It evokes the message that as bad as things get, there's always hope that we can turn things around, and it's particularly poignant given today's current climate. There's something so uplifting about the way Ash is determined to use his artwork to try and restore what was lost and rid the town of its darkness in more ways than one. Aside from the fact that the paint has magical purifying powers, making painting the core mechanic of the game also drives home how powerful creativity and imagination can be. At the heart of Concrete Genie there's a message of hope that drips through all of its dark layers. It's not just a town after all, it's an entire community of people who have been affected – they've lost their livelihoods and their homes. The idyllic animated sequence at the start (that shows how Denska was before) does a good job of emphasising just how much of an impact it this disaster had.
But, as you soon find out by discovering newspapers throughout your journey, the town's current state is a result of an environmental disaster. The town of Denska once had just as much colour and personality as Ash's genies. They're incredibly endearing, and in such a dark setting, they truly shine through with their lovable little quirks and colourful personalities. The Genies will also request certain designs for you to paint, and making them happy fills up the paintbrush's charged ability known as Superpaint that's used to purify any walls covered in the purple darkness.Īdventuring with the Genies gave me that same feeling of childlike wonder I used to get when I'd imagine my favourite stuff toys coming to life and keeping me company. Having the power to design every Genie really makes you feel like you have a unique bond. I created an electric Genie with a mushroom cap on its head and quickly fell in love with my little Toad-like friend. From picking tails, ears, and little extra details, everyone's genies will look different, as will the overall look of your town since you can paint and create whatever looks you want.
Throughout the town you'll find pages that unlock more features you can add to your Genie creations. With sweet touches like being able to give them a wave, play with them, or tickle them with your paintbrush, it's easy to become attached to them. Whenever you paint on the walls, the genies can interact with you and with your art to make your paintings feel even more alive. The young creative sets out to restore the town and overcome the darkness with this unique paintbrush, but just like a good detailed painting, there's so much more to the story than you might expect. Ash gets pushed into a tram that takes him to the town's lighthouse, and as he tries to recover the sketchbook pages, a drawing of a genie called Luna comes to life and leads him to magical paintbrush infused with special powers. After the bullies get ahold of Ash's sketchbook, they rip its pages out and scatter them to the winds.
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Full of life and light in picturesque pastel colours, Ash's remembrance of the how Denska used to be starkly contrasts the present gloomy state of the seaside town, which has been infected by a mysterious purple mould Ash calls "the darkness". In a beautifully animated sequence, we see the town as it was before. We first meet Ash in the now abandoned seaside town of Denska that has fallen victim to pollution. Publisher: Sony Interactive EntertainmentĬoncrete Genie follows the story of a young bullied teenager by the name of Ash who tries to escape his troubles through his art.
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