Concrete Genie

 PlayStation 4
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 467 Ratings

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  1. Martinakara
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Game diferenciado, encantador e tecnicamente bem elaborado. Uma ideia fascinante, de encher os olhos, uma obra de arte.
  2. Kluivert00
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito divertido, impressionante a fluidez do jogo,um jogo indie muito bom..… Expand
  3. 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 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.
  4. Steff86
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing game! Playstation with more greatness as this is a visual masterpiece and best use of HDR to date. Mechanics work really well and the story is brilliant.
  5. Sniper_9700
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand 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.    … Expand
  6. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    7
    Game had beautiful world and great ideas that for me, unfortunately, weren't up to full potential what could have been. It's not a long trip to get plat but gameplay for me wasn't much fun.
  7. Epic-jakeyo
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    The happiest I've been playing games since I was a little kid on my PS1. Absolutely magical, innocent and beautiful.
  8. imt558
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    What an enjoyable game. And calming. At least something different. Painting Genies is great and fun and talk and also you can identify with them. For those which have a 4k TV and good HDR, colors will really shine. But game is short in some way. 7 hours with some exploration. I would rate this game with 8.5/10 But meta has a scale without decimals, i've rated this game with a 9. And also,What an enjoyable game. And calming. At least something different. Painting Genies is great and fun and talk and also you can identify with them. For those which have a 4k TV and good HDR, colors will really shine. But game is short in some way. 7 hours with some exploration. I would rate this game with 8.5/10 But meta has a scale without decimals, i've rated this game with a 9. And also, for trophy hunters, to get platinum, it's easy.… Expand
  9. bersi84
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Concrete Genie is a very innovative and chill game. I have a hard time rating this properly because the actual game loop is very exceptional but also kinda simple and monotaneous. The graphics are outstanding. The sound design is solid also on the surround end. The game itself is pretty short with around 6 to 8hrs of playtime. I enjoyed my time with this game its very chill and laid back.Concrete Genie is a very innovative and chill game. I have a hard time rating this properly because the actual game loop is very exceptional but also kinda simple and monotaneous. The graphics are outstanding. The sound design is solid also on the surround end. The game itself is pretty short with around 6 to 8hrs of playtime. I enjoyed my time with this game its very chill and laid back. If you are up for something like that then go for it but I still stay that it should have a small sale at least.

    I didnt use the VR component but the controls are still good. Painting is probably a bit harder.    … Expand
  10. m1ku47
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Игра кайф : прикольная механика и рисунки, очень добрый сюжет. Минусы : слабая графика и местами кривые анимации
  11. kunio
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    just got around to playing this game and it’s awesome. i’m not a very creative person but the painting still made me feel creative lol. very fun and relaxing gameplay.
  12. Mr1
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Уникальный игровой опыт для меня, очень красивый проект!
  13. LG_Fox_Brazil
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    A charming little gem that is probably one of the most underrated games of this generation. A visual achievement like only Vanillaware and a few other companies were able to achieve. Great gameplay, gorgeous and charismatic genies and a somewhat simple, but fulfilling story. A must for any player that wants some platforming fun with an unique art style
  14. Xonkire
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Игра своеобразная и зайдёт далеко не всем, ведь сделана она в полу-мультяшном полу-кукольном стиле с примесями Индюшатины, сюжет интересный, концовка банальная, а старые добрые стереотипы никуда не делись. Игра захватывает в себя, и ты буквально не можешь оторваться её, но это её же и минус. Игра очень короткая. Один (ну может два) вечера и игра пройдена на платину. В центре истории какИгра своеобразная и зайдёт далеко не всем, ведь сделана она в полу-мультяшном полу-кукольном стиле с примесями Индюшатины, сюжет интересный, концовка банальная, а старые добрые стереотипы никуда не делись. Игра захватывает в себя, и ты буквально не можешь оторваться её, но это её же и минус. Игра очень короткая. Один (ну может два) вечера и игра пройдена на платину. В центре истории как всегда, мальчик, которого все гнобят, а тот пытается всем доказать, что он клёвый. Игра зайдёт моралфагам, ведь ГГ не сделает ничего плохого главным антагонистам, даже если они убьют всю его семью. Если же не отвлекаться на это, то игра очень чувственная и живая, очень красивая и светлая, с очень необычной и интересной историей, которая, к сожалению, практически полностью состоит из клише. Был бы тут выбор оценок пошире, поставил бы 95, ну а так ставлю 10.… Expand
  15. Selene
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Ignore the salty Xbox and Gears of Sh*t 5 Fanboys, this Game is a charming experience and perfect if you just want ro relax and enjoy the visuals for a bit
  16. IonMagus77
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Very pretty and sweet experience. This It also has an extra VR Mode but you dont need VR to play the Game
  17. LBEDZKI44
    Oct 10, 2019
    9
    There has not been a game that I have connected with and enjoyed is quite a while. Concrete Genie is a touching story, that makes you appreciate life and the little things. I loved the games world, the creatures, art style and music. The game gives you so much creative freedom and makes everything you do and make feel unique. To me, this is a steal at $30 with a VR mode included and is aThere has not been a game that I have connected with and enjoyed is quite a while. Concrete Genie is a touching story, that makes you appreciate life and the little things. I loved the games world, the creatures, art style and music. The game gives you so much creative freedom and makes everything you do and make feel unique. To me, this is a steal at $30 with a VR mode included and is a must play PlayStation exclusive and earns a spot in Sony's first party no doubt.… Expand
  18. xSelene89
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    You need more then 5 brain cells to enjoy an artistic Game like this, thats why Gears of Flop 5 Fans dislike it and give this Game bad Scores ¯_(ツ)_/¯
  19. crazyking321
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    it's fun and has a unique idea what always good (did not play this in VR) .
  20. Invaderfrost
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Everything about this game is beautiful the story the characters the animation everything
  21. Gilbertoo
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    In the wake of so called AAA tripe being released (looking at you, Ubisoft). Concrete Genie is a charming and beautiful game unlike anything I have played previously.

