Autumn Spirit

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Autumn Spirit is a single player action game. It was developed by Synstoria and was released on January 17, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

The world is slowly crumbling and you are falling apart with it. In an attempt to find a semblance of peace and to rethink your future you go into exile in a remote corner to enjoy the calm of nature. But you are not alone on these mountains, another soul in pain is on your land, a ghost grounded on earth by regrets. Deciding to free him of his curse, you might find peace yourself in the process. …

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful and emotional story about love and self-discovery, with relatable characters that resonate with players.
The visuals and soundtrack create a cozy and magical atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience and making it perfect for relaxation.
It's a free game that offers a heartfelt narrative and meaningful choices, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of cozy, story-driven games.

The story can feel predictable and linear, with some players finding the protagonist unlikable and self-centered.
The gameplay is minimal, often described as more of an e-book than a traditional game, leading to a lack of engaging mechanics.
Some dialogue and monologues are considered excessive and not necessary to the plot, which may detract from the overall enjoyment for certain players.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a beautifully crafted, melancholic love tale centered on a woman named Clarisse, who seeks inner peace after feeling unfulfilled in her successful career as a surgeon. While many players find the narrative moving and emotionally resonant, some feel it may not appeal to those outside its genre, leading to mixed reactions regarding engagement. Overall, it is praised for its well-written characters and heartfelt themes, making it a compelling experience for fans of story-driven games.
- “A beautiful story about love and mortality.”
- “I found the story moving and the characters extremely likable.”
- “Autumn Spirit is a lovely, yet surprisingly emotional visual novel styled game with an amazing story and characters.”
- “However, the story bored me enough that I couldn't continue.”
- “Not that it is boring; it's just well out of my genre for stories, and I could not for the life of me be enthralled by the story.”
- “It was emotionally important according to the narration, but it only made occasional appearances and was nothing more than an easy unexplained plot device.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The music in the game is characterized by a soothing and melancholic piano score that enhances the overall atmosphere, creating a cozy and heartwarming experience. While the main track is a slow, looping piece, additional soundtracks are introduced to match mood shifts, contributing to the game's emotional depth. Overall, players find the music lovely and perfectly aligned with the game's themes.
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the mood, creating a relaxing and heartwarming atmosphere.”
- “Its for free, I still cannot understand, the art, the music, it's so cozy and melancholic.”
- “A single slow, relaxing music that is on loop throughout the entire play.”
- “Around 2 other soundtracks for when the mood shifts.”
- “The soundtrack is composed of a melancholy, haunting score of piano music.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its beautiful soundtrack and heartwarming narrative, which resonates deeply with players, often evoking strong feelings and even tears. While some critiques mention the soundtrack's sporadic use as a plot device, the overall experience is described as a touching journey of self-discovery and romance, particularly in the visual novel "Autumn Spirit." Players appreciate the emotional depth and character development, making it a memorable and impactful experience.
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the mood, creating a relaxing and heartwarming atmosphere.”
- “I didn't know what to expect, but this story was beautiful and made me feel so much.”
- “Autumn Spirit is a lovely, yet surprisingly emotional visual novel styled game with an amazing story and characters.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are praised for their stunning visuals, featuring rich orange and red tones that create a cozy and magical atmosphere. The art style is described as brilliant, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience of the game.
- “The visuals are stunning, filled with rich orange and red tones that make every scene feel cozy and magical.”
- “If you enjoy cozy, atmospheric games with a soft narrative and beautiful aesthetics, Autumn Spirit is absolutely worth your time.”
- “The art style was brilliant.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game visually unappealing.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its relaxing and heartwarming qualities, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack and beautiful aesthetics. Players appreciate the cozy, melancholic art direction, which contributes to an immersive experience that aligns well with the game's soft narrative. Overall, it creates a captivating and inviting environment that resonates with fans of atmospheric games.
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the mood, creating a relaxing and heartwarming atmosphere.”
- “If you enjoy cozy, atmospheric games with a soft narrative and beautiful aesthetics, Autumn Spirit is absolutely worth your time.”
- “I really like the game's art direction; the melancholy universe fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as simple and meaningful, but many users criticize it for being largely unengaging, consisting mainly of clicking through poorly written dialogue typical of visual novels. This has led to questions about the quality of the writing and its suitability for publication.
- “The gameplay is simple yet meaningful.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as a blend of haunting, funny, sad, and nostalgic elements, creating a unique and engaging experience. Users appreciate the cleverness of the writing, which often elicits laughter while also provoking deeper emotional reflections.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 13 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
- “It's haunting, funny, sad, and nostalgic.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”