Project Grove: Prologue

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Project Grove: Prologue is a single player action game. It was developed by Antler Studios and was released on September 11, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Project Grove: Prologue is the beginning quest of first-person adventure puzzle game set in a magical wild forest during an industrial Steampunk era.Jump On Your Best Friend's HeadYour robot companion L-P1N, is your travel guide, best friend and placeable platform. Cross crevasses, dodge descending boulders and discover L-P1N's other hidden abilities. Jumping on your best friend's head has never b…

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful art style and atmospheric graphics that enhance the exploration experience.
The robot companion mechanic is fun and adds a unique layer to the platforming and puzzle-solving gameplay.
The humor and dialogue between the main character and the robot are entertaining, contributing to an engaging narrative.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including high fall damage and inconsistent controller support.
The tutorial is overly rigid, requiring players to follow specific instructions that can hinder the learning process.
Voice acting for non-main characters is often robotic and detracts from the overall immersion and humor of the game.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The gameplay is a mix of enjoyable mechanics, such as the robot platforming and exploration, but is marred by bugs and a janky physics engine that can disrupt the experience. While the visuals and humor are appreciated, some players found the tutorial system confusing and certain sections of the demo frustratingly unclear. Overall, the game shows promise with its unique concepts, but significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “The robot placing platform mechanic felt fun to maneuver with.”
- “The mechanics and the story were also pretty cool as well as the aspect of being an alchemist.”
- “The gameplay is fun; it consists mostly of walking around, exploring, and platforming at this point.”
- “The game drops you into the open level pretty early on but also requires you to do exactly what it says in order to get proper tutorial popups and mechanics to magically unlock even though you already have the robot that does one of them.”
- “Simply put, this title is broken from the start and the mechanics don't work properly.”
- “The platforming is made even worse by the temperamental physics engine, which becomes relevant when we unlock our first metroidvania style traversal ability (the only one we get in the demo), which essentially turns the player model into a physics object that can be ragdolled around by some finicky vents.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The story in the game is described as intriguing and atmospheric, featuring an aged alchemist on a quest to find a cure for a plague during an industrial revolution. While the prologue offers a glimpse into the narrative and gameplay mechanics, some players feel it lacks depth and urgency, resembling a slow-paced walking simulator. Overall, the concept is promising, with players looking forward to a more developed storyline in the full release.
- “Atmospheric, some nice platformer puzzles, interesting story, and really nice graphics!”
- “The story concept is interesting, and I look forward to seeing it come to conclusion upon full release.”
- “You play as Edric Tate, an aged alchemist on an important mission to find a cure for a plague called 'the Great Rot', that's spreading across 'the Empire' during its industrial revolution.”
- “There is some intrigue hinted at, but again because everything is slow-paced and there's no real immediate threat, it comes across as a middle-of-the-road walking simulator with some background and story in an attempt to get you invested.”
- “Unfortunately for the game, none of what I've mentioned is the worst part; the worst part is the storytelling.”
- “The story gets merely teased in this prologue – as intended.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; some players appreciate the goofy banter and dry British wit, finding it enjoyable and well-integrated into the gameplay. However, others criticize the writing for relying on ineffective jokes and fourth wall breaks that detract from immersion. Overall, while some find the humor charming and entertaining, others feel it falls flat.
- “I'm having a lot of fun so far - I'm trying to get the hang of the mechanics and controls, but the visuals are nice and I appreciate the goofy humor.”
- “I also liked the banter between the main character and his robot; it was a good level of humor!”
- “You got funny dialogue sprinkled throughout the game, and a nice touch were these funny little lines that popped up whenever I died.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their appealing art style and atmospheric design, contributing to an engaging experience. Players appreciate the combination of nice visuals, humor, and the lively environment, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Atmospheric, some nice platformer puzzles, interesting story and really nice graphics!”
- “Nicely done graphics.”
- “The graphics were nice, and the atmosphere felt somewhat alive with the whales and weird.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in Project Grove is highly praised for its vibrant and immersive qualities, featuring stunning graphics that bring the science-fantasy and steampunk elements to life. Players appreciate the engaging environment filled with unique flora and fauna, alongside intriguing platformer puzzles and a compelling story that enhances the overall experience.
- “Atmospheric, with some nice platformer puzzles, an interesting story, and really nice graphics!”
- “If you’re a fan of atmospheric science-fantasy worlds and steampunk, you’ll be delighted by the visuals of Project Grove!”
- “Nice atmosphere with interesting flora and fauna.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth performance that enhances the overall enjoyment, including its humorous dialogue.
- “The game runs smoothly, and I enjoy the cheesy lines.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end systems without sacrificing quality.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no glitches encountered during gameplay.
- “No glitches!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express concern over the lack of adjustable music settings in the game, noting that while there is a motion blur slider, options to modify music volume or voice levels are absent. This oversight is particularly troubling as it is a common expectation in game design, leading to disappointment ahead of the full release next year.
- “There is a motion blur slider but no music sliders, even though that's the first thing most people think about when making a game. Again, the full release isn't until next year, but that's a very concerning option to miss out on early.”
- “You can't increase the voice or decrease the music.”

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Project Grove: Prologue is a action game.

Project Grove: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Project Grove: Prologue.

Project Grove: Prologue was released on September 11, 2021.

Project Grove: Prologue was developed by Antler Studios.

Project Grove: Prologue has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Project Grove: Prologue is a single player game.

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