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. 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.
PlatformPuzzleAdventureIndieActionFantasyDramafemale protagonistside-scrollingwalking simulatoratmosphericsingingemotionalhand-drawnpuzzle platformerambient musicimmersivebeautifulXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5
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Earnest, grave, contemporary and contemplative.
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- contemporarynostalgic
- contemplativerelentless
- character-ledplot-driven
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- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Nomada Studio
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
- Released
- December 13, 2018
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unity
- Time to beat
- 3.5 h rushed · 4 h main story · 5.5 h completionist
IGDB rating 8.1/10 from 576 ratings.
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