Using the bumpers, you can have a plethora of abilities and spells quickly at your fingertips. The menus are easy to navigate and all with just a controller.
The controls are fluid and easily learned. It’s clear the developers put their heart and soul into this game, tweaking everything to as close to perfection as possible. You’ll have no issues connecting with your friends and beginning your adventure together.Įverything about Secrets of Grindea so far is utterly wonderful, which is hard to say about most games still in their development.
Uniting with your friends online is easy, as the game smartly utilizes Steam for this feature. You and up to three of your friends can delve into the world of Grindea together. While you can play Secrets of Grindea on your own, where it really shines is in its co-op. And don’t worry if you don’t get it, it’s not in your face, it’s only there as a nod. There are plenty of jokes and nods to be found throughout the world, from old school RPGs to a popular YouTuber. The game world is charming with graphics that have a very nostalgic 16-bit look. The music is fantastic, fitting right in with the look and feel of the world around you. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t allow you to stuff your enemies (or friends?) inside (but it’s still in development, so we can still hope). Cheating you say? Nonsense! It’s a game mechanic, and the most awesome one ever. But woe is you, how does that solve your over encumbered body? However will you carry enough things to truly feel as if you are a Collector? Well, a sentient bag, of course! And not just any sentient bag, but one that can hold absolutely anything and weigh nothing at all. And if you’re wondering, yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. In Secrets of Grindea, you take on the role of a Collector. Have you ever lamented the lack of carrying space you had in an RPG? Been forced to drop things you genuinely wanted to keep in order to stuff your latest loot into your sack? Well, be sad no more, dear fellow adventurer, for this is the game for you!