Grim Tales: Graywitch Collector's Edition

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Who’s puppeteering the past?

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Beautiful visuals and detailed location design enhance the atmosphere of the game.
The game features a variety of original puzzles and numerous hidden object scenes that keep gameplay engaging.
The journal provides additional depth to the story, helping players track the narrative and clues.

The lack of a fast travel map leads to tedious backtracking, making navigation frustrating.
The game suffers from several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and require restarting.
The music is repetitive and lacks variety, contributing to a less immersive experience.

story
21 mentions
24 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The story centers on Anna's quest to uncover the mystery of her sister Luisa's disappearance on her wedding day, enhanced by a journal that provides additional context. While some players appreciate the intriguing premise and atmospheric elements, many criticize the narrative for its plot holes and lack of clarity regarding character motivations. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with some elements adding depth while others detract from the experience.
- “The player, Anna, is on a quest to find out what happened to her sister Luisa and why she disappeared on her wedding day.”
- “There is a journal that gives more depth to the story because it contains Anna's thoughts.”
- “It has an intriguing storyline and an overwhelming atmosphere.”
- “The journal is good; it gives an additional explanation to the story, but I still don't understand how the two sisters separated at a young age and why the main character left.”
- “Sometimes I wish games didn't have bonus chapters like this one, which don't add anything to the story. In fact, you'll wonder why it happened and why they sold the house when they know what is inside of it.”
- “The story did suspend belief at times... who trusts a demon?”
graphics
12 mentions
33 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising the beautiful visuals, detailed artwork, and effective location design that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted minor issues such as shading problems and certain objects blending into backgrounds, suggesting that while the graphics are good, they may feel somewhat dated. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, particularly in relation to its spooky elements.
- “The artwork is good; some of the areas look amazing with all the details.”
- “Beautiful visuals and location design.”
- “The artwork is absolutely gorgeous; the music and the sound effects are well done.”
- “The game is graphically mostly okay, it has some shading issues on some of the scenes, and some of the hidden objects blend too well into some black spots.”
- “Story was okay and graphics suited the spookiness of it.”
- “Graphics are okay.”
music
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its minimal presence and repetitive nature, leading to a lack of enjoyment. While some appreciate the sound effects and find the music well-executed, others describe it as annoying and enervating, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The artwork is absolutely gorgeous, the music and the sound effects are well done.”
- “There are extra features in the game: bonus chapter; game strategy guide; soundtracks; concept art and wallpapers.”
- “First off, the 'outstanding soundtrack' of this game is at times pretty enervating.”
- “The music is almost non-existent, and if it ever plays, it is the same track looping over and over. I didn't enjoy it at all; the game sounded quiet most of the time.”
- “Almost no music in the game.”
- “Music is repetitive and annoying, and the scenes require precise clicking in the right pixel.”
gameplay
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a classic hidden object experience, featuring unique puzzles that keep it engaging despite its typical mechanics. However, players note the absence of a minimap leads to excessive backtracking, making the overall experience feel tedious and archaic.
- “The gameplay is like any hidden object game, but since this is a classic game, it is heavy with hidden object scenes and puzzles. The puzzles are unique, however, and not boring.”
- “There is no minimap, but that would be okay if the plot didn't force us to pointlessly walk back and forth. I bet the 4 hours of gameplay is at least 2 hours of walking.”
- “Gameplay is archaic.”
- “The gameplay was a typical hop gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players often find that excessive grinding can lead to a tedious and exhausting experience, detracting from overall enjoyment and engagement with the game.
- “If a game becomes too tedious, or even too enervating...”
- “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which makes the game feel like a chore.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have several bugs, with one particularly frustrating puzzle nearly detracting from the overall experience.
- “This game was a bit buggy, and the rip puzzle was almost a game breaker for me.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by an intriguing storyline that captivates players, creating an overwhelming sense of immersion.
- “It has an intriguing storyline and an overwhelming atmosphere.”