Grayland

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Grayland is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by 1DER Entertainment and was released on January 15, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,580 reviews

story382 positive mentions

monetization112 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a beautiful art style that enhances the storytelling experience.
The storyline is engaging and emotional, providing a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the bird character.
Gameplay is simple yet challenging, with a soothing soundtrack that complements the overall atmosphere of the game.

Players are required to watch ads or pay to unlock levels, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
Some controls can feel unresponsive or counterintuitive, making certain sections frustrating to navigate.
The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and additional levels.

story
513 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, often described as heartwarming and beautifully told through visuals and gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the unique and immersive storytelling, which effectively conveys themes of survival and connection in a war-torn world, despite some noting its brevity. Overall, the combination of compelling graphics, sound design, and a poignant storyline makes it a standout experience in mobile gaming.
- “The story is far more engaging than I thought it would be, and the controls are fairly easy to use.”
- “The game's strongest aspect is its visual storytelling, making a colorless war-torn world juxtaposed to the innocent blue bird.”
- “This game is beautiful, it has a great story, and a big challenge!”
- “The story was downright confusing and the game struggles with whether it wants to be a difficult flying game or a story game.”
- “But the game story is very short.”
- “The storyline's too short, and the premium pack is just too expensive regarding the content it has to offer.”
graphics
190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty and artistic style, with many users praising the unique aesthetic and smooth visuals that complement the gameplay and storyline. The monochromatic color scheme and clean 2D/3D blend create an engaging atmosphere, while the overall presentation is described as both simple and stunning. Despite some critiques regarding gameplay mechanics, the visuals are consistently highlighted as a standout feature, contributing to a memorable gaming experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, the storyline is amazing.”
- “Amazing graphics and a beautiful story!”
- “The graphics and art really came together to create an interesting experience, but it all complemented the story it held.”
- “Consequently, the game's weakest element is its visuals gameplay-wise, with levels being too similar to maintain attention and the resolution being too sudden to feel rewarding.”
- “Worst graphics and worst gameplay... like... how can a bird fly backwards without turning or any other movement... that bird just throws its droppings!!!!”
- “Good background and art style but boring and annoying gameplay.”
music
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and haunting qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and emotional depth of the experience. While some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive, many found it beautifully complements the visuals and storyline, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the combination of relaxing melodies and engaging sound effects contributes significantly to the immersive gameplay.
- “I never leave sound or music on in a game, but it was so relaxing that I left it on and enjoyed it.”
- “The music is soothing and resonates well with the premise of the bird's journey.”
- “The story, the music, and the gameplay experience is absolutely perfect.”
- “The music is a bit repetitive, but is still pretty and haunting.”
- “Best game I've played in recent times, the music could've been more ambient and in line with the gameplay; I'm not a fan of that piano instrumental going on in the background.”
- “Gameplay is repetitive; keep playing the same music throughout the whole game.”
monetization
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game primarily revolves around watching ads to unlock new levels, which many players find acceptable given the game's quality. While some users appreciate the option to progress for free through ads rather than paying, others express frustration when ads fail to load or when they feel the frequency of ads disrupts gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that the ad system is less intrusive than in many other games, but it still presents challenges for some players.
- “This game is completely one of a kind; it has nearly no ads and the FPS is very good.”
- “No ads, great storyline, very well made, just overall a masterpiece!”
- “One of the best games I have ever played... there is no glitch, no ads... ”
- “My absolute biggest complaint is the ads.”
- “This, alongside the fact that you need to watch ads to be able to play other levels, makes this game boring.”
- “Fact: if you want to continue playing this game you have to choose paying money or watching annoying ads.”
gameplay
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, charm, and engaging mechanics, providing a balanced challenge that keeps players interested without becoming frustrating. While the atmosphere and art style enhance the experience, some users noted that levels can feel repetitive and that ads interrupt the flow, though they are strategically placed between levels. Overall, the game offers a unique and enjoyable experience, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and immersive design.
