Grime

Release Date: August 2, 2021

Action, fantasy, platformers, RPG elements, metroidvania, indie games, 2.5D, side-scroll, soulslike, singleplayer

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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.

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8.1

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 86% of Critics. There are 39 Critic Reviews.

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God is a Geek: 9.5 / 10 by Mick Fraser

Grime is simply a phenomenal game, and is one of the best hardcore Metroidvanias I've played in a while. I'd advise any fan of the genre to seek it out and give it a try, and I promise it won't disappoint.

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Checkpoint Gaming: 8 / 10 by Lise Leitner

GRIME dishes up an intriguing universe with even more intriguing enemies and bosses. While its story is on the shallow side, its original visuals and combat mechanics steal the show. However, be warned: in true souls-like fashion, GRIME’s combat is brutal and unforgiving, which might not make it a game for everyone. That said, if you’re not afraid of jumping straight into the action, the game will be just as rewarding as it is challenging.

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Shacknews: 8 / 10 by TJ Denzer

Grime does a great deal of things in metroidvania and soulsborne gameplay quite well. It’s got an engaging combat system full of customization and fun weapons. Additionally, the ability to absorb enemies for unique abilities is a really great way to individualize your playstyle. It’s also got some incredible environments to explore chockfull of unique enemies and platforming to overcome. I really wish it had a better handle on fast-travel because of how tough and frustrating it can be. That aside, Grime is an invigorating, fun, and challenging journey with a rather outlandish story and a great handle on action-RPG platforming and combat.

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Average score from 27 votes.

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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.