Grimlight - A Tale of Dreams
Get on Play Store"Grimlight - A Tale of Dreams" is a Role Playing Game with an interesting plot, showcasing a story of dreams and fairy tales. The game boasts stunning gameplay, ingenuous visuals, and an awesome soundtrack, but can be quite grinding and is currently full of bugs. Despite its flaws, it offers an immersive and magical experience for players who enjoy RPGs.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The artwork and character designs are beautiful and engaging.
- The game has a unique concept of using famous characters from classic fantasy books.
- The developers are responsive and actively working to fix issues, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The game frequently crashes and has connectivity issues, making it unplayable for many users.
- The gacha rates are low, and the reroll system is not user-friendly, leading to frustration.
- There are long loading times and frequent maintenance periods that disrupt gameplay.
- story157 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and refreshing narrative, with many players appreciating the beautiful art, character designs, and music that enhance the storytelling experience. However, numerous users report significant technical issues, such as frequent crashes and difficulties progressing through the story, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. Despite these problems, the story's intriguing premise and well-written characters have garnered positive feedback, making it a standout feature of the game.
“Excellent character designs and art direction, enchanting music, really fantastic translations and voice acting, and even though the concept of heroes based on storybook myths are a dime a dozen, Grimlight still manages to make it fresh and have fun, new interpretations of old classics!”
“The story is really engaging and interesting, and the artwork and music just made it all the more magical and fairytale-immersive; very polished.”
“Beautiful art, generous wish system, well-written story with great characters and fun combat style with PvE and PvP options.”
“The only issue I have is that during story levels, it's difficult to differentiate between narration, the player's internal thoughts, and the player's dialogue because the characters will respond to text that seems like it would be narration.”
“I can't even get through one part of the story without it crashing, which is extremely annoying.”
“This game has been broken since day one and it's sad because I really love the story.”
- graphics137 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty, with many users highlighting the stunning character designs, clean art style, and overall aesthetic appeal. However, despite the impressive visuals, numerous players have reported significant performance issues, including frequent crashes and lag, which detract from the overall experience. While the artwork and animation are often described as top-notch, the game's optimization remains a critical concern for many users.
“The character designs, the art style, and the overall UI are beautiful.”
“The graphics, music, and gameplay are stunning and so much fun, and the story writing is next level.”
“The artwork, story, and characters are all nice, but something about this game rang hollow for me.”
“I lowered the graphic quality, but still crashes.”
“Even at low graphics, it still crashes.”
“It always force closes and it's not even a graphic intensive game.”
- gameplay119 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and strategic, with a mix of casual and tactical elements that allow for character variety and team-building. While many players appreciate the art and music, some note issues with repetitiveness, crashes, and lag, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as solid but could benefit from further optimization and content improvements.
“The gameplay is challenging and tactical, but thoughtfully designed and it doesn't feel rigged.”
“Wonderful game, engaging and intricate story, stunning top-quality art, strategic and rewarding gameplay, along with great gacha rates and tons of free pulls.”
“The gameplay is fun and enjoyable, and I think the server is getting better.”
“The gameplay isn't that great in my opinion, but I'm enjoying it so far.”
“The gameplay can get a little repetitive, but it's enjoyable overall!”
“Good design but the gameplay is boring as you can autoplay everything.”
- music66 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its enchanting quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players describing it as beautiful and fitting for the game's fairy tale theme. While some users noted technical issues that affected their ability to enjoy the music, the majority found the soundtrack to be a standout feature, complementing the game's stunning art and engaging story. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
“Excellent character designs and art direction, enchanting music, really fantastic translations and voice acting, and even though the concept of heroes based on storybook myths is a dime a dozen, Grimlight still manages to make it fresh and have fun, new interpretations of old classics!”
“The story is really engaging and interesting, and the artwork and music just made it all the more magical and fairytale-immersive; very polished.”
“The best game I have played to date... the music, graphics, anime, and everything about it is so awesome.”
“It would show a -start game- at home screen without music then itll go to 'looking for updates' but after that nothing happens.”
“While the game was downloading extra files the audio was cutting out causing me to not be able to hear the music.”
“I really would like to play this game but without the music the experience is disappointing and frustrating.”