    Yes it may be short but I enjoyed every minute I spent with the game and would recommend it to anybody and everybody.
  22. Dunavan
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    Happy little trees! I could easily spend hours in free paint making gorgeous landscapes that relax me. The sound effects, the 3d pop of the art from the walls. Its a perfect game for chilling after a long day.
  23. OllyNorton
    Oct 11, 2019
    9
    If I were to describe this game in one word it would be beautiful, but not just because the world is beautiful, not just because the painting creations come alive in such beautifully animated colours, but also because the story that accompanies it is beautiful as well. The game itself blends old school concepts like floating collectables, and platforming, with new ideas like creating yourIf I were to describe this game in one word it would be beautiful, but not just because the world is beautiful, not just because the painting creations come alive in such beautifully animated colours, but also because the story that accompanies it is beautiful as well. The game itself blends old school concepts like floating collectables, and platforming, with new ideas like creating your own genies that accompany you throughout the levels helping you solve puzzles. This game is very unique and I can guarantee you won't have played anything quite like it. At $30, this was never meant to be a fully fledged title and comes in at around 6-7 hours for the first playthrough, the mileage you get after that is dependent on how much you enjoyed exploring the world and painting the additional scenes. I feel like there is something really special here that if expanded into a full fledged AAA would be mind blowing and I really hope they make a sequel.… Expand
  24. Wendel
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Jogo muito bom. Superou minhas expectativas! Trabalho de arte impecável! E narrativa e historia envolventes... pena que é um jogo com cerca de 6 horas. Ainda sim merece ser jogado! Parabéns aos desenvolvedores!
  25. almostfamousguy
    Oct 8, 2019
    8
    Игра приятная.
    Единичный продукт!Оригинальный геймплей и рисовка игрового мира.
    Видно сразу что всё это ручная работа.Разработчики креативны.
    Удачи им.
    От меня на эмоциях 10 баллов.
  26. sityoazzdown
    Oct 18, 2019
    6
    It's ok. Its a unique game with flawed game design imo. You basically run around a small town painting walls with your magical paintbrush, to clear the darkness from denska. You also create genies along the way to help with puzzles, and there are some light platforming thrown in. The story was nothing spectacular but it has a good message.
    Pros: Relaxing and charming game, unique    It's ok. Its a unique game with flawed game design imo. You basically run around a small town painting walls with your magical paintbrush, to clear the darkness from denska. You also create genies along the way to help with puzzles, and there are some light platforming thrown in. The story was nothing spectacular but it has a good message.
    Pros: Relaxing and charming game, unique gameplay,charming genie interactions (best part of the game).
    Cons: Combat section was pretty bad, I also really hate the limited art you can decorate on the walls of this game.
    Now here comes my rant. This game has a similar blueprint to a game I loved which was tearaway. Why then can't we draw what we wanted like we could with tearaway? Why are we limited to set pieces of art we find, when we are not even sure how they would integrate with other pieces. That is a big con and took away my fun from painting on the walls. As a big fan of tearaway I am very disappointed with this game. Also, another game flaw is that you can literally spam the same set art piece over all the walls and complete the game. That is not called gamer option, this is called a game design flaw. The combat section was the right call (even though it was painfully bad), but this game was so limited by it's core game design, busting out a bat to smash genies over the head would be heinous. This game was short, but if I cant wait for this game to end only about 5 hours in, that's a problem.
    To end, who is this game for? If you want a family game. Hard to reccomend to anyone else honestly, even if its priced right. It's essentially an interactive game for kids published by nickelodeon.    … Expand
  27. marcoballistic
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    This game has been flying under the radar since its announcement at 2017's October Paris Games Week. Yet another Sony exclusive! And boy what a fun time I've been having. It is a fantasticly original concept, creative and rewarding with a good story too.

    I won't go on here as spoilers abound, so all I'll say is I highly recommend this, especially at the great release price. I was between    This game has been flying under the radar since its announcement at 2017's October Paris Games Week. Yet another Sony exclusive! And boy what a fun time I've been having. It is a fantasticly original concept, creative and rewarding with a good story too.

    I won't go on here as spoilers abound, so all I'll say is I highly recommend this, especially at the great release price.

