Bit of a rant, sorry.
Sun Aug 25 2019 Grrrrrrr!!!!!!So I’m reading through the comments and I see everyone mentioning the controls being a big issue. First I think if you’re going to write a critique on what needs to be fixed then you need to put what iPhone model you have. If you have an old model then it may need to be optimized better for your device. Second, all you need to do when you start is just go right. It’s basic video game knowledge to go right. It started with Mario on NES for crying out loud. This game is all about exploration and discovery. I mean if you want a game to hand hold you then play candy crush. Now, if the game needs to be optimized for your device I get it but if you have a new device and are just mad that you don’t know what to do because the character doesn’t auto scroll move then try another game. That being said this game is great. I have a little bug on the iPhone XS Max though. The top and bottom frame doesn’t fully extend to the edge of the phone.
Beautiful Masterpiece.
Tue May 26 2020 DokyanI just wanted to say that this game earned 5 whole stars. I would ACTUALLY give it more if possible. I completed this game in a day and it was WORTH EVERY PENNY. The ART and DETAILS put into this was excellent and blew me away. I saw this game originally from TikTok and I was so curious to see what this game was. I didn’t expect this to be this BEAUTIFUL, so I was about to leave the App Store but I decided to read the description on what this was about and I clicked the buy sign right away. I got a little bit confused on where to go, so I recommend a path on where to go after you touch those white specs/ constellations. (This doesn’t do any harm to the rating.) But I finished the game and I realized how BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING this game was. The ending blew me away. When if finished, I also realized how this could connect to real life situations. The girl was lost in her own world. (Anxiety and depression in real life) but at the end when she was taken away from her dark side (Anxiety, Bad thoughts in real life), she met the beautiful and happy lady statue (Happy and loved side in real life), she found her true colors and feelings again. (Cure, love in real life).
This game was the most worth it game I have ever bought in my whole entire life. Worth every single penny. Beautiful.
Perfect in every way except…
Tue Nov 16 2021 whyrethenicknamesalltakenI downloaded this game after a friend recommended it to me. I started the game and it is absolutely lovely; the music, character design, and story are all so beautiful. I really would love to continue playing it, but I have not been able to get past the green level for weeks. There is a part in the game when you are in a circular shaped area with a suspended block in the middle that you must jump on with the aid of red butterflies. I know that you must double jump to get a boost from the butterflies, but they completely ignore me every time. I have looked up videos and tutorials, and I am doing everything right, but whenever I double jump over the butterflies, they do not notice me and don’t lift me up. I can’t tell if this is a glitch or if there is a technique I am missing, but it breaks my heart that I cannot progress and experience the rest of this incredible story. If possible, it would be amazing if that portion of the game could be fixed and that the butterflies would respond to my character.
Great game, huge understatement!
Sat Sep 26 2020 Muffin_gmxThis game is awesome. I just got the ability(PSA: ONLY THIS SENTENCE CONTAINS A SPOILER)to sing by swiping up and holding down, which opens flowers, and changes some colors of vines/foliage red, etc.. I hope there’s a lot more, but It wouldn’t surprise me if I’m getting close to finishing. I played a game called Amina in which you, the protagonist, are on a journey. If you took that game and gave it steroids, a facelift, and the most extreme makeover possible it wouldn’t even come close to Gris. My only regret, in regards to the game, is that I hesitated for a couple months to get it. For me It’s been pretty much a flawless and wondrous experience. Thank you for everyone’s hard work. I am always following Y’all now for new games because, with out a doubt, it will be something incredible, especially if it fits the type of gameplay I prefer. I completely understand why it is an “editor’s choice” game. Again, thank you for this!
an actual review 100%
Fri Apr 24 2020 Violet Inc.As a 16 year old that games everyday I’ve come across many different game designs, but this is the best I’ve seen so far. The art in this game is visually stunning and carries such an impactful meaning. Gris made me solve puzzle’s that weren’t too difficult or easy. They were just right to where I didn’t get angry playing the game. I was constantly in aww and would even screenshot moments just because I saw it as art; it had me speechless many times. I’m beyond impressed, though it is short for a story mode game it’s worth it. Many people complain about getting stuck and have some things to say about being confused, but these are people that haven’t played games. If you don’t play games often or only have apps on your phone it may at first be difficult to get a grip on, but use your creativity and I promise you will make it through. Again best mobile game I’ve ever come across, I don’t say that lightly.
Simple Incredible.
