Apocalyptic and Grim

Apocalyptic

Apocalyptic adjective - Of, relating to, or being a major turning point.
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Grim and apocalyptic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grim" instead an adjective "Apocalyptic".

Nearby Words: apocalypse, apocalyptical, apocalyptically

Grim

Grim adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Apocalyptic and grim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apocalyptic" instead an adjective "Grim".

Nearby Words: grimy, grimly, grimed

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  • Video Game / Bionic Commando Darker and Edgier: The sequel is much, much more grim and apocalyptic (most of the game takes place in a nuked mega city) than any of the prior games, including the company's own remake of the NES game.
  • Video Game / Mario Strikers aka: Mario Strikers Charged Scenery Gorn: It's also pretty much a post-apocalyptic Mushroom Kingdom, where in the grim darkness of the future, there is only football.
  • Tabletop Game / Unhallowed Metropolis The game focuses primarily on what's going on in London, and portrays an exceptionally grim view of life in a post-apocalyptic metropolis.
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