Greymarsh
- April 7, 2023
- Nimavoha Interactive
Get on SteamExplore a bustling city in your quest to kill an evil tyrant in this text-based RPG, where simple RPG battle and inventory management is combined with a branching story in the manner of "choose your own adventure" game books of old.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features engaging writing, beautiful art style, and atmospheric music that enhance the overall experience.
- It successfully evokes the classic gamebook experience, making it enjoyable for fans of 'Choose Your Own Adventure' books.
- Quality of life features like fast travel and an automatically built map improve the gameplay experience.
- The game can be quite punishing, which may frustrate some players.
- Initial assumptions about gameplay mechanics, such as checkpoints and fast travel, can lead to confusion.
- Some players may find the difficulty level to be a barrier to enjoyment.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and reminiscent of choose-your-own-adventure books, with players expressing a strong desire to explore multiple storylines and the impact of their choices. The inclusion of fun side quests adds to the overall experience, leaving players eager for more content from the developers.
“I've only played one storyline, but I am very keen to come back and discover where other choices may lead me.”
“If you like those pick-your-own-adventure storybooks from your childhood - or even now!?”
“If you like those pick-your-own-adventure storybooks from your childhood - or now!?”
“I first played the demo and was enthralled by the story and the consequences of one's actions.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging art style and music, which effectively set the tone and enhance the overall experience. Players find the atmosphere immersive, contributing significantly to their enjoyment, despite initial challenges in gameplay.
“I thought the game was very engaging, and I particularly liked the art style and music which set the tone and atmosphere of the game.”
“Got killed a lot at the beginning (I'll admit my decisions were not the most sensible), but it's really atmospheric.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their engaging art style and atmospheric music, which together create a high-quality visual and auditory experience. Reviewers appreciate the aesthetic choices that enhance the overall tone of the game.
“I thought the game was very engaging, and I particularly liked the art style and music, which set the tone and atmosphere of the game.”
“This, combined with some of the aesthetic choices, gave me an impression of quality.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere and tone, contributing significantly to the engaging experience. Reviewers find it evocative and integral to the game's emotional impact, alongside the art style and writing.
“I thought the game was very engaging, and I particularly liked the art style and music which set the tone and atmosphere of the game.”
“The writing, illustrations, and music are very evocative and really make the experience hit the mark.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique mechanic related to death that adds an intriguing layer to the experience, though details about this mechanic are intentionally kept under wraps to preserve the element of surprise.