    I was between a 9 or 10 but the fun originality wins it full marks. Not too many new concept games out there. And I absolutely love this. Bravo Pixel Opus    … Expand
  28. CAMLREVIEWS
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Una belleza de juego sin lugar a duda. Gráficos muy bonitos, buen gameplay e interesante historia.
  29. Shadow1234
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    This is one of those don't judge a book by its cover types of games. The game only takes several hours to Platinum, but the story and game play along the way make it incredible and worth the journey.
  30. BMX
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Amazing game absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  31. Xxmedicodosus
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game muito bom, uma ótima história, personagem cativante,e gráficos top, ainda estou jogando e não consigo parar… Expand
  32. HectorE86
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    What a masterpiece! I had my doubts, but I was completely blown away by this game!!!
  33. keuly
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Jogo lindo demais

    fiquei apaixonado pelo universo e o gameplay, uma pena ser muito curto
  34. Vladmir465
    Oct 11, 2019
    2
    Jogo de baixa produção, com comando amarrados e aparentemente feito para PSVR e adaptado de forma grotesca para os consoles sem precisar o uso do PSVR.
  35. Nana1788
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    I was amazed at how beautiful this game was for only 30 euro..i enjoyed every single bit of it and even cried a little at the end. Must buy. And there is still some replay value for the trophies
  36. Crapgaymer1
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    This is a very beautiful game and fun, don't listen to all the negative reviews from the salty xbots review bombing this game. They're mad because they have no exclusives what so ever
  37. The1AndOnly
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game that lets you express your inner artist. Honestly a one of a kind experience with a heartfelt story and a unique gameplay mechanic. Do yourself a favor and pick this up. You won’t be sorry!
  38. Marlim
    Oct 8, 2019
    0
    Strange game, meaningless and confusing. Art direction doesn't enchant. It looks like a game from the last generation and it doesn't get exciting. Another overrated Sony game
  39. Porlono
    Oct 10, 2019
    5
    El juego pudo ser más, lamentablemente no llegó a un buen resultado principalmente por la poca ambición qué se tuvo
  40. Albertvila_02
    Feb 22, 2021
    0
    Este juego ha sido de los mejores que e jugado, toda la creatividad y la historia que hay detras de los personajes me ha parecido maravilloso y lo recomiendo al 100%. Mis 11/10
  41. Marlonbm
    Oct 8, 2019
    0
    Monotonous, dull and shallow game. Very colorful but not exciting. Bad and locked gameplay. Game hyped by media only.
  42. sCALLINATOR
    Oct 8, 2019
    0
    really a bad game, not cool, really easy. i can play it blinded.
    the puzzles are sooooo easy. incredible someone give 100 to this
  43. Javiero1289
    Oct 10, 2019
    4
    Queda solo en lo que prometió algo bonito, pero decepcionante. Quizá con algún contenido adicional alarguen su miserable vida.
  44. PANTHERS
    Oct 8, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an indie game so its garbage I wouldn't recommend buying it because indie games are never good… Expand
  45. Maurobento
    Oct 8, 2019
    0
    Mediocre and simple game, as if it had low budget. I found some bugs during gameplay. Mechanics very bad, story that does not excite. Another overrated Sony game
  46. Steyraus
    Jan 27, 2021
    1
    Game is another boring walking simulator (no wonder media liked it)and very short. But worst of all is the characters, I couldnt stand ash, he looks like a wimpy **** and who puts bandaids on their face???, what kind of face wound needs a bandaid its gross and made him more unlikable.. But all the characters look stupid and all have generic problems that are suposed to make themGame is another boring walking simulator (no wonder media liked it)and very short. But worst of all is the characters, I couldnt stand ash, he looks like a wimpy **** and who puts bandaids on their face???, what kind of face wound needs a bandaid its gross and made him more unlikable.. But all the characters look stupid and all have generic problems that are suposed to make them endearing, but dosent, they are all unlikable.… Expand
  47. MasterRiley
    Oct 14, 2019
    9
    Concrete Genie is a really beautifully crafted game with an amazing art style and soundtrack, as well as a simple yet touching story. You play as Ash, a young boy who loves to draw and paint. He wanders the streets of his old home, Denska, an abandoned town now only visited by misbehaving kids who bully him. Your goal in the game is to paint across all the walls in Denska which in turnConcrete Genie is a really beautifully crafted game with an amazing art style and soundtrack, as well as a simple yet touching story. You play as Ash, a young boy who loves to draw and paint. He wanders the streets of his old home, Denska, an abandoned town now only visited by misbehaving kids who bully him. Your goal in the game is to paint across all the walls in Denska which in turn will relight and bring the town back to life. You can also paint genies which come to life and help you along your journey throughout the game. The painting mechanic can get a bit repetitive but the game is short enough that it doesn't become too much of a bother. It really is a unique experience not like many other games. If you enjoy drawing/painting and exploring a world with a beautiful art style this game is for you.… Expand
  48. DespairRemnant
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game. The light visual effects remind me of inFamous Second Son. Strongly recommend the game to anyone
  49. cdvp
    Oct 12, 2019
    9
    Muito bonito esse jogo só é pena o modo psvr ser só um bonus, devia ter mais
  50. Josefinqq
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    Belleza de juego PS siempre imaginando y dando ventaja a un solo desarrollador jugadlo
  51. Junior40
    Oct 8, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good game more with inaccurate controls can improve with updates weak story just now stuffing sausage… Expand
  52. dariuskoski
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Outra grande surpresa dos estúdios da sony,muito carisma no personagem principal e dá para notar todo o carinho com que desenvolveram o game
  53. FrostbiteSlash
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Game is beautiful, creative and stunning to play! The detail and small touches you can add to your paintings make it such an enjoyable and memorable experience for each and every new painting I conjure up next! I would definitely recommend this game and people should support it! Pixel Opus may be a small team and this game may not be for everyone or the next big AAA game but it's a gem inGame is beautiful, creative and stunning to play! The detail and small touches you can add to your paintings make it such an enjoyable and memorable experience for each and every new painting I conjure up next! I would definitely recommend this game and people should support it! Pixel Opus may be a small team and this game may not be for everyone or the next big AAA game but it's a gem in the rough. The game is fantastic and the developers put their heart and soul into this and it shows!… Expand
  54. GoldenHour7
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    One of the best game of my life .. so beautiful , kind , cute and creative ! Also have a very good touching story . Thank you Sony for another masterpiece !!!
  55. TheStarkz
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    After purchasing the game just a few days ago, I beat it and I couldn’t be any happier to express my thoughts in full with you.

