Grace

About Grace

Grace is a single player action game. It was developed by Sarah Russell and was released on February 21, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Grace is a short story-based game about two field technicians working in the Sierra Nevada of California. They're tasked with monitoring the nests of the Ruddy Quail but discover that the study design won't work because of human impacts on the ecosystem.

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Single-Player

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Beautiful and unique visual style with detailed, charming pixel art and watercolor-like environments.
Engaging and heartfelt story focusing on nature, friendship, and preservation, evoking strong emotions and thoughtful reflection.
Educational elements such as a field guide and realistic bird sounds enhance the immersive experience for nature and science enthusiasts.

The game is very short, generally taking around 30-40 minutes to complete, leaving some players wanting more content.
Gameplay mechanics are simple, primarily involving exploration and clicking, which may feel underdeveloped or unsatisfying for some.
The ending feels abrupt or incomplete, leaving narrative threads unresolved and some players disappointed.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The story is a well-written, heartfelt narrative centered on nature preservation and research in California's Sierra Nevada, featuring beautiful illustrations and educational elements. While engaging and appealing to nature enthusiasts, some users felt the story ended abruptly, leaving a sense that it was just beginning. Overall, it offers a charming and informative experience for fans of short, story-based games.
- “It has beautiful illustrations of the species of birds and plants around, and the story revolving around the preservation of the reserve is nice and interesting.”
- “A cute little story about the preservation of nature.”
- “Grace is a story-based game where players take on the role of two field technicians conducting research in the Sierra Nevada in California. It's a game for nature and science enthusiasts.”
- “Felt like the game's story was just getting started when it ended.”
- “The story felt like it ended somewhat abruptly, but ultimately was well-written and interesting.”
- “Mysterious story.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
The game's music is generally seen as pleasant but ordinary, with some users finding it forgettable or mediocre. However, the credits music received particular praise for being beautiful and memorable, leaving a positive final impression.
- “It has beautiful pixel art, pleasant music, and interesting characters.”
- “The sound design and music is nice, and especially the song played during the credits was a nice way to end the experience.”
- “I just wish I could pay to have the credits music as its own extended music track!”
- “The game's sound and music elements can be considered ordinary or forgettable.”
- “Mediocre sound and music.”
- “Music and sounds lack distinctiveness and fail to leave a lasting impression.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that some players may find lacking in depth and variety. There is potential for improvement to enhance engagement through more complex gameplay options and longer duration.
- “It may not be satisfying for players who expect more gameplay options.”
- “Simple gameplay mechanics.”
- “The game's gameplay mechanics may be too simple for some players.”
- “However, it could have potential for improvement in gameplay mechanics, duration, and sound design.”
- “However, it could have potential for improvement in gameplay mechanics, duration, and sound design.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their charm, beautiful details, and impressive art style, with many users appreciating the carefully crafted visuals and artistic palette.
- “The graphics are charming, the writing is decent and the concept of monitoring bird activity is interesting.”
- “Beautiful graphics and details. The graphics and details of the game can impress players.”
- “The art style and palette are really well done, and I like the way it features different artists.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers a heartfelt and wholesome emotional experience, beautifully exploring themes of friendship and nature with charm and warmth.
- “Lovely work, was a nice and heartfelt story experience :)”
- “A cute and wholesome game about friendship, nature and a ruddy quail.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users feel the atmosphere could be enhanced with more original sound design to better support the game's overall mood.