Review: GRIS (Steam)

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.

Pros:

• Cartoon graphics.
• 3526MB Download size.
• Controller support.
• Can rebind keys/buttons.
• Graphics- Resolution, Brightness and fullscreen.
• Platformer gameplay.
• Steam achievements.
• Beautiful soundtrack.
• Puzzle elements.
• Very strong emotional story.
• Wonderful set pieces.
• Has a strong “Journey” vibe, A sense of adventure.
• Clever mechanics and puzzles at play.
• Very easy to get into.
• Unlock powers as you play.
• An on-screen tutorial like prompts when needed.
• Such beautiful locations, backdrops.

Cons:

• Never sure if it saved or not.
• Little guidance or help.
• Can get tedious especially when working out where to go or what to do.
• Minimal graphics settings.
• One and done experience.