Grønland

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Grønland is a single player action game. It was developed by beachsoft and was released on May 6, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Grønland" is a single-player adventure game with a good soundtrack, set in 1899's frozen Arctic. Explore the open world by kayaking, spelunking, and scaling volcanoes, as you uncover secrets and treasures. The game's text-heavy narrative allows you to shape your character's identity and reason for being there, while navigating tensions between explorers and local Inuit nations.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Grønland features a captivating narrative with poetic dialogue and a unique blend of charming pixel art and dark themes, creating an immersive experience.
The gameplay is engaging, with enjoyable exploration, thought-provoking puzzles, and a strong emphasis on character interaction and story development.
The music and sound design are exceptional, enhancing the atmospheric experience and complementing the game's emotional depth.

Some players found the exploration to be somewhat tedious, with fetch quests and camera restrictions that hindered the sense of true exploration.
There are occasional technical issues, such as glitches and slow movement, particularly towards the end of the game, which can detract from the overall experience.
The lack of a battle system may disappoint players looking for more traditional RPG mechanics, as the game focuses heavily on narrative and exploration.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Grønland is praised for its engaging and haunting narrative, blending charming pixel art with a dark, mysterious atmosphere. Players appreciate the freedom to explore the story at their own pace, with potential for replay value through various choices and outcomes. Overall, the writing and character development are highlighted as standout elements, making the game a compelling experience.
- “Gronland has a fascinating contrast of charming pixel art and sound with a dark storyline.”
- “The biggest strength of the game is in its writing and atmosphere, which works out wonderfully as you piece together the story.”
- “The game's run time prevents that from being too much of an issue, but it does hamper what is otherwise a well-paced story.”
- “Grønland is a haunting short story told deftly.”
- “I became invested in the characters and the story; it's much more involved and somber than I initially expected.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, blending soothing melodies with darker undertones that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the entrancing and fantastic soundtrack, noting its fittingness for the game's environments and narrative. While some mention a limited number of tracks, the overall audio design, including chiptune elements and high-definition sound effects, contributes to a captivating and immersive gameplay experience.
- “The juxtaposition of having soothing music and environments with ominous and often dark undertones made this game feel magically poetic to me.”
- “It's strange and thoughtful and a joy to play, and the music is entrancing.”
- “The soundtrack is super atmospheric and fitting for the environment.”
- “Great game, canoe feels so smooth, story is mysterious and music is fire, haven't gotten to the Pokémon yet?”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their pixel-perfect quality and charming art style, contributing to an engaging atmosphere that complements the storyline. Players appreciate the combination of cute visuals and a captivating soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience of the adventure. The top-down perspective and simple graphical style effectively convey the game's themes, making it visually appealing despite its darker narrative elements.
- “This game is a fantastic walking sim with really sick pixel-perfect graphics, some light-hearted and fun side quests, and a brooding, intense mystery storyline.”
- “The art style is so cute, and the music is fantastic as well.”
- “This dark tale of painful memories is played out in a simple graphical style, but the soundtrack is wonderful and the writing is a delight.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with many reviewers noting its familiarity and cohesive integration of elements that enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is particularly highlighted as fitting and atmospheric, contributing significantly to the storytelling and immersion. Overall, the writing and atmosphere are considered the game's strongest aspects.
- “The soundtrack is super atmospheric and fitting for the environment.”
- “The biggest strength of the game is in its writing and atmosphere, which works out wonderfully as you piece together the story.”
- “Every element of the game feels familiar, like I've played it before, but it's all put together with atmosphere.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players are highly enjoying the gameplay of Gronland, particularly praising its exploration elements, which contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game. The combination of engaging story and gameplay has resonated well with users.
- “The exploration gameplay makes Gronland an incredibly enjoyable game.”
- “Really loving the story and gameplay so far.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the character development is enhanced by meticulous attention to detail in animation, character design, and dialogue, which collectively contribute to a more immersive and engaging experience.
- “The little details in the animation, character design, and dialogue really stand out.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features engaging and enjoyable humor that effectively complements its overarching mystery, keeping players entertained throughout.
- “It has a fun humor to it and keeps you engaged with the overarching mystery.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple choices and potential alternative outcomes, encouraging players to explore different paths. Playtime can vary from 4 to 10 hours depending on whether players focus on the main story or engage in side quests, enhancing the overall value for those looking to replay.
- “My playtime was around 10 hours for a thorough ending, which gives a 1hr:1$ ratio. You can likely shorten the playtime to 4-6 hours if you stick to the main story, or extend it further by exploring side quests. I'm also considering replaying to see if I can uncover any alternative outcomes, so I can say there is potential replay value with the many choices.”
- “The game offers a great replay value due to its multiple choices and endings. I spent about 10 hours on my first playthrough, but I can see myself diving back in to explore different paths and outcomes.”
- “With so many choices available, the replayability is impressive. I enjoyed my initial playthrough for around 10 hours, but I can't wait to go back and see how different decisions affect the story.”
- “My playtime was around 10 hours for a thorough ending, which gives a 1hr:1$ ratio. You can likely shorten the playtime to around 4-6 hours if you stick to the main story, or extend it further by exploring side quests. I am considering replaying to see if I can uncover any alternative outcomes, so I can say there is potential replay value with the many choices.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, highlighting it as a significant flaw that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game's biggest flaw is that it's also just kind of tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated to continue playing.”