Gravity Bone

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Gravity Bone is a single player casual shooter game with drama, thriller and comedy themes. It was developed by Blendo Games and was released on November 8, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

To make it in Nuevos Aires, one needs nerves of silk and the filthiest of hands. Mix together a batch of espionage, some high- speed car chases, fire-spewing assassins, and you've got one oven that'll never bake cookies again. We provide the pliers and you bring the moxie. Welcome to Gravity Bone. Gravity Bone is a short first-person short story, and prequel to Thirty Flights of Loving.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 374 reviews

story30 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Unique, stylish, and nostalgic art style with great atmosphere.
Engaging and quirky storytelling with strong environmental storytelling and a memorable narrative.
Short, fun, free, and accessible experience that's a must-play for fans of indie and experimental games.

Extremely short length, leaving many players wishing for more content.
Technical issues such as crashes, resolution problems, and clunky controls impact the experience.
Simplistic gameplay and platforming elements may feel awkward or frustrating for some players.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is a short, minimalist spy thriller conveyed primarily through environmental storytelling, cryptic text, and subtle visual cues, creating a rich, atmospheric narrative despite its brief 10-15 minute length. While some players desire more missions and deeper context, many praise its unique, thought-provoking plot, intriguing tone, and evocative worldbuilding that lingers well beyond gameplay. Overall, it’s celebrated as a masterful example of storytelling economy and inventive narrative style in indie gaming.
- “One of the most compelling aspects of Gravity Bone is its story.”
- “This is a masterpiece along with 30 Flights of Loving; I have never seen such a great story told in so little time. It has the best setting in a game I have ever seen. I played it 4 times and the soundtrack is excellent. Xavier Cugat is one of my favorite big band leaders and his songs fit perfectly in the high-class luxury of this game. Please play it, more people need to know about this.”
- “A great example of environmental storytelling and plot twists!”
- “The worldbuilding and storytelling make puddles look deep in comparison.”
- “You are playing as some sort of spy, and each chapter is a new mission provided wholly without context or backstory.”
- “As soon as you start to get invested in the game and its story, it suddenly ends after just 10 minutes of playtime.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a distinctive, minimalist art style often described as unique and charming, resembling a comic book with blocky, voxel-inspired characters. While some find the graphics simplistic or "meh," many praise their aesthetic appeal and how well they complement the game's atmosphere and storytelling. Overall, the graphics may not be technically impressive but are widely appreciated for their artistic style and cohesive presentation.
- “The game is a short 12 minute romp that tells a story entirely through visuals with beautiful music and visuals throughout.”
- “The game's visual style is often cited as one of its strongest points, with players appreciating the minimalist and abstract art style.”
- “I like a lot of what he does here, the in-engine cuts to other scenes are the coolest thing ever, and the art style is really nice.”
- “The graphics are wholly unappealing.”
- “Unfortunately despite a decent game engine, the developer opted for blocky voxel type/Minecraft ripoff low poly art style, so everything looks a bit... meh.”
- “That's why reviewers are faced with so many games with confrontingly bad graphics.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is notably simple and short, focusing more on narrative and atmosphere than complex mechanics or player challenge. While gravity manipulation adds a unique element and some engagement, overall the mechanics feel rudimentary, with limited player agency and minimal depth. The experience is often described as more cinematic than a traditional interactive game.
- “In 15 minutes of gameplay, the life of a secret agent flashes before your eyes—complete with all the archetypal characters, situations, and twists.”
- “Unlike its spiritual sequel, Thirty Flights of Loving, Gravity Bone has a lot more "meat" to its gameplay where you get to accomplish some goals by taking item A to spot B, or swapping between types of "weapons" while parkouring around some environments, which I do find neat.”
- “The game makes use of gravity manipulation mechanics, which adds an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the gameplay.”
- “Only once the game is over do you realize how rudimentary its gameplay really is.”
- “Extremely simple mechanics are introduced but the game is too short to do anything with them, so they just kinda feel pointless.”
- “There is nothing really redeeming about this in terms of actual gameplay.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being quirky, offbeat, and surreal, often described as funny and charming despite its simplicity and short length. Many users appreciate its playful, cheesy style and find it genuinely amusing, making for an engaging and entertaining brief experience.
- “A free, short, yet funny and suspenseful lovely little game.”
- “Short game that manages to be genuinely funny and quirky.”
- “Humorous and inventive, like all Blendo games, and communicates quite a complex story with few elements and a very short runtime.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its stylish, evocative soundtrack that enhances the narrative and vintage atmosphere, often drawing on mid-20th century influences like Xavier Cugat’s big band. However, some users find the music volume overly loud, sometimes overpowering other audio elements, though volume adjustment options are appreciated. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that greatly contributes to the game's unique vibe and emotional impact.
- “The game is a short 12 minute romp that tells a story entirely through visuals with beautiful music and visuals throughout.”
- “This is a masterpiece along with 30 flights of loving. I have never seen such a great story told in so little time. It has the best setting in a game I have ever seen. I played it 4 times and the soundtrack is excellent. Xavier Cugat is one of my favorite big band leaders; his songs fit perfectly in the high class luxury of this game. Please play it, more people need to know about this.”
- “His choice of camera angles, use of music, shot composition, lighting, sound, and timeline manipulation all make for a very creative but cohesive style that leads the player to experience more than is contained within the game.”
- “The music had me racing to find the controls to lower the volume.”
- “The music however is far too loud and almost drowns out everything else in the game.”
- “Love the obviously copyrighted music from the Brazil OST.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a captivating and surreal atmosphere, enhanced by its simple geometric visuals and bright colors, which effectively engage players throughout its brief runtime. Despite its short length, the mood and world-building create an intriguing and immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere of the game is on point and hooks you for the entire runtime, which, sadly, is very short.”
- “The game's world is built out of simple geometric shapes and bright colors, which creates a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere that draws the player in.”
- “An excellent mini-game, with tons of atmosphere, intrigue, mood, and story, told excellently in the style of Blendo.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently praise the game for its powerful emotional impact, describing it as deeply heartfelt and capable of evoking both laughter and tears. Many consider it an unforgettable, highly moving experience, often awarding it top marks.
- “Best game of all time, 10/10, made me cry”
- “I laughed, I cried, I laughed again.”
- “You receive: an endearing, heartfelt experience :)”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable with no crashes reported, but some users encountered sound issues and graphical glitches that affect the experience. Overall, stability is acceptable but not flawless.
- “It works properly and there are no glitches.”
- “There are also some sound issues and graphical glitches which hinder the game.”
- “To those that say a game cannot be art, this is lazy, sloppy, buggy, dissatisfying, and short - very much like modern abstract expressionist art - and exactly like the pretentious reviewers that recommended it to me.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game benefits from solid optimization due to its use of the older id Tech engine, resulting in generally smooth performance. However, occasional brief frame rate drops to around 57 fps were reported.
- “The game runs smoothly because it's built using the old id tech engine used to make Quake 2, which adds value to the game.”
- “Performance was usually very good but had a few drops to as low as 57 fps that lasted a second or two.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s monetization is praised for being fair and non-intrusive, as it is free to play and not designed as a typical indie cash grab.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development features unique and timeless designs, despite being built on an older, modified id tech 2 engine. The distinct visual style adds a memorable touch to the characters.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding was considered tedious, particularly the sections involving padlocks.
- “It was tedious, especially the part with the padlocks.”