Gris

About Gris

Gris dropped on December 13, 2018 from developer Nomada Studio and publisher Devolver Digital. This single-player adventure blends platforming with puzzle mechanics inside a hand-painted world. You control a young woman navigating her own personal grief without a single word of dialogue. The story unfolds through visual cues and music as she moves through a faded reality that slowly regains its color. It launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Mac, Android, and iOS, making it accessible across almost every system you might own today.

Gameplay

You spend your time moving Gris through a side-scrolling environment where her dress acts as both clothing and toolset. Early sections involve basic jumping and wall climbing to reach higher ledges. As you progress, unlocking new colors grants specific powers like turning into a bird or creating water bridges. These abilities open up previously blocked paths rather than fighting enemies. Sessions feel slow and deliberate since the controls prioritize smooth movement over twitch reflexes. You explore large empty spaces that require observation to solve environmental puzzles. The game offers no combat or time limits, letting you wander at your own pace while collecting subtle visual clues about her emotional state.

What Players Think

Critics gave Gris strong marks with an 83 on Metacritic and an 80.9 average on IGDB based on 527 ratings. Our community data shows a distinct preference for mood, listing Atmospheric as the top vibe with four votes followed by Wholesome and Relaxing at two votes each. Average playtime remains moderate since players can spend hours just admiring the scenery without rushing. Achievement hunters face a challenge here too. Only 17 achievements exist with a low average unlock rate of 24%. The rarest trophy is Childhood, which only 5.40% of players have managed to grab. This suggests many people treat the game as a passive experience rather than chasing completion.

PlayPile's Take

This title sits at a historical low price of $2.99 on Gamesplanet, making it an easy buy even if you are not usually into art games. The lack of combat and simple controls mean it is not for players seeking intense action or deep mechanical complexity. You will find the 17 achievements difficult to unlock since the game does not guide you toward them aggressively. If you want a short emotional story that takes about two hours to finish, this fits perfectly. Skip this if you need constant feedback loops or high stakes in your gaming sessions.

Storyline

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. As the story unfolds, Gris will grow emotionally and see her world in a different way, revealing new paths to explore using her new abilities.