GRUNND
- September 11, 2019
- SEKTAHOUSE
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art style is beautiful and contributes to the game's eerie, neo-noir atmosphere.
- The soundtrack is atmospheric and enhances the overall immersion of the game.
- There are moments of tension and intrigue that can captivate players, making it suitable for those who enjoy surreal narratives.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, awkward controls, and a lack of polish, which significantly hinders the experience.
- Dialogue often does not match the voice acting, and many lines contain grammatical errors, leading to a disjointed narrative.
- The pacing is slow and the gameplay can feel tedious, with a lack of meaningful choices and character development.
- atmosphere20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its rich and immersive atmosphere, characterized by a bleak neo-noir aesthetic, haunting music, and striking art style. Reviewers highlight the eerie and tense ambiance, enhanced by effective voice acting and intriguing story elements, making it a compelling choice for fans of moody experiences. Despite some gameplay jankiness, the overall atmospheric design significantly elevates the game's appeal.
“The soundtrack is incredibly atmospheric and tense.”
“It feeds into the bleak neo-noir atmosphere of the game.”
“Mainly because the noir-esque atmosphere and the music were promising me potential.”
“Love the eeriness and pressuring atmosphere this game brings.”
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by an eerie atmosphere and captivating art style, but it suffers from fragmented storytelling and a lack of coherent plot progression, making it difficult for players to stay engaged. While some appreciate the immersive experience and voice acting, others find the narrative disjointed and frustrating, with key plot points seemingly forgotten. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy a slow-paced, interactive story, but may leave others wanting more clarity and structure.
“What I got was instead a cozy interactive story, with great voice acting.”
“And the story was definitely captivating enough to keep me playing all the way to the end.”
“An immersive point and click fever-dream that instantly makes you wonder about the nature of the story.”
“Details about the setting, characters, and story are drip-fed so slowly and in such a fragmented manner that it's hard to stay invested when almost nothing is revealed.”
“Entire plot points seem to just disappear from relevance altogether.”
“The story is kind of all over the place and gameplay is really janky.”
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and tense qualities, effectively enhancing the noir-esque and Lynchian ambiance. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to create a creepy and intriguing atmosphere, with comparisons to Mogwai's "Les Revenants," and appreciate its delicate, non-mainstream style that complements the overall artistic presentation.
“Good atmosphere, creepy and intriguing stuff here and there, and also really beautiful art, music, and voice acting.”
“Mainly because the noir-esque atmosphere and the music were promising me potential.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly atmospheric and tense.”
“Also the soundtrack is reminiscent of Mogwai's 'Les Revenants'.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their beautiful art style, which contributes to an eerie atmosphere that enhances the storytelling. The combination of striking visuals and atmospheric music creates a captivating experience, further complemented by occasional strong voice acting.
“The art style is very beautiful.”
“Eerie storyline and amazing art style.”
“The art style, music, Lynchian atmosphere, some story-related flexibility, and, at times, the voice acting.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by slow and imprecise movement, coupled with confusing hotspot interactions that lead to a frustrating experience. Players have described the mechanics as "janky," contributing to a lack of engagement and interest in continuing the game. Overall, the gameplay issues detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
“Movement is slow and imprecise, which together with confusing hotspot interactions (sometimes left-click instead of right-click is necessary, sometimes correct positioning of the character is necessary, sometimes there is no hotspot or it is not near the point you are ultimately interacting with -- in one word: janky) makes for a frustrating gameplay experience.”
“Once I felt that I was losing interest amidst all the gameplay confusion, I stopped playing and likely will not return.”
“The story is kind of all over the place and gameplay is really janky.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with users finding it unfunny and lacking in compelling content, leading to an overall sense of boredom.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, leading to a negative perception of this gameplay element.
“It's a tedious experience overall.”
“It's a tedious experience overall.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game experiences occasional slowdowns, particularly on hilly terrain, and encounters a few bugs and glitches. Additionally, there are difficulties with clicking on active spots, which can hinder gameplay.
“A bit slow in some moments (especially at the moments with hills), encountered a few bugs and glitches, and sometimes it's really hard to click on an active spot for some reason.”
