Faded Grey

A short find it game that helps you make sense of a tragic accident as you uncover a piece of the story with each item found.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

story16 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a nice atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
It has a touching story that resonates with players, providing an emotional experience.
As a free game, it offers a decent amount of content and is easy to complete, making it accessible for casual gamers.

The gameplay is very short and lacks depth, often feeling repetitive and bland.
There are significant frame rate issues that can hinder the overall experience.
The game is misleadingly tagged as horror, as it lacks genuine scares and is more of a walking simulator.

story
32 mentions
50 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its emotional depth and nostalgic themes, despite its brevity and lack of horror elements. While some found the narrative basic or underdeveloped, others enjoyed the intriguing premise and the way it unfolded, leaving them wanting more. Overall, it is considered a decent, free walking simulator that offers a nice, albeit short, storytelling experience.
- “What a beautiful, short storytelling game of one's childhood memories.”
- “It got far deeper than I had expected, but the way it was worked into the story was well done, and the depth was alluded to.”
- “The story is interesting and I love how it is all uncovered.”
- “Not as impactful, insightful, or moving as it could've been given the subject matter, graphical polish, and convincing voice acting, but for a free, story-driven little walking simulator, this was alright.”
- “Too short, nothing really happens, not scary at all, the story is too basic.”
- “Not much in the way of horror, basically a spooky demon in the window, spooky demon downstairs, and the story is about abuse.”
gameplay
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and somewhat restrictive, aligning it with the walking simulator genre, which may detract from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the mechanics and layout of interactions, there are concerns about performance issues and the need for adjustments, particularly regarding visual effects. Overall, the integration of story and gameplay could be improved for a more cohesive experience.
- “Nice gameplay, need adjustments for that bloom.”
- “As for demonstration, I liked the mechanics.”
- “Good audio, good mechanics, a very good layout as far as the interactions go.”
- “There's practically no freedom in terms of gameplay, so I guess this falls into the walking simulator genre.”
- “There's a good story premise, just not integrated enough into the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is average.”
graphics
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and crispness, particularly in the layout of environments like the house. However, some users noted that the visuals may feel borrowed from asset stores, lacking originality and emotional impact. Additionally, issues such as lag and motion blur detracted from the overall experience for some players.
- “The art style and graphics are really beautiful.”
- “This was a rather short game with beautiful graphics (hello? that flooring?).”
- “I liked the crisp graphics and layout of the house, but it was about as scary as patting a puppy in a well-lit room.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “Not as impactful, insightful, or moving as it could've been given the subject matter, graphical polish, and convincing voice acting, but for a free, story-driven little walking simulator, this was alright.”
- “Every time I move the mouse, there was a lot of lag and motion blur that I found no way to disable, even if I set the graphics quality to medium.”
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its comforting and immersive qualities, with a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The warm lighting complements the sound design, contributing to a fully engaging atmosphere.
- “The music was comforting and the lighting had so much warmth.”
- “Great soundtrack!”
- “The music and sounds make it so that you are fully immersed in the game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its spookiness and engaging storytelling, creating an immersive experience. However, some players noted that frame rate issues can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the gameplay.
- “The spooky atmosphere was great.”
- “Not really a horror game, but it has a good story and atmosphere.”
- “The game has a nice atmosphere and controls really well.”
monetization
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "faded grey" is criticized as being deceptive, as it serves primarily as an advertisement for a paid asset rather than offering genuine value to players. Users liken its free status to that of advertisements, suggesting it is not worth the time investment.
- “This is only free in the same way that adverts on YouTube and banner ads in your browser are.”
- “Just because advertisements are free, doesn't mean they're worth your time.”
- “'Faded Grey' is a short Unity asset flip intended to be an advertisement for a large, paid Unity asset flip.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its touching narrative and impactful final message, delivering a brief yet emotionally resonant experience for players.
- “The story isn't bad, and the final message of the game is quite emotional.”
- “A very short but touching game to play.”
- “So emotionally impactful.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as short and amusing, often leaning towards the absurd, such as the comical appearance of red-eyed apparitions. While some bugs may detract from the experience, players still find the game enjoyable and worth playing for its comedic elements.
- “Short, funny, a bit buggy, but worth playing.”
- “The apparition with red eyes looks more funny than anything scary.”
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing significant FPS drops, even in low-demand situations like empty rooms, leading to a negative overall experience for players.
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I love how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it easy to adjust settings for the best experience.”
- “The game's optimization really shines, providing a seamless experience with minimal loading times and great frame rates.”
- “I do not recommend this project for adding to my library because of the meaninglessness of the game itself, poor optimization (resulting in noticeable FPS drops in an empty room), and the lack of horror.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable and entertaining, though it has some bugs that may affect gameplay. Despite these issues, players find it worth experiencing.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the gameplay.”
- “Stability issues make it feel like I'm playing a beta version rather than a finished product.”