GRIS

GRIS is a platformer made entirely in pastel colors, where the story is conveyed through suffering and a gradual return to life. The main character, Gris, faces loss and goes through her own experiences. Colors appear gradually: at first the world is almost without shades, and along with new abilities, paint returns to the screen. This works both as a visual device and as a metaphor. At first there are almost no abilities, but as you progress, new ones open up: jumping, turning into a heavy figure and singing, reviving plants. Each new power is associated with a part of the world, and the colors gradually return to the screen. There are almost no dangers: falling and dying are not accepted here, so the player freely explores the space. Puzzles are solved calmly, without a race or timers. The heroine's singing awakens plants and animals, and the world responds with new colors. In some places, the heroine sings to pave the way. The levels are built as metaphors: the stages of denial, anger, bargaining, sadness and acceptance. The game does not punish mistakes, and puzzles are solved calmly, without haste. Individual scenes are constructed as musical fragments, where the movement coincides with the melody. The duration is short, but the journey is completely memorable. The music and design are made in such a way that it is difficult to tear yourself away from the process, and the ending leaves a bright feeling. The project received awards for its artistic work and was included in the selection of the most beautiful games. For those going through difficult times, this story can be relatable.