Learn how to move, jump, and interact with the world in Gris. This guide covers the Prologue, including collecting stars and finding Mementos.
Alright, let's get you started in the beautiful world of Gris! You'll begin as a young girl named Gris, who's found herself in a world that's literally falling apart. After a rough landing, your first task is simple: just move forward. As you explore, Gris will gain new abilities, and the world will start to come back to life around her. It's a journey of discovery, and you'll be right there with her.
To get Gris moving, just push the left joystick to the right. As she walks, you'll notice the world around her slowly taking shape. Keep going, and she'll eventually collapse again after passing through a misty cloud. When she gets up this time, she'll be a bit quicker and, more importantly, she'll gain the ability to jump! She's as light as a bird now, so get ready to explore.
Five Stages of Grief: Denial
Now, here's a neat little secret for you. After you get the jump ability, try heading back to the left for a moment. You'll see a small pillar and, nearby, a collapsed statue. Walk Gris up to the statue, let her fall, and then let her get up on her own. Crucially, don't touch the controller at all during this part. If you do it right, you'll see a notification pop up on the screen: First Stage of Grief: Denial. Keep an eye out for these special challenges throughout the game; they're tied to Gris's emotional journey.
Constellation Bridges
As you continue your journey forward, the environment will become more rocky. You'll eventually climb a large rock formation. When you leap over the edge, there's no going back the way you came.
Keep moving until you spot a small, pulsing light – a Star. When Gris approaches it, she'll absorb it, and it will become a little companion. You'll need these companions later!
After collecting the first Star, look for some crumbling platforms. The first one is marked by a tree with upside-down triangular leaves. Jump across these platforms, heading left, until you see a black mountain rising to your right. Climb this mountain, and shortly after you start, you'll find a second Star.
Now, you'll soon discover why these Stars are so important. You'll come to a large gap that you can't cross yet. Don't worry, there's a third Star nearby! Head up the stairs to your left, and you'll find a large, leaning tower. Climb the zigzagging stairs to the top. Once you're up there, your two little Star companions will automatically create a bridge, allowing you to reach a third Star on a smaller tower nearby.
Memento #1
Before you head back to cross the gap, there's a collectible you won't want to miss. Go up the first staircase on the leaning tower, then jump to the left. You'll see a symbol on the ground – this is one of the game's Mementos. Step on it to activate it.
There are Mementos scattered throughout each chapter. The first chapter has two, but you'll only be able to grab one right now. Once you've got it, return to the gap. Your three Star companions will form a bridge for you. Cross it and continue to the right until you reach a crumbling stone hand. A short cutscene will play, accompanied by a burst of red, and you'll get a notification: Red - A Color Has Been Brought Back. You can check your progress on these challenges in the Pause Menu.
The Temple and the Constellations
Keep moving forward until you reach a grand staircase leading up to what looks like a temple. At the very top, on the back wall, you'll see a pictogram showing a leaning tower and two circles with a dot. If you found the Memento earlier, one of those symbols should now be lit up. You'll find the other one later on.
Continue inside. As you approach a blood-red tree, your Star companions will leave you to form a constellation in the sky. You'll have to go on without them for now.
On the other side of the red tree, at the edge of the stairs leading down, you'll see more symbols on black walls. These represent the game's chapters and their own Mementos. Keep going down the stairs and head right until you start sliding down a steep, red mountainside. Once you land on flat ground, keep moving right until you reach a black tower. As you near the top, Gris will automatically complete the climb, and a cutscene will play. This marks the end of the game's prologue!
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