Tue Jul 27 2021 HappyGoLuckyJJAs a thirteen year old, I have a pretty short attention span. Puzzle games, especially ones that can be as challenging as this one, frustrate me. But for some reason, I loved this. No in-game purchases to ruin the immersion, and I swear that this is the only thing that successfully saves me from every panic attack. I’ve been able to claw my way out of so many possible relapses, and this game is truly beautiful and breathtaking in every way. Cant recommend enough. I was in the middle of playing GRIS when I just HAD to take a break to come write a review because of how overtaken with love and emotion for this game I was. PLEASE GET THIS! It might not be a game for everyone, but I honestly can’t imagine not adoring it. I was a little confused right off the bat, but it was honestly so worth it to keep playing. Definitely up there in my favorite games of all time. Incredible.
Terrible OOBE - but great thereafter
Sun Sep 22 2019 TheDelayFishAfter an interminable intro and credits sequence that can’t be skipped, I’m left with a character slumped on the ground and only a single instruction to swipe and hold. So, I swipe and hold over and over and over again. I try up, I try down (sideways doesn’t do anything). Occasionally I get her to stand up, but then she slumps down again whenever I try to swipe to the right. I then remember reading app reviews by others having similar issues. So I try again, and I finally get her up, but she only moves to the left. This takes her to some stairs, at which point she’s totally stuck. This is not fun; only frustrating.
After nearly giving up and deleting the app, I muster up a little compassion and figure I’ve just hit a bug. So I force quit, restart, and start a new game. This time I ignore the misleading instructions and just hold down my finger on the left side of the screen until she slowly gets up. Then while still holding, I move to the right, and that’s when the game begins.
Once I got past the rocky start, I discovered a beautiful, engaging game. She can’t die, only fall. The puzzles are subtle and interesting, but never infuriating.
Clearly a lot of work went into the last 98% of this game, but did anyone actually try to play it from the start? A little QA could’ve saved us all a lot of frustration. The intro gets an F, but the rest earns an A.
Beautiful, original, a tad toothy short, story cryptic. All worth it
Tue Feb 20 2024 gae-kaeYes, the story isn’t apparent enough. I'm sure there is a concept behind the story line. It's too easy to miss I find. Half the time I wasn't sure what I was trying to achieve. And though there are levels, it’s not easy to understand what they are as one plays. Or know where you are progress wise.
The art work and the vibe is amazing. The game has some unique qualities I have not seen elsewhere. The controls are a little tricky but not to the point when it becomes frustrating.
I do wish it was a little longer with more happening within the large space. There are some dead zone one wonder if it was a good way to spend the design time.
But overall really kudos for the game. It is still worth it if just for being transported in an other world. I would want to see a part II :)
Beautiful Game
Wed Nov 13 2019 xXTakeMeToChurchXxGris is by far the most gorgeous game I’ve ever had the privilege to experience. The art is beautiful, and the storyline, though very vague, is touching.
Watching and being able to endure the pain that Gris feels is invigorating. Fortunately, I got the version of the app that doesn’t emit a screeching sound in your ears. The music, on my behalf at least, was beautiful, and pulled heartstrings like never before.
“Friend,” (the rock being that helps you in the forest) was by far the cutest thing I had seen. It took me a couple of tries to learn to feed him the apples, as it took me a while to learn how to do much else.
Her singing was gorgeous. I couldn’t stop making her sing, just to hear her voice.
The colour contrast is beautiful, whether it’s the simple black and white that makes you terrified, or the lustrous red, to the dark purples and blues of the under water landscapes.
While I’ll admit some of the running scenes were long, they were gorgeous and well worth my time.
As some other reviews will tell you, some people will need a stylus. I, however, had no such problem. Gris moves easily and the controls weren’t at all hard to understand.
I definitely would recommend this game to anyone who wants a gorgeous game that can be played over and over.
Thank You for taking your time to read my review.
~ IPhone 8+ user
Interesting Story
Sun Dec 01 2024 Zee-Bear(Contains spoilers on the story) This game is one of my favorites. But, the storyline is kind of hidden within the visuals of the game. So, here’s the story. The game takes place inside the main character’s mind. The statue at the beginning is a statue of her mother, who died. The world she is in, aka her mind, begins to lose its colors. The main character sets out, hoping to restore color to her world. The five levels represent the five stages of grief. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. The black figure that blocks her path multiple times represents despair. She gains powers throughout the game that give her the ability to fight back against despair. At the end of the game, she faces the monster one final time. When she defeats it, the color returns to her world, meaning that she accepted the fact that her mother had died and had been able to move on.
![GRIS Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 FULL GAME [1080p HD PC] - No Commentary](https://img.youtube.com/vi/z8k_ximc8Og/0.jpg)
