The WhatsNext verdict
GRIME is a striking, underappreciated choice for players who want deliberate parry-driven combat inside a grotesque world with memorable bosses. Play it for the absorb mechanic and visual identity, not for polished traversal or a clear story.
What it does best
A distinctive absorb mechanic makes every clash feel like a calculated dare
Grotesque stonework and surreal creatures create an unmistakable visual world
A bleak, strange Metroidvania world that rewards pushing into its depths
Bosses turn parrying into dramatic, mechanically distinct encounters
What might put you off
Punishing difficulty and occasional jank
Cryptic story and thin character writing
The setup
What you are walking into
Explore a surreal world obsessed with proportions and anatomy, in this 2.5D Metroidvania action RPG, where you will find out what you're made of... and break everything else apart.
Where it lives
Genre
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