GRIS

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 194 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 11 out of 194
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  1. MindWanderer
    Feb 4, 2020
    7
    This game is a metaphor. It's unclear through the actual game what it's a metaphor for, unless you complete various obscure optional challenges and get all the collectables.

    The highlight of the game is the gorgeous, hand-drawn graphics. The world is very pretty, and the cutscenes are reminiscent of indie animated films. It's entirely wordless except for the instructions of what    This game is a metaphor. It's unclear through the actual game what it's a metaphor for, unless you complete various obscure optional challenges and get all the collectables.

    The highlight of the game is the gorgeous, hand-drawn graphics. The world is very pretty, and the cutscenes are reminiscent of indie animated films. It's entirely wordless except for the instructions of what button to press when you get a new ability (which happens only 3 times).

    As for gameplay, it's a puzzle-platformer. None of the platforming is at all challenging, and most of the puzzles are obvious on the face of them. One or two will require a bit of experimentation, but that's about it. There are also hidden collectibles, some of which are moderately challenging, but most of which just involve going the "wrong" way at a juncture. It's not at all obvious which way is right and which is wrong, so you're likely to miss several on your first playthrough. The controls are smooth, but with the game's plodding pace it hardly matters.

    If you want something pretty, slow-paced, and thought-provoking, you'll enjoy this. If you want something exciting or challenging, with a narrative story, you should pass.    … Expand
  2. Ranty
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Artistically this game was wonderful, I personally love the use of colour in games since its highly under used. The music hit me right at the best moments and at points I was wondering why exactly was I so sad watching this poor little character cry over a statue. It wasn't till near the end it clicked (and when I accidentally unlocked an achievement mentioning one of the stages of grief)Artistically this game was wonderful, I personally love the use of colour in games since its highly under used. The music hit me right at the best moments and at points I was wondering why exactly was I so sad watching this poor little character cry over a statue. It wasn't till near the end it clicked (and when I accidentally unlocked an achievement mentioning one of the stages of grief) that I realised really what this game was showing. Its a short but wonderful game and I think fans of other smaller games like Journey will like this as well.… Expand
  3. archaim
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Отличная игра. Картинка отличная. Геймплей неплох, но не более. Всё прохождение не мог понять метафоры и считал её поверхностной, а потом нашёл секретный ролик и кааак понял.
  4. WhatAboutThat
    Oct 10, 2020
    0
    Beautiful, artistic, creative, gentle, relaxing. My only criticism is that there are some times where it's a little unclear at how to proceed due to the level design. Overall, I enjoyed it very much.
  5. timmytime
    Jul 10, 2020
    7
    File GRIS on my "wanted to like it more than I did" list. It's a beautiful game, but some of the later levels relied a lot more on backtracking and pixel hunting than I expected. A lot of progression was about interacting with things you could miss and I found myself running around the levels a lot. So, frustrating but not much of a sense of accomplishment when you figure it out.

    INSIDE    File GRIS on my "wanted to like it more than I did" list. It's a beautiful game, but some of the later levels relied a lot more on backtracking and pixel hunting than I expected. A lot of progression was about interacting with things you could miss and I found myself running around the levels a lot. So, frustrating but not much of a sense of accomplishment when you figure it out.

    INSIDE is still the gold standard for character puzzle platformers for me and I liked it's environmental puzzles a lot more.

    Meanwhile GOROGOA is the Rolls Royce of beautiful indie puzzle games with its subtle feedback when you're heading in the right direction. I'd recommend either of those games before Gris, but it's still worth a play.    … Expand
  6. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    7
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  7. Bobbydownhill
    Jan 3, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cup head frustratingly difficult at some points Cool idea though , make it playable !!… Expand
  8. Cyber_Angel
    Jan 11, 2020
    7
    Beautiful artstyle, melancholic lyrical story, touching music. The gameplay is rather basic, but still engaging through it's 3 hours of gameplay time.
  9. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Dieses Spiel hat mich echt verzaubert. Alles auf Top-Niveau und am Ende sind sogar Tränen geflossen.

