and very bad last section.
    -only good graphic and voice acting.    … Expand

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