6/10/2023 0 Comments Spirit of the north ps4 reviewRarely, our fox will turn into a spirit form as part of these puzzles, which was sometimes frustrating if I didn’t know I could access certain points with that form. They start off very simple, but by the end of the game, you’ll be transferring between multiple stones and backtracking to previous areas as a give and take with this energy. This energy is transferred to stones that activate other environment areas to access new platforms. In order to gain spirit power, you need to find blue flowers and bark at them to become imbued. Most of them involve matching symbols on rotating stone pillars, but others become more involved when using spirit power. When not platforming, the main thing players are tasked with is solving environmental puzzles. Couple this with the movement abilities that he has and it often turns into a test of patience. Our little fox moves around well, but precision jumps quickly became tedious if I barely clip the side of a ledge. Since all of the game is built around platforming and exploration, I wish the controls had been a bit tighter. The controls are the real complaint that I have with Spirit of the North. So despite the short length, there are some clear pick-up and put-down points. Otherwise, Spirit of the North is only a handful of hours. It’s broken up across seven chapters that flow reasonably well into each other across events. Those looking to get the most out of their time here will likely want to explore as much as possible. The murals mentioned above are really the only hints into the mythos of the world. I’m glad I spent the time looking for the shamans too because there’s a chapter later in the game that rewards you for finding them. The shamans are deceased people who need their staff returned to them in order to go to the spirit world. There are two different kinds: murals and shamans. Murals were probably more interesting, as they gave us a peek into a life past. I scoured every nook and cranny to try to find collectibles during my playthrough. Spirit of the North isn’t a very long game, though. Instead, the game gives players the option to explore the land and learn more of the mythos and Nordic folklore along the way. Guided by a spirit fox, our protagonist sets off across a pretty decent-sized chunk of land, with no real narrative guiding his way. The fox’s adventure stems from trying to discover the source of a red mist that has taken over part of the sky. Still, I’m happy I got to sit down with this talkative little fox on his journey. This is a peaceful game and one that I likely won’t play through again. Infuse Studio has very clearly taken cues from other titles (Journey), but they’ve given Spirit of the North a bit more of a driving force. This is a world where nature can live peacefully, with remnants of a former civilization scattered across sections of the land. Spirit of the North Enhanced Edition presents a world where humans no longer exist – a place of serene beauty. Spirit of the North Enhanced Edition takes cues from other adventure games like Journey, but it doesn’t offer the same level of replayability.
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