    Spielzeit - ca. 3 Stunden
    Abtürze = 0x

    Story = 2/2
    Gameplay = 2/2
    Soundtrack = 2/2
    Optik = 2/2
    Technik = 2/2

    FAZIT = 10/10
  10. Catalyst13
    May 25, 2020
    8
    The art style was what drew me to this game and it didn't disappoint as it features a stunning hand-drawn watercolour world. Gameplay-wise, a relatively short puzzle platformer that was not really challenging. Found most of the collectables on the first run and backtracked with chapter select to cleanup. The storytelling is silent and surreal. It managed to conjure up some thoughts aboutThe art style was what drew me to this game and it didn't disappoint as it features a stunning hand-drawn watercolour world. Gameplay-wise, a relatively short puzzle platformer that was not really challenging. Found most of the collectables on the first run and backtracked with chapter select to cleanup. The storytelling is silent and surreal. It managed to conjure up some thoughts about love and loss which I didn't expect. Overall, a short yet beautiful game and those should be supported. Buy this game!… Expand
  11. Dragonfly44
    Feb 24, 2021
    6
    The graphics and music are really nice, but theres not really anything else about this game to make it worth playing. 64/100
  12. FonzySugar
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Da non fan di questo genere di giochi, sono stato ulteriormente sorpreso di quanto lo abbia adorato, enigmi divertenti da risolvere e non frustranti, MUSICHE eccezionali che riascolto a distanza di più di un anno da quando l'ho giocato, comparto artistico meraviglioso. Si trova in offerta spesso a meno di 7 euro, imprescendibile darci una chance
  13. SplitMind
    Sep 3, 2020
    7
    There is no doubt that Gris is a beautiful and remarkable game, however the flaws are worth noting also.

    Firstly, the graphics are unique. Gris is distinctive in its colour palettes and growing beauty that evolves as the game progresses. The only real downside of the graphics are that it can be difficult to differentiate what is background and what is an obstacle. This also makes it    There is no doubt that Gris is a beautiful and remarkable game, however the flaws are worth noting also.

    Firstly, the graphics are unique. Gris is distinctive in its colour palettes and growing beauty that evolves as the game progresses. The only real downside of the graphics are that it can be difficult to differentiate what is background and what is an obstacle. This also makes it difficult to notice the subtleties such as breakable blocks in some parts of the game.

    The music is good but inconsistent. It seems to phase in and out during the quiet moments and appropriately become louder and emotional at the right moments.

    The gameplay is where it gets interesting. Most of it involves traversing an evolving environment that is a beauty to explore. One substantial issue I have is that a regular aspect of the game involves collecting little pixels of light to progress. This gets quite stale and repetitive quickly. I would have liked to have seen a good chunk of it removed and it would have made it a more enjoyable experience for me. I thought it caused to game to be a bit drawn out towards the end and tarnished the final sections.

    The story is also a bit odd. A quick search online tells me the story is based in grief, as do five of the trophies. This isn't very obvious in the game but doesn't really detract from my enjoyment unless I begin questioning the point of the whole game. It comes as a bit overly avant-garde and pretentious to make the theme ambiguous (it could be depression, psychosis etc. as well as grief) but again this isn't really an issue for me.

