Great God Grove

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In "Great God Grove" , play as a divine mail-carrier to restore order among quarreling gods by solving puzzles with speech bubbles. Deliver messages to influence their actions, while exploring a vibrant world filled with quirky characters and surreal scenarios. However, be prepared for unexpected challenges, crushes, and perhaps even saving the world from an impending apocalypse.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,588 reviews

story219 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging dialogue mechanic that allows players to interact with characters in creative ways, enhancing the overall experience.
The art style is stunning, combining 2D and 3D elements that create a vibrant and immersive world filled with charming characters.
The story is heartfelt and resonates with themes of love, community, and self-expression, making it relatable and impactful for players.

Some players found the puzzles to be too easy or straightforward, lacking the challenge that some might expect from a puzzle game.
There were reports of minor bugs and glitches, such as issues with dialogue not registering or soft-locking during certain sequences.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content or a longer experience.

story
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The story of "Great God Grove" is widely praised for its engaging narrative, charming characters, and beautiful art style, creating a heartfelt and whimsical experience. Players appreciate the mix of humor and emotional depth, with many noting the clever integration of dialogue into gameplay mechanics. While some wish for more complexity or character development, the overall consensus is that the story is well-written, captivating, and resonates with themes of community and creativity, making it a delightful adventure for fans of story-rich games.
- “Incredibly charming characters that are all wonderfully written and help drive the game and story in such a seamless way!”
- “The story is captivating, the individual characters are strong, the gameplay is simple, and overall the experience just feels very comfortable to play.”
- “The story that seems only like a setting for your wacky antics at first really blooms into a heartfelt tale as you progress through the game.”
- “Certain points could get a bit annoying to proceed through and I wish we could have seen some more of King and her story through her own lens!”
- “I'd prefer if the gods had a larger role than being puzzle piece generators and were instead more present throughout the story so the player could develop stronger attachments to them and develop a greater sense of urgency to complete the story.”
- “Not to mention it was incredibly annoying trying to read the plot-important dialogue happening at the top of the screen during the final boss fight against Inspekta while trying to dodge and suck things up on the bottom of the screen.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Great God Grove" is characterized by its unique dialogue-based mechanics, allowing players to interact with characters and solve puzzles by manipulating words and phrases. While the puzzles are generally easy and sometimes feel simplistic, the charming art style, engaging characters, and humorous writing create a delightful experience that emphasizes exploration and experimentation. Overall, players appreciate the innovative mechanics and the fun, light-hearted nature of the gameplay, despite some minor criticisms regarding its simplicity and occasional lack of challenge.
- “The gameplay and story are really interesting; I love the puzzles even though I got stuck quite a bit on them!”
- “Great God Grove is an interesting take on the adventure game genre using a never-before-seen mechanic and a world brimming with charming writing and wonderful character design.”
- “The gameplay is largely picking up items and phrases and throwing them at people to see what happens - it's a cozy game loop with some light puzzles that's mostly focused on seeing all of the fun, funny, and cute interactions you can make.”
- “I feel like the gameplay and puzzles are a little boring or too trial-and-error at times, but it's nothing too major.”
- “My main issue is the gameplay, which I felt failed to evolve during the second half of the game.”
- “It's also way too easy; the focus is much more on the plot and characters than the gameplay itself, which may be a downside for anyone who wants something more challenging and action-packed.”
music
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The music in the game, composed by Louie Zong, has received widespread acclaim for its enchanting and varied soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight its ability to convey mood and emotion, with many describing it as catchy, immersive, and integral to the game's charm. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's artistic and emotional depth.
- “I'm so in love with the characters, the art direction, the world-building, and the lovely and varied soundtrack by Louie Zong.”
- “The music of this game is fantastic, which doesn't surprise me considering who they had working on it.”
- “The art alongside the music and story all come together beautifully into a wonderful bundle of thoughtful labors of love and the game makes you feel it deeply.”
- “The soundtrack needs to be released on Spotify, please!”
- “I saved multiple of the soundtracks to my personal playlist, and they get stuck in my head sometimes.”
- “The music will forever be stuck in my head and reminds me a lot of Kirby + Paper Mario.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, blending 2D and 3D elements in a way that captivates players. Reviewers highlight the vibrant visuals, engaging character designs, and effective use of lighting, all contributing to a delightful and immersive experience. Overall, the art direction is seen as a standout feature, enhancing both the storytelling and gameplay.
- “The art style is gorgeous, the mechanics are solid, the story is fantastic.”
- “Graphics - 10/10, limbolane's art style is a perfect mix between old cartoons and Picasso's paintings.”
