GRAV

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"Grav" is a Science Fiction Shooter game that combines frenzied combat with gorgeous visuals and procedurally generated planets for a unique and immersive experience. Play in single-player, multi-player, or co-op modes, with plenty of humor, grinding, and a beautiful soundtrack. However, expect some bugs in this early access game.

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,715 reviews

graphics167 positive mentions

grinding213 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a unique atmosphere that draws players in.
It offers a fun multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
The crafting and building mechanics provide a satisfying sense of progression.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or communication for years.
It suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to low frame rates and crashes.
The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with a lack of diverse content and enemy variety.

graphics
313 mentions
53 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the stunning visuals and vibrant art style that enhance the immersive experience. However, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, as players report performance issues, limited graphical settings, and bugs that detract from the overall experience. While the game showcases beautiful environments and unique designs, the lack of customization options and high system requirements may hinder accessibility for some players.
- “The graphics are stunning.”
- “The landscapes are gorgeous and the art style works with the music to produce some real immersion.”
- “Grav features great visuals, fast-paced action, easy crafting and so much more!”
- “The problem is it's just a graphic whore; it looks all pretty and shiny, but it's about as shallow as that. Sure, aesthetic and graphic design are important, but sometimes that creates an expectation, a standard, and this falls way below that standard. It's a massive disappointment and really overpriced. Everything feels clunky and unsatisfying, and I feel myself slogging through it just to get some form of satisfaction.”
- “The graphics are very cringy; the style that is used is odd, and I think that takes away from the gameplay.”
- “This game is horribly optimized (playing on an i5 3.4GHz with a R9 290 and I get only 40fps). You can't change graphic options nor sensitivity, which is enormously fast, and the screen resolution is limited to just a few options.”
gameplay
244 mentions
33 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fun mechanics and open-world exploration, while others criticize it for being repetitive, grind-heavy, and plagued by bugs. Although the game features solid building and crafting systems, players have noted a lack of depth and polish, leading to a frustrating experience at times. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is fun and has come a long way from its launch where it was almost unplayable due to lag; you now almost never even see a hint of it.”
- “The gameplay loop was extremely satisfying, and I spent a lot of long nights grinding and progressing.”
- “The gameplay is solid and being underlevel doesn't make much of a difference if you time your dodges well.”
- “The gameplay feels really barebones in its current form and needs to be fleshed out to be worthy of even a £15 valuation.”
- “Not only is it boring to slog through in terms of basic gameplay, but there's no chance of it ever getting better to play anyway.”
- “The constant threat of losing resources due to mobs or other players is a challenge and allows a very unique approach to gameplay.”
grinding
216 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The reviews overwhelmingly describe the game as excessively grindy, with many players finding the grinding mechanics tedious and repetitive. While some appreciate the grind as a core aspect of gameplay that can be rewarding, especially in multiplayer settings, others criticize it for being unbalanced and lacking meaningful content beyond resource gathering and combat. Overall, the consensus suggests that the grinding experience can detract significantly from enjoyment, particularly for solo players or those seeking a more dynamic gameplay experience.
- “It doesn't have the grindy feel that most survival games have, and you quickly get things done.”
- “Tl;dr: grinding is kind of fun and not too tedious until you get PKed and lose everything.”
- “Yes, it lacks endgame content, and if you're not into grinding, you may get bored after 8-10 hours.”
- “Combat gets tedious very quickly, exploring mostly empty worlds is pointless and depressing, and since the devs have officially stated they won't be working on this game anymore, I really wish Steam would not sell it.”
- “Don't even get the game on sale, it's a massive boring grind from the start and there is nothing really interesting to do other than grinding.”
- “Overall, the current state of the game is grindy and tedious, which is a shame since it looks like there's a lot of places I would like to explore but lack the time and interest to grind through the game to get there.”
optimization
103 mentions
17 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
32 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and lag, even on high-end systems. Despite being in early access, players express frustration over the lack of updates and improvements, leading to a perception that the game is poorly optimized and often unplayable. While some users note that it runs adequately on decent rigs, the overall sentiment is that significant optimization work is still needed for a smoother experience.