    Without spoiling too much, I am amazed and enormously pleased with how fleshed out the story was. You play as Ash, a young boy who enjoys painting and after being harassed by the typical bully group, they disperse his drawings throughout the lakeside community    After purchasing the game just a few days ago, I beat it and I couldn’t be any happier to express my thoughts in full with you.

    Without spoiling too much, I am amazed and enormously pleased with how fleshed out the story was. You play as Ash, a young boy who enjoys painting and after being harassed by the typical bully group, they disperse his drawings throughout the lakeside community of Denska, a local fishing area which has been abandoned due to the results of oil spills and competitive business, ruining the area. Ash has this desire to change the way people view Denska – which has since been overrun by this dark oily, ossified matter and of course teenaged delinquency that have trashed the village, and the goal is to spread light throughout the map basically through magic. This experience is incredibly rich and majestic, with vibrant colors that excite me with nothing ordinary of complete wonder. There’s a lot more hidden that really surprised me once I hit the 2nd to 3rd act of the story which brought out some intense and emotional feelings.

    Onto gameplay which I’m sure is one of the more important aspects to any game. I thought that it was refreshing and fun, quite honestly. There’s all sorts of tasks you can complete, from collectibles to wall painting objectives to finding different genie creatures that’ll help you take on different tasks. I suppose the more shocking moment of my entire experience was finding out that this game had platforming elements and a lot of it, and to my surprise, yet again; the platforming was very solid. I ran into hardly any technical issues jumping from one climbable asset to the next, which is a plus. Most Triple A Games aren’t able to compare to the level of quality demonstrated throughout this game and that’s saying something. To put it simply, the gameplay was fluid and felt like that from start to finish, with occasional, but less obvious frame dips, when it came to more intense parts of the game. As a whole, the gameplay was very fun and very rewarding.

    One thing many people tend to overlook in a game is the score, or the musical tunes that are present in it. I’m not like most people, though and I take into account everything there is that would be apart of a game, because it’s something that makes my experience more enjoyable. If I’m being truthful here, Concrete Genie has one of the best PlayStation Exclusive Tracks I have listened to in a long time, but my issue is that it isn’t a consistent one. You see, the musical underscore is there. When you print a design of an apple, or a tree, or a campfire on a wall, a tune will play, subtly, maybe even several times; which reinforces how beautiful the game is. Sadly, however, the score isn’t consistent as opposed to games that I’m used to, which have iconic main themes that always sticks with you no matter what. Concrete Genie’s score, on the other hand, is more of different tune mashups that work well collectively, which isn’t a compliant by any means as it is just something I would’ve preferred in the game. Still, though, I adored the track. It was artful.