    Overall, it was the last third of the game that felt a tad tedious, however this is still a very good game and I want to see more like this. Despite my score, this was a very welcome change from the AAA garbage commonly flooding the market at present.    … Expand
  14. chronicrenegade
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Incredible game both artistically and mechanically. Absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. 10/10
  15. WakeUpJeff
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Deeply moving and uplifting. Almost no other work of art has resonated with me the way Gris has. Although it may not resonate with everyone the same way, I think that those dealing with loss will see something special in this game. It's gameplay may be simplistic, but to judge Gris based on it's mechanics and not it's emotion would be to miss the point.
  16. Wweald
    Aug 16, 2021
    8
    Really beautiful game, visually, sonically, and emotionally. Everyone should play this at least once considering how short, cheap, and great it is.
  17. FuriousAegon
    May 14, 2022
    8
    Gris is magnificent!
    The game has one the most unique and astonishing art design I’ve ever seen in gaming.Almost every shot in the game can be screenshoted and placed as a wallpaper on your device, I’ve gotta say art designers have done an amazing work.Sometimes Ive stoped moving to just watch the environment and see how it’s well-designed and how beautiful it is.
    Also the soundtrack in    Gris is magnificent!
    The game has one the most unique and astonishing art design I’ve ever seen in gaming.Almost every shot in the game can be screenshoted and placed as a wallpaper on your device, I’ve gotta say art designers have done an amazing work.Sometimes Ive stoped moving to just watch the environment and see how it’s well-designed and how beautiful it is.
    Also the soundtrack in this game is very…very good- main theme,ending theme, every boss fight theme are memorable, and can brought to goosebumps at some point.
    As for the plot, we have very similar situation as in Journey, it is heavily brought by visual design and soundtrack, and every player experiences his own adventure, and builds the full picture of story by himself.If we are comparing this game with Journey, this game, in my opinion, has a far more deep story.
    But if we are comparing this game with by gameplay and how colorful and joyful your adventure is, I think that I like Journey more than Gris.But Gris still is a really good,visually stunning and relaxing game.
    8/10    … Expand
  18. PerfectRecipe
    May 10, 2021
    8
    Very nice game with great art and music. As cons I could mention abstract story-line. But in general very good game.
  19. Alentejano
    May 25, 2020
    9
    Simple and beautiful. The entire game is silent (no dialogue) but is a metaphor told through color and music, each one fitting perfectly with the "chapter"of the story. Besides the specific use of color there is also use of sound design to set the tone a create a beautiful mood (footsteps and rain for example). The puzzles aren't challenging but that is not the point, the game servesSimple and beautiful. The entire game is silent (no dialogue) but is a metaphor told through color and music, each one fitting perfectly with the "chapter"of the story. Besides the specific use of color there is also use of sound design to set the tone a create a beautiful mood (footsteps and rain for example). The puzzles aren't challenging but that is not the point, the game serves amazingly as a relaxing experience that does not require dialogue to tell its story but rather let the world design present it.… Expand
  20. Skarcontrol
    Dec 19, 2019
    9
    Me encanta, es una experiencia de juego, sin instrucciones, vas avanzando y vas aprendiendo lo que hay que hacer, la imagen está muy bien cuidada, y mención especial a la banda sonora. Un plataformas low-cost muy Recomendable
  21. werAKen
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    It's really beautiful game. Even a sorrow in here has its beauty. Simply have no words to describe how deeply I love this game
  22. elen_uial
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Beautifully made, great score. Platform game, easy at times, some times the transitions are a bit long, but overall a superb game. I love the fact that there are no instructions, what to do how to do it, so you have to solve the puzzle yourself. Great art, pity it is rather short.
  23. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Um dos jogos mais lindos que já vi, simplesmente me amarrei só pelo design gráfico épico que ele possui, espero que a Devolver faça mais jogos assim no futuro em melhor qualidade de jogatina.
  24. painava
    May 12, 2020
    7
    Beautiful ambient-puzzle game. Very short and quite easy, definitely relaxing. Would recommend.
  25. Kelvinfs
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo e incrivel a trilha sonora a arte o modo que o jogo vai se fechando ate chegar na parte que ela ve que ela e o maior obstaculo dela… Expand
  26. Tanji
    Mar 25, 2021
    9
    95%
    Gris is one of the most emotional and best experiences I've ever had in video games.
    It's visually a masterpiece and the soundtrack is simply breathtaking. Gameplay wise is very simple but for me it wasn't a problem because of the gorgeous animations and art style. The atmosphere is phenomenal and the sound design is always on point. The only thing that keeps it from reaching 100% for    95%