- “For $20, it is not a bad experience if your computer is decent enough (the game is kind of unoptimized, but it runs well on a decent computer).”
- “The devs move insanely quick, quicker than any other developers I've seen on an early access game; from what I've seen so far, expect daily updates, including bug fixes, content, and optimizations.”
- “The game seems well-optimized and ran smoothly for all of us.”
- “The optimization is terrible.”
- “This game is horribly optimized.”
- “The game is in a playable, unoptimized state, that computers that are not very powerful will not be able to handle.”
music
102 mentions
46 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, often described as a blend of chillstep, ambient, and electronic genres that enhance the overall atmosphere. Players particularly enjoy the unique mechanic of dancing around campfires, which not only provides healing but also amplifies the music as more players join in. However, some users note that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time and express a desire for more variety in the music options.
- “The music gives the game a great atmosphere; it is chilling and relaxing!”
- “The music that plays when you dance around a fire is amazing, and you heal while doing so.”
- “The soundtrack of the game is a relaxing one, setting the tone for the gathering and building that players must perform to leave their mark on the planets they visit.”
- “The music might get repetitive after a while, especially if you don't take to it.”
- “I am spawned into a slow, scattered-paced world which is very annoying with the glitching soundtrack in the background like someone turning the volume on and off every second.”
- “When you do that, some kind of techno-like music starts to torture you.”
stability
96 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players feel abandoned by the developers, noting a lack of updates and support, which has left the game in a state of disrepair. While some acknowledge minor improvements, the overall consensus is that the game remains a buggy and laggy experience, making it difficult to enjoy.
- “Unfortunately, the developers abandoned both the game and the community, leaving us with something that's too buggy and incomplete to enjoy for long.”
- “The game is a buggy mess; I have a pretty decent computer and the game runs poorly. I entered the game and pretty much left after 5 minutes because I just kept getting slammed with poorly designed levels and annoying players.”
- “Don't buy this game before they fix the small issues like glitches, lag, optimization, and just 2 minutes ago my computer froze completely because of this game, and I had to make a hard reboot.”
story
52 mentions
23 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting a lack of missions, quests, and narrative depth. While some appreciate the gameplay mechanics and potential for future development, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game feels repetitive and aimless without a compelling storyline or engaging content. Overall, players express a desire for more structured storytelling and meaningful objectives to enhance the experience.
- “The game gives you the impression there is some story to the world and more to explore.”
- “Beautiful landscapes and unusual creatures paint the way for a potential story hidden within the game's dungeons.”
- “From watching Grav go from terrible to an absolutely amazing game in the past month due to a few large updates has been a real unexpected twist in its story.”
- “I only bought this to play the game it was going to become and it appears that there haven't been any updates for years, and every update just changed a game mechanic to make it a bit more of a grindfest, instead of adding story elements and diversifying regions.”
- “Sadly, for the moment, there is a lack of missions and goals, other than building a nice base and trying to get all the blueprints.”
- “There's a lack of story and atmosphere; the humans you find in-game have no roots and are just aimlessly wandering in circles, the enemies are basically the same but with a chance to attack you or something around it.”
atmosphere
36 mentions
67 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals, relaxing music, and immersive alien worlds, creating a chill and engaging environment for exploration and creativity. Many players appreciate the unique art style and the atmospheric moments it offers, although some criticize the overall sound and graphic quality. While the atmosphere enhances the experience for many, a few reviewers feel it lacks depth and connection to survival mechanics, impacting their enjoyment.
- “The game world is beautiful and the soundtrack just adds so much atmosphere it's impossible not to get drawn in.”
- “I loved this game the first time I played it... the atmosphere and scenario was unbelievably great, I love it all, and for the first time in a survival game I didn't feel the grind that much, because I appreciated my surroundings a lot.”
- “The graphics and the atmosphere overall are simply beautiful.”
- “But personally, I find the graphic quality very poor, the sound quality low, and the general atmosphere not very entertaining.”
- “There's a lack of story and atmosphere; the humans you find in-game have no roots and are just aimlessly wandering in circles. The enemies are basically the same but with a chance to attack you or something around it.”
- “There are no mentionable survival mechanics at the moment, and the atmosphere of the game does not fit the survival genre.”
humor
