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Swing a nimble Grimp through strange plant-filled gardens, grow new routes with pollen, and search for hidden Spectra.
Released 02 Feb 2012
Swing From Giant Plants
Grow Routes With Pollen
Launch From Cannons
Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer.
Developed by Q-Games Ltd. · Published by Q-Games Ltd.









You guide a small creature called a Grimp through enormous gardens of unusual plants. Each stage has hidden Spectra to find, and exploration reveals new parts of the garden.
Movement centers on jumping, clinging, climbing, and swinging from vegetation, using momentum to cross gaps. You can also encounter hazards and twists such as cannons, wind, and zero-gravity sections.
Destroying Pollen Prowlers scatters pollen that you collect to activate seeds. The seeds grow into plants that create new routes, while the 15 gardens, including the Encore expansion, introduce different challenges. Quick Warp and continuing from the last Spectra offer ways to resume after a fall or interruption.
Reviewers who enjoy the game often highlight its relaxing atmosphere, minimal soundtrack, and colorful abstract presentation. They also appreciate the distinctive swinging movement and the way gathering pollen changes the gardens and opens routes. Some mention that the controls take time to learn, while others report serious problems with the PC version's screen or input.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 61 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 81/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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