    Gris is one of the most emotional and best experiences I've ever had in video games.
    It's visually a masterpiece and the soundtrack is simply breathtaking.
    Gameplay wise is very simple but for me it wasn't a problem because of the gorgeous animations and art style. The atmosphere is phenomenal and the sound design is always on point.
    The only thing that keeps it from reaching 100% for me is mostly its longevity and puzzle design.
    Some puzzles feel like they could have been more fleshed out and complex.
    I wish we could interact more with its world too, there were so many areas that had the potential to be even more memorable.
    With that said, if you're a sucker for superb art style and atmosphere I couldn't recommend Gris enough. Seriously, what an experience.    … Expand
  27. Kokushibou
    Feb 7, 2021
    9
    Juego hermoso de principio a fin y con una profunda carga sentimental detrás de todo el juego, lo único negativo es la duración.
  28. AbhinavDasiga
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Visually stunning, simple in execution, Gris accomplishes the limited scope it sets out for itself. The story is charmingly well told. Level design is not the most complex but it water colour aesthetic really bring out the different aspects of the stages. For a short game, there really isn’t too much to complain as a casual playthrough will be just as entertaining as a completion run.
  29. meowyiii
    Mar 3, 2021
    8
    It would actually be an 8.5/10. Graphics is amazing, story is good, music is the best, but gameplay and puzzle can be confusing at times (or I suck, idk).
  30. sash8306
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    A game which is not famous for its gameplay it is a slow game with good graphics and an really excellent soundtrack. the pictures and sound together gave me goosebumps on certain places,
  31. Midsilo
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Stunning game. Buy it! It is 100% worth it. It's athletically pleasing, well paced and has a phenomenal sound track. There are exciting bits, fun puzzles and leaves you with a warm how afterwards
  32. PFChangHimself
    May 13, 2020
    6
    While maybe a great piece of art, it is rarely a good game.
    Initially the theme of colour directly and clearly relates to narrative and things are slowly moving forward until everything jolts forward and you are left with a complete, saturated pallette, wondering how it got to this so quickly. Conceptually great, but some more time in the oven would've gone a long way.
    I feel similarly    While maybe a great piece of art, it is rarely a good game.
    Initially the theme of colour directly and clearly relates to narrative and things are slowly moving forward until everything jolts forward and you are left with a complete, saturated pallette, wondering how it got to this so quickly. Conceptually great, but some more time in the oven would've gone a long way.
    I feel similarly about the music, we are constantly teased with sparse instrumentation which is throttling to be released, but when it reaches the crescendo, it loses its personality and becomes forgettable.
    The narrative, whilst very good, lacks a specificity that would elevate the experience. I understand what the story was trying to be, and it achieves that goal perfectly, but is it a worthwhile target to start off with for such a team clearly so capable of being evocotive and dealing with tough issues.
    Devolver keeps indie development just about breathing, once more.    … Expand
  33. roncarjose
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Solo debes sentarte, relajarte y jugarlo! 10/10 a este belicismo juego.....
  34. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Nice design, short story, should be a little longer, music is fine, the character is a little too slow
  35. yanikz
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Gris shines with a goosebump-inducing score and some of the most beautiful art direction I have ever seen in a video game.
  36. Heirs
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Magnifique, beau, doux, profond, touchant. Ce jeu m'a vraiment émue. Je recommande
  37. chrisdan23
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Gris ist ein besonderes Spiel. Nicht nur ein exzellenter Plattformer, sondern tatsächlich ein kleines Kunstwerk. Und das sowohl hinsichtlich Design und grafischer/musikalischer Umsetzung, als auch der inhaltlichen Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema Depression. Ich wusste nicht, dass ein Plattformer einen emotional dermaßen bewegen kann. Das Thema um Struggeln, Angst, wieder Aufstehen,Gris ist ein besonderes Spiel. Nicht nur ein exzellenter Plattformer, sondern tatsächlich ein kleines Kunstwerk. Und das sowohl hinsichtlich Design und grafischer/musikalischer Umsetzung, als auch der inhaltlichen Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema Depression. Ich wusste nicht, dass ein Plattformer einen emotional dermaßen bewegen kann. Das Thema um Struggeln, Angst, wieder Aufstehen, Kämpfen, vorwärts kommen und resilienter Werden, wird in diesem Spiel so fantastisch und berührend spielerisch inszeniert, dass man sich vor den Entwicklern wirklich virtuell verbeugen muss. Unfassbar, das sowas geht.… Expand
  38. eyedraw
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Beautiful visual style. The story leaves room for own interpretations. Although not much content available, I truly enjoyed this game.
  39. benyamxn