- “The art style is so incredibly defined and yet so very unrestricted.”
- “The visuals were a treat to the eyes and all the characters were extremely charming and stay stuck in your mind.”
- “Great God Grove is a prime example of how even today you can push game mechanics and visuals to create something never quite seen before - yet also extremely reminiscent of beloved titles of the past.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, quirky characters, and engaging dialogue, often blending absurdity with heartfelt moments. Players appreciate the interactive mechanics that allow for humorous experimentation, resulting in memorable and funny interactions. Overall, the game is described as a delightful mix of comedy and emotional depth, making it a standout experience for those who enjoy unique and whimsical storytelling.
- “The game is a loving tribute to 'weird art' and self-expression, incredibly unique, very funny with gorgeous visuals and a beautiful OST.”
- “The wordplay and punny humor was definitely my cup of tea, and while it did have some modern slang thrown in, it wasn't done to an annoying degree.”
- “I purchased this game knowing semi-what I was getting into from the promo material, but as I streamed this game privately to my friends, I could say that I was astonished by just the sheer amount of both classic internet humor, as well as decently timed puns, fun interactions, and back-forth-and-somehow-sideways banter, and just how much grander this feels than the prior game.”
character development
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Character development in the game is highly praised for its exceptional character designs, which are described as cute, expressive, and visually stunning, reminiscent of beloved titles like Psychonauts. Reviewers highlight the unique dialogue and charming writing that enhance the characters' personalities, making them memorable and engaging. Overall, the combination of delightful character design, witty interactions, and creative storytelling contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Oh, I absolutely adored this, the airy and charming writing, the creative central game hook, probably the best set of character designs I've seen in an indie game in quite some time.”
- “The character designs are so creative and all of the gods are written so well!”
- “This game is similarly packed with endlessly delightful character designs and dialogue, and I almost played the entire thing in one sitting (until it got so late I literally couldn't keep my eyes open).”
- “Not usually into story games like these (I prefer watching them), but I've been looking forward to this one because of the character designs and interactions, and I was not disappointed!”
- “Not sure how to put into words how much I adore the writing and character design in this game; it really is the opposite of boring.”
- “Very short summary: very charming gameplay and character design/writing, with using other character dialogue to progress through the story, as well as getting funny reactions from the cast if you mess around with it enough!”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with players expressing deep connections to its heartfelt storytelling, charming characters, and beautiful art and music. Many reviewers noted that the game elicited strong emotional responses, including laughter and tears, as it tackles themes of love, identity, and personal growth in a whimsical yet poignant manner. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a touching and engaging narrative experience.
- “The story that seems only like a setting for your wacky antics at first really blooms into a heartfelt tale as you progress through the game.”
- “I will never shut up about how much this game means to me, it's a wonderful experience that fundamentally changed the way I think about myself and the world around me - it's an incredibly silly and heartfelt adventure that tackles a lot of different subjects from a very earnest point of view.”
- “If you are really rushing this game is short but sweet, very few games evoke an emotional response from me but this game had me feeling big things, the art and music are wonderful and you can feel the passion from the developers every second of the way.”
stability
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The game has been reported to have some stability issues, with users experiencing occasional bugs and unintuitive puzzles, particularly in the later chapters. However, these problems are generally considered minor and do not significantly detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Some gripes that I do have with the game is that it can be a bit buggy at times; I had a save file and was in the 4-5 chapter.”
- “There's one or two parts where the puzzles can be a little unintuitive or buggy, but they're easy enough to overlook in the greater course of the game.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its stunning art and immersive qualities, creating a captivating experience that complements its engaging story. Many users recommend it, especially if found on sale, highlighting the overall enchanting ambiance it offers.
- “It has such a wonderful atmosphere and a lovely story.”
- “Overall, there is great art, a godly atmosphere, and a grove of kinks; if you find the game on sale, I'd highly recommend it.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of picking up and delivering dialogue, which is compounded by the lack of varied character reactions. This redundancy may detract from the overall experience, making the grinding feel more burdensome than engaging.
- “Not every character will react to every piece of dialogue, and that's a bit of a shame. However, with how tedious it can be to repeatedly pick up and deliver said dialogue, it may be for the best.”
replayability
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Users generally find that the game lacks significant replayability, with multiple reviews indicating that there is no noticeable incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “There is no noticeable replay value.”
- “The game lacks any significant replayability.”
- “I found the replay value to be virtually nonexistent.”