Concrete Genie

 PlayStation 4
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
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  1. Silvio96
    Oct 28, 2021
    9
    Gioco molto piacevole
    Mi ha sorpreso in positivo
    Forse un po' troppo breve ma va bene lo stesso
  2. ET0
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    It is an ambitious, inspiring and charming game, but it lacks team experience to offer excellent gameplay، I hope that in their next project, they will learn from their mistakes and continue with their beautiful creative ideas ❤️
  3. Kigunasu
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I made an account just to review this game because i feel like i had to as I ended up in tears.
    I was feeling a bit down personally, games seemed boring to me, luckily I had this on my ps4 since it was free with ps plus months ago. When I saw the trailer back then I was super hyped about painting your own stuff and making it "alive" (well kinda, since you get some patterns and it's not free painting). Decided to give it a try after being tired of the same games over and over again.
    Well, this felt not only a real breath of fresh air, but also a game showing morals and values, something society lacks of right now.
    I really connected with the main protagonist, Ash, a boy with a will to explore, and to restore Denska to its original state where people were still happy and it was a colorful city.
    I couldn't help but cry when I thought Luna was gone forever, and when after all the progress made the bullies destroyed your art. Ash finally having friends and getting recognized what he achieved while keeping on doing what he loves the most is the greatest finale to a short game that ended up being a top 10 in my all time game list. Thanks to Sony and Pixel Opus devs and workers for making this happen. This is the kind of game that changes people.    … Expand
  4. WellEvil
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  5. Med_Ryan
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece
    From Well Written Story to the engaging Gameplay & Combat to the freedom of exploration & stunning world to the emotional music, what an excellent experience delivered by PlayStation Studios I think everyone should absolutely experience this gem
  6. BrianDavid94
    Sep 11, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find somethingQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of course influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8) Very Good. Innovated, but perhaps not in the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguable so.

    Had this game in my library for a long time before trying it out and then ended up plating it over the weekend. I’m not creative as a person so I initially stayed away since it seemed like an art game. It is a very short game, like 5-8hrs. In that time frame, about 2/3rd of it is puzzle solving with the other 1/3rd is combat. It’s a good-looking game and has a good art direction. This game has a massage about bullying.    … Expand
  7. Eyssa
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    Отличная игра, для разнообразия самое то, платина тоже легкая.
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#34 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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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
  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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