Grim Earth

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Grim Earth is a single player action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by George Allan and was released on October 15, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Earth's looking a bit Grim, but so would you after 5000 years and countless alien invasions! Grab your spacesuit (the air's not so great any more) and go for an adventure in what is still a beautiful world.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming hand-drawn art style that enhances the atmosphere and remains consistent throughout the game.
Good pacing with a balanced mix of combat, puzzles, and platforming, along with a decent variety of enemies featuring unique attack patterns.
Packed with secrets and hidden challenges, rewarding exploration and providing a sense of accomplishment.

Uncomfortable mouse and keyboard controls, with a gamepad recommended for a better experience.
Some boss fights can be frustrating due to design oversights, leading to unfair difficulty spikes.
Certain gameplay elements feel underdeveloped or marginal, such as the currency system and physics-based interactions.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and maintains consistency throughout. Reviewers appreciate the cute and vibrant visuals, noting that they contribute positively to the indie feel of the game and elevate the overall playing experience. The artwork is described as clean, crisp, and engaging, making it a standout feature that players love.
- “Charming hand-drawn art style that suits the atmosphere well and stays consistent throughout.”
- “I love the art style here and for some reason, it just further amplifies the 'indie-ness' of the game, which isn't exactly a bad thing.”
- “The unique graphic theme increases the playing experience.”
- “Lastly, it's great to see that Grim Earth retains the graphical presentation I've come to love from early Clockwork Pixels games.”
- “Clean, crisp, vibrantly colored, and with a lovingly hand-drawn aesthetic.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay in "Grim Earth" primarily revolves around traditional 2D sidescrolling platforming, featuring a mix of engaging mechanics and some under-utilized elements. While players can enjoy complex interactions, such as using environmental objects creatively, certain systems, like the currency mechanic, feel largely ineffective. Overall, the game offers a charming experience with a focus on timing and precision, appealing to fans of cute platformers with a storyline.
- “The meat of gameplay will, of course, be comprised of platforming sections where our little robot needs to avoid various obstacles such as hazardous terrain, moving machinery, corrosive growths, and more.”
- “As you play, the game adds in increasingly complex but interesting game mechanics such as luring a slug to a shell just so you can later use the shell as a jumping pad or jumping while sliding down a vine-slash-zipline to switch to a nearby vine.”
- “If cute platform games with a pretty nice storyline and somewhat challenging gameplay (in terms of accurately timing a jump or dodging an attack, for instance) are your kind of thing, then Grim Earth is definitely a game you'd want to check out!”
- “Some mechanics feel under-developed; a prime example would be the currency system, used sparingly to get some benefits with NPCs but otherwise largely useless: why go out of your way to get those sweet blue crystals if there's barely any use for them?”
- “The game does usually include a short instruction every time a new mechanic is introduced, but nevertheless, it may still take you some time to really get used to it.”
- “This is particularly true of its shooting mechanics.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
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The game's story is primarily conveyed through indirect storytelling, environmental elements, and dialogues, encouraging players to piece together their own interpretations of the narrative. While the storyline is described as charming and complemented by cute characters, some players feel that the current version resembles a demo, lacking depth and completeness. Overall, the game offers an engaging experience with a nice blend of gameplay and story, though it may require further development to fully realize its potential.
- “If cute platform games with a pretty nice storyline and somewhat challenging gameplay are your kind of thing, then Grim Earth is definitely a game you'd want to check out!”
- “The story is charming, and the characters are cute.”
- “It mostly uses indirect storytelling, environmental elements, and some dialogues, to have players elaborate their own theories on what may have transpired in each location they traverse.”
- “But overall the current launch version feels more like a demo, and so you will be supporting the developer in the quest to create a complete game.”
- “Now we know the main enemy and some kind of a mission.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with well-designed levels complementing the soundtrack; however, some players feel that the sound effects are lacking and could be more impactful, with specific criticism aimed at the environmental music being too dull.
- “The music is good, the levels are well designed, and it's not too easy!”
- “Only feedback I can give is to add more sound effects and music.”
- “The sound effects feel like an afterthought; the sound of your laser gun is the least satisfying thing I've ever heard, and the environmental music just puts me to sleep.”
- “Only feedback I can give is that there should be more sound effects and music.”
- “I played some music in the background for the stream.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a charming hand-drawn art style that is both consistent and well-suited to the overall experience, contributing to its immersive quality.
- “The charming hand-drawn art style perfectly complements the atmosphere and remains consistent throughout the game.”
- “The immersive sound design and ambient music create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the world.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and atmospheric storytelling makes every moment feel alive and engaging.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's linear campaign significantly limits its replayability, as players encounter little to no branching paths or choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Given the linear nature of the campaign, replay value is negligible as there are no branching paths or other choices to make.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is effectively balanced, seamlessly blending lighthearted scenes with darker elements, creating a cohesive and engaging experience that feels well-integrated.
- “It does so rather well, mixing together humorous scenes with much darker ones in a good way that doesn't feel out of place.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the grinding aspect of the game rewards exploration with meaningful rewards rather than just tedious collecting, adding an extra layer of depth to the overall experience.