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Grotto

Brainwash Gang · Oct 26, 2021

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · PS4 · Xbox One · Switch

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Grotto is a mystical, narrative-focused experience. You are the Soothsayer. The one capable of talking with the stars and unveiling their messages. In a time of turmoil, the tribe of the valley turn to your powers of divination and come to you for guidance.

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  • PlayStation Country

    Mike · Feb 08, 2024

    7.0
    For a game limited to a single location, Grotto does a surprising amount with it. The constant visitation of the cave gives you plenty of interaction and the use of the constellations can feel relatively novel. The writing works well to weave these little decisions together and give off the impression of a larger narrative. It does settle into a repetitive loop but I was still determined to see it through. It's unique enough to recommend and I do find it a memorable and atmospheric experience.
  • Screen Rant

    Jacob Zeranko · Feb 02, 2024

    7.0
    Grotto leaves a lot of conflicting feelings. It tells an incredible story that clearly understands the ideas it's trying to convey and uses clever mechanics to make it all feel tangible. The downside is that the ambiguous nature of each constellation and the inconsistency of each character's questions can leave one feeling like they never really understood the game and just made guesses most of the time, thus removing the impact and, at worst, engagement in an otherwise powerful story.
  • Gaming Trend

    Corvo Rohwer · Feb 01, 2024

    6.5
    Grotto is certainly a unique narrative experience, but one that may not be appreciated by all audiences. Communicating through constellations creates a particularly refreshing experience of branching conversational paths, but one that is ultimately housed within a slow and repetitive gameplay loop.
  • Softpedia

    Cosmin Vasile · Nov 19, 2021

    8.0
    Grotto has a solid core concept that never delivers on its promise but I still think that everyone who picks it up should play through it once to see what it has to offer.
  • Vandal

    Manu Delgado · Oct 20, 2021

    8.5
    Grotto es una obra original y fresca que nos permite tomar decisiones sobre el devenir de una tribu mirando a las estrellas. Tiene un guión brillante y un apartado artístico magnífico, aunque su ritmo narrativo tropieza en ocasiones.
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    Mattia Pescitelli · Nov 02, 2021

    6.5
    Grotto non è un'avventura per tutti. È più un'esperienza visiva che un videogioco, dato che le immagini e i suoni raccontano più delle azioni e delle parole. Quindi, abbiamo un titolo da un lato spettacolare a livello artistico e, dall'altro, castrato a livello videoludico. È la rappresentazione vivente del dilemma che affligge questo medium: a quale aspetto va dato maggiore peso? La risposta è diversa per ognuno di noi. C'è chi darà più importanza al lato tecnico, chi a quello artistico e chi a quello ludico. Noi, in questo caso, non ci sentiamo di bocciare un progetto come Grotto, ma nemmeno di lodarlo. È uno di quei titoli ai quali un giorno guarderemo con affetto, ricordandoci più la sua atmosfera generale che non il singolo difetto.

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