![]() In order to do that, Ash has to turn on the lights strewn throughout the various zones in the town. The player’s main objective in the game is to drive the darkness away from Denska. That’s what mainly distinguishes Concrete Genie from other platformers. Unlike Mickey in that underrated Nintendo Wii title, Ash lacks the ability to attack or initiate combat in any way. Just like Mickey Mouse in Junction Point Studios’ platformer Epic Mickey, the protagonist in Concrete Genie is equipped only with a paintbrush. He then makes it his mission to do just that, while avoiding the bullies who continue to torment him. While attempting to recover his lost pages, Ash discovers a paintbrush that can bring his creations (drawings) to life, and that his living works of art can, in turn, literally bring the light of life back into the town (which is being corrupted by darkness). When a group of bullies steals his book, they rip out the pages, scattering them throughout Denska in the process. He starts the game as a loner and budding artist, often doodling in his book. In Concrete Genie, players assume the role of Ash, a young boy who lives in a small dilapidated and dreary town named Denska. I was ultimately proven wrong, as the game did manage to win me over (despite its flaws). I was initially apprehensive of this game at first, as it felt like a gimmick that wouldn’t translate well into actual gameplay mechanics. Both games were pretty much overlooked on release, receiving long-overdue appreciation only when they were re-released or remastered on future gaming consoles/platforms.Ĭoncrete Genie is a new PS4 exclusive by indie developer PixelOpus, with the same focus on incorporating painting or drawing into gameplay. Several notable examples of iconic games that have done so include Smilebit’s Jet Set Radio for the Sega Dreamcast and Clover Studio’s Okami for the PS2. 8.Not many games incorporate the act of painting or drawing art directly into gameplay. “Concrete Genie” will go on sale on the PlayStation 4 for $29.99 on Oct. It acts as a counterweight to a project that taps in a player’s inner artist and draws it out. It’s gameplay addition that takes some adjustment but it gives “Concrete Genie” a dose of visceral action. This adds a more active element that breaks up the puzzle-filled exploration. ![]() That forces Ashe to use special abilities like the power to skate on paint to chase and battle the creatures. During the campaign, players will run across Dark Genies that cause havoc in the real-world. Players have to use all of these abilities to collect pages of his notebook and reach larger walls where players can paint a masterpiece with the help of the genies.Īlthough I thought most of the game will focus on exploration, “Concrete Genie” does have some combat elements. If they catch Ash, they’ll stuff him in a Dumpster while also tossing the paintbrush in a hard-to-reach area.This adds some stealth elements as players can lure the bullies to different spots and sneak by them in order to proceed. Players have to cover the town in art while also avoiding the bullies that are destroying it. “Concrete Genie” appears to involve unlocking different areas by painting the walls and drawing the genies. By drawing whatever the genies want, Ash can fill up the Super Paint meter and use art destroy the mold. The genies are afraid of the organism and it’s an obstacle that blocks progress. It’s a powered-up ability that lets players get rid of dark mold that infests the town. The genies also have another vital function: They supply Ash with Super Paint. I wanted to draw happy little trees on every wall and punctuate the picture with camp fires, stars and Northern Lights. The process reminded me of Ross and it had that same appeal. It’s more akin to laying out art rather than actual painting, but “Concrete Genie” makes players feel like they’re actually making something as they graffiti the dilapidated walls. Players move the cursor using the motion controls of the DualShock 4. To paint, players hold down the R2 button with an object selected and the game automatically throws it on the wall. Players can initially choose from grass, flowers, trees, the aurora borealis and an apple. ![]() This is where “Concrete Genie” teaches players the painting mechanics.īy pressing R2, Ash pulls out his paintbrush and draws on nearly any wall on the game. He starts off slowly turning one of his creations, Luna, into a living Genie. ![]() That’s where the adventure begins for Ash and the players as he discovers a paintbrush that has the ability to bring his drawings to life. Preview: With ‘Street Fighter 6,’ Capcom could have another landmark fighting game
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