Games

Gris

Nomada Studio

2018•Platformer•PEGI 7•About 4 hours

Taste attributes: actionadventuredramafantasymusic/dancefresh & originalwholesomeimaginarylinearglossyemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshiphuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeance

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Boxlist takeAn original platformer that is fantastical, stylish and moving. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

IGDB rating

81 / 100

580 ratings

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About This Game

Gris is a 2D platformer developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. It is a visually striking game that follows the journey of a young woman named Gris as she navigates a world of grief and loss. The game features no dialogue, relying on its hand-painted art style, evocative music, and environmental storytelling to convey its themes. Gameplay involves exploration, light platforming, and puzzle-solving, with Gris gaining new abilities as the story progresses. It received critical acclaim for its artistic design and emotional depth.

Summary: IGDB

Story

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. As the story unfolds, Gris will grow emotionally and see her world in a different way, revealing new paths to explore using her new abilities.

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionAdventureDramaFantasyMusic/danceAll consuming questComplex relationshipHuman spirit/resilience/survivalInjustice/tragedy/vengeance

Keywords

Female protagonistSide-scrollingWalking simulatorAtmosphericSingingEmotionalHand-drawnPuzzle platformer

Where to play

Details

Developer: Nomada Studio
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Released: 13 December 2018
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view
Time to beat: 3h rushed, 4h normally, 5h complete
Age rating: PEGI 7
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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