Kennedy Nagel

I am so enthralled by this game. I am ABSOLUTELY in love with it. The artwork is gorgeous, the music fits PERFECTLY with the gameplay and conveys the mood of each scene very well. I teared up multiple times throughout the game and cried at the end. It's a cathartic game for anyone who has struggled. I love that it was more about the adventure than winning or completing a goal, per se. And ultimately, it's not about happy endings. It's about acceptance, which is something not many games aim for. Many, there is a goal of success in mind; you fight the monster, you escape the monster... Not Gris. It is calming gameplay with no fear of long-term failure or starting over. Simple, but clever puzzles. To me, it seemed like finding yourself after you lose the ability to believe in yourself and your capabilities. It takes you through a multitude of feelings, and helps you to regain the strength to believe in yourself again. Gris really struck me with its depth, and it has resonated with me greatly. I wish I could play it again with fresh eyes every time. But I am looking forward to completing all of the hidden tasks within the game. I never thought a game without dialogue could tell such an immersive and powerful story.

I really enjoyed the game! It sucked you in and allowed you to BE part of each story. It was very creative, and touched the sensitive topic of death with more familiarity and certainty. It was brilliant in the way that it was almost like reading a book, and you got to become each of the characters. However, I think it kind of lacked direction and continuity, and left more questions than answers. But that may have been the intention because you're playing first person? I'm still not sure. It seemed as though it was missing something, and when the game ended, I was very surprised because I was anticipating something more I think? I'll edit this if I can figure out what, and articulate it better. But still very creative, fun to play through, not too long of a playthrough but a very original storytelling experience that keeps you invested.