Grayland 9+

At first I was skeptical, a minimalistic game with less than 700 reviews? A little sketchy. But to be honest, I am so glad I downloaded this. At first, the game was a bit easy, but the graphics were amazing. Then as the levels went on, it gradually got harder. You do have to either pay a small premium thing for cheap or watch ads to get to the next level, but I didn’t mind watching the ads anyway. I didn’t expect for there to be a storyline in the first place but as I saw bits and pieces of the plot I realized just how amazing this game is. I will say, there are a few bugs, like if you come across a scene and you accidentally skip, you can’t rewatch it by going back to the level, and for one particular scene, it let you go out of the map from that point. Other than that, it’s an amazing game, and deserves so much more attention and support.

The game is okay, if you like side scrollers where you inevitably die at each new threat until you learn the one survivable path. Might get past a few on your first try but also might spend 20 lives figuring out what they want from you. Compounded by only being able to see half the game at any one time. There’s an ad bar along the bottom that frequently obscures your bird, the only spot you can hide, power ups, etc. “Buy the paid version.” Yeah well, I’d like to have a choice rather than a free version where you’re required to play half blind. Had a great time where the bad guy you’re dodging doesn’t fall back so I’ve got your bird and the missile chucking bad guy all on the left third of the screen…with your thumb covering all of it. Oh and the banner ad across the bottom. The game sorta squeezes in around all that junk. Move or see: awesome options guys.

But even with the technical issues aside it’s a die and repeat game. Having the bird only animated flying to the right is kinda lame too. When you backtrack, as you frequently need to, he just moves backwards while continuing to flap forward. I’ve played 6 levels I think. Didn’t get stuck, just got bored. I imagine paying would just make it go by faster. I guess if you’ve got plenty of cash and time to kill. I’d much rather watch another ad than have the bottom of the screen constantly obscured.

This game was fantastic and a real joy especially for one that is completely free. People are complaining about the amount of adds, this blows my mind because you only have to watch ONE add per level. I’ve played plenty of free games which throw adds at you repeatedly and multiple ones at a time. The amount of adds for the free version is very reasonable and there is no point in paying for it. The game itself is great, very challenging and rewarding. Interesting story as well. I really enjoy the shadow games and have always been a big fan of Limbo so after seeing the same style of this game I had to try it. The last half of the game is the best. It can be hard, but there are tricks to win and it takes determination and rewards you as you go along by adding something towards the end I didn’t expect. 5 stars if you are a Limbo fan!