![]() There are a few different types of collectables in Concrete Genie, many of which will show up on the map. Pages, Moments, Newspapers and more can be found throughout the streets of Denska, and while some will require you to return later, it’s better that you collect everything you can as soon as you can, to reduce the cleanup phase of your journey. The list is long and many of them will occur naturally, but some may not think to paint a double rainbow or 10 moons in a row without first consulting the misc trophies.Īs you play through the game, keep your eye out for any collectables you might find along the way. Think of them as minor speedbumps instead of annoying obstacles.Before you begin, it might be good to just give the misc trophy list of this Concrete Genie Trophy Guide a once-over, giving you an idea of the kind of things you’ll be needing to do to earn them. Also, they tend to stay out of your way unless you accidentally stumble across them while trying to finish out some puzzles. Thankfully, you don’t have to spend a lot of time managing the thugs you can lead them away from areas you need to paint with a press of the directional pad. Additionally, Ash himself handles like an absolute dream, though I did encounter a little fussiness when attempting some of the light parkour moments while trying to escape the clutches of the town bullies. At first, my silly little paintings didn’t look particularly awe-inspiring the lighthouse, in particular, suffered from my amateur attempts, though I eventually rectified that problem once I’d learned a few more patterns by collecting the pages from Ash’s book from around the village.Ĭontrolling the paintbrush will require a bit of effort on your part if you opt for the motion controls, but once you get the hang of it, splashing colors, trees, and grass everywhere becomes second nature. Whenever I encountered a wall or building that looked a little drab compared to the puzzle-related areas, I’d take a few minutes to create a dazzling piece of art that tied it in with the rest of its surroundings. Thankfully, Concrete Genie’s art style creates a darkly whimsical experience that practically begs you to splash gallons of paint all over the town, even when it’s not required to complete a quest. ![]() ![]() Of course, none of this would work if the game didn’t look absolutely stunning. Using an oversized magic paintbrush, our hero sets out to literally paint the town in a swathe of vivid colors, all the while avoiding the goons who wrecked his art. It turns out, however, that the entities that call this place home, the titular “concrete genies,” want Ash to bring this village back to life. ![]() After that heart-breaking encounter with the town bullies, Ash finds himself trapped on an island with the town’s supposedly haunted lighthouse. Concrete Genie concerns itself with Ash and his quest to save his hometown of Denska from the Darkness that has transformed it from a thriving fishing village into a wasteland where adults live in fear of the aforementioned troublemakers who roam the streets. Concrete Genie wears its heart on its sleeve, and the experience is all the better for it.īut I’m getting a little ahead of myself. And while you want nothing more than for our hero, Ash, to deal some swift justice to these little punks, the story soon reveals that the kids causing him problems have their own serious issues bubbling just beneath the surface. The game opens with an adorable little dude watching helplessly as a group of unscrupulous hooligans rip his artwork to shreds, a scene that will no doubt speak to a lot of people. Right from the jump, you can easily tell that developer Pixelopus’ gorgeous action-adventure title Concrete Genie will sucker punch you square in the feels.
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