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Return to Grace

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96%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
atmosphere, replayability
96% User Score Based on 77 reviews

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Return to Grace is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Creative Bytes Studios and was released on May 30, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Return to Grace" is a first-person narrative adventure set in a visually striking '60s retro sci-fi world. As space archaeologist Adie Ito, you'll interact with fractured A.I. personalities of the ancient Grace system to uncover why it was shut down thousands of years ago. Your choices will affect story branching, clue discovery, character relationships, and the game's thought-provoking conclusion. Experience varied interactions and explore a wondrous 60's inspired sci-fi setting in this mystery-filled game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews
story35 positive mentions
  • The game features beautiful environments and excellent voice acting, creating an immersive atmosphere.
  • The narrative is engaging and thought-provoking, exploring themes of AI and human relationships with humor and depth.
  • Multiple endings and choices encourage replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes and character interactions.
  • The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 2-3 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • Puzzles are very simple and not challenging, which may disappoint those looking for more gameplay depth.
  • The ending can feel sudden and vague, leading to confusion about the choices made throughout the game.
  • story
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, centered around AI and space exploration, is generally well-received for its immersive narrative and engaging character development, though some find it to be somewhat basic and predictable. Players appreciate the rich dialogue, quality voice acting, and the atmospheric setting, which enhance the storytelling experience, despite the game being more of a walking simulator with limited interactivity. While the plot may not break new ground, it effectively captivates players with its emotional depth and intriguing themes, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of narrative-driven games.

    • “The storytelling is rich and immersive, with a narrative that draws you in from the start and keeps you hooked until the very end.”
    • “The depth of the narrative, the well-played characters, the environmental obstacles - it all came together into a beautiful story that honestly left me a bit breathless.”
    • “This is a funny, sometimes moving story about Adie, an archaeologist in the 39th century, attempting to uncover the fate of the Grace AI on Ganymede 900 years after her 'disappearance.'”
    • “However, the story is okayish, not really engaging or exciting, nothing innovative or surprising.”
    • “You have not really time to get into the story - as the game is already over as soon as you get into it.”
    • “The story and setting failed to draw me in and the constant banter from the lead female character was distracting.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and beautiful aesthetics, effectively enhancing the immersive storytelling experience. While some players suggest adjusting settings for optimal performance, the overall design is considered appealing and well-executed, contributing to the game's engaging atmosphere. Despite its short length, the combination of graphics, voice acting, and narrative creates a compelling experience.

    • “The highlights of this game are the graphics, which are stunning at times, and the interesting story of Adie's exploration of Ganymede.”
    • “The aesthetic is beautiful, and the story is really immersive.”
    • “The graphics and animation were my favorite.”
    • “You will probably want to turn the graphics down slightly, but do not turn effect quality to low or the game crashes when trying to use the flashlight.”
    • “Has some interesting design elements and overall good but repetitive design and visuals.”
    • “The graphics are simple, but effectively convey a retro science fiction scenario.”
  • gameplay
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily a walking simulator with basic mechanics, including point-and-click elements and simple puzzles, which some players found engaging despite its linearity. While the mechanics are smooth and offer a balance of challenge and enjoyment, the overall experience may feel limited for those seeking more dynamic gameplay. However, the game incorporates interesting ideas and interactions that enhance the exploration aspect, making it a decent choice for fans of the genre.

    • “The mechanics are smooth and engaging, offering a great balance of challenge and enjoyment.”
    • “There are so many really cool ideas in this game, including mechanics, interactions, and story.”
    • “Gameplay that is functionally linear but never really feels that way.”
    • “Mechanically, it's little more than a point and click.”
    • “Aside from exploring the areas on foot, the only gameplay consists of some very simple puzzles, one of which you gain the ability to skip, which I used from then on to avoid more mouse clicks.”
    • “This is mostly a walking simulator, and there is very, very little gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its detailed environments, strong visual design, and effective music, which collectively create an immersive experience. Players appreciate the emotional resonance and cinematic feel, although some note that the execution can be inconsistent. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of its puzzles and exploration.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly well-designed, with detailed environments that make you feel like you're really living in the world of the game.”
    • “The game's graphics are pleasant, the atmosphere and voice acting are really good; there are a lot of puzzles and a lot of story to uncover.”
    • “The game does its best to have a cinematic feel to it; sometimes it will make you do things to build some atmosphere and a sense of escapism, but it's not always convincing.”
    • “The atmosphere and wonder that this game creates kept me hooked the entire time.”
    • “The story isn't terribly complicated, and I think that the 'twist' is spelled out far too soon, but I think it really succeeds in building atmosphere and selling an emotional state that resonated with me.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by witty dialogue and engaging character interactions, particularly with the AI, which remain entertaining and thought-provoking throughout the narrative. The story, featuring an archaeologist in the 39th century, blends humor with emotional depth, supported by excellent voice acting that enhances the comedic elements. Overall, the light and gentle humor effectively complements the game's themes and storytelling.

    • “I was often chuckling at their dialogue.”
    • “It's humorous and thought-provoking.”
    • “Control and logic specifically, the first two AI we are introduced to, remain interesting and funny throughout, even as their specific desires influence how we progress through the game.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Return to Grace" is praised for its emotional journey, effectively building atmosphere and resonating with players, despite a straightforward story and early reveal of its twist. While some find it simplistic compared to more complex narratives, it is still regarded as a touching and engaging experience.

    • “Overall, Return to Grace is an emotional journey that's hard to put down.”
    • “The story isn't terribly complicated, and I think that the 'twist' is spelled out far too soon, but it really succeeds in building atmosphere and selling an emotional state that resonated with me.”
    • “A cute and touching little game, if a bit simplistic in comparison to the works of Stanisław Lem.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, with a playtime of 2 to 3 hours and a few different endings influenced by player choices, providing some incentive for multiple playthroughs.

    • “The story takes about 2 to 3 hours at most, and there are a few different endings along with some small choices during the playthrough, providing a decent amount of replay value.”
    • “With multiple endings and various choices to make, the game encourages players to experience it more than once.”
    • “The different paths and outcomes make each playthrough feel unique, enhancing the overall replayability.”
    • “The story takes about 2 to 3 hours at most, and while there are a few different endings and some small choices during the playthrough, the overall replay value is limited.”
    • “Once you've experienced the main story, there's little incentive to go back, as the choices don't significantly alter the gameplay.”
    • “The game feels more like a one-time experience; after finishing it, I found no reason to replay it despite the multiple endings.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is a standout feature, showcasing complex personalities that undergo significant evolution throughout the narrative.

    • “The character development is another highlight, with complex personalities that evolve in meaningful ways as the story progresses.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Return to Grace" is praised for contributing to the game's atmospheric and visual design, enhancing the overall experience despite the game's frustrating elements.

    • “Return to Grace has a lot of good atmosphere, visual design, and music.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of voice acting received positive feedback overall, with most performances being well-executed, although one character's writing detracted from the experience for some users.

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Return to Grace is a action adventure game.

Return to Grace is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Return to Grace was released on May 30, 2023.

Return to Grace was developed by Creative Bytes Studios.

Return to Grace has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Return to Grace is a single player game.

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