Denska is beautiful before and after you've had your way with it, Mechanics that feed directly into your creative side, Makes you feel creative in a way that few things can
Bullies are more of a nuisance than a threat, Sometimes the art doesn't do what you want
Concrete Genie is a fantastic game that lets you explore a beautifully realised town as well as your own imagination. While there are some tiny annoyances, Concrete Genie is so dedicated to making you feel creative that you'll barely notice them as you pl...
The concept of bringing positivity with beautiful artworks is cute and well-executed, Interactions between Ash and the genies are sweet and fun to watch, Fluid movement makes exploring a joyous experience
Combat feels shoehorned into the final act, The game ends before it feels like the scope of its mechanics is fully explored, Puzzles are all incredibly simple, and solving them is unsatisfying
If you are going to buy Concrete Genie buy it for the novelty. You'll probably enjoy painting the town with glorious neon landscapes, but there's just not much more to it than that...
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Published: 2019-10-08, Author: Anthony , review by: ztgd.com
Message and story, Unique art design, Genies have a lot of personality, Platforming feels really good, Combat doesn't feel too difficult for kids, Lots of control options, Extra creative modes for those who want it
Game is a bit short, Not aimed at adults which marketing hasn't made clear, VR mode feels tacked on and unnecessary, Sixaxis control is on by default
Even though Concrete Genie frequently fails to meet the heights of its gameplay potential, it's the kind of game that I'm glad Sony is pushing as a small but strong exclusive for PS4. It sets itself apart from all the other games coming this fall both in...
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...
