I fell from Grace

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"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.

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Play Modes

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

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

story36 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

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.
The lack of a quest log or clear objectives can lead to confusion about how to progress in the story.

story
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
52%
7%
The game's story is described as intriguing and mysterious, blending psychological horror with a non-traditional hero, and featuring multiple branching paths and endings based on player choices. While some players appreciate the depth and character investment, others find the narrative tedious or poorly conveyed, particularly criticizing the rhyming dialogue and lack of clear progression. Overall, it offers a compelling experience for those who enjoy story-rich, choice-driven adventures, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics.
- “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.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
45%
18%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its unique and haunting soundtrack that complements the pixel art and dark narrative. While some players found the music to be repetitive during long play sessions, others appreciated its fitting tone and emotional depth, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “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.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel art style, with many reviewers appreciating the distinct aesthetics of each area and the cohesive color palette. The visuals are complemented by a well-received soundtrack, contributing to the overall dark and mysterious atmosphere of the game. However, some players found the experience lacking in engagement despite the appealing graphics.
- “The pixel graphics are beautiful and the story is interesting.”
- “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 colour 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 and hated the sound effects and music.”
- “A melancholic adventure game with a really interesting premise, gameplay, music, and graphics.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay of this adventure game is characterized by traditional mechanics that support the narrative but can feel repetitive, as players may find themselves replaying sequences without clear objectives or a quest log. While the 2D design and side-scrolling elements are praised, the need for a point-and-click style and the occasional lack of clarity in item interactions can slow down the experience. Overall, the game offers an interesting premise but may benefit from more streamlined gameplay elements.
- “A melancholic adventure game with a really interesting premise, gameplay, music, and graphics.”
- “I admit that kind of mechanic is baked into the genre; I found myself replaying the same sequences over and over again, just in slightly different scenarios.”
- “This small thing slows down the gameplay incredibly.”
- “In a particular branch of gameplay, you are required to give him 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.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game offers significant replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes and perspectives through varied choices. This feature enhances its value, particularly for fans of the point-and-click genre, although the dialogue format may not appeal to everyone. Overall, it is highly regarded for its replay value.
- “This adds a heap of replayability, making the title pretty good value for money, and I would cautiously recommend it to fans of the point-and-click genre with the caveat that the format of the dialogue may not be to everyone’s tastes.”
- “Replayability is a big feature here.”
- “So it has a lot of replay value.”
- “You can see what happened to other characters or see other points of view by playing again with different choices, which provides replay value.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the sidescrolling gameplay to be somewhat tedious, yet it is balanced by an engaging story that provides several hours of entertainment.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game delves into dark and emotional themes, creating a profound impact on the overall experience.
- “Lastly, this game gets dark and emotional.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as impressive, highlighting its ability to create a captivating and immersive environment for players.
- “Impressive atmosphere.”
- “Impressive atmosphere.”