Gris
Gris
Publié le 13 décembre 2018 par Devolver Digital et développé par Nomada Studio, Gris est un jeu de plateforme en 2D disponible sur PC, Mac, consoles PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch ainsi que sur mobile. Classé dans les genres aventure, indépendant, réflexion et plateforme, ce titre utilise le moteur Unity et est proposé au prix de 14,79 euros. L'expérience se présente comme une aventure sereine et évocatrice, dénuée de danger, de frustration ou de mort, où une jeune fille nommée Gris, optimiste mais hantée par une expérience douloureuse, s'est égarée dans un monde qu'elle a créé. Son périple à travers le chagrin se reflète sur sa robe, qui lui confère de nouvelles capacités pour naviguer dans cette réalité estompée, et elle évolue émotionnellement au fil de l'histoire pour découvrir de nouveaux chemins. Le jeu mise sur des visuels délicats, des animations fouillées et une bande-son originale, sans dialogue ni texte superflu, ne présentant que de simples rappels de commandes sous forme d'icônes universelles. La progression alterne exploration, légère plateforme et casse-têtes, avec des défis facultatifs mettant en épreuve les réflexes. D'une durée de trois heures et demie pour l'histoire principale et six heures et demie pour une complétion intégrale, Gris a reçu un accueil critique favorable avec un score Metacritic de 84 et une note agrégée de 82,56. La presse a salué un titre à la direction artistique remarquable et à la bande-son envoûtante, comme l'a relevé Digitally Downloaded évoquant un voyage à travers la dépression que les mots seuls ne sauraient traduire, tandis que We Got This Covered a qualifié le jeu de parcours de catharsis colorée. De leur côté, certains joueurs sur Metacritic et Steam expriment leur plaisir face au graphisme, à la musique et à la fluidité, appréciant notamment de voir l'écran se colorer au fil du voyage.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« GRIS is not only a perfectly designed puzzle-platformer, it's a title that whisks the player away on a journey of colorful catharsis. Surprises are waiting around every corner of this ever-evolving world, and its stride remains strong, from the onset until the very end. »
« Between the gorgeous artwork, haunting score, and increasingly abstract world, it manages to take you on a journey through depression that words alone never could. If it's something you've experienced yourself, you can probably guess where it's going and what those shadows might be, but Gris is no less powerful for it. In fact, it's quite the opposite: at least for me, the familiarity of Gris' journey is what made it so impactful, like it was reaching out a hand and saying "I understand." »
« The true beauty of a minimalist story tied with absolutely stunning visuals and emotionally resonant music make for a genuine masterpiece. Gris is an absolute gem of a work that definitely deserves your attention. »
« The combination of imagery, art, music, and storytelling make GRIS understated but exquisite. »
« Other games may have it beat in terms of pure gameplay, but GRIS is in a league of its own as a gaming experience. »
« GRIS is best experienced as single-sitting five-hour adventure and after that there's nothing more to do really do with the game. The puzzles are a lot less engaging on repeat and the world is very linear. In every other aspect though GRIS is a masterpiece in visualization and atmospheric storytelling. »
« GRIS is a true work of art because it isn’t only beautiful, but also meaningful. A game with exceptional design that, despite some minor flaws, will definitely get to your heart and make you feel. This is the closest to poetry that any videogame has ever come. »
« We’re very careful when we use this word, but Gris is a masterpiece. Its jaw-dropping visual style and heart-wrenching score combine for one of the most emotional pieces of interactive art you’ll ever play. It may be too short for some, its puzzles may be on the simple side and the lack of any real challenge may not be to everyone’s taste, but this is a game focused more on fragility than ability and as long as you’re willing to go along for the ride, it’s one that will stick with you for a very long time indeed. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« J’ai vraiment adoré GRIS et NEVA!! J’ai tout aimé ! Le graphisme, la musique, la fluidité… !!! J’espère vraiment qu’il y aura d’autres jeux à venir du même type. Hâte vraiment !!! Merci!! »
« Très beau jeu du début à la fin. Voir l'écran se colorer au fur et à mesure du voyage est vraiment agréable. La musique est superbe tout au long du jeu. »
« Though a visually beautiful game worth a play-through. Its basic puzzles and gameplay aren’t nearly as engaging. Play this when you are grieving a lost one, a Mother specifically. »
« This watercoloured world is painted with such artistry and imagination, that the moments of awe almost serve the game too well, in that they end up distracting from the subdued and surprisingly thought provoking symbolic themes of this game. Gris is a titan of the medium that deserves to stand among the greats like Journey and Abzu, and has unmistakeably carved its own identity out of the conventions of contemporaries that have come before it. Like those games, Gris is a visual and audio treat, but one that takes a refreshingly unique approach. Where Abzu and Journey give the impression of representing interactive paintings, Gris is the closest videogames have gotten to actually being one. The visual identity lends the game a level of intrigue and fascination that more direct and unambiguous worlds fail to capture; Gris is not a game that takes place in a world that follows our logic. It is very much an abstract-impressionist style of game, where the story behind the beauty matters less than what the beauty evokes. Gris' soundtrack is perhaps the most important in that regard; it is evocative and hauntingly beautiful, with Berlinist offering a rich contrast to the more orchestral, documentary-style melodies of Austin Wintory and others. I almost feel bad for not discussing the puzzle-platforming foundations of this game, because they are quite good, but the main draw is once again the visuals and the audio and both are supreme. Gris is a beautiful glossy gem that takes pride in what it delivers best, wastes no time splitting its personality between different pursuits, and stands as one of the most visually and musically enjoyable works in the medium. »
« Enjoyable and pretty but the gameplay is an absolute chore. Would much preferred if this game was a comic, a short film or something like that. »
« A beautiful game with a great soundtrack but not really for me. I had a good time for the time I played it, but after two play sessions and 2 and a half hours, I just never picked the game back up to finish it as it never really grabbed my attention and made me wanting to come back. »
« This is probably the most pleasant game I've ever plaid. The artwork and the music is beautiful, even ****. »
« This is my favorite game ever, the beauty of the subject, the game, i cry when i finished the game »
