GRIS is not trying to be cuddly. The emotional register is melancholy, not warm, and anyone expecting something cheerful will find the tone a little spare. What it is, without question, is one of the most visually beautiful games currently on PS Plus. The watercolour world unfolds in stages as your character regains colour and ability, and the platforming never becomes demanding enough to pull you out of the flow state. I played through in two sessions. The whole thing runs about three to four hours, which is exactly the right length. Short, gorgeous, and about as far from stressful as games get.


Gris
December 13, 2018PlatformerESRB E
Overview
About 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.
Story setup
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.
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Media
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Playtime
How long to beat
Player-reported completion times for Gris.
- Rushed
- 3hoursMain story only
- Typical
- 4hoursStory plus some extras
- Completionist
- 5hoursEvery side objective too
Estimated from 14 player reports — a small sample, so treat these as approximate.
Playing together
Multiplayer & game modes
Gris offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.
Play Modes
Single Player
Content
Age ratings
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ACBPG
CEROA
CLASS_INDL
ESRBE
GRACALL
- Fear, Horror, Threatening
PEGI7
- Fear
USK6
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