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Greak: Memories of Azur

A beautiful tale about three siblings in their quest to rid the world on an ancient evil, hell bent of corruption and destruction.
75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding, replayability
76% User Score Based on 1,016 reviews
Critic Score 73%Based on 25 reviews

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"Greak: Memories of Azur" is a side-scrolling, action-adventure game featuring hand-drawn art and animation. Players control three siblings, Greak, Adara, and Raydel, each with unique abilities, as they journey through the fantasy world of Azur to escape an enemy invasion. The game includes puzzle-solving, combat, and a emphasis on working together as a team to progress.

Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
Greak: Memories of Azur screenshot
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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,016 reviews
gameplay174 positive mentions
grinding44 negative mentions

  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style and animations that create an enchanting atmosphere.
  • Engaging puzzles that require the unique abilities of each character, providing a fun challenge.
  • Charming story about siblings working together to escape a plague, with well-developed characters.
  • Controlling multiple characters can be cumbersome and frustrating, especially during combat and boss fights.
  • The save system is punishing, with game overs resulting from the death of any character and limited save points.
  • The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and depth in gameplay.
  • gameplay
    501 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Greak is characterized by its unique mechanic of controlling multiple characters simultaneously, which adds an interesting layer to puzzle-solving and exploration. However, this mechanic can also lead to frustration, particularly during combat and boss fights, as players navigate the challenges of managing three characters with distinct abilities. While the game features beautiful visuals and engaging puzzles, many reviewers noted that the execution of its core mechanics feels clunky and could benefit from further refinement.

    • “The gameplay was crisp and well-paced, the scenery is beautiful.”
    • “Playing multiple characters at the same time is very interesting and offers challenging and fun gameplay when incorporated into solving puzzles.”
    • “The control-three-characters mechanic is unique and fun, even if it can be frustrating at times.”
    • “Absolutely awful game...the central mechanic of the game - swapping between multiple characters, is a chore and makes the game tedious to play.”
    • “The gorgeous art style and interesting ideas (cutscenes in a metroidvania and controlling three different characters at the same time) is held back by the repetitive and dull gameplay with uninspired world building and forgettable story.”
    • “The mechanics of moving your characters is very cumbersome... as soon as you get another character, moving through the world becomes a chore, and it takes a lot of the fun out of the game.”
  • story
    456 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Greak: Memories of Azur" is generally described as simple and straightforward, focusing on the themes of sibling reunion and survival in a plague-ridden world. While some players appreciate its charming art style and emotional undertones, many find the narrative lacking depth and complexity, with a tendency towards linear quests and repetitive dialogue. Overall, the game leaves players wanting more, suggesting potential for future expansions or sequels to further develop its storyline.

    • “The story is quite good, it has a somber and depressing but hopeful atmosphere and the artwork is beautiful, with truly gorgeous hand-drawn sprites and backgrounds.”
    • “Greak weaves a tale of lost brothers and sisters of the ancient courine race, and like the twisting story, the gameplay utilizes character abilities and symbioses as you puzzle platform and fight through each new chapter.”
    • “A beautiful tale about three siblings in their quest to rid the world of an ancient evil, hell bent on corruption and destruction.”
    • “I expected the story of sibling reunion to have a stronger payoff, but once the group is reunited, the game turns its attention solely to the larger narrative – that of the dying countryside and the plague that encroaches all courine life.”
    • “The story and particularly writing is amateurish at best.”
    • “The gorgeous art style and interesting ideas (cutscenes in a metroidvania and controlling three different characters at the same time) is held back by the repetitive and dull gameplay with uninspired world building and forgettable story.”
  • graphics
    335 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Greak: Memories of Azur" are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, vibrant animations, and charming character designs, creating an enchanting visual experience reminiscent of titles like "Hollow Knight" and "Ori." While the visuals and accompanying soundtrack are highlighted as standout features, some players note that the game feels unpolished in certain aspects, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's aesthetic appeal is a significant draw, making it a worthwhile adventure for fans of beautiful indie games.

    • “This charming platformer delivers a visually stunning experience with its hand-drawn art style and engaging gameplay.”
    • “The hand-drawn art style is utterly gorgeous, and with animated cutscenes scattered throughout the game, it feels like you're playing a cartoon.”
    • “The biggest strength of Greak: Memories of Azur are the joyful visuals and fairytale-like feeling of the world.”
    • “For all the artwork and well drawn game, playing this game is actually annoying.”
    • “The art style looks great but sadly the game falls flat everywhere else.”
    • “While the game looks like a gem from the hand-drawn artwork and glowing character animations, it feels unpolished in its current state and leads to a lot of frustrating moments.”
  • music
    248 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its beautiful orchestral compositions and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its cinematic quality and memorable themes. However, some players pointed out issues with repetitive tracks and moments of silence that disrupt the flow, suggesting that the soundtrack could benefit from more consistent looping and situational awareness. Overall, the combination of music and art is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience.