- stability28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- -7 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and black screens during gameplay, particularly during battles and loading screens. While some players note that technical issues from the launch have been addressed, many still experience persistent bugs and glitches, leading to frustration. Overall, the game's stability remains a major drawback, despite ongoing developer efforts to improve the situation.
“The technical issues from launch have been fixed, and it runs great now.”
“The game is incredibly stable, with no crashes or major bugs.”
“I've experienced smooth gameplay throughout, which really enhances the overall experience.”
“It all of a sudden freezes every time I start the battle and then it turns into a black screen and then kicks me out of the app.”
“I can't even get past tutorials since the servers are so buggy.”
“One big thing is the game crashes a lot and freezes.”
- character development24 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised, with players highlighting the beautiful and diverse character designs, engaging personalities, and a fresh take on storybook myths. The art style, voice acting, and music further enhance the characters' appeal, making them memorable and enjoyable. However, some players have experienced technical issues that detract from their overall experience.
“Excellent character designs and art direction, enchanting music, really fantastic translations and voice acting. Even though the concept of heroes based on storybook myths is a dime a dozen, Grimlight still manages to make it fresh and offer fun, new interpretations of old classics!”
“Honestly one of my new favorite games, the story is interesting, the character designs are beautiful, and it feels fairly generous to me.”
“It's been an absolute joy to play; the character design, interface, other artwork, and story are all splendid and (as of now) well worth the wait!”
- optimization17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players highlighting significant issues such as lag, server instability, and poor performance on lower-end devices. While some users note improvements and a smooth experience after updates, others still find it unplayable due to ongoing optimization problems. The consensus suggests that while the game's art and music are commendable, further optimization is crucial for enhancing gameplay and stability.
“It needs optimization on its menus and improved server stability, but the game itself plays well.”
“I just started playing this game earlier and I really like it; the music, character design, and UI are amazing, and it runs smoothly on low-end devices like mine.”
“Performance is great now.”
“This game is unplayable; the optimization is so bad that it's laggy everywhere and kicks you out of the application.”
“Rated 4s as there are numerous issues with server launch and the game needs more optimization.”
“Though the game is still not optimized completely, the devs are working on it.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unbalanced, with many expressing frustration over the lack of rewarding outcomes despite significant effort. While some appreciate the ease of farming and the potential for multi-challenges to reduce grind time, others criticize the rapid depletion of resources like keys and the overall grind-heavy nature of the game. Improvements in resource management and more rewarding farming opportunities are commonly suggested.
“Very easy to pick up and play, not grindy like some newer games.”
“It's very grindy, but that's the game.”
“After all those farming you just don't feel rewarded at all.”
“Farming is insanely tedious since resources are all separated.”
- monetization10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 70 % negative mentions
The monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing concern over high-priced packs and the potential for content to be locked behind paywalls. While a few users appreciate the low ad presence and overall enjoyment of the game, others criticize it as a cash grab, particularly highlighting poor gacha rates and technical issues related to in-app purchases. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
“The game overall isn't that bad; it has pretty characters and smooth gameplay. Monetization is a bit weird, but since it's just starting, I'll give it a free pass for now.”
“After your recent update (14th July), the game is running smoothly with no crashes or freezes. It's a good game with great art, music, and gameplay that requires thought rather than brute force. However, I'm worried about the monetization; the packs I've seen are all costlier than what I would buy, and I wouldn't want the game's content to be behind paywalls, as I think it's a great game overall.”
“The one thing I'm worried about is the monetization; the packs I've seen are all costlier than what I would buy, and I wouldn't want the game's content to be behind paywalls as I think it's a great game overall.”
“Monetization is not the best though.”
“I wonder what the hype was for this... generic cash grab.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its beautiful artwork and music, creating a casual and enjoyable experience. However, some users note that the game's optimization issues detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite this, the atmosphere remains a highlight for many players.
“The artwork, music, and atmosphere are all beautiful.”
“Very casual and fun game atmosphere.”
“I give it 5 stars for now; the gacha rate is low, but I really like the atmosphere.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the funny characters and engaging voice acting. Many find the developers' approach to humor amusing, particularly in the context of contemporary gaming.
“It's a good game; the characters are funny, and the voice and sound are nice.”
“I find it hilarious how certain 'individuals' think something like this will make it in this day and age.”
“Funny devs.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting a lack of clarity in navigation and interaction, which detracts from their overall experience and engagement.
