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Spiral

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80%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
stability, grinding
94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

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Spiral is a single player casual role playing game with drama and kids themes. It was developed by Folkloregames and was released on September 20, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Spiral is a third-person narratively driven exploration game sharing a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration seen from the inside. It tells the story of Bernard, a man who wishes goodbye one last time to the memories that built him from his early childhood to who he is today.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
story13 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Spiral offers a deeply emotional and relatable narrative that explores cognitive degeneration through the eyes of its protagonist, Bernard, making it a compelling experience for players.
  • The game's visuals and soundtrack are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere and emotional depth of the story.
  • The developers have shown a strong commitment to their community and are actively working on fixing bugs, which reflects their passion and dedication to improving the game.
  • The game suffers from various bugs and technical issues, such as freezing and character movement problems, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
  • Some players find the pacing slow and the gameplay mechanics clunky, which may detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.
  • Certain gameplay elements, like the D&D-style segments, feel out of place and may detract from the main narrative, leaving some players frustrated.
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, following Bernard's life through five chapters that explore themes of memory and cognitive decline with empathy and care. Players appreciate the beautiful art style and the integration of puzzles that complement the storytelling, making it a compelling experience that resonates long after completion. Despite some minor gameplay flaws, the narrative's ability to evoke strong emotions and provide a unique perspective on dementia makes it a standout feature of the game.

    • “While it has minor flaws in its gameplay, they are easily outweighed by the depth and beauty of its story.”
    • “The story of Bernard, from his childhood to old age, is compelling and well-told.”
    • “Story is not engaging.”
    • “The storytelling is truly poetic, mirroring cognitive degeneration in a way that is deeply emotional and immersive.”
    • “By the end, I found myself in tears—not just because of the story, but because it captured a perspective we rarely see: that of the person living with dementia.”
  • emotional
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "Spiral" is widely praised for its deeply emotional narrative and relatable themes, particularly its exploration of cognitive degeneration and nostalgia. Players report a heartfelt journey filled with touching moments, well-written characters, and an immersive atmosphere that often evokes tears. Overall, it is described as a captivating experience that resonates long after gameplay, making it a standout in emotional storytelling.

    • “Spiral is a heartfelt exploration of life's most meaningful moments, seen through the lens of someone facing cognitive degeneration.”
    • “Whether or not you have a personal connection to its themes, Spiral is a game that deserves your time and attention, offering an emotional journey that will stay with you long after you put down the controller.”
    • “The emotional depth of the narrative is unparalleled; I found myself deeply invested in the characters and their struggles.”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with a standout soundtrack that complements the visuals and narrative. However, some players found certain tracks, particularly in specific scenes, to be less enjoyable and distracting, leading to mixed feelings about the overall musical experience. While the ambient music and voice acting received high marks, a few reviewers rated the soundtrack lower, indicating room for improvement.

    • “The soundtrack is perfectly done.”
    • “Its carefully crafted visuals, poignant soundtrack, and narrative depth make it a compelling experience for those looking for more than just action and adventure in their games.”
    • “Its stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack create a world that feels truly alive.”
    • “And at the same time, the other music choices were well-fitting for the areas they played, maybe not tracks I would want to listen to for as long as I had to while in certain scenes, such as the board game scenes.”
    • “It's music was more rock/grunge and although fitting, I found myself wanting something a bit less stifling since we spent a significant amount of time there.”
    • “You could hear the main spiral tracks playing, while the board game music played too, which did distract from immersion at times.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its depth and variety, offering a blend of relaxing and engaging experiences, though it has minor flaws such as some mechanical issues, particularly with fishing controls. Players can expect a completion time of 6 to 10 hours, which is considered good value for the price, and the overall experience is enhanced by stylized visuals and a heartfelt narrative. Despite some small annoyances, the game is praised for its meaningful mechanics and enjoyable moments.

    • “It will take between 6 and 10 hours to complete, depending on how thorough the player is, and provides a good amount of gameplay for its price tag.”
    • “It offers stylized visuals, delightful characters, a heartfelt narrative, and a strong mix of relaxing and engaging gameplay with a lot of variety.”
    • “Interesting mechanics, funny moments, and throughout really smooth and colorful gameplay.”
    • “The game has a couple of small annoyances in terms of mechanics; the fishing on controller leaves a lot to be desired, although I have been assured that the devs are working on that.”
    • “Gameplay: 6.5/10”
    • “I am writing this review with about 3 hours of official gameplay, playing demos, etc.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and unique art style, reminiscent of classic works like "James and the Giant Peach." Reviewers highlight the beautiful 2D art and the effective blend of animation that enhances storytelling, creating an immersive and emotionally engaging experience. Overall, the art direction is considered fantastic, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “Its stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack create a world that feels truly alive.”
    • “The 2D art style was particularly beautiful, and the idea of blending both into a game for a stronger use of storytelling was well done.”
    • “Graphically, I loved the artwork style in this game, and I appreciated the fact that it looked like 'James and the Giant Peach.'”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by witty banter and amusing moments that provide a lighthearted contrast to the more serious elements of the story. Players appreciate the interesting mechanics and the overall smooth, colorful gameplay that enhances the comedic experience.

    • “Full of funny banter.”
    • “These puzzles often offer a humorous reprieve from the heavier parts of the story.”
    • “Interesting mechanics, funny moments, and throughout really smooth and colorful gameplay.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to have several bugs and glitches, but players feel confident that the developers are actively addressing these issues. Overall, while stability is a concern, it does not significantly hinder gameplay.

    • “The game is buggy, but I'm pretty sure the developers are working on it.”
    • “There are some glitches, but nothing preventing me from continuing.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be very boring and tedious, leading to a negative experience.

    • “Very boring and tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
    • “It's just a repetitive chore that takes away from the fun of the game.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized as deeply emotional and immersive, drawing players into its world and enhancing their overall experience.

    • “The game creates a deeply emotional and immersive atmosphere that pulls you in from the very start.”
    • “The atmosphere is rich and captivating, making every moment feel significant.”
    • “You can truly feel the weight of the world around you, enhancing the overall experience.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of voice and dialogue in the game has received high praise, with users commending the quality of the dialogue and the performances of the voice actors and actresses.

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Spiral is a casual role playing game with drama and kids themes.

Spiral is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Spiral was released on September 20, 2024.

Spiral was developed by Folkloregames.

Spiral has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Spiral is a single player game.

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