Grime (video game)

Grime is a 2021 action role-playing game (ARPG) developed by Clover Bite and published by Akupara Games. The game is set in a dark fantasy world characterized by surreal landscapes and interconnected environments. Players control a being with a black hole for a head, tasked with unraveling the mysteries of a collapsing world.

Gameplay:

Grime features a focus on fast-paced, skill-based combat. Players must master parrying, dodging, and utilizing various weapons to overcome enemies. A key mechanic is absorbing enemies after parrying them, granting the player temporary buffs or permanent enhancements to their stats and abilities. The game employs a non-linear world design, encouraging exploration and discovery of hidden areas and secrets. Character progression is primarily driven by absorbing enemies, allowing players to customize their build based on preferred playstyles.

Story and Setting:

The game's narrative is intentionally ambiguous, leaving much of the story to player interpretation. The world is inhabited by strange and often grotesque creatures, each with its own history and purpose. The lore is primarily delivered through environmental storytelling and cryptic dialogue with non-player characters. The overall atmosphere is one of decay, mystery, and existential dread.

Development:

Grime was developed by a small team at Clover Bite. The game's distinctive art style and surreal setting were heavily influenced by various works of dark fantasy and body horror.