Greak: Memories of Azur

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Greak: Memories of Azur is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Navegante and was released on August 17, 2021. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 586 reviews

gameplay96 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

The artwork and animation are stunning, creating a visually captivating experience.
The game features an interesting mechanic of controlling three characters with unique abilities, adding depth to puzzles and exploration.
The story is charming and engaging, with heartfelt moments that resonate with players.

The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 5-8 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
Combat can feel clunky and simplistic, often leading to frustration during boss fights where managing multiple characters becomes cumbersome.
The save system is punishing, as players must manually save at specific points, and dying results in losing significant progress.

gameplay
284 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Greak: Memories of Azur" features a unique mechanic where players control three siblings, each with distinct abilities, which adds depth to puzzle-solving and exploration. However, many reviewers found the execution of this mechanic to be clunky and frustrating, particularly during combat and character switching, leading to a mixed experience that balances enjoyable moments with significant challenges. While the game is visually stunning and offers a charming narrative, its gameplay mechanics often detract from the overall enjoyment, making it a hit-or-miss for players.
- “The gameplay is conceptually great and executed well enough to where they delivered a perfectly fine game.”
- “The control-three-characters mechanic is unique and fun, even if it can be frustrating at times.”
- “Greak: Memories of Azur is a stunningly beautiful side-scrolling adventure that blends heartfelt storytelling with tight gameplay mechanics.”
- “Certain mechanics are very unforgiving.”
- “The gorgeous art style and interesting ideas are held back by the repetitive and dull gameplay with uninspired world building and forgettable story.”
- “The multiple character mechanic is fine, and the puzzles are okay, but the gameplay is way too clunky to be enjoyable.”
story
255 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
63%
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The story of "Greak: Memories of Azur" is generally described as charming and visually appealing, focusing on themes of family and resilience amid conflict. While some players appreciate its emotional depth and aesthetic presentation, others find it simplistic and short, with a straightforward plot that lacks significant character development. Overall, the narrative is engaging for those who enjoy gentle storytelling, but it may leave some players wanting more depth and complexity.
- “Developed by Navegante Entertainment and published by Team17, it sets out to tell a touching story of family and resilience amid conflict.”
- “The game doesn’t rely on heavy exposition; instead, it uses quiet moments, body language, and visual storytelling to communicate themes of unity, perseverance, and loss.”
- “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.”
- “The story didn't really catch me either; it's not bad but very simple and, in my opinion, would have been better without dialogue (akin to games like Planet of Lana or Hyper Light Drifter).”
- “The story is elementary, bookended, and easy to follow and get behind.”
- “The story and particularly the writing are amateurish at best.”
graphics
187 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Greak: Memories of Azur" are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, vibrant colors, and atmospheric visuals that create a whimsical and immersive experience. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful animations and charming character designs, comparing the game's aesthetic to other acclaimed titles like "Hollow Knight" and "Ori." While the visuals are a standout feature, some players note that the gameplay mechanics can detract from the overall experience, despite the game's captivating art and sound design.
- “From the moment you enter Azur, you're greeted by gorgeous hand-drawn visuals that feel like a living watercolor painting.”
- “The beautiful hand-drawn artwork and charming story add to the appeal, creating a whimsical atmosphere.”
- “The hand-drawn art style is utterly gorgeous, and with animated cutscenes scattered throughout the game, it feels like you're playing a cartoon.”
- “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
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its orchestral soundtrack, which enhances the emotional tone of the adventure and complements the stunning hand-drawn visuals. Reviewers noted the soundtrack's ability to create a captivating atmosphere, though some mentioned moments of silence and repetitiveness that could detract from the experience. Overall, the combination of beautiful music and art design is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and immersive quality.
- “Complementing the visuals is an orchestral soundtrack that shifts between delicate piano pieces and sweeping arrangements, enhancing the emotional tone of the adventure.”
- “The soundtrack is stellar, touching and enveloping.”
- “The art is fantastic and adds to the atmosphere, paired with a great soundtrack that is pleasant to listen to all the way through.”
- “The music is pretty but there are lulls in the music where it's just quiet, so it could loop more.”
- “More often than not, Greak silences its own soundtrack in favor of quiet ambiance.”
- “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
