Grey Instinct

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Grey Instinct is a single player casual simulation game with romance, mystery, comedy, anime and others themes. It was developed by Plain Cheeseburger Games and was released on July 21, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

In this cyberpunk 2D point-and-click adventure game, play as Grey, an amateur detective. Unravel the mystery by searching for clues, solving puzzles, talking to the mask-wearing residents of New Corium, and, if you have time, maybe go on a date!

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Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews

story37 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging point-and-click puzzle gameplay with a blend of visual novel elements and mini-games, providing a nice mix of mechanics.
The art style, animation, and cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic are highly praised for being vibrant, colorful, and well-designed, adding charm and personality to the game.
The story and characters have been described as interesting, humorous, and immersive, with a promising detective mystery and entertaining dialogue that keep players wanting more.

The game is currently very short with limited content, seen more as a prologue or demo, leaving players eager for more but feeling underwhelmed by the length.
Puzzles are generally considered too easy and simplistic, which may fail to satisfy players looking for a challenge or more complex gameplay.
The inclusion of nudity feels somewhat shoehorned or forced to some players, and the dialogue can come across as cringey or poorly written; technical issues such as controls and resolution limitations were also noted.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for being engaging, cute, and intriguing, with a blend of detective mystery and humor that resonates well with players. While some find it short and somewhat simple due to its free, part-one status, many are excited for future chapters and appreciate the worldbuilding and character development. A few critiques mention the story’s brevity and desire for more depth or optional interactions beyond the main quests.
- “I haven't played many point and click games but this one is great; plus visual novel with puzzles is a perfect blend. Great story, easy but fun puzzles. Can't wait to see where this story goes with part 2. Amazing work team!”
- “Very intuitive and I found myself immersed in the story in no time!”
- “The story seems really intriguing so far, the characters have a lot of life to them, and the art is really well done.”
- “Storyline is so bad.”
- “Boring, no real story, cringey characters, too easy.”
- “The story was pretty short.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features bright, colorful, and stylistically unique graphics blending cyberpunk and anime-inspired aesthetics, praised for its vivid artwork and appealing art style. While some technical limitations like locked resolution and controls suggest a mobile-first design, the visuals effectively enhance the immersive and engaging point-and-click adventure experience. Overall, the graphics receive strong appreciation for adding character and atmosphere, despite not being cutting-edge in terms of engine or technical sophistication.
- “Every bit of artwork in the game is amazing and the characters look so vivid.”
- “The art style is wonderful and the writing keeps things interesting and engaging, even for a point and click adventure.”
- “A cyberpunk-inspired point-and-click adventure title, Grey Instinct (part 1) has a good deal of character going on between clearly anime-inspired expressionism and cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics.”
- “The art style feels closer to ads you see on phones about crappy mobile games.”
- “The art style and animation of certain characters/backgrounds were cool and interesting.”
- “The graphics are bright and colourful which is a personal preference, the puzzles weren't too hard or frustrating.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for being easy to follow, fluid, and enjoyable, featuring traditional point-and-click mechanics complemented by well-designed mini-games and unique elements like a dating app puzzle system. While some find the puzzles simple and the dialogues cringey, the overall experience is entertaining, smooth, and engaging, with players expressing excitement for future chapters.
- “The puzzles and gameplay elements are well thought out and intuitive.”
- “The gameplay is short but very good; it's not so complicated that you are unsure where to go next but also not too bland either.”
- “The point-and-click game incorporates several well-designed mini-games that bring a lot of diversity to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay and the puzzles are elementary, dialogues cringey like in a cheap anime (maybe it is intentional?).”
- “For the point-and-click mechanics; 6/10.”
- “Anyway, the game only has the first 2 chapters right now which went by fairly fast, and the gameplay was pretty simple.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny dialogue and entertaining, charming interactions that enhance the overall experience. Players find it amusing, with a lighthearted, enjoyable tone that complements the gameplay and story.
- “The dialogue between the protagonist and the other characters is funny and enjoyable to follow through.”
- “Overall the game is quite charming, has great humor, and I look forward to seeing what the team will bring to the game in the future.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable and the story is entertaining and humoristic.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is consistently praised for its groovy, relaxing, and chill soundtracks that enhance the game's ambiance and immersion. It complements the 2D art style and overall aesthetic, with many users finding it a standout element alongside visuals and gameplay. Some suggest adding more background music and voice acting for even better immersion.
- “Very relaxing game, made in the classic 'Monkey Island' series style, featuring beautiful 2D art and groovy soundtracks.”
- “Music is awesome, art direction is great, and gameplay is straightforward including the mini-games.”
- “A great indie point-and-click adventure game, aesthetically pleasing with a great soundtrack.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its engaging style, immersive setting, and intriguing storyline, which together create a captivating and interactive experience. Users appreciate the blend of charming environments and thoughtful mini-games that enhance the overall mood and keep interest high.
- “I love the game, the atmosphere, the characters, and I can't wait for part 2.”
- “It has a nice atmosphere and storyline that has piqued my interest.”
- “The style and the atmosphere of the area are really cool.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally reliable, with most users not encountering bugs or glitches during play. However, there is a reported issue of the game freezing when clicking on the pizza.
- “There were no glitches or bugs found even after playing the game twice.”
- “Game freezes whenever I click the pizza.”
monetization
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Users criticize the monetization for feeling intrusive and low-quality, likening it to the ads commonly seen for poorly made mobile games.