It's Grim Up North | Chapter 1
- April 26, 2024
- Bad Reaction Games
Get on SteamThe galaxy's most advanced alien species, with the ability to adapt to any situation, hostile environment. The ultimate survivors come up against their greatest challenge yet... an old man! Our hero Terry is enjoying life in God’s own county, Yorkshire, until he makes a shocking discovery. His quaint English village has been invaded by... ALIENS. Terry, the local detective arrives at his favou…
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Reviews
- The game features well-crafted humor and logical adventure puzzles that enhance the overall experience.
- It captures the charm of Yorkshire life with cultural references and a nostalgic point-and-click style, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The character animations and dialogue show a lot of love and effort, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as a clumsy interface, grammatical errors, and characters not recognizing completed tasks.
- Some puzzles can be frustrating due to unclear triggers and the need to retrigger dialogue for events that should be marked as completed.
- Players may be disappointed to find that this is only the first chapter of a story arc, leaving them wanting more closure.
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, particularly through Terry's witty ad lib remarks, amusing animations, and entertaining combat sequences. Players find it charming and enjoyable, making it a great choice for casual gaming with friends, though some suggest that voiceovers could enhance the experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“Terry’s ad lib remarks and insults towards the other villagers, inventory puzzles that are put together logically, funny animations like Terry twirling a shotgun, and of course the hilarious combat sequences and the creative alien designs.”
“It's a funny little game, the type that's fun to play with a casual gaming/adventure fan partner.”
“All that said, it's decently charming and humorous, the puzzle difficulty is just right, and being able to highlight all the interactables is always appreciated.”
- music8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a brassy, Coronation Street-inspired soundtrack that fits the quirky theme of a retired police officer hunting aliens in a Yorkshire town. However, many players find the music repetitive and somewhat grating over time.
“The brassy music can be a little grating after a while, but it fits well with the theme and setting.”
“The brassy music can be a little grating after a while, even if it fits with the theme and setting.”
“The game has you playing a retired police officer hunting down shape-shifting aliens in a quaint Yorkshire town to the soundtrack of Coronation Street-esque brass music.”
“The music gets quite repetitive.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is presented as only the first chapter of a larger narrative arc, which has left some users feeling disappointed and wanting more depth and resolution.
“First of all, I'm quite disappointed to find out this is only 'Chapter 1' of a story arc.”