26 mentions
96 % positive mentions
-8 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious moments, such as dancing around campfires for health and the absurdity of character animations and monster encounters. Many find the combination of funny crafting outcomes, unexpected gameplay scenarios, and quirky interactions to create a lighthearted and entertaining experience, despite some criticisms about content depth. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with survival mechanics, making for a fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “I started off by mining resources, trees, ore, etc., made some funny-looking wood armor real quick, made a quick little rusty pistol, got rid of my wooden club because f*** that.”
- “Honestly, all I had to know was that dancing at a campfire not only plays fancy music while you do some hilarious dances, but also heals you... that alone makes this game a 10/10 for me.”
- “Oh boy, I was freaking wrong... this game is one of the funniest, most hilarious, sandboxy early access games ever.”
- “It's just not funny. If a game makes me grind that much for basically nothing, it's not a game; it's work. That's not what I'm searching for when I come home after a long day.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced, making the experience more tedious than entertaining.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but instead, I found myself rolling my eyes at the unoriginal jokes.”
monetization
15 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users labeling it as a blatant cash grab that fails to deliver on its advertised features. Players express frustration over the game's grindy nature, lack of meaningful updates, and an overwhelming presence of in-game purchases that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over player satisfaction, leading to disappointment and a lack of recommendations.
- “I don't understand why or how it happened, but this game has been left for dead by its devs. I want to be optimistic, but given how common cash grabs have become these days, this game seems to be no exception.”
- “Cant recommend: too grindy, nothing really changed since the first alpha release and the only news are: 'restarting due to Windows server updates...' another EA cash grab in my eyes...”
- “The free-to-play element has also bloated with their cash shop too; there's a lot of advertising now and almost everything you do in the game will make you think about buying something with real-life cash.”
replayability
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
Replayability in this game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the potential for extended play through regular content updates and customization options, others criticize the lack of procedural generation and end-game content, leading to a perception of low replayability. Despite being in early access, some users report enjoying significant playtime, but overall, the consensus suggests that the game may need more diverse content to enhance replayability in the long term.
- “It falls off a bit at the end, but it's still early access, and they seem to be adding content regularly, which gives it a good amount of replayability.”
- “Considering the fact that it is still in alpha, some might argue that it isn't the appropriate moment to buy it, but they are wrong... at the moment you can play 60-70 hours to beat the game and, if you like, you can build a home or raid, so there's some replayability if this is what you are looking for.”
- “All in all, a very great game with replayability at a great price.”
- “This game can't be replayable.”
- “Currently, the game has basically non-existent replayable end game content.”
- “Before you cry 'early access early access', I can tell you right now from the time they released the game to now, I expected... much more playable content, something to do differently from when the game first came out; it's the same game with a few 3D models added.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a mix of humor and heartwarming design, with stunning visuals and engaging animations that evoke laughter and joy. Many express optimism about the game's potential for growth and improvement, highlighting its charming characters and environments. Overall, the emotional experience is seen as a strong point, making it a recommended title for those seeking both fun and aesthetic appeal.
- “The design of the game is outstanding, like the PS3 game Journey went to space and got guns. Absolutely stunning appearance and a heartwarming design with character, biomes, and buildables. Highly recommend supporting this game as it has loads of potential.”
- “I was laughing so hard I cried; the sounds and animations are great.”
- “This game will only get better as time goes on with more content and improvements. Highly recommended.”
character development
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the character development in the game suffers from a lack of versatility and homogeneity, suggesting that more diverse character designs could enhance player engagement and overall immersion in the game.
- “The character design is incredibly versatile, allowing for a wide range of customization options.”
- “If the character design were more versatile and less homogeneous, I believe the entire game would feel more engaging and enticing.”
- “The depth of character development truly enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “If the character design were more versatile and a bit less homogeneous, I believe the entire game would feel more involving and enticing.”
- “Character design versatility.”