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Is Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Stealth-adventure players who prefer a solo story set during an invasion
- Players who want to experiment with crafted throwable weapons rather than rely only on direct attacks
- H.G. Wells readers who want to encounter elements from his fictional Martian invasion
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for multiplayer play rather than a single-player campaign
- Players seeking a game centered on direct combat rather than stealth, enemy avoidance, and throwable crafting
Our take on Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story
Harper’s progress ties crafting to stealth: upgrades improve her ability to make throwables, which can be used to neutralize or avoid enemies.
What is Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story?
This single-player stealth adventure follows Harper through a Martian invasion in the English countryside.
Players sneak past or attack enemies from the shadows, use the environment to their advantage, and craft throwable weapons. Experimenting with those items can neutralize enemies, while upgrades to Harper’s abilities open new ways to deal with or avoid threats. The setting draws on H. G. Wells’ work and includes Martian elements such as Tripods, Red Weed, Black Smoke, and a Fighting Machine with a Heat Ray. Progression centers on improving Harper’s crafting abilities as she moves through the invasion.
How Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story plays
- 01Throwable crafting
- Craft and experiment with weapons that can be used to neutralize enemies.
- 02Stealth approaches
- Move through the countryside unseen or attack enemies from concealment.
- 03Harper upgrades
- Improve her abilities, including her capacity to craft throwables.
- 04Martian invasion setting
- The adventure features Tripods, Red Weed, Black Smoke, and a Heat Ray-equipped Fighting Machine.
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Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story: platforms & release
Is Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story worth it?
It is worth it if: stealth-adventure players who prefer a solo story set during an invasion. Skip it if: players looking for multiplayer play rather than a single-player campaign.
Where can I download Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story?
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What platforms is Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story on?
Windows only.