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while some aspects of the game, such as puzzles and exploration, are enjoyable, the grinding elements can become tedious due to cumbersome character switching, poorly explained objectives, and repetitive tasks. Players noted that managing multiple characters and limited inventory space adds to the frustration, making certain gameplay sections feel slow and laborious. However, some users appreciated the balance in gameplay progression, suggesting that not all players experienced grinding as a significant issue.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A lot of 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
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Greak: Memories of Azur" is widely praised for its beautiful hand-drawn artwork, colorful graphics, and a captivating soundtrack that together create a whimsical yet melancholic world. Players appreciate the game's ability to immerse them in a fairy tale-like experience, enhanced by soothing soundscapes and a strong aesthetic identity, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game's atmospheric presentation is a standout feature that appeals to those who value visual and auditory harmony in their gaming experience.
- “This audiovisual harmony gives the game a strong atmospheric identity, pulling players into the melancholic but hopeful world of Azur.”
- “The beautiful hand-drawn artwork and charming story add to the appeal, creating a whimsical atmosphere.”
- “It has such an atmospheric experience that draws you in, whether it's from the beautiful backgrounds or the soothing music.”
- “For players who value aesthetic presentation, atmosphere, and gentle storytelling over mechanical depth, it offers a rewarding—if occasionally frustrating—journey.”
- “The art style is simply wonderful, bleak and dark in the setting and atmosphere with colorful characters popping out - which tends to truly point out the catastrophic setting and perfectly sets the mood for the story.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Greak: Memories of Azur is praised for its emotionally resonant storytelling, focusing on themes of family and resilience, complemented by a stunning visual style and an evocative orchestral soundtrack. The heartfelt relationship between the siblings, conveyed with minimal dialogue, adds depth to the narrative, making the game a touching adventure despite some mechanical shortcomings. Overall, it successfully blends art, music, and emotion, creating a memorable experience.
- “Developed by Navegante Entertainment and published by Team17, it sets out to tell a touching story of family and resilience amid conflict.”
- “The relationship between the siblings, though conveyed with minimal dialogue, is heartfelt and believable.”
- “Greak: Memories of Azur is a beautifully crafted experience that blends art, music, and emotion into a touching adventure.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, as players feel that once the main story is completed, there are limited incentives to replay, such as a lack of additional game modes. While some may find value in collecting artifacts or achieving better completion times, the short playtime and absence of multiplayer options contribute to a general sentiment that the game does not justify its price.
- “I'd say the replay value is low once you complete the main story, as there are no additional game modes. However, players can attempt to gather all the artifacts, achieve all the achievements, or finish the game in a better time.”
- “Infinitely replayable with multiplayer options.”
- “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.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features stunning art and character design that effectively engages players and fosters emotional investment in the characters through charming animations. However, despite the impressive attention to detail in storytelling and aesthetics, it falls short in delivering a solid core gameplay mechanic.
- “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.”
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as their stories unfold.”
- “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.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on a meaningful level.”
- “Despite the beautiful art and design, the characters themselves are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report stability issues, particularly noting that the second command can cause character freezing, which disrupts gameplay as other characters converge on the frozen location and struggle to navigate obstacles.
- “The second command freezes your character and causes the others to converge on their location, jumping over obstacles when you give the command.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall gameplay experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as amusing initially, but it may not hold up to repeated playthroughs, suggesting a lack of lasting comedic impact.
- “The humor in this game is genuinely hilarious and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses clever puns and witty dialogue to create a lighthearted atmosphere.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making even the simplest interactions entertaining.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “Optimization is becoming a rare thing these days!”
- “The game runs smoothly with minimal lag, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the gameplay experience seamless.”
- “Optimization seems to be a rare thing these days!”
- “No crashing, stuttering, or bugs in my playthrough of any kind.”

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Greak: Memories of Azur is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Greak: Memories of Azur is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Greak: Memories of Azur.

Greak: Memories of Azur was released on August 17, 2021.

Greak: Memories of Azur was developed by Navegante.

Greak: Memories of Azur has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Greak: Memories of Azur is a single player game.

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