The Grim Ending
- December 31, 2020
- Astroknight Games
Get on SteamThe Grim Ending is a humerous classic Point and Click adventure game. Old school gameplay that comes with word commands, pixel art and a full talky storyline with moral decisions and several endings.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a charming and humorous atmosphere, with a unique voice acting that fits well with the characters.
- It features multiple endings and encourages replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes.
- The minimalist art style and music create an engaging and intriguing environment that resonates with fans of classic point-and-click adventures.
- The game suffers from low production values, including poor voice acting and a lack of modern conveniences like multiple save slots and settings options.
- Puzzles can be overly simplistic, and the linearity of the game may limit the overall experience for some players.
- The absence of a hint system can lead to frustration when players encounter challenging puzzles without guidance.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is a unique and intriguing take on familiar concepts, featuring a main character who wakes up in hell. While it is described as simple yet complex, the narrative successfully captivates players' imaginations, making it a standout experience for fans of point-and-click adventures despite its minimal production value.
“The story is simple, but also very complicated, allowing your imagination to run wild.”
“An original game with familiar concepts, yet it still manages to deliver a fresh story and a different take on the usual.”
“A minimal point-and-click adventure that is dead linear, has some story, and low production value.”
“The story is simple, but also very complicated, and your imagination will run wild.”
“The story involves the main character waking up in hell.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, contributing to a unique and engaging mood. However, some users express frustration over the lack of volume control and options to toggle speech and subtitles. Overall, the music is noted as a standout feature, with specific moments, like the scythe's theme, receiving particular acclaim.
“The music is amazing, as well as the art of the game.”
“The game is pretty funny; the atmosphere (music, art style) just gives a strange mood, and we just want to know what's going on.”
“By the way, the music when you pull out the scythe made my day!”
“Can't set volumes or toggle the awful speech, music, or subtitles, nothing.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of abstract and barren visuals, complemented by fitting voice acting and a pleasantly dark tone. While it evokes a strange mood reminiscent of "Salad Fingers," it lacks the same level of creepiness, instead offering a humorous undertone that keeps players intrigued. Overall, the combination of music and art style contributes to an engaging and mysterious environment.
“As far as voice acting goes, it fits perfectly with the atmosphere and the characters.”
“The game has a pleasantly dark atmosphere.”
“The game is pretty funny; the atmosphere (music, art style) creates a strange mood, and we just want to know what's going on.”
“The abstract and mostly barren atmosphere is strongly reminiscent of Salad Fingers, but the game doesn't carry the same creepiness factor along with it.”
“The environment feels lifeless and lacks any real sense of immersion, making it hard to get invested in the game.”
“Despite the potential for a haunting atmosphere, the game falls flat, leaving players feeling disconnected and uninterested.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor surprisingly engaging, highlighted by a funny "devil" voice and a quirky character design. The combination of the game's atmosphere, music, and art style contributes to a unique and amusing experience that keeps players intrigued.
“I bought this game during the winter sales along with many other 'mini-games' and I didn't have many expectations for it. I liked the funny 'devil' voice in the video and the design of Grimmy, so I went for it. Oh, was I surprised!”
“The game is pretty funny; the atmosphere (music, art style) creates a strange mood, and we just want to know what's going on.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users find that point-and-click games lack replayability, as players often end up solving the same puzzles they already know, leading to a repetitive experience.
“It's mainly just a tad droning due to the fact that point-and-click games often have no replay value whatsoever, since you're just solving the same puzzles you already know the solutions to.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again, as the experience doesn't change.”
“The lack of varied outcomes or branching paths makes replaying the game feel redundant and unexciting.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics, characterized by a unique art style and atmospheric music, create a strange and engaging mood that enhances the overall experience. Players find the visual presentation intriguing and are drawn into the game's quirky ambiance.
