Gris - "Masterpiece" Switch, PS4 & PC - Out Now

[mdn2]

Will admit, I robbed whole parts of this off the thread on ResetEra. This looks incredibly beautiful. 

 

 

 

Eurogamer says:

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Let's cut straight to the gushing praise: Gris is the most beautiful game I've played this year.

 

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Gris might be the prettiest game I've ever played. The 2D platformer is set in a dream-like world filled with crumbling statues, towering temples and inky, shape-shifting birds. Even the trees -- a typically unremarkable part of video game environments -- are topped with luscious foliage that melts between square, triangular and completely invisible states. 

 

The platforming seems a bit simplistic, but I really does remind me of a 2D Journey, in that it's more about the experience than navigating tricky environments. 

 

It's out December this year on Switch and PC. 

[TheShend]

I saw this trailer pop up on my twitter feed. Looks wonderful.
 

 

[Marlew]

Gorgeous. I'll be all over that 

[Wiper]

Yeah, the artwork is something else.

[mdn2]

So this is out tomorrow. Anyone picking this up? I have about £6 eshop credit so I'll be giving it a go. 

[davejm]

Oooh, looks great.  Might be a nice distraction from RDR2.

[Triple A]

thanks for the reminder that this is out tomorrow. it’ll be my christmas morning game

[Radish]

It might be worth waiting for reviews first. I think it had some pretty unconvincing previews.

[MattyP]

Got enough to play at the moment so going to wait this one out. It'll probably get an Xbox/PS4 release at some point. Hoping on the XBox it will get a Games Pass release...

[jonamok]

4 hours ago, Pockets said:

 Can’t unthink ‘Bris’. 

 

Once you're playing, you'll have to share your top tip.

[Stanley]

What's 'bris'?

[mdn2]

New launch trailer. Looks stunning. 

 

 

[Stanley]

16 minutes ago, Pockets said:

 

Jewish (?) circumcision ceremony (?) I think. Something to do with circumcision anyway. Google image search it. 

No thanks.

[mdn2]

An 8 from Easy Allies:

 

 

[DC Lemon]

'Masterpiece'

https://www.dualshockers.com/gris-review-pc-switch/

 

'Utterly essential'

http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/gris

 

'Truly stunning'

https://culturedvultures.com/gris-review/

 

'An absolute must play'

https://gamerescape.com/2018/12/13/review-gris/

 

 

 

[mdn2]

Jesus. It's reviewing well. Robbed off ResetEra:

OpenCritic - 86/100

GameSpot - 9/10
Game Informer - 8.25/10
Destructoid - 10/10
NintendoLife - 9/10
WCCFTech - 9/10
WeGotThisCovered - 5/5
USGamer - 3/5
Twinfinite - 4/5
ShackNews - 7/10
PureNintendo - 9/10
CGMagazine - 9/10
NintendoDojo - B+
COGConnected - 90/100
DigitallyDownloaded - 5/5
NintendoWorldReport - 10/10
GameSpew - 8/10
GameGrin - 8/10
TechRaptor - 9/10
NewGameNetwork - 80/100
GameStar (Germany) - 85/100
HobbyConsolas (Spain) - 90/100

 

Edit: Eurogamer - Recommended

[Fletch]

This looks so good, I'll definitely be getting this.

[dreamylittledream]

Less than a fiver on the Russian eshop for Switch region hoppers (£4.68). Got to be worth that for the artwork alone

[Jamie John]

7 minutes ago, dreamylittledream said:

Less than a fiver on the Russian eshop for Switch region hoppers (£4.68). Got to be worth that for the artwork alone

 

I may have to partake at that price.

 

Anyone know how long it is?

[mdn2]

3-4 hours, apparently. 

 

I just paid full price for it. Have a Russian account as well but I never even thought to check. 

[cohen205]

How much is it?

[mdn2]

£14.49 in the UK store. 

[mdn2]

OK. I've played the first hour or so. I know it's only meant to be about 3-4 hours long do I'm trying to pace myself. First things first, the visuals are stunning. There's a bit with a red sandstorm near the start which looks incredible. I've taken half a dozen screenshots already. And the music is fantastic. Strangely, it reminds me of Breath of the Wild: I think because it's stark and the volume changes based on the actions in screen. 

It's easy to far. After nearly an hour it's introduced some new abilities and simple puzzles. I can see myself breezing through this without difficulty. But if it holds up, it'll be worth it for the experience.

Kinda like Journey, then. 

 

 

[jonamok]

It’s a definite purchase but it needs to dip below a tenner. Especially as it’s a third of that £15 cost on other stores. And no, I’m not frigging around with store swapping, no matter how easy it’s supposed to be.

[Jamie John]

15 minutes ago, jonamok said:

It’s a definite purchase but it needs to dip below a tenner. Especially as it’s a third of that £15 cost on other stores. And no, I’m not frigging around with store swapping, no matter how easy it’s supposed to be.

 

It is ludicrously easy though. I bought it earlier. Literally took less than two minutes.

[jonamok]

[fingers in ears]

[Fletch]

I just paid full price as I don't know how to do all these Russian shenanigans 

[Fierce Poodle]

3 hours ago, dreamylittledream said:

Less than a fiver on the Russian eshop for Switch region hoppers (£4.68). Got to be worth that for the artwork alone

 

Holy shit, I was going to get this anyway but at that price it would be daft not to.

[Marlew]

50 minutes ago, jonamok said:

It’s a definite purchase but it needs to dip below a tenner. Especially as it’s a third of that £15 cost on other stores. And no, I’m not frigging around with store swapping, no matter how easy it’s supposed to be.

 

No offence (you total dunce) but if you permanently change your account settings to South Africa, you'll not only be able to use your UK debit or credit card, you'll save between 10% and 30% on every single purchase, with no reason to ever change back ever. 

[Curtis]

From an audio/visual standpoint i admire what it's doing, but i stopped after an hour. Not through boredom (as such), just knowing its a 3-4 hour journey (pun intended) puts you in a mindset of "one sitting, or not?"

 

I chose to saviour it. It'll be as striking tomorrow.