Grimhook

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"Grimhook is a single-player Action game with masterful gameplay, beautiful visuals, and a sensational soundtrack. As Dart, navigate through the flooded ruins of Miletos, harnessing Lovecraftian abilities to grapple, bounce, and slash your way through intense combat arenas filled with robotic enemies. Experience a phenomenal story in this highly emotional, dense atmosphere, filled with both humor and tension."

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Play Modes

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

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,490 reviews

gameplay568 positive mentions

optimization18 negative mentions

gameplay
958 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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40%
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The gameplay of this title is widely praised for its fluid movement mechanics and satisfying combat, creating an engaging experience that combines parkour and action elements seamlessly. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and the variety of mechanics, although many express a desire for a longer game, as the current experience is often described as short, typically around 20-30 minutes. Overall, the game is seen as a promising foundation for future expansions, with a strong emphasis on fun and dynamic gameplay.
- “Super satisfying combat and movement mechanics.”
- “Awesome game mechanics, all the powers fit so well together.”
- “The mechanics are really intuitive, and so satisfying to pull off.”
- “The 3 small complaints I have is that it ends pretty abruptly, the actual hooking/grappling mechanic is introduced halfway through despite the title of the game, and the wall running was also pretty glitchy.”
- “Issues include lack of explanation on mechanics, getting stuck on geometry and passing through objects.”
- “My one complaint, like many others, is that it isn't nearly long enough for all the incredible potential this game has for the storytelling and gameplay.”
story
790 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
49%
2%
The game's story, while engaging and rich, is notably short, typically lasting around 20-30 minutes, leaving players eager for more content and a deeper narrative. Many reviewers express a strong desire for the developers to expand the story, highlighting its intriguing elements and potential for further development. Overall, the combination of captivating gameplay mechanics and a well-crafted, albeit brief, storyline has left a lasting impression, with players hoping for a sequel or additional chapters to explore the narrative further.
- “Amazing story that was somehow put into a 30 min game and my god!”
- “The story while short (the game is short) is well done, the graphics are easy to read, the mechanics make you feel powerful and all have a purpose (there is zero fat).”
- “The amount of story told through this short experience is amazing, and I actually laughed from the jokes and little banter shown to us- the voice acting was a bit surprising at first (I expected a silent protagonist lol) but once I got used to it, it was actually fun to listen to!!”
- “The moment it was getting interesting, the story ended.”
- “My only major complaint with Grimhook is that it is so short; I truly was expecting a long expansive story that would see us exploring what the heck is happening.”
- “I found this game as a recommendation from a YouTube channel and honestly I am kind of disappointed that this game was so short because I was really hooked by the gameplay and graphics; the story was very captivating but at the same time kind of confusing.”
graphics
314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
39%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful art style, vibrant colors, and smooth animations, reminiscent of titles like "Bioshock" and "Sea of Thieves." Many players noted that the visuals enhance the overall experience, despite some performance issues on lower-end systems. Overall, the game's aesthetic is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal and immersive quality.
- “This is such a refreshing return to Bioshock-era graphics and animation with some of the smoothest first-person platforming I have experienced.”
- “A well thought out game, beautiful graphics, a tear-jerking story that's sadly relatable to today's day and age of what we have done to ourselves, highly recommend taking some time to play it.”
- “Amazing graphics, the story leaves me wanting more, the movement was fluid along with the combat.”
- “I wanna support this game but I can't really do that if it's not able to be played with more than 12 fps on the lowest graphics.”
- “However, the game seems a bit unoptimized in terms of graphics since I could barely get 90 fps on medium settings — let alone reach my monitor's Hz cap.”
- “One downside to the game was in ultra graphics it becomes very frame hungry and my 4060 would only output 30 fps but the graphics were amazing.”
music
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
29%
2%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its beauty, atmospheric quality, and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting that it complements the visuals and gameplay effectively. While some found the combat music less thrilling, the soundtrack was often described as engaging and memorable, contributing to a profound and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the game's emotional impact and enjoyment.
- “The music combined with the scenery and the dialogue, I just wish this would become a big project and turn into a full couple hour game.”
- “The soundtrack was so interesting and unique.”
- “What an amazing game, the music was beautiful and the world you are building is just the same. Please make a full game of this.”
- “Only complaint is the combat isn't very thrilling and neither is the music.”
- “The music isn't noteworthy so I did not make any notes on it.”
- “This game is an amazing experience to play because it has fun gameplay and an interesting story, but I had one problem: the music between dialogue just sounds awkward and makes the game look made cheaply.”
optimization
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
67%
21%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting issues such as screen tearing, stuttering, and low frame rates even on high settings. Despite the enjoyable gameplay, the overall performance is deemed poor, indicating a pressing need for optimization improvements to enhance the experience. Many users express hope that future updates will address these performance issues, as the game shows great potential.
- “A good choice if you want the fun of speed running with your friend group without the stress of learning a heavily optimized route.”
- “If the optimization issues get fixed, it’ll be near perfect.”
