Erik Kain
ForbesForbes GRIS Review
Published 1/3/2019
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95
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Series X|S / PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 12/13/2018
GRIS
Gris is a 2D platformer developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. It is a visually striking game that follows the journey of a young woman named Gris as she navigates a world of grief and loss. The game features no dialogue, relying on its hand-painted art style, evocative music, and environmental storytelling to convey its themes. Gameplay involves exploration, light platforming, and puzzle-solving, with Gris gaining new abilities as the story progresses. It received critical acclaim for its artistic design and emotional depth.
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- Nomada Studio
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
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85
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Critic avg
85
49 scored reviews
Total coverage
49
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 85 across 49 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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49 included scored reviews
90–10026 reviews · 53%
80–8916 reviews · 33%
70–794 reviews · 8%
Below 703 reviews · 6%
Showing 11-20 of 49 matching critic reviews. 49 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 5.
Hugh Mitchell
ImpulsegamerGris Nintendo Switch Review
Published 12/26/2018
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalPhilippa Warr
PC GamerGris review
Published 12/21/2018
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66
-19 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlec Meer
The GuardianGRIS review – gorgeous colours swirl around a tale of grief and fear
Published 12/21/2018
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60
-25 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony Mann
ZTGDGRIS (PC) Review – ZTGD
Published 12/20/2018
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70
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionGris Review – Beauty, Grief, And Growth
Published 12/18/2018
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralGRIS review – sad beauty
Published 12/17/2018
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70
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalDerek Stauffer
Screen RantGRIS Review: A Visually and Emotionally Arresting Journey
Published 12/16/2018
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100
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalJC Suttun
Daily MirrorGRIS review: This gorgeously arty platformer is simply elegant to behold
Published 12/16/2018
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalToby Saunders
Game RevolutionGris Review – Finding Your Voice
Published 12/16/2018
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100
+15 vs critic avg
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