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Environmental Storytelling
Gris

Environmental Storytelling

Learn how to uncover the hidden narrative and symbolism within Gris's world during the Prologue chapter. Master environmental storytelling.

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Environmental Storytelling

Learn how to uncover the hidden narrative and symbolism within Gris's world during the Prologue chapter. Master environmental storytelling.

The world of Gris is a canvas for its story, with every environment holding clues to the protagonist's emotional journey. In the Prologue, you'll begin to understand how the crumbling world and subtle visual cues communicate Gris's internal state. Pay close attention to the details as you guide her through the initial stages of her grief.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by moving Gris to the right after she collapses. The world will gradually reveal itself as you progress.
  2. 2
    After Gris gains the ability to jump, you can backtrack slightly to find a collapsed statue. Let Gris fall near it and stand up on her own without touching the controller to complete the 'First Stage of Grief: Denial' challenge.
  3. 3
    Continue forward until you reach a pulsing light, or 'Star'. Absorb it to gain a companion.
  4. 4
    Collect two more Stars by platforming to the left and climbing a black mountain, then ascending a leaning tower. These Stars will form a bridge across a gap.
  5. 5
    Before crossing the bridge, look for a symbol on the left side of the leaning tower's first staircase. Interacting with this symbol collects the first 'Memento'.
  6. 6
    Cross the bridge and proceed right until a cutscene with a crumbling stone hand occurs. This signifies the completion of the 'Red - A Color Has Been Brought Back' challenge.
  7. 7
    Continue to a large staircase leading to a temple. At the top, a pictogram on the back wall shows symbols related to Mementos.
  8. 8
    Proceed past a blood-red tree where your Star companions will leave you to form a constellation.
  9. 9
    Continue down the stairs and right, sliding down a red mountain, and then climbing a black tower to complete the Prologue.
Tips
  • The game features five 'Stages of Grief' that can be unlocked by meeting specific, often subtle, requirements. Keep an eye out for these opportunities.
  • Throughout the game, you will find 'Mementos' which are collectibles that contribute to understanding the narrative. The Prologue contains at least one Memento.
  • Challenges, including those related to color restoration and Mementos, can be viewed and tracked in the Pause Menu.

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