
Grime
Release Date: August 2, 2021
Action, fantasy, platformers, RPG elements, metroidvania, indie games, 2.5D, side-scroll, soulslike, singleplayer
OpenCritic
GRIME is a combat-focused action adventure game with RPG elements, in which we absorb the remains of our enemies to strengthen our own abilities. It is the debut game of the independent Clover Bite studio.
GRIME is a platform game with RPG and metroidvania elements. It was developed by the Israeli independent studio Clover Bite, for which it is a debut game.
Plot
The action of the game takes place in a surreal, organic and unknown world. The hero of the game must survive what terrifies him the most, absorbing the enemies he meets along the way and using their own qualities against them. Goal of the game is to discover the source of madness of the inhabitants of the fallen world.
Mechanics
GRIME is a platform game, focused not only on overcoming obstacles, but above all on fighting the enemies we encounter while exploring damp caves, gloomy wilderness and other suggestive locations. We have to survive in difficult conditions using weapons that mutate in form and function. Among them are great swords, ragged axes, throwing blades and whips, which can be exchanged during duels. These do not forgive stumbles - in the world of the game it is very easy to be killed, and not only at the hands of big bosses, to whom you have to use individual tactics. During the fight you have to skillfully parry monster attacks, dodge, use your character's abilities and bring out specific combos at the right time or adjust your weapon type to your enemy The developers refer in this aspect to the games from the Souls series.
GRIME uses the original mechanics to absorb the remains of fallen enemies that strengthen our vessel. It is related to the character development system. Absorption of monsters allows you to unlock new skills, the selection of which depends on your preferred gameplay style.
Technical aspects
GRIME is a two-dimensional side-scroller, but designed using 3D technology. The game provides a very good visual experience thanks to the imaginative locations, which are reminiscent of a fallen civilization. The developers also put their attention to detailed models of creepy and sometimes frightening enemies.
Videos and Screens
[2:18] Grime trailer #2
[3:11] Grime gameplay overview
Hardcore Gamer: 4 / 5 by James Cunningham
Grime is a brutal rocky beast of a Metroidvania, set in a strange and truly alien world of bizarre monsters and darkly-beautiful landscapes.
IGN: 9 / 10 by David Wildgoose
Grime is a highly accomplished Souls-like action-RPG that delivers a hefty challenge without being punitive.
GameSkinny: 9 / 10 by John Schutt
GRIME takes influence from more genres than most games and succeeds at combining them into a cohesive whole. It's well worth your time.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 27 votes.
Grime Summary
Game Series: Grime
Platforms:
PC / Windows August 2, 2021
PlayStation 5 December 15, 2022
Xbox Series X/S December 15, 2022
Switch January 25, 2024
PlayStation 4 December 15, 2022
Xbox One December 15, 2022
Developer: Clover Bite
Publisher: Akupara Games

Grime System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 960 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 7