- “Tons of potential, definitely needs a bit of performance optimization though!”
- “Very poorly optimized, but the game is fun as hell.”
- “As cool as the game looked, it is very poorly optimized. When I hit the start button, the game froze, and I had to restart my entire computer just to leave this review.”
- “The biggest problem is that the game needs a lot, a lot of optimization.”
atmosphere
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
20%
6%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive quality, combining beautiful level design, evocative music, and engaging sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the fluid movement mechanics and the balance of difficulty, which contribute to a captivating gameplay environment. Despite its short length, the atmosphere leaves a lasting impression, with many expressing a desire for a more extended version to explore its rich lore and intriguing settings further.
- “The atmosphere, level design, and the game's theme are very much to my taste, and I love how it feels like we're the Lovecraftian creature waiting to be created.”
- “Really good game with an impressive and complete atmosphere and ambience (including sound effects and music) that leads to a unique and amazing short experience.”
- “The overall atmosphere of the game is excellent; there's a lot of potential in the roughly half hour of lore that we experience, and the combat is very smooth and feels super responsive and snappy.”
- “Adored the level design and atmosphere the game had; would love to see more of what they have got here in a longer game with cool environments!”
- “The movement, the soundtrack, the atmosphere, the adrenaline pump you get after doing something cool, they are all there.”
- “But again, the fact that it's here is very commendable and only adds to the atmosphere of the place.”
humor
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it genuinely funny and charming, enhanced by unique animations and solid voice acting. While some critiques mention that the writing can be clunky at times, the overall comedic elements, including clever jokes and amusing character interactions, contribute to an enjoyable experience. Players express a desire for a longer version of the game, indicating that the humor is a significant draw.
- “More of a demo than a game considering how short it is but still very funny, 100% recommend playing, I'd pay for a longer version of this.”
- “The writing was extremely charming, elevated by the very unique and humorous animation.”
- “Even if you don't like movement-combat games, the humor and simple, yet decently interesting story will still make the game quite fun.”
emotional
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have praised the game for its emotional depth, highlighting how the unique combat mechanics and beautiful music create a sense of exhilaration and connection to the gameplay. The narrative, despite being brief, resonates strongly, with many expressing that the ending evoked tears and a feeling of accomplishment. Overall, the combination of heartfelt storytelling and engaging mechanics makes for a memorable emotional experience.
- “Its an absolute banger of a platformer, environments are great and the ending made me cry a little, can't get over how good this game is.”
- “The music was beautiful, the narration was heartfelt, and the gameplay was smooth and fun to use.”
- “Honestly amazing and emotional but would love for a full game.”
- “Honestly amazing and emotional, but I would love for a full game.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly criticized, with many users stating that it requires an excessive amount of time and effort, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage. Additionally, players find the combat and movement mechanics tedious, contributing to an overall frustrating experience.
- “There's still some overall jank to the movement and the combat was very tedious.”
- “It's rather tedious to have to change them back each time and I eventually gave up with the exception of the F11.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for numerous bugs, including spawn point errors, softlocks, and graphical glitches, which hinder gameplay progression. While some players enjoyed the fluid movement mechanics, the overall experience is marred by frequent freezing and clunky interactions, leading to a consensus that significant improvements are needed before a full release.
- “I couldn't progress due to a spawn point error where I was saved outside of the map. I would have recommended it if it wasn't buggy.”
- “The game looked cool, but whenever I try to launch a new game, go into settings, or just exit to the main menu, it freezes for over 2 minutes.”
- “I would give it a higher rating, but I experienced quite a few graphical glitches (always to be expected for a demo/pre-release title, but there were more than I usually see) and the movement is quite clunky.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its fast-paced gameplay and engaging movement and combat mechanics, making it highly replayable. However, reviewers note a lack of enemy variety and suggest that additional features like a speedrun mode, challenges, and new abilities could further enhance its replay value. Overall, it is considered a solid experience with room for expansion.
- “Fast paced and fun, extremely replayable.”
- “Great movement and combat mechanics, super replayable.”
- “There is so much to expand upon here, such as new abilities, attachments, upgrades, maybe even the ability to equip different loadouts of abilities or even new hooks to give the game more variety and replay value!”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting that it feels rushed and unnatural, particularly in the rapid friendship between the main character and the skull lady. While some appreciate the brief moments of character growth and the overall visual and audio presentation, others feel that the dialogue detracts from the depth of the characters. Overall, the development is seen as a tease rather than a fully realized aspect of the game.
- “The voice acting, character designs, and visual style were all good.”
- “Just play this, it's 30 minutes of fantastic gameplay, and brief but fun character development even if it is a tease at the end.”
- “Poor characters - dialogue is really unnatural and the character development isn't great; the main character and the skull lady just become best friends in 2 minutes.”
- “I feel like the character development is a bit rushed.”
- “The character development is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The monetization model is highly praised for its absence of microtransactions, battle passes, and loot boxes, allowing players to enjoy an amazing experience without the pressure of additional costs.
- “Not microtransactions, amazing experiences.”
- “Zero microtransactions, zero battle passes, and zero loot boxes.”