Gris is a game about a lady that is grieving. The reason why, is not known, which allows the player to analyze and understand the event, depending on their experiences. Gris makes a long journey through her fears and difficulties, going through the stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance).
She loses her voice, her world collapses; it becomes white and black and so does she. The extra weight she is carrying becomes her weapon. Through that journey she becomes more and more powerful, so her world is gradually turning colorful.
I like the fact that she doesn’t fight back against her fears, her demons; she’s only trying to run away from them or to stand up to them - to endure them. But in her own way, she beats them.
The scenery is breathtaking. Simple, surreal yet believable. Without any unnecessary information, to the point where one might think that there is something missing, some sort of deficiency, but no. This way it stays real, and it is creating a very calming environment. No need to rush, so you can enjoy the graphics.
Gris is a masterpiece!