Greak: Memories of Azur Review — A Solid Puzzle Platformer That Earns Its Score

Greak: Memories of Azur asks players to move through a broken world built from pieces of stone and wood, and mostly succeeds at giving them a reason to care about the characters who live there. The puzzle platformer arrives on Series X|S, PS4, Android, and PC, and it earns a solid 7.5 out of 10.

Trailer, via Team17.

Greak, Mari, and the World of Azur

Three heroes lead the story. Each brings a different set of powers to the mix, and switching between them changes how a player approaches each room. That design choice is the game’s clearest strength. Players can’t solve every puzzle alone, which forces them to keep swapping between the three heroes to get through a level.

Levels Built From Stone Pieces

Each stage is made up of loose stones and wooden supports that can be moved and placed. Players spend time figuring out where to put pieces to open paths, and the game rewards patience more than quick hands. This is where Greak: Memories of Azur shows its craftsmanship best.

Boss Fights Against the Fallen

Boss rooms break up the puzzle stages with fights against larger foes. These fights ask for quick timing and careful use of the three heroes’ combined abilities. They don’t always land with the same force as the puzzles around them, but they offer a change of pace that keeps the game from feeling dull over long play sessions.

Sound and Look

The look of Azur leans on bright colors and simple shapes, with a distinct style that stands apart from other games in the same genre. The music matches the setting, staying light during calm moments and building during boss fights.

Difficulty Curve

Puzzle difficulty rises steadily across the game, which keeps players engaged even after long hours. Some late-game puzzles demand more patience than others, but the game never punishes players for trying something wrong.

Performance Across Platforms

Performance holds steady across Series X|S, PS4, Android, and PC, with little difference between them in how smooth the controls feel. The game runs well enough on all four platforms that there isn’t much reason to choose one system over another based purely on performance.

A Solid, Worthwhile Puzzle Game

Greak: Memories of Azur doesn’t remake the puzzle platformer formula, but it carries out the parts it takes on with confidence. The puzzle design is strong, the level design gives it personality, and the three heroes add depth to a simple idea.

Greak: Memories of Azur earns a 7.5 out of 10.

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