    To conclude, Concrete Genie was a creatively unique, refreshing and crafty experience that impressed me every step of the way. I loved it, and I think you would too – which is why I’m giving it a 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  56. xaviar_nl
    Feb 5, 2020
    9
    A very nice game with a warm atmosphere. In the very last part of the game (I won't spoil anything about it), suddenly the mood changes quite a bit and make it "less warm". But that is the only downside for me: for the rest I love it.
  57. Panubis920
    Mar 6, 2021
    1
    Que decir, la verdad empezó siendo un juego que me atrapó desde el principio, quizás con un protagonista muy típico, aún así era algo que nunca había visto con la mecánica de pintar y demás, pude probarlo gracias al Plus, pero en un momento casi por terminar el juego se bugeo, haciendo que todo el tiempo que jugué haya sigo en vano, voy a tratar de reiniciar o algo a ver sí puedo jugar,Que decir, la verdad empezó siendo un juego que me atrapó desde el principio, quizás con un protagonista muy típico, aún así era algo que nunca había visto con la mecánica de pintar y demás, pude probarlo gracias al Plus, pero en un momento casi por terminar el juego se bugeo, haciendo que todo el tiempo que jugué haya sigo en vano, voy a tratar de reiniciar o algo a ver sí puedo jugar, pero perder todo en mi primer vuelta del juego no me gustaría y por ese bug le daré un 1.… Expand
  58. amccann
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    What a well done game! Fantastic artwork, good puzzles and a positive message to boot. This game studio deserves a lot of accolades. Very impressed. I'd recommend this game in a heartbeat. Great job guys!
  59. imafallguy
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Nearly perfect at accomplishing what it sets out to do, Concrete Genie delivers surprising and poignant insights through the universal language of art and color. Recommended to everyone of any age, background or social strata. We need more games like this.
  60. Kai82
    Jan 18, 2023
    9
    I would use this action adventure as an example that videogames can be art. Also I can see this turned into an awesome animated movie. It is the story of the teenager Ash who lives in the coastal town Denska. Denska has become a desolate place as darkness and decay have taken over. However Ash is a skilled artist and discovers that his drawings can banish the darkness. So begins his questI would use this action adventure as an example that videogames can be art. Also I can see this turned into an awesome animated movie. It is the story of the teenager Ash who lives in the coastal town Denska. Denska has become a desolate place as darkness and decay have taken over. However Ash is a skilled artist and discovers that his drawings can banish the darkness. So begins his quest in bringing back the better days by purging the darkness. The game is unique. You draw pictures to safe the day. You have an artbook with motives you can use and will expand it by finding more sheets. On special places you can draw Genies. Those colorful creatures are living in the walls and have special abilities that can help you. Of cause there is opposition as the darkness blocks your path and there is a gang of bullies that will trash you. I like the story and gameplay a lot. Even more when I thought the game will get repetitive it surprised me with a nice twist for both. The art style is amazing and especially the genies are truly magnificent. I almost forgot those were not real a few times. Like I said it is easily adaptable into an animation. The riddles are nice integrated into the system and I want more like that. A quick advice: The motion control did not work that well for me and I switched it to the right stick in the options. Back to the review. The game was refreshing and felt unique. It created emotions and I enjoyed the whole experience. After the conclusion of the story I would applaud the whole team behind it. To be fair I must warn you that I finished the game in maybe 8 hours so it is a bit short and it might not be for everyone. Also you are a bit limited at the start in drawing options. Overall the art style, characters, story and gameplay won me over. I give a 9/10 and recommend it if you want something unique that feels like an animated movie.… Expand
  61. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 3, 2021
    7
    Concrete Genie
    A magical Journey
    Concrete Genie is a 4 and a half hour long artistic platforming game where you play as Ash, youre an artist in a worn down sea side town full of bullies that think youre a total dork for drawing You meet a genie in a light house who gives you a magical brush and you use that brush to bring color back to your town, and bring life to other genies to help    Concrete Genie
    A magical Journey
    Concrete Genie is a 4 and a half hour long artistic platforming game where you play as Ash, youre an artist in a worn down sea side town full of bullies that think youre a total dork for drawing
    You meet a genie in a light house who gives you a magical brush and you use that brush to bring color back to your town, and bring life to other genies to help you progress through the game…
    This is epic mickey meets kingdom hearts essentially…
    Youre in a hub area and your job is to just paint on the walls to light up all of the bulbs in a zone, and by doing so you will clear up this good to interact with an item that will unlock the next zone, and youll se the help of the concrete genies to open gates or help you access the next area, so youll need to paint and clear paths for them… and this time of gameplay can be a bit head scratching as concrete genie isn’t really linear, youre in a mini open map and you just figure out what you have to do as the game gives you little hints, which admittedly did have my running round in circles scratching my head a couple times… a better indication of what to do next would have been appreciated here overall…
    The hok of this game though for me, is running around these little zones and finding all of the mages for pictures I can paint on the wall, finding these collectables helps you clear other optional collectables and secrets, and then the final 3rd of the game its straight up kingdom hearts as youre taking on the darkness with your brush…
    Concrete genie is a really beautiful game at times, most of the time its pretty dull and mindless, and dealing with the bullies while youre just tryna paint is a nussaince, but obviously that’s the point, really putting you into ashes shoes… but concrete genie is something really unique, touching at times, and a game I highly recommend you give a chance to, at least through its first area
    I give concrete Genie
    a 7/10    … Expand
  62. EduardoMeurer
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Jogo muito subestimado, a forma como trata do bullyng é muito boa, além de ser uma obra de arte, uma pena ser muito curto.
  63. trasteando72
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Gran juego, uno de los tapados del año. Es de esos juegos únicos que no te deberías de perder, esta lleno de encanto, como otros como Unravel.
  64. storageheater
    Jul 7, 2022
    6
    I was actually looking forward to this, as it looked a treat and I've really enjoyed similar games like Chicory, Tearaway and Psychonauts 2. So, the good: it's fun enough and pretty enough, I mostly liked playing it.

    Since you can't skip the cutscenes, here's the main core of why it left such a bad taste in my mouth: it's so shallow that it's actually quite loathesome. Opening with a    I was actually looking forward to this, as it looked a treat and I've really enjoyed similar games like Chicory, Tearaway and Psychonauts 2. So, the good: it's fun enough and pretty enough, I mostly liked playing it.

    Since you can't skip the cutscenes, here's the main core of why it left such a bad taste in my mouth: it's so shallow that it's actually quite loathesome. Opening with a vindictive display of contextless bullying - our perfect, smartass, confidently quipping all-American jock is cruelly victimised by the fat ugly kids for... drawing? This game posts on Twitter about how they're the real minority, and it's really giving "forgotten 80s cartoon that sells a product range" energy. A key Sad Moment is just your character crying about a 2D blob he met briefly an hour ago, and it does some baffling work regarding oil pollution and how it relates to how sad and abused you are. The merging of story and gameplay events is so unconsidered and careless that somehow everyone is shocked at the end that you have a magic paintbrush. Still, for a game so clearly focused at children, it then seems bonkers to have things like exposed electricity pylons be completely safe. Almost as if "it's for kids" is a lazy excuse for not trying very hard.

    I was a bit surprised at how restricted the arty bit actually is, but it makes more and more sense as you play. It's extremely cool that you design genies that come to life, and I liked playing around with it, but you're just adding a few presets to an existing template and they get messy and blobby pretty fast. I often had to delete the entire painting just to have a chance at seeing exactly what detail they wanted me to add, and very quickly stopped customising my Genies at all, as they would all crowd art scenes and render them hard to see even before I'd covered them up with my stickers. Still, Genie interactions were really delightful and although I'm moaning a fair bit about this aspect, I think it works. It could've been glorious, but what we have is successful and quite pleasing.

