I fell from Grace
- December 20, 2017
- Deep Taiga
- 20h median play time
I Fell From Grace is a disturbingly mature adventure game with a great narrative, yet fairly standard gameplay mechanics.
Get on Steam"I Fell From Grace" is a 2D pixel art metroidvania game where you play as a fallen angel seeking redemption. Explore a vast interconnected world, fight against demonic hordes, and uncover the mysteries of Grace's past. With challenging gameplay and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, embark on a journey of forgiveness and sacrifice.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting and mysterious story with multiple branching paths and endings, providing good replay value.
- The pixel art and soundtrack are well-crafted, contributing to the game's unique atmosphere.
- The developer is active and supportive, providing helpful resources like a walkthrough guide for players.
- The rhyming dialogue can be distracting and poorly executed, detracting from character development and immersion.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive due to excessive backtracking and fetch quests, which may frustrate players.
- Long loading times and lack of mouse controls hinder the overall experience, making navigation cumbersome.
- story44 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is a complex and intriguing psychological thriller that features multiple branching paths and endings, encouraging replayability to uncover all plot threads. While some players found the narrative captivating and the characters well-developed, others criticized the storytelling for being tedious or lacking clarity in progression. The rhyming dialogue received mixed reactions, with some appreciating the gimmick while others found it annoying, but overall, the game offers a rich narrative experience enhanced by beautiful pixel graphics and a compelling soundtrack.
“Overall: a compelling psychological thriller/horror story that makes you feel invested with its characters.”
“The unsettling story tells a compelling and mysterious tale with flawed characters navigating some truly strange events.”
“I love this game, beautiful story, a lot of choices, different endings.”
“The storyline doesn't exactly captivate; I didn't like the rhyming.”
“The story was kind of boringly told, in my opinion.”
“As far as I can tell, there's no in-game indication of how to progress the story, and I don't really feel like going to all the locations and talking to all the characters until I find the next story beat by process of elimination.”
- music11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its unique style and emotional depth, enhancing the overall atmosphere and complementing the pixel art visuals. While some players found the soundtrack to be haunting and fitting for the game's tone, others noted instances of repetitiveness during extended play sessions. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point, contributing to the game's engaging narrative and aesthetic.
“So if you are open to a sidescroller adventure without mouse controls, but with an awesome soundtrack, beautiful pixel graphics & an interesting story with multiple endings based on your choices, feel free to buy this game.”
“On one side - it has a unique style and music, feels like it was made with love, lots of content and variations.”
“The soundtrack fits well with the style and tone of the game, especially in the downtown area which had an almost film noir feel to it.”
“Liked the visuals and hated the sound effects and music.”
“I did find that some of the music got a bit repetitive but I did have an especially long playthrough thanks in part to my inability to think logically (or at all) when gaming at 6am!”
“This game's soundtrack is haunting, and people speak in rhyme.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel art style, which is complemented by a distinct aesthetic for each area, utilizing a cohesive color palette of muted tones. Many players appreciate the art direction and find it enhances the overall experience, despite some mixed feelings about the sound design. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's dark and mysterious atmosphere, making it a highlight for fans of pixel art.
“The pixel graphics are beautiful and the story is interesting (I turned off the rhyming though, not into that. But thanks for the option to turn it off, dev :))”
“Besides the lovely pixel graphics and soundtrack, it offers a dark and mysterious story.”
“Each area had its own distinct aesthetic whilst successfully maintaining its relationship with the rest of the game through a well-defined color palette consisting largely of greys, purples, and other slightly muted tones.”
“I wanted to like it; I loved the art style, but sadly I found it too boring to continue.”
“Liked the visuals but hated the sound effects and music.”
“A melancholic adventure game with a really interesting premise, gameplay, music, and graphics.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as a mix of engaging mechanics and frustrating elements, with some players noting that certain requirements can slow progress and lack clarity. The traditional adventure game style, while visually appealing and narratively interesting, suffers from a lack of guidance, making it more enjoyable with a guide. Overall, the experience is enhanced by its 2D design and melancholic atmosphere, but repetitive sequences can detract from the overall flow.
“Cool 2D design with side-scrolling gameplay.”
“A melancholic adventure game with a really interesting premise, gameplay, music, and graphics.”
“This small thing slows down the gameplay incredibly.”
“In a particular branch of gameplay, you are required to give a totally different item for no explained reason.”
“The traditional adventure game mechanics are serviceable and keep the narrative flowing, yet the lack of a quest log or general sense of objective means you’ll get more enjoyment out of this one playing with a guide until you become familiar with the various set pieces.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability by allowing players to explore different character perspectives and outcomes through varied choices, enhancing its value for money. While it is highly recommended for fans of the point-and-click genre, some may find the dialogue format less appealing.
“This adds a heap of replayability, making the title pretty good value for money.”
“You can see what happened to other characters or see other points of view by playing again with different choices, which provides replay value.”
“Replayability is a big feature here.”
“So it has a lot of replay value.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the sidescrolling gameplay to be somewhat tedious, yet it is balanced by an engaging story that provides several hours of entertainment.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that the game delves into darker themes, evoking strong emotional responses and creating a profound impact on the overall experience.
“Lastly, this game gets dark and emotional.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely regarded as impressive, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
“The atmosphere is truly impressive.”
“The game creates an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
“Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere.”
