Published: 2019-10-08, Author: Eric , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: In a Fall game season full of the typical shooter sequels, superhero romps, and remasters of classic titles, it's delightfully refreshing that something as original and positive as Concrete Genie can create the buzz that it has. There is very little viole...
Success in Concrete Genie comes easily – probably too easily for some – but that ease lets its best moments breathe. It's less about challenging you to get through traditional video game obstacles than it is about letting you challenge yourself to keep co...
Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.How we score: The Destructoid reviews guide...
Published: 2019-10-07, Author: Matthew , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: I have a bit of a dilemma when it comes to Concrete Genie. See, the first 90% of it is outstanding. Not only is it one of the most gorgeous games I've ever played, it manages to build the game around that beauty. That's an astonishing feat, and it made it...
Its characters and world look gorgeous and unique, The painting mechanic is fun throughout, Seeing areas after being covered in your art feels truly transformational, While not perfect, the story kept me engaged throughout
When you aren't painting the gameplay is underwhelming, The gameplay takes a drastic turn, but still falls flat, Dictating the art to you takes away the best aspect of the game
Concrete Genie, much like its main character Ash, is good-natured and warm, but also a bit flat and one-note. The game, in spite of a late-game gameplay pivot, never truly manages to engage beyond its admittedly charming painting mechanic
Published: 2019-10-07, Author: Dean , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: It's hard to screw up the art that you splash on the walls of a town in Concrete Genie. You use the motion controller for the PlayStation 4 to “paint” art templates onto the town in hopes of bringing the abandoned fishing village of Denska back to life.Th...
Published: 2019-07-30, Author: Dean , review by: venturebeat.com
Above: Ash's face is hand-drawn on a flat piece of paper, and then wrapped around a 3D object.Image Credit: SonyIt is a very unique, art-driven video game where you can express your own creativity. Ash's own self-discovery and self-expression is nice stor...
Published: 2019-04-02, Author: Dean , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: Concrete Genie is about a kid whose job is to take a magic paintbrush and bring back colors to an ugly city.Its trailer shows what the PlayStation 4 game's story is like. It shows a young artist named Ash who is bullied at school, and how that sets the bo...