    It feels like a lot of compromises on a budget, which in fairness probably describes most games. It feels like an idea that underpaid some writer to justify its existence, which again probably describes most games. I just wish it had come to a compromise that wasn't so insipid.    … Expand
  65. Berzep
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    Creative, graphic, story, drawing, and of course you can create your own GENIE!
    Actually i can't remember any game of this type, but maybe it's first new genre with drawing, i love drawing and this game make's you be more creative, so why don't create something from your dream?
    Graphic is stylish! Story is helpful against bullying, and i plunged into this story! I recommend this game,    Creative, graphic, story, drawing, and of course you can create your own GENIE!
    Actually i can't remember any game of this type, but maybe it's first new genre with drawing, i love drawing and this game make's you be more creative, so why don't create something from your dream?
    Graphic is stylish!
    Story is helpful against bullying, and i plunged into this story!
    I recommend this game, you enjoy lot of fun! :)    … Expand
  66. SuperDuck23
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Imaginative and feel-good, Concrete Genie is simply delightful. It feels like a celebration of how art and colour can help us climb out of the bleak pits that we all occasionally find ourselves in. The game is also just the right length so it avoids becoming repetitive, but to tell the truth I would've been happy to continue playing for a little more as it just put a smile on the face.
  67. Empyrea
    May 3, 2023
    6
    I played for 1'5 hours and although it's not a bad a game it felt repetitive so I gave up because I've better games to play. The city looks good althoug the mouths in the scenes are awful although you'll get use to it. In my opinion it's a totally skippable game but if you like not stressfull games and you don't mind to do repetitive things you can give it a try otherwise there are plentyI played for 1'5 hours and although it's not a bad a game it felt repetitive so I gave up because I've better games to play. The city looks good althoug the mouths in the scenes are awful although you'll get use to it. In my opinion it's a totally skippable game but if you like not stressfull games and you don't mind to do repetitive things you can give it a try otherwise there are plenty of better games out there.… Expand
  68. Moish
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    A fun, beautiful looking game with a reflective and moving story, an indie game reaching for a AA game that stimulates your creativity on a puzzle and platforming based gameplay implementing combat and other mechanics also, which only flaws are being too short and implementing certain mechanics maybe too late and for just a small part of the game, one of those trophy lists that are wellA fun, beautiful looking game with a reflective and moving story, an indie game reaching for a AA game that stimulates your creativity on a puzzle and platforming based gameplay implementing combat and other mechanics also, which only flaws are being too short and implementing certain mechanics maybe too late and for just a small part of the game, one of those trophy lists that are well balanced and are for every player.… Expand
  69. Wellek
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A unica coisa ruim desse jogo é ser curto, pois ele é uma obra prima! espero que a Sony veja seu potencial e faça uma continuação ou DLC.
    historia e jogabilidade maravilhosas!
  70. Dragonfly44
    Oct 24, 2020
    8
    The gameplay and environments all feel fresh and unique and it was a joy to play this short but sweet adventure, even if the story was quite predictable. 80/100
  71. DARAGH82
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    Love it, Game has a Magic feeling to it. Feel real Empathy toward the Characters
  72. Marat655
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра, для разнообразия самое то, платина тоже легкая.
  73. Edgard86
    Feb 16, 2021
    8
    O game é bom pela proposta. Tem uma história clichê mas que serve bem para crianças e jóvens. A game play é legal, vc consegue fazer muitas pinturas pela cidade. A platina parece fácil, o jogo da muitos trofeus sem esforço. Porém o game se torna repetitivo em alguns momento. Não chega ser um problema grande pois o game é super curto, porém não vale o preço que é vendido fora de promoção,O game é bom pela proposta. Tem uma história clichê mas que serve bem para crianças e jóvens. A game play é legal, vc consegue fazer muitas pinturas pela cidade. A platina parece fácil, o jogo da muitos trofeus sem esforço. Porém o game se torna repetitivo em alguns momento. Não chega ser um problema grande pois o game é super curto, porém não vale o preço que é vendido fora de promoção, pois é curto demais. Uma experiencia de 2 ou 3 dias no máximo. Compre em promoção. PSN: Edgard_1986… Expand
