Grayscale Memories
- July 19, 2022
- Starry Seaweed Game Studio Ltd.
Short interactive story-telling 3D platform adventure game. The gameplay is about 45~60 mins.
Reviews
- Aesthetically gorgeous with a beautiful story and a captivating soundtrack.
- The first playthrough is fun and interesting, with a few rewarding puzzles.
- Overall, it's a good game that offers value for the price, especially if on sale.
- The story is confusing and feels too short, lacking depth and a satisfying conclusion.
- Some puzzles, particularly the shifting piece puzzle, are tedious and disrupt gameplay flow.
- Controls can be cumbersome, and the absence of a manual save option is inconvenient.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as beautiful yet brief, leaving players wanting more depth and character development. While some find it interesting, others note that the narrative can be confusing and lacks sufficient elaboration, leading to a sense of repetitiveness in gameplay. Overall, the story's brevity limits its potential impact.
“A beautiful story.”
“A short and sweet game with a confusing story and repetitious gameplay.”
“Interesting game, wish there was more to it and the story was more fleshed out.”
“I had hoped to glean something about who the characters were in life, but of course that was expecting too much given the brevity of the story.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a short duration and repetitiveness, featuring a mix of rewarding puzzles and walking simulation elements. While players report no significant bugs, the controls can be cumbersome, leading to navigation issues in more complex environments. Overall, the experience is marred by a confusing story and some frustrating mechanics.
“A few rewarding puzzles and walking sim gameplay.”
“A short and sweet game with a confusing story and repetitious gameplay.”
“Mechanically, I didn't encounter any bugs, but the controls are a bit cumbersome, and I found myself getting stuck on objects when trying to navigate areas that involved depth.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning aesthetic and unique style, creating a visually captivating experience that complements the ethereal soundtrack beautifully.
“Aesthetically, this game is gorgeous.”
“Graphics: a really good looking game, with a style that speaks for itself.”
“The soundtrack flows well with the ethereal artwork.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the shifting piece puzzle to be a tedious and lazy design choice that disrupts the game's flow, leading to frustration when they get stuck. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, this particular aspect of grinding is seen as a significant drawback.
“The grinding in this game feels excessively tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
“I found the grinding mechanics to be repetitive and frustrating, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the fun of the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music is praised for its seamless integration with the game's ethereal artwork, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience.
“The soundtrack flows well with the ethereal artwork.”