While stealth sections are renowned for plaguing games, those present here aren't abhorrent, but are sorely included. The only downside to the villains in Concrete Genie is the game's forced stealth sections. Their well-written backstories actually improve their villainy throughout the narrative - and their Disney-like redemption in the final act is sweet, endearing, and wonderful to see. The group of bullies act as the main antagonists to the player throughout the game, and are constantly chasing Ash through derelict Denska, eagerly trying to destroy his notebook - which contains all of his designs - and his magic brush.Īs the story opens up it quickly becomes apparent that these antagonists have been meticulously designed and thought about. Game mechanics aside, Concrete Genie sends players on a heartfelt journey which sees Ash learning about, and dealing with, abuse and trauma in the lives of his bullies. It is truly one of the biggest highlights in the game. One mechanic which really took me by surprise was a beautifully animated travel ability - which is unbelievably reminiscent of Infamous: Second Son's neon powers. It is no secret the game was not created with quick battles in mind, and it certainly shows in the last few missions in the game however it is important to note that these battle mechanics are by no means bad - just simply not as polished as the rest of the game. Unfortunately, these ambitious portions of the endgame are where Concrete Genie falters a little. These play styles include elements of action RPGs, and boss battles - which is a little daunting after spending the first five hours merrily painting on the walls. With the help of Ash's brush, these creations are instantly brought to life and are pertinent to overcoming these issues.Īs new types of genies are unlocked throughout the story, players will gain access to red genies, who generate fire electricity-spouting yellow genies and blue genies, who produce gusts of wind.Īlone, each of the Pokémon-esque types can overcome problems suited to their powers - but later in the game players will be tasked with using this trifecta of abilities to dive into the toughest of puzzles by utilising all three at once.Ĭoncrete Genie's puzzles and challenges are enjoyable, and are extremely satisfying once they have finally been bested - however as there is a correct answer to each obstacle, the fun may not hold up in recurring playthroughs.ĭespite the game boasting a heartwarming, creative mechanic for the majority of the narrative, it surprisingly opens up into different genres of play towards the final portion of the game. These are then overcome by drawing concrete genies when prompted. While the player's main task is to use their art to reignite the strings of lights dotted around Denska, many paths are blocked by fuseboxes, large crates, and other forms of video game-like hurdles.
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