Grayout
$2.99
1.0.3for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Grayout
“One of the most essential iOS games of the year. Proves just how interesting and vital gaming as a medium can be. 9/10” —Pocket Gamer
“Grayout is exceptional as a game, as a compelling narrative, as an experiment in communication. It is simple, poignant, and horrifying.” —Gamezebo
Grayout is an aphasiac text game set in a medical dystopia. It’s a prequel to the censorship game Blackbar.
In Grayout, you play Alaine, a rebelious resident of the totalitarian community called The Neighborhood, who wakes up in a hospital research lab following an accident… or so she is told. The game is a series of conversations with hospital staff, made challenging by Alaine’s post-traumatic aphasia—a disorder that affects one’s ability to process language.
Grayout simulates the experience of having a word on the tip of your tongue, the frustration of knowing what you mean but not how to say it, the feeling of being overwhelmed by the runaway thoughts inside your head and struggling to reign them in.
This is a game for fans of text adventures, interactive fiction, word puzzles, story-driven games, and emotional simulations.
“Marvelous.” —The Guardian, The best iPhone and iPad apps of 2015
“Liked Blackbar? This is harder but also cleverer. Lots more feels too. Prepare your brain.” —Sam Barlow of 'Her Story'
We hope your stay in the Neighborhood Hospital is pleasant and brief. Get well.
“Grayout is exceptional as a game, as a compelling narrative, as an experiment in communication. It is simple, poignant, and horrifying.” —Gamezebo
Grayout is an aphasiac text game set in a medical dystopia. It’s a prequel to the censorship game Blackbar.
In Grayout, you play Alaine, a rebelious resident of the totalitarian community called The Neighborhood, who wakes up in a hospital research lab following an accident… or so she is told. The game is a series of conversations with hospital staff, made challenging by Alaine’s post-traumatic aphasia—a disorder that affects one’s ability to process language.
Grayout simulates the experience of having a word on the tip of your tongue, the frustration of knowing what you mean but not how to say it, the feeling of being overwhelmed by the runaway thoughts inside your head and struggling to reign them in.
This is a game for fans of text adventures, interactive fiction, word puzzles, story-driven games, and emotional simulations.
“Marvelous.” —The Guardian, The best iPhone and iPad apps of 2015
“Liked Blackbar? This is harder but also cleverer. Lots more feels too. Prepare your brain.” —Sam Barlow of 'Her Story'
We hope your stay in the Neighborhood Hospital is pleasant and brief. Get well.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.0.3
Last updated on Oct 7, 2019
Old Versions
Thanks for playing Grayout! We're a small team, so we really appreciate your reviews of the game. Tell your friends!
Here's what's been fixed in 1.0.3:
• Updated to fix a crash in iOS 13
• Properly supports newer iPhones
Here's what's been fixed in 1.0.3:
• Updated to fix a crash in iOS 13
• Properly supports newer iPhones
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Version History
1.0.3
Oct 7, 2019
Thanks for playing Grayout! We're a small team, so we really appreciate your reviews of the game. Tell your friends!
Here's what's been fixed in 1.0.3:
• Updated to fix a crash in iOS 13
• Properly supports newer iPhones
Here's what's been fixed in 1.0.3:
• Updated to fix a crash in iOS 13
• Properly supports newer iPhones
1.0.2
Jan 22, 2016
• Fixed a few typos
• Added a few solutions
• Added a few solutions
1.0.1
Jan 5, 2016
Thanks for playing Grayout! We're a small team, so we really appreciate your reviews of the game. Tell your friends!
Here's what's been fixed in 1.0.1:
• Added "Previous" button to the last screen, letting you back up a bit, or replay the whole game.
• Fixed three typpos.
• Fixed erroneous animation on some late pages.
• Changed the audio levels at our musician Pete's request. Thanks, Pete.
• Changed the app icon color to match the game's teal. This was very embarrassing for me, believe me. —Neven
• Fixed a rare crash-on-launch.
Here's what's been fixed in 1.0.1:
• Added "Previous" button to the last screen, letting you back up a bit, or replay the whole game.
• Fixed three typpos.
• Fixed erroneous animation on some late pages.
• Changed the audio levels at our musician Pete's request. Thanks, Pete.
• Changed the app icon color to match the game's teal. This was very embarrassing for me, believe me. —Neven
• Fixed a rare crash-on-launch.
1.0
Dec 16, 2015
Grayout FAQ
Grayout is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Afghanistan,China
Grayout supports English
Click here to learn how to download Grayout in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Grayout.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.4 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.4 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.4 or later.