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96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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Grifford Academy is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by LandShark Games and was released on June 25, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Grifford Academy Dive into the enigmatic world of Grifford Academy, a mesmerizing coming-of-age RPG where magic, monsters, and teenage turmoil collide. Join Erika, Viva, and Cap as they navigate the mystical book realm of Caldria, uncovering secrets and battling sinister forces. Uncover secrets in the mystical realm of Caldria Immersive World-BuildingExplore the beautifully cra…

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
story13 positive mentions
  • Grifford Academy features a charming story and colorful characters that create an engaging and whimsical experience.
  • The turn-based combat system offers surprising tactical depth, allowing for character customization and strategic gameplay.
  • The game's art style and graphics are visually appealing, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
  • The balance in the game can be frustrating, especially for new players who may feel overwhelmed by the combat mechanics early on.
  • Some players have noted that the item mechanics and stats can be confusing and poorly balanced in later chapters.
  • The game may lean more towards interactive visual novel elements rather than deep RPG mechanics, which could disappoint those seeking a traditional RPG experience.
  • story
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its immersive and engaging narrative, set in a charming fantasy world with well-developed characters and a balance of combat and storytelling. Players appreciate the light-hearted yet intriguing plot, which unfolds like a visual novel, allowing for character growth and relationship building. Overall, the story is described as compelling and enjoyable, making it a key aspect of the game's appeal.

    • “The storybook setting is well thought out, and the balance between combat and narrative keeps things fresh and moving along.”
    • “A stylishly animated RPG that has an engaging storyline and well-developed characters.”
    • “However, the story is what hooks you into this game; you are transported into a fantasy land with others you are not close with, slowly building relationships, entangling once bad relationships, and finally forming a great team that supports each other.”
    • “However, the story is what gets you hooked into this game. You are transported into a fantasy land with others that you are not close with, slowly building up relationships, entangling once bad relationships, and finally forming a great team that supports each other.”
    • “It begins with a fairly normal isekai setting with a ragtag group of teens, but I'm impressed by how the story develops around the characters - especially Cap (no spoilers).”
    • “The story parts play out like a visual novel, and I like the little expression changes at times.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their charming and eye-catching art style, reminiscent of a blend between Professor Layton and Harry Potter, as well as Gravity Falls and Ni no Kuni. Reviewers appreciate the thoughtful design and character personality, highlighting the developers' passion for creating an immersive visual experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “Nice graphics and the character designs have great personality.”
    • “The art style is very eye-catching, feels like Professor Layton + Harry Potter style.”
    • “Its thoughtful design, charming visuals, and immersive soundtrack reflect the deep passion of its developers.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its blend of mystery and medieval themes, enhancing the overall atmosphere with an immersive soundtrack that reflects the developers' passion. However, some users noted that certain tracks are too low in volume, making them difficult to hear. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's charm, though there are some inconsistencies in audio levels.

    • “I like how the music is being presented with a mixture of mystery and medieval theme songs.”
    • “Its thoughtful design, charming visuals, and immersive soundtrack reflect the deep passion of its developers.”
    • “Found this game and was intrigued because of its cool art and killer trailer soundtrack!”
    • “Some of the music tracks are too low in volume, and I can barely hear them using my soundbar.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay combines elements of a visual novel and RPG, featuring a unique turn-based combat system that incorporates real-time initiative bars. While the combat is engaging and offers a decent amount of monster encounters, some users note that the battle and item mechanics are still underdeveloped, particularly in later chapters. Overall, feedback on gameplay ranges from normal to good.

    • “It plays like a visual novel + RPG gameplay, with a decent amount of combat with monsters.”
    • “I have played through chapter 1 and love the unique turn-based mechanic that mixes real-time initiative bars and turn-based combat.”
    • “The battle systems and item mechanics are still in a baby stage, I would say; the item stats are a mess in the later chapters.”
    • “The battle system and item mechanics are still in a baby stage, I would say. The item stats are a mess in the later chapters.”
    • “It plays like a visual novel combined with RPG gameplay, featuring a decent amount of combat with monsters.”
    • “Gameplay: normal”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its depth, with player choices significantly influencing the growth of each team member, enhancing the overall experience beyond typical RPGs. The graphics and character designs are also noted for their personality, while the skill system is well-executed and allows for flexible respeccing without penalties.

    • “I like how player choices influence the character development of each adventuring team member, offering more depth to character growth than the usual RPG.”
    • “The character development and the skill system were well executed, and there is no penalty for respeccing!”
    • “Nice graphics and the character designs have great personality.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck without the need for additional settings, indicating strong stability across this platform.

    • “For Steam Deck players: this game runs great on the deck so far; I didn't have to apply any extra settings.”
    • “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
    • “I've encountered no crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay experience.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by a vibrant cast of memorable characters, resulting in genuinely funny moments. While Cap's high-strung personality adds to the comedic effect, it remains balanced, allowing for effective delivery of humorous lines.

    • “The cast is colorful and full of memorable characters, leading to some genuinely funny moments.”
    • “Cap seems a little high-strung, but it's not overly done and he does deliver some funny lines.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The indie game is praised for its heartfelt design and creativity, offering players a unique and emotionally engaging experience.

    • “Crafted with heart and creativity, this indie game delivers a unique and emotionally rich experience.”
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Grifford Academy is a casual role playing game.

Grifford Academy is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Grifford Academy was released on June 25, 2025.

Grifford Academy was developed by LandShark Games.

Grifford Academy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Grifford Academy is a single player game.

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