![]() So when it came to this, it was very much trial and error to find the right way. I found this rather annoying, mainly because there were certain instances you would have to climb to get somewhere. Unsure/Mixed Feelings - N/A The Bad - Numerous times throughout my time, I would run into an invisible wall while climbing up structures/obstacles. However, there were a few times when I wish the Spirit Wisp would've at least given hints as to where to go. I found the lack of a HUD a good design choice as the intention was for players to find their own way. There was a sudden difficulty spike to them later into the game, but nothing hard to overcome. The Good - The game's puzzles were varied and had a challenge to them that was enjoyable. I won't spoil anything but those events clearly had an impact on me and I have no regrets. In the last 30 - 40 minutes game, I cried on three separate occasions due to three different emotional events that occurred in the game. The music is remarkably beautiful and quite fitting for the game's differing environments. For gameplay so simple, it is very entertaining. In fact, (apparently the developer's intention), it is very reminiscent of Iceland (minus the red plague stuff). The game's world is incredibly lovely to play through and take in the scenery. In a game with no dialogue, no obvious story layout and only two characters, I was very interested in the story and throughout the game, was theorizing about what happened in the past. It’s particularly fondly remembered.8h 36m PlayedDate Completed: Ma| Specific Rating: 9.0/10 The Excellent - The Fox is so fluffy and cute! Oh, I could just hug him. There is a section in the latter moments which focuses on the spirit world, letting you roam around in a heavenly place amongst the ruins of an ancient culture. ![]() Its use of the Icelandic landscapes, skies, and rolling hills ensures that it is a pleasure to wander around. Visually there is an enchanting aesthetic about Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition. But overall the journey is lovely and calming. There are a few moments which seem a bit too drawn out though and I could have done with less wandering and more set pieces. ![]() You can, if you like, awaken the souls of all those you find dotted around the map too, with these placed in hard-to-reach areas. There’s a nice chunk of gametime found in Spirit of the North, with around 4 to 6 hours of it depending on if you go around and hunt down all the secrets. At times, Spirit of the North has left me frustrated, needing to put it down before coming back at a later time. Some of the animations – mostly of jumping and falling through the air – feel janky and not quite on point. The fox doesn’t always feel weighty enough and the platforming feels slightly off. What I haven’t personally enjoyed quite so much are the platforming elements of the game. I won’t go into details for sake of spoilers, but it’s safe to say that I loved this tale and the way it is told at times it has real heart and is extremely beautiful in moments. The story takes you within the real world and into that of the spirit land as well, and it’s this which is the best part of the game, ensuring that Spirit of the North is a very strong addition to the visual storytelling genre. As you journey onwards, you discover ruins of forgotten civilisations, skeletons of men, and ancient monuments that need to be explored as you move through. Your journey is intertwined with a female spirit fox who acts as a guide… and at times your savior. In Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition, your fox spots a mysterious red smoke trail coming from a mountain on the other side of the world, setting off to discover what it all means. When you do fall into what it is able to deliver though, you’ll discover that Spirit of the North has been inspired by the breathtaking scenery of Iceland, influenced by Nordic folklore and mythology. Due to this Spirit of the North will get compared to the likes of Journey although that’s not a bad game to be held against. Instead it is entirely told through the visuals. The game follows the life of an ordinary red fox, with no words or voice-over to tell the story. Spirit of the North finally has come to Xbox in an Enhanced Edition, giving us Xbox players the chance to take it in via the finest version possible.
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