    • “The balance between ambiance and music is deftly struck here, and it’s one of the game’s strongest assets.”
    • “The music is carefully composed, hitting all the right notes throughout the story and serves well to enhance the plot and narrative.”
    • “The soundtrack is stellar, touching and enveloping.”
    • “More often than not, Greak silences its own soundtrack in favor of quiet ambiance.”
    • “The soundtrack is sparse but bombastic, with big sweeping orchestral tracks, but it can become a little repetitive.”
    • “Music, however, while being of high value can feel a little out of place at times, not really capturing the feel of specific areas - rather giving an overall theme throughout the game which unfortunately can become somewhat repetitive.”
  • grinding
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that while the game features enjoyable puzzles and exploration, the grinding aspect is often criticized for being tedious and repetitive, particularly when managing multiple characters and combat. Players frequently mention that the need to switch characters and the limited inventory space contribute to a frustrating experience, making certain gameplay elements feel unnecessarily drawn out. However, some users noted that the game manages to balance progression well, with minimal grinding required for achievements.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A lot of grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “So much of this game is annoying, tedious, and slow.”
    • “Absolutely awful game...the central mechanic of the game - swapping between multiple characters, is a chore and makes the game tedious to play.”
    • “The final level is also a very tedious puzzle section, which pretty much ruined the entire experience for me, because the game does not have anything resembling an area map, thus controlling 3 characters in completely different parts of the map, and constantly being obstructed by objects one or the other can't pass, is just irritating, especially when you need to get out at the end.”
  • atmosphere
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Greak: Memories of Azur" is widely praised for its beautiful hand-drawn art, vibrant backgrounds, and immersive sound design, creating a fairy tale-like experience that balances somber themes with hope. Players appreciate the game's ability to draw them into its world through fluent animations and atmospheric sounds, although some note that combat can disrupt the overall ambiance. Overall, the game is recognized as a captivating atmospheric 2D platformer that enhances its storytelling through its visual and auditory elements.

    • “The story is quite good; it has a somber and depressing but hopeful atmosphere, and the artwork is beautiful, with truly gorgeous hand-drawn sprites and backgrounds.”
    • “I like the game's atmosphere a lot; it's beautiful with fluid animations and colorful backgrounds that make one feel like partaking in a fairy tale.”
    • “It has such an atmospheric experience that draws you in, whether it's from the beautiful backgrounds or the soothing music.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game is undeniable, but it is affected by the combat that often feels unbalanced.”
  • emotional
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by heartwarming character interactions, stunning hand-drawn animations, and a stellar soundtrack that enhances the storytelling. Players find the narrative touching and engaging, with themes of family and exploration woven throughout a beautifully crafted world. Overall, the game delivers a fun and emotionally resonant experience that resonates deeply with players.

    • “The soundtrack is stellar, touching and enveloping.”
    • “Exquisite puzzle/action/platformer with surprisingly emotional story bits.”
    • “The hand-drawn characters and backgrounds are magical in motion, and contribute to a potently heart-warming playthrough.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, as players feel there are no additional game modes or significant incentives to replay after completing the main story. While some may find value in collecting artifacts or achieving better completion times, the lack of substantial content leads to a general consensus that the game does not justify its price for the limited playtime offered.

    • “Infinitely replayable with multiplayer options.”
    • “The game offers opportunities to gather all the artifacts, achieve all the achievements, or finish the game in a better time, enhancing its replay value.”
    • “Replayability is a key aspect, allowing players to explore different strategies and experiences.”
    • “I'd say replay value is low once you complete the main story; there are no additional game modes, but one could attempt to gather all the artifacts, get all the achievements, or finish the game in a better time.”
    • “Still, 20 euros for a game that takes at most 6 hours, at best something like 3 to 4 ... with no replay value at all ... that is just too much.”
    • “I'd say replay value is low once you complete the main story; there are no additional game modes, but one could attempt to gather all the artifacts, get all the achievements, or finish the game in a better time.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features stunning art and character design that effectively draws players into the story and evokes emotional responses through charming animations. However, despite the strong emphasis on visual and narrative detail, some players feel that the core gameplay mechanics do not match the quality of character development.

    • “It's got one of the loveliest art, character design, and ambience I've seen in a while, which really gets you invested in the characters and makes you go 'awww' for many of the animations.”
    • “I don't understand how a game can have so much attention to detail with story, art, animation, and character design, yet fail so hard with a core game mechanic.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with players reporting a smooth experience free from crashes, stuttering, or bugs, which is increasingly uncommon in modern titles.

    • “Optimized, which is becoming a rare thing these days!”
    • “No crashing, stuttering, or bugs in my playthrough of any kind.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report stability issues, particularly noting that the second command can cause character freezing, which disrupts gameplay as other characters converge on the frozen character's location. This glitch affects the overall fluidity and responsiveness of the game.

    • “The second command freezes up your character and has the others converge on their location, jumping over obstacles when you tell them to.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is perceived as initially amusing, but it tends to lose its charm upon repeated exposure, suggesting a lack of lasting comedic impact.

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6h Median play time
5h Average play time
3-7h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 16 analyzed playthroughs

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