  74. Gothsteve
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    This was a game I wanted to play for a while and when it was free on psplus I had to play. What a beautiful game to play. Enjoyable story, characters and love the genies. A genuinely gentle and fun game.
  75. mmarkk3
    Feb 21, 2021
    8
    Never played a game like this. It is very artistic, and pleasing to the eyes, and it is about exploring and painting. It is definitely not for everybody, but it is surely a unique experience.
  76. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    美版神笔马良（不是； 前半段轻度解密跑酷，体感画画有点像大神，后半段变成了战斗玩法略重复； 剧情转折略生硬； 不过只狼打的怀疑人生之后玩这个小品游戏真是太治愈了
  77. superpyro296
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
    I think Concrete Genie is a great game with an amazing art direction. It is quite a short game (maybe 6 or 7 hours) but it definitely worth it. It's not a game with deep mechanics, leveling system, etc....but it is a nice platforming story game with some interesting puzzles. I think this game could have been even better if they implemented the combat before in the campaign. It is a easyI think Concrete Genie is a great game with an amazing art direction. It is quite a short game (maybe 6 or 7 hours) but it definitely worth it. It's not a game with deep mechanics, leveling system, etc....but it is a nice platforming story game with some interesting puzzles. I think this game could have been even better if they implemented the combat before in the campaign. It is a easy recommendation for me that deserves a 8/10. I hope this studio will make other games in the future and Sony will encourage it.… Expand
  78. sebastianali
    Jun 21, 2021
    7
    Concrete Genie es uno de los mejores juegos indie que he probado, cuenta con ideas super innovadoras e interesantes, así como una historia y personajes bastante conmovedores y una jugabilidad simple pero que generalmente funciona. Una obra de arte encarnada en un videojuego! Desgraciadamente el juego peca de algunos fallos. Las secciones de sigilo y combate solo están para rellenar la pocaConcrete Genie es uno de los mejores juegos indie que he probado, cuenta con ideas super innovadoras e interesantes, así como una historia y personajes bastante conmovedores y una jugabilidad simple pero que generalmente funciona. Una obra de arte encarnada en un videojuego! Desgraciadamente el juego peca de algunos fallos. Las secciones de sigilo y combate solo están para rellenar la poca duración que el videojuego tiene, ademas de un fallo de diseño garrafal es que puedes spamear el mismo arte constantemente y ganar el juego. Ademas, en lo personal, me hubiera gustado que para resolver los puzzles en vez de pulsar R1 (si mal no recuerdo) para atraer a los genios, estaria bueno poder darles ordenes de forma individual a cada uno, asi como que las pinturas que hagas influyan en el mundo del juego y no se queden tan solo en un retrato 2d. Aun así, es un juego bastante disfrutable, de los mejores que probé en los últimos meses (aunque siendo que hubieron tantas cosas que no me gustaron, tampoco es que sea decir mucho la verdad...). Es uno de esos juegos que una secuela le beneficiaria un montón, ya que tiene una idea excelente, y que si bien se exploto en cierta medida, podrían mejorarla muchísimo mas.… Expand
  79. Ruzaky
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    This game is like playing Pixar cartoon. Looks very goods. Music is great. Gameplay is very unique.
    Good game
  80. iMustang
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Easily Sony's best PS4 exclusive of 2019. This game made by a small studio within Sony called Pixelopus is a project filled with absolute love and beauty. For only a $30 asking price (both physically and digitally), this game is an incredible journey about a boy trying to save a town that has all but died with a magical paintbrush. You create these creatures called genies you can fullyEasily Sony's best PS4 exclusive of 2019. This game made by a small studio within Sony called Pixelopus is a project filled with absolute love and beauty. For only a $30 asking price (both physically and digitally), this game is an incredible journey about a boy trying to save a town that has all but died with a magical paintbrush. You create these creatures called genies you can fully customize and really feel like you're bringing to life as you cover the town in your unique drawings. Along the way you experience an incredible story, work to dodge a group of bullies that may have more depth than they let on, and experience visuals and music that are breathtaking. If you have a PS4, this is one that I highly recommend. Don't let this journey fly under your radar.… Expand
  81. ToshLichev
    Feb 7, 2021
    8
    Concrete Genie is the epitome of chill-out gaming. It delivers a pleasant story with fun and fresh gameplay mechanics and pleasing visuals.

