Concrete Genie

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 83
  3. Negative: 1 out of 83
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  1. EGM
    Oct 7, 2019
    40
    Concrete Genie’s painting tech impresses at first and its heart is certainly in the right place, but the game ultimately proves too aimless to support its already brief running time. Adorning the city in landscapes of your own creation quickly loses its luster as you realize that what you create lacks meaningful interactivity. Even the jarring addition of combat midway through doesn’t do much to counter the sense that Pixelopus couldn’t find a way to build out a full game around a simple gameplay idea.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Oct 8, 2019
    A small, perfectly formed adventure. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. Kotaku
    Oct 7, 2019
    With the amount of love and care poured into the storytelling, I wanted more from the gameplay. If the first part of Concrete Genie were more tightly done, it could have easily been one of my favorite games of the year. But like the fishing town of Denska itself, it faded before I could really appreciate it.
  3. The Verge
    Oct 12, 2019
    Concrete Genie is messy, much like the adolescent story it tells. The storytelling can be a bit too on the nose — like graffiti calling Ash “the paint nerd” — and the controls can be strangely complex at times, particularly in the last chapter when the game gets more action-heavy. But ultimately, it has just enough charm and warmth to make it worth the brief journey. They might not look like the genies you’re expecting, but that’s part of what makes them so memorable.
  5. UploadVR
    Oct 8, 2019
    As it stands, Concrete Genie’s PSVR offering won’t offend with its vibrant palette. It just won’t do much else, either.

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#34 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 467 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 344 out of 467
  2. Mixed: 81 out of 467
  3. Negative: 42 out of 467
  1. Sniper_9700
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. The game from the shows I saw seemed to be an innovative idea.
    I wish this game success both in terms of feedbacks as well as sales.    … Full Review »
  2. 1MM0RTAL
    Oct 8, 2019
    8
    Real contrasting, bright neon in gloomy scenery. Heard it was inspired by JSRF. Can totally see why with traversal platforming elements andReal contrasting, bright neon in gloomy scenery. Heard it was inspired by JSRF. Can totally see why with traversal platforming elements and decorating the levels with a palette of easy to use thematic tools. Easy to make a mural on basically any wall. Reminds me of the movie Coraline, but only a little.… Full Review »
  3. Martinakara
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Game diferenciado, encantador e tecnicamente bem elaborado. Uma ideia fascinante, de encher os olhos, uma obra de arte.
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