Grimm 1865

About

You play has Hebert Grimm For the last nine years, You've been studying abroad. You return home six month ago, and found out that you're father died over six years ago. Apparently, the letter had never been delivered, or so they say...

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Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful environment and a unique steampunk aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
Despite its short length, the game offers an interesting concept and a fun boss fight that some players enjoyed.
It's a free game that serves as a decent introduction to a potentially larger project, showcasing the developers' creativity and effort.

The game is extremely short, with many players feeling it lacks depth and narrative, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
Gameplay mechanics are basic and clumsy, with issues like motion blur and poor optimization that detract from the experience.
Many players found the game boring and lacking in scares, with some criticizing the enemy design and overall execution.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay has been criticized for its rough execution and lack of optimization options, featuring simple and clumsy mechanics that lead to a short and unengaging experience. Players found the combat tedious and the overall design lacking, resulting in a frustrating and unenjoyable time. Despite a promising concept, the execution falls flat, leaving many dissatisfied.
- “The gameplay is rough, but the concept is great!”
- “The mechanics are very simple and straightforward.”
- “Motion blur with no option to turn off; the game is basically just follow instructions for a few seconds until you get the weapon, then you have a very boring but way too long fight with a ghost using bare-bones shooter mechanics, and then you leave the house.”
- “This game sucked, honestly: no optimization options, really short, kind of awkward gameplay mechanics, the fighting is really clumsy, I couldn't see a thing, and I just didn't have any fun.”
- “The gameplay is very boring and the story is actual garbage.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story has sparked mixed reactions; some players find it intriguing and believe there is potential for a deeper narrative, while others criticize it for being overly brief and lacking substance, with a significant portion of the experience consumed by unskippable cutscenes and tedious gameplay.
- “I get the feeling this game was brought forward to get the audience interested in the whole story behind it; pretty cool.”
- “This is definitely worth playing if you have 30 minutes. It feels like there is much more to the story than they tell you; I would love to hear more detail.”
- “The gameplay is very boring and the story is actual garbage.”
- “It is literally 6 minutes long and 5 of those minutes are on a tedious boss fight, unable to skip cut scenes, with no story.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The graphics in the game are criticized for their lack of originality, as many users note the repetitive use of similar artwork across spooky mansion games. However, some acknowledge that the visuals are still acceptable and serve their purpose.
- “The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with incredible detail and vibrant colors.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat.”
- “The character designs are beautifully rendered, adding depth and personality to the gameplay.”
- “I will say one thing: can everyone please stop using the same exact artwork for every spooky mansion game?”
- “On the other hand, at least it works and the visuals are somewhat okay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is described as beautiful and fitting, complementing the cool steampunk style, though some users note it feels more like a demo for a non-existent game rather than a fully realized experience. Overall, it is considered quite good and suitable for the game's theme.
- “The music is suitable.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking options for customization and resulting in clumsy gameplay mechanics that hinder the overall experience. Players report issues with visibility and a general lack of enjoyment due to these shortcomings.
- “This game sucked, honestly: no optimization options, really short, kind of awkward gameplay mechanics, the fighting is really clumsy, I couldn't see a thing, and I just didn't have any fun.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users expressing a strong appreciation for its immersive qualities, despite the game's brevity.
- “It's very short, but I love the atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly highlighting a lengthy boss fight that lasts five minutes with unskippable cut scenes and a lack of engaging story elements.
- “It is literally 6 minutes long, and 5 of those minutes are spent on a tedious boss fight with unskippable cutscenes and no story.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for a minor upgrade that didn't feel worth the effort.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted as enjoyable, though some users feel that the demo's brevity limits the opportunity to fully appreciate it.
- “It was funny, but a really short demo.”