    The world of Concrete Genie is small but just big enough to serve the game's needs. The art style is great and the game's gameplay never gets old, mainly because it tends to change up and always gives you something new to play with. The concept of    Concrete Genie is the epitome of chill-out gaming. It delivers a pleasant story with fun and fresh gameplay mechanics and pleasing visuals.

    The world of Concrete Genie is small but just big enough to serve the game's needs. The art style is great and the game's gameplay never gets old, mainly because it tends to change up and always gives you something new to play with. The concept of the geenies is very well executed and truly gives the player the feeling that he is bringing life back into the city.

    The story could have been a little bit longer but it successfully manages to tell a heartfelt tale without being preachy or cringey which is harder than you'd think.

    Overall the only real problems I had with the game were a few technical bugs that made getting a plat a bit annoying towards the end. Other than that it is a great experience from start to finish.    … Expand
  82. BruceThePro
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Great game for a small price. The Genies are adorable and interacting with them is just a lot of fun. Recommended.
  83. nathanliapis
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    Gameplay: 8/10, Graphics: 9/10, Audio: 9/10, Loading: 9/10. Underrated game, beautiful artistic world. Very relaxing game!
  84. misancho
    Feb 22, 2022
    6
    Un juego con aspecto indie exclusivo de Sony con un arte y un estilo gráfico realmente muy bien logrado. Las mecánicas del juego son muy originales y sorprenden al comienzo del juego. La duración quizás es algo corta (unas 6 horas aproximadamente) pero para la propuesta del juego está bien. Como aspecto negativo, la dificultad no está bien balanceada, ya que casi todo el juego esUn juego con aspecto indie exclusivo de Sony con un arte y un estilo gráfico realmente muy bien logrado. Las mecánicas del juego son muy originales y sorprenden al comienzo del juego. La duración quizás es algo corta (unas 6 horas aproximadamente) pero para la propuesta del juego está bien. Como aspecto negativo, la dificultad no está bien balanceada, ya que casi todo el juego es relativamente sencillo pero con algunos picos de dificultad sobre la parte final, que no se corresponden con el resto del juego. De todas maneras, vale la pena jugarlo.… Expand
  85. AMKrishnan
    Sep 18, 2021
    7
    A short and charming game with a surprising twist in gameplay about halfway through. The animation is very unique and the game is very vibrant. It does, however, have a generic 'bullies vs lonely kid' plot and the change in gameplay may be considered unwelcome by some. The game is about 8 hours long in terms of story, so I'd recommend this if you want a short, but pretty decent experience.
  86. Yeliazar
    Dec 28, 2019
    2
    This is a descent game, with a nice story and colourful graphics. Sony gets 2 from me because of the bug in the middle of the game that makes it impossible to continue playing. The developers do not even have a web site and there's no way to report a bug, so I had to replay 50% of the game.
  87. skskskddd
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    Cute game. I am a terrible arist and i can't draw even a sun but this game make me feel exciting for drawing. Its a game for kids but you can play it if you are a adult and you want to see a cool story. Its very short so it never makes you feel tired while you playing it. Its an easy 5 hours platinum with also a cool story and graphics for this type. The only bad thing is that i think itCute game. I am a terrible arist and i can't draw even a sun but this game make me feel exciting for drawing. Its a game for kids but you can play it if you are a adult and you want to see a cool story. Its very short so it never makes you feel tired while you playing it. Its an easy 5 hours platinum with also a cool story and graphics for this type. The only bad thing is that i think it has very low fps (i played on ps5).… Expand
  88. DjaySuzi
    Mar 11, 2021
    9
    I expected this to be a 6/10 before I started playing and it far exceeded my expectations. The gameplay, artwork (including the joy of being able to create my own and see it displayed all over), story, voice acting, style, and everything else was a blast to be a part of. The only things I didn't care for are the ability to skip cutscenes (even though I enjoyed them, I realize not everyoneI expected this to be a 6/10 before I started playing and it far exceeded my expectations. The gameplay, artwork (including the joy of being able to create my own and see it displayed all over), story, voice acting, style, and everything else was a blast to be a part of. The only things I didn't care for are the ability to skip cutscenes (even though I enjoyed them, I realize not everyone will) and implementation of motion control (thankfully can be switched to the right stick), as well as the way painting feels while trying to walk around - the forced camera angles can tend to be quite cumbersome. I played this alongside my girlfriend and she had just as much fun.… Expand
  89. Pendar_99
    Oct 20, 2019
    9
    Concrete Genie is an ambitious game, and it matches that ambition with heart.
  90. foxhounder
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Excellent game. Beautiful visuals, interesting concept, and heartwarming story.
    A little on the short side, but can't complain as the game's at a low price.
    Wish there were more games like these around.
  91. tk_sb
    Jan 7, 2020
    8
    This is really beautiful game, graphic and art are amazing! Gameplay also really good, it's first game where motion control work well) Another one great exclusive for PS4!
  92. XAKER4
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    Игра красивая но со своим уклоном ! Гемплей не для всех ! Не была разрекламирована сони ,отсюда и провал и низкие продажи игры ! А жаль разработчиов , душу вкладывали в игру видно ! Огромное спасибо сони за русскую озвучку !Игра красивая но со своим уклоном ! Гемплей не для всех ! Не была разрекламирована сони ,отсюда и провал и низкие продажи игры ! А жаль разработчиов , душу вкладывали в игру видно ! Огромное спасибо сони за русскую озвучку !
  93. eXoFrey
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    Absolutely stunning game for all ages! The music is amazing and the gameplay is easy to master! The story is beautiful! I loved it! A bit too short, but still amazing!
  94. Newth05
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Perfeito em todos os sentidos, a forma simples como mostra a história dos personagens, amei !
  95. BmghLW29
    Dec 3, 2019
    1
    História entediante bem como a gameplay. Jogabilidade terrível por causa do sistema de mexer o controle. Graficamente o jogo é bem bonito.
  96. GabFire
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    O jogo é muito lindo, possui um visual artístico perfeito e com uma proposta muito diferente e interessante.
  97. bboyred30
    Feb 5, 2020
    9
    Beautiful and tight story, Amazing Claymation esque graphics really make seem more tangible than other similar games. Not a perfect game but as close as your going to get with true artistic vision and it is Seriously Well Priced!!
  98. sergio123456
    Sep 10, 2021
    7
    Juego bastante original y bonito en su estética, se sale un poco de lo que son los exclusivos de Sony, me gusta el uso que hace del dualshock 4, aunque se queda un poco corto en su planteamiento.
  99. Turbo123
    Oct 19, 2022
    10
    A superb adventure that anyone can enjoy graphics are amazing cartoon style and so much fun love this game a most play period
  100. rcoberle54
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    This is a simple and sweet little indie-like platformer with hack and slash elements. It reminded me of Infamous First Light meets Splatoon. It's creative and inventive and I had a blast getting lost in this world. Great game for kids and adults alike. It's different enough to be a breath of fresh air, but familiar enough for players of every kind to jump into.
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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
  1. Edge Magazine
    Dec 5, 2019
    60
    One thing is certain: Concrete Genie's identity crisis proves its creators still have some maturing left to do. [Issue#340, p.106]
  2. GAMINGbible
    Dec 5, 2019
    80
    The whole game offers up an innocent thrill with the kind of naive charm you get from a well-crafted kids movie, like The Goonies. The characters all have a delightful appeal, the world of Denska is enchanting, and the story is well delivered. It is on the short side, and doesn't feel like a challenge even when the story suggests you're in a difficult moment, but it's definitely worth replaying again and again. In short, Concrete Genie is a beautiful game all about emotions and doing what's right, and it's truly very special.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 2, 2019
    85
    Concrete Genie is a stylized marvellous platform that will channel your inner artist. Too bad VR support is not more integrated into the core gameplay.
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