Grimind

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Grimind is a single-player, horror platformer game that takes about 6 hours to beat. It features physics-based gameplay with dynamic obstacles and puzzles, and a narrated storyline that adds to the eerie atmosphere. With a challenging difficulty level, players must use both dexterity and logic to progress through the game's dark and creepy caves and crypts.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game has a captivating atmosphere and good sound design, creating a creepy vibe.
Some puzzles are well-designed and provide a challenging yet rewarding experience.
The physics engine is enjoyable, and the platforming mechanics allow for graceful movement.

Controls are often clunky and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game lacks a coherent story and fails to provide satisfying conclusions or explanations.
Many puzzles rely on trial and error rather than logical problem-solving, which can be tedious.

story
15 mentions
27 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its mysterious atmosphere and emotional depth, while others find it lacking in intrigue and coherence. While certain reviews highlight the effective combination of music and ambiance that enhances the creepy vibes, others criticize the narrative for being underdeveloped and awkward, leaving players unmotivated to engage fully. Overall, the story's execution varies significantly, with some enjoying the surprise depth in a puzzle platformer, while others feel it falls short of expectations.
- “It had fantastic atmosphere; a mysterious story that I wanted to explore further; great music and some decent platforming.”
- “The only reason I’m giving the game as high a score as I am is because the music, story, and atmosphere worked together to have some serious creepy vibes to it.”
- “The storyline is pretty good too, considering puzzle platformers don't tend to have much in the way of plot, so that was a nice surprise.”
- “The story begins with no scenario, and ends with little more.”
- “I could forgive this, though, but unfortunately there wasn't much to keep me intrigued and motivated to actually want to finish this game, aside from a slight curiosity about how the story would end, and my terrible tendency to finish whatever game I play even if I don't enjoy it.”
- “The controls are basic, the physics sometimes go crazy, the grammar is weird at some points, and there is no plot whatsoever.”
gameplay
11 mentions
36 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by intuitive mechanics that are easy to learn, allowing players to tackle increasingly complex puzzles, which can be rewarding. However, some users find the controls to be rough and imprecise, leading to frustration, particularly with certain mechanics like grabbing and physics interactions. Overall, while the game offers a decent amount of content and replayability, the execution of its gameplay elements can detract from the overall experience.
- “The mechanics are intuitive and easy to learn, even as they quite often throughout the course of the game throw new mechanics at you to use on more and more difficult puzzles.”
- “And I really feel proud of myself when I finally beat a puzzle or learn to use a new mechanic.”
- “Game mechanics can get relatively tedious.”
- “The gameplay is centered around completing the puzzles without any instruction or hand-holding.”
- “Godawful grabbing mechanic and floaty physics lead to a very fidgety and imprecise mess.”
atmosphere
10 mentions
50 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of Grimind is widely praised for its dark, mysterious vibe, enhanced by excellent sound design and music that contribute to a creepy experience. While some reviewers note that the atmosphere is familiar and the game has its flaws, the combination of engaging physics-based puzzles and captivating visuals creates an intriguing environment that many players find enjoyable. Overall, the game's atmosphere stands out as a key strength, despite some criticisms regarding its execution.
- “It had fantastic atmosphere; a mysterious story that I wanted to explore further; great music and some decent platforming.”
- “The only reason I’m giving the game as high a score as I am is because the music, story, and atmosphere worked together to create some serious creepy vibes.”
- “The atmosphere and sound are wonderful, but it lacks anything else to make it good.”
- “The game wants to be Limbo, also, with the atmosphere.”
- “And that's a shame, because Grimind does show potential; there were some entertaining moments, the game had a brilliant sound design which fit the creepy atmosphere, the graphics are very simple and yet captivating, dark and gloomy and yet colorful.”
graphics
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them poor and simplistic, while others appreciate their captivating and colorful yet dark and gloomy aesthetic. Despite the lack of graphics options and a questionable graphics engine, the visuals are complemented by excellent sound design, contributing to an engaging atmosphere. Overall, while the graphics may not be top-tier, they have a unique charm that some players find appealing.
- “Captivating graphics.”
- “The sounds and visuals are very cool.”
- “The art style's alright, kind of reminds me of Knytt Underground to some extent.”
- “The graphics are pretty poor as well.”
- “The graphics aren't great and the controls take some getting used to...but the sound design is excellent, and the puzzles are well put together, with plenty of variety - the game is always introducing new tricks and abilities to avoid repeating itself too much.”
- “I’m not sure what graphics engine was used.”
music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric and immersive qualities, contributing significantly to the overall experience with a mysterious and creepy vibe. Reviewers note that the background music and ambient sounds enhance the game's unsettling tone, making it a standout feature alongside the story and platforming elements.
- “It had fantastic atmosphere; a mysterious story that I wanted to explore further; great music and some decent platforming.”
- “The only reason I’m giving the game as high a score as I am is because the music, story, and atmosphere worked together to create some serious creepy vibes.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The only reason I'm giving the game as high a score as I am is because the music, story, and atmosphere worked together to create some serious creepy vibes.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with mechanics that can become repetitive and detract from the overall enjoyment, despite some positive features.
- “Game mechanics can get relatively tedious.”
- “This indie title does have some good features and could be really enjoyable if it only wasn't getting so tedious as the game progresses.”
- “Tedious.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is excellent, delivering a consistently smooth performance that nearly reaches their maximum refresh rates.
- “The performance was silky smooth and consistently approached my maximum refresh rate.”
- “The game runs flawlessly, allowing for seamless gameplay without any noticeable lag.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game optimized my hardware, delivering an exceptional experience.”
- “The performance was silky smooth and always close to my maximum refresh rate.”
- “The game frequently stutters and drops frames, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced constant lag and long loading times, which ruined the gameplay experience.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the simplistic and varied designs of the enemies, which can be amusing in context. However, their unpredictable movements can detract from the experience, shifting from a fun challenge to a frustrating element.
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game provides 5-6 hours of gameplay, with some elements that encourage replayability, making it a decent value for its price.
- “For that price, it offered 5-6 hours of gameplay and some replayability.”
character development
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for deeper character development, suggesting that the current installment lacks sufficient growth and complexity, and they hope future sequels will address this shortcoming.
- “The character development in this game is truly remarkable, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The depth of character development adds layers to the narrative, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “Maybe in the sequel we can see more character development.”