- “Gameplay is smooth and easy, but not so easy it gets boring - it's challenging just enough to be engaging, but not to the point of frustration - an excellent balance.”
- “I loved this game.... the story is beautiful.. the challenges are beautiful as well.. it's well balanced between calm gameplay and challenging one... there are some parts of gameplay that really surprised me a lot... in short.. a simple yet wonderful game.. I loved it ♥️♥️♥️♥️”
- “The gameplay was simple yet mesmerizing and the story was absolutely flawless; my only problem was not being able to rate this 6/5 stars.”
- “Consequently, the game's weakest element is its visuals gameplay-wise, with levels being too similar to maintain attention and the resolution being too sudden to feel rewarding.”
- “Gameplay at first starts to feel a little bland or repetitive but introduces new mechanics towards the end.”
- “What a piece of garbage game, tedious gameplay and garbage controls.”
emotional
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players describing it as heartwarming and touching, often leading to tears. The combination of a compelling story, hauntingly beautiful music, and impactful visuals creates a deeply immersive experience that resonates with players, making it a standout in emotional storytelling within gaming. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to evoke strong feelings and leave a lasting impression.
- “While the music is hauntingly soothing, it's also heartbreaking.”
- “When the alien had helped the bird get its family back, the alien gave its life (or at least it left its physical body that it could never go back to) and it made me cry.”
- “Amazing experience.... I'm speechless.... it was very heart touching.. the ending... what a journey.... thank you to all the developers who worked behind this amazing artwork... it's going to be in the list of my favorite games... ❤️❤️❤️❤️ grayland.. keep it up guys it's worth downloading...”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its grave and melancholic tone, effectively enhancing the storytelling and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the immersive combination of visuals, music, and background details that create a captivating and emotional environment. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as outstanding, charming, and integral to its appeal, despite some minor criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics.
- “The feeling of loneliness and melancholy is flawless, and the atmosphere is outstanding.”
- “Short, story-based game which relies on its great, immersive atmosphere.”
- “Lovely game with a wonderful atmosphere and a very immersive wordless story.”
- “Creates a grave, and sometimes sad atmosphere, adding just the right amount of tension to the story and actual gameplay.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user feedback on stability is mixed; while some players report experiencing significant glitches and buggy controls that can detract from gameplay, others praise the game for its engaging storyline and lack of major issues. The presence of occasional bugs seems to be a common concern, but it does not overshadow the overall enjoyment for all players.
- “This game is amazing with a good storyline and fantastic gameplay. There are no bugs or glitches.”
- “The controls are buggy and often annoying.”
- “It's like... I don't know, it makes me kind of mad because I've been dying a lot and there's been a lot of glitches and stuff like that.”
- “Good game, but it glitches sometimes.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its unintentional comedic elements, such as quirky controls that add difficulty and a satirical take on human greed, particularly highlighted by the irony of requiring payment to progress. Players find the juxtaposition of serious themes with humorous execution amusing, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience.
- “The game talks about human greed and evilness, but they want you to pay to unlock the next level—lol, that's super funny! ”
- “Moody describes this game, though unintentionally funny is a close second.”
- “Short and the controls are a bit funny, making a few parts more difficult as a result.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with smooth controls and minimal aggressive advertising, enhancing the casual gaming experience. However, some users noted performance issues and a short playtime, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Great story, awesome controls, and optimization; it does not push ads aggressively like a lot of other indies.”
- “It's the best game about birds I've ever seen. It's a little exaggerated, but it's entertaining, though it is too short and has some performance issues. I can recommend this game to anyone who likes casual games.”
- “It reminds me of a performance that features shadows/silhouettes and emotional music without any dialogue.”
- “It's the best game about birds I've ever seen. It's a little exaggerated but entertaining. However, it's too short and has performance issues.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" are mixed; some players appreciate the lack of grinding, finding the gameplay relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize the game for tedious mechanics and poor controls, suggesting a frustrating experience.
- “This was a pretty good experience; no grinding, not too hard, but it was a relaxing experience. The story was cute and beautiful, and the art was fantastic. The mechs in the background and other robots were just really good.”
- “The grinding in this game is mind-numbing and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just felt like a never-ending loop with no reward.”
- “The repetitive nature of the grinding makes the game feel more like a job than an enjoyable experience.”