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Every single frame of this game is a piece of art. There are also cool platforming ideas throughout.
    This was the only game that I liked even more after going the trophy-hunting route.
    Highly recommend it.
  40. lessacebola
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Joguinho indie 2D bem bonito visualmente. Para entender a história do jogo é necessário interpretação, mas a mensagem por trás dela é bem bonita também. O jogo tem puzzles legais e as artes mais lindas que eu já vi em jogos.
  41. Soldadozombi
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Es una pasada de juego, pero muy corto. Cumple su función, que es entretener e hipnotizar con su belleza artística.
  42. nexus151196
    Mar 16, 2021
    8
    Одна из самых красивых игр, что я видел. Музыкально - тоже все прекрасно. Героиня чудесная, как и ее пение. Хорошая игра для отдыха.
  43. Bizancio_Askatu
    Dec 11, 2021
    8
    Astonishingly beautiful and artistically flawless, Gris deserves to be played and enjoyed. It's true that sometimes the level design is a bit confusing, also that there are some problems differentiating between background and playable elements and that can cause you to fail some jumps and have to repeat sections but there are only minor issues.
    The hidden true ending is also worth to    Astonishingly beautiful and artistically flawless, Gris deserves to be played and enjoyed. It's true that sometimes the level design is a bit confusing, also that there are some problems differentiating between background and playable elements and that can cause you to fail some jumps and have to repeat sections but there are only minor issues.
    The hidden true ending is also worth to watch as it makes the whole game story come to a sense.    … Expand
  44. DangerDave1409
    Jan 20, 2022
    8
    Amazing game. The colors and music pieces are fascinating and stunning. nearly made me cry during the last hour. However, I was a bit lost "story-wise" as well as in the levels. Could have been a bit more clear. However, again I loved every minute of it. Even though I have nearly no trophies from one go through.
  45. MrEBE
    Jan 6, 2023
    6
    Nice little very small and very simple game with nice graphisms and designs...
    But don't expect anything big.. no story.. no context..nearly no action.. very simple and easy puzzle (for Kids I presume).
    Don't let all the 10 make you believe this game is anything more than what it is...
    This is a very simple basic and simple game..
  46. george_bondo
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    it's not a secret for anyone that the game is incredibly beautiful, but I really liked the musical accompaniment (not only melodies), there are riddles and sometimes they make you think (if it was a little more and more diverse it would be generally excellent), and I really liked the game, I'm waiting for the next one developer's game
  47. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Una auténtica experiencia espectacular. Un ejemplo de juego que es imposible de describir con palabras. El arte y la banda sonora que envuelven todas las fases del juego son de lo mejor que he probado nunca.
  48. bernardo8
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Gráficos bonitos, história excelente, gameplay boa e trilha sonora espetacular.
  49. gameengoyer
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    What a fun and enjoyable, relaxing experience! This is not a game; this is a masterpiece. It's like you're playing and moving throughout a painting, and the soundtrack merges so well with the art design, which is really beautiful. If I could capture every frame of this game and print it and hang it on my wall, I would do it without any hesitation, and the story of this game is told withoutWhat a fun and enjoyable, relaxing experience! This is not a game; this is a masterpiece. It's like you're playing and moving throughout a painting, and the soundtrack merges so well with the art design, which is really beautiful. If I could capture every frame of this game and print it and hang it on my wall, I would do it without any hesitation, and the story of this game is told without saying a single word, breaking every linguistic barrier, so no matter what languages you speak, you would understand the story. The game is not too long; you can complete it with every achievement in about 5 hours. I would recommend you play it without any interruptions, and I would recommend you play it with your headphones on just to enjoy the soundtrack. I will never forget this game.… Expand

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#63 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 9, 2020
    80
    A beautiful puzzle platformer with a clear artistic and mechanical vision. However, its story holds you at arm’s length and makes it tricky to find its heart. [Issue@#171, p.96]
  2. 4P.de
    Dec 11, 2019
    90
    Quotation forthcoming.
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  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Dec 11, 2019
    85
    What I expected from GRIS was a solid, beautiful, platformer that could occupy a few hours of my time. What I got from GRIS was quite close to that, but somehow more beautiful than I could have ever considered or expected. If you want to see just how artistic games can get, or if you’re like me and just need a few hours occupied by beauty and platforming, then it’s hard to go wrong with GRIS.
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