Grounded

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. GamesRadar+
    Sep 26, 2022
    70
    Grounded has always been a solid idea on paper, but Obsidian brings that potential to full fruition for launch, delivering on the thrills and fun of its brilliantly Spielbergian conceit.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Sep 29, 2022
    A great survival game that makes you feel the terror fighting against bugs. [Recommended]
  2. Eurogamer
    Sep 26, 2022
    Grounded's charming, Honey I Shrunk the Kids premise is elevated by its uniquely welcoming approach to wonder. [Eurogamer Recommended]

Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#16 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 193 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 153 out of 193
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 193
  3. Negative: 35 out of 193
  1. Ghost0ps
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    Grounded is an embodiment of what the triple AAA industry is lacking. Pure Creativity. Obsidian have successfully blended their renown RPGGrounded is an embodiment of what the triple AAA industry is lacking. Pure Creativity. Obsidian have successfully blended their renown RPG formula into a Subnautica-Esque survival game. It continues their legacy of excellent story tellers, as Grounded's charming story keeps me engrossed throughout and always has me thinking "What'll happen next?".

    But, where the game truly shines is it's unique setting. Grounded wouldn't be the same without this endearing sandbox. The backyard stands tall among all the other open worlds out there. The setting is booming with originality and imagination. It's clear the developers created this space with love. The world building and variety of environments makes exploring it a must. No matter what way you go, you'll always stumble upon something to do. Whether that be explore a hole in the soil, a lab filled with robots or simply question how a baseball ended up stuck in the soil. All of it adds to the incredibly designed world of the backyard.

    However, shying away from the whimsical and captivating side of the backyard, Grounded quickly becomes a fight for survival. As you trek across, bug infested terrain fearing what's around that blade of grass. Frightening, yet playful. Obsidian, cleverly, juxtaposes these two sides of the backyard. Making the space never feel old. The combat in grounded is also surprisingly more fleshed out than other survival games. Grounded includes a parry system that rewards players from blocking perfectly. It also becomes more tactical than expected, as you find yourself fighting off hordes of insects.

    A game that truly stands out from the rest, and undoubtedly flourishes in that pursuit.    … Full Review »
  2. Xboxkid3476
    Sep 30, 2022
    0
    Boring boring boring. 30 studios and an entire year later, we get a game out of early access. Typical collect things, build things, fightBoring boring boring. 30 studios and an entire year later, we get a game out of early access. Typical collect things, build things, fight things. nothing innovative, nothing new. graphics are decent, but this is getting awful. what a terrible subscription service.… Full Review »
  3. cryosage
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    This game is a TRUE GEM..... Unique, and vastly creative, this is a survival game that really stands out. Exploring is rewarding, combat isThis game is a TRUE GEM..... Unique, and vastly creative, this is a survival game that really stands out. Exploring is rewarding, combat is interesting, and building bases is just amazing as you have to kill bugs to analyze their parts to create armor and weapons as well as develop new "technology" experience. On top of that you can find legendary or unique treasures in the world that make you more powerful and give you different "mutations" or perks. Me and a buddy of mine have been enjoying this game so much, and resource management is actually really fun as well. Building the perfect base of operations, planning your next attack into a spider den or other boss creature such as praying mantises makes you prepare accordingly, or you will certainly die. It's been such a blast playing this in co-op, but still great in single player. So many interesting locations, funny moments, and as a hoarder myself, I love stacking bases with large surpluses of supplies. If you go into this game blind, you will have an amazing sense of discovery and accomplishment as you uncover the mysteries of the back yard. The people leaving 0's for this game are likely SONY shills, and don't listen to any of those morons, this game is a real GEM for sure.… Full Review »
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