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Grime II Wins Early Praise for Striking Art and a Clever New 'Mold' System

Reviewers say the sequel deepens the Metroidvania formula despite some technical hiccups.

Overview

  • Early reviews from Comicbook.com call Grime II a must-play for Metroidvania fans, highlighting its vivid art direction and memorable boss fights.
  • Developed by Clover Bite, the follow-up expands the 2021 original with a larger overworld and tougher encounters that reward exploration.
  • A new “Mold” feature lets players absorb enemies and summon their abilities, creating fresh tactical choices during combat.
  • The side-scrolling action leans on parries, timed dodges, and health that refills by defeating foes, giving the game a Souls-like pace.
  • Critics note occasional glitches that disrupt movement and visuals, while preview coverage points to optional damage sliders that let players tune difficulty.