Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
- April 8, 2024
- Mooncube Games
- 22h median play time
Get on Steam"Spirit City: Lofi Sessions" is a gamified focus tool featuring a soothing lofi soundtrack and stress-relieving dynamic soundscapes. Customize your character and virtual space as you discover and collect spirits, while utilizing handy features to improve concentration and reduce stress. The game features stream-friendly music and various customization options for a personalized experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a cozy and relaxing atmosphere with customizable characters and rooms, making it enjoyable to use while working or studying.
- The built-in productivity tools, such as the Pomodoro timer, to-do lists, and habit trackers, effectively help users stay organized and focused.
- The variety of ambient sounds and music options, including the ability to use YouTube playlists, enhances the overall experience and keeps it fresh.
- Some users report that the productivity tools could be more robust, with requests for features like recurring tasks and better organization options.
- The game may feel repetitive after unlocking all spirits, leading to a decrease in motivation to continue using it.
- There are occasional performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices, which can hinder the experience.
- music1,945 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in "Spirit City: Lofi Sessions" is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, featuring a variety of lo-fi playlists that enhance the overall ambiance of the game. Players appreciate the ability to customize their listening experience by layering ambient sounds like rain or wind, and the option to stream their own music via a built-in YouTube browser adds significant versatility. While many enjoy the existing music selection, there are requests for more variety and integration with other music platforms like Spotify.
“The music is wonderful, and there's quite a few playlists to pick from, all of them with their own unique vibe.”
“The music is perfectly mellow and allows for your own music tastes by connecting to your YouTube account.”
“The music is so calming, perfect for unwinding after a long day.”
“The music is okay, but you can listen to the same lo-fi music on any other platform.”
“The playlists are repetitive and there's no way to edit them or even indicate which songs you like.”
“The music gets repetitive quickly.”
- graphics549 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Spirit City: Lofi Sessions" are widely praised for their cute, cozy, and aesthetically pleasing design, featuring charming character and room customization options. Players appreciate the soothing visuals that complement the relaxing lo-fi music, creating an ideal environment for productivity and focus. While the overall art style is well-received, some users express a desire for more diverse customization options and improved performance on lower-end devices.
“The graphics are sleek and pleasing to the eye, and the overall vibe is so cute and cozy.”
“The visuals are beautiful and the customization is fun.”
“The graphics are so cute, the different styles are awesome, and I know the devs have talked about adding even more to the game.”
“Spirit city is leaning heavily on the aesthetics of the 'chill lofi beats to study to,' at the expense of the gameplay.”
“Takes a good 10 minutes to actually load all the visuals and then it's a stuttering mess.”
“Graphics look like a mobile game from 2015.”
- atmosphere160 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and customizable qualities, making it an ideal backdrop for studying, working, or unwinding. Users appreciate the variety of soundscapes, lo-fi music, and visual aesthetics that contribute to a cozy environment, allowing for personal expression and focus. The ability to collect cute spirits and adjust ambient sounds enhances the immersive experience, making it a delightful tool for productivity and relaxation.
“The atmosphere is incredibly flexible and truly whatever you make of it.”
“With its chill, lofi soundtrack and calming visuals, this game creates an ideal atmosphere for reading, journaling, or simply unwinding after a long day.”
“The music and sounds create a cozy and positive atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is comfortable and customizable.”
“The sound effects are wonderful, not overbearing, and can be adjusted volume-wise to generate the atmosphere you're looking for.”
“I'm just saying it would be nice to have something to do in-game when you want to give your brain a little break, but don't want to leave the atmosphere you've created.”
- gameplay103 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Spirit City: Lofi Sessions" is primarily focused on light mechanics such as spirit collecting, character customization, and task management, making it more of a productivity tool than a traditional game. While it offers a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing experience, many users feel that the gameplay is limited and lacks depth, with some suggesting that it could benefit from additional mechanics to enhance engagement. Overall, it serves well for those seeking a calming background experience rather than an intense gaming session.
“Great for studying, very relaxing, satisfying gameplay loop.”
“It's a beautiful task and time management game that adds really cute and fun elements to the gameplay that make it entertaining and extremely useful!”
“The combination of thoughtful mechanics and soothing music is simply delightful.”
“Spirit City is leaning heavily on the aesthetics of the 'chill lofi beats to study to,' at the expense of the gameplay.”
“There are some hidden spirits you can collect, but that's about it as far as actual gameplay.”
“The actual gameplay aspect is fairly limited, so if you're looking for a cozy game to 'sink your teeth into', then Spirit City isn't for you.”
- monetization45 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 64 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is well-received, as it features no microtransactions and allows players to earn in-game currency through gameplay, which can be used for customization options. While players can connect to YouTube for music, they encounter unavoidable ads unless they have a premium subscription, which some find disruptive. Overall, the game is praised for its fair monetization approach, avoiding cash grabs and providing a satisfying experience without additional costs.
“I also love that all in-game purchases are with the in-game currency, so it's not trying to get you to buy cosmetics or anything with real money. Instead, you get rewarded for playing by earning in-game currency to buy new decor or outfits!”
“The spirits are adorable, there aren't any weird microtransactions like a lot of games similar to this have had in the past. The price is extremely reasonable given how in-depth the customization is for your character, the room, etc. It seems very well planned and thought out, and I can't wait to see future updates where they hopefully add more things or adjust things based on community feedback.”
“There's no in-game purchases and it's easy to get enough credits for the customizations you want.”
“It feels like a cash grab.”
“Youtube sucks as ads keep coming in.”
“The music options are nice, and I like that you can use YouTube as well, but then there's the issue of ads if you don't have YouTube Red.”
- story41 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is minimal, with most users noting a lack of a substantial narrative beyond cute mini quests and spirit pet backstories. While the artwork and character designs are praised for their charm, many players express a desire for a more developed storyline or longer-term goals to enhance their experience. Overall, the game is more focused on relaxation and productivity rather than delivering a deep or engaging story.
“The artwork, characters/spirits, and story are incredibly cute!”
“I'd love to have elements of the game that let me build a story for them.”
“Luring spirits is a fun little mission to go on while getting otherwise potentially very boring work done.”
“☐ no story”
“Obviously, there's no story beyond small notes that explain the origin of your spirit pets.”
“Narrative: there isn’t much narrative here, it's kind of like 'you need a budget' having a story when that’s clearly not the intended purpose.”
- emotional37 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players describe the game as an emotional refuge that fosters creativity, productivity, and a sense of community. Its wholesome atmosphere, cute art style, and inclusive updates evoke strong feelings of comfort and motivation, making it particularly beneficial for those dealing with stress or anxiety. The game not only serves as a tool for focus but also encourages emotional expression through journaling and interaction with its charming spirits.
“The newest update made me cry because of how inclusive it is and how much research they must have done into their public.”
“This is the first time I've actually written in a journal; I've never wanted to, but this atmosphere just relaxed me into it. It's really nice, and I appreciate both the help it's done for me and my creative work, and for the emotional outlet I have writing.”
“Motivated me and made me feel like I wasn't alone while studying.”
- optimization34 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some users report smooth performance and minimal impact on system resources, others experience significant issues such as stuttering, long load times, and overheating, particularly on lower-end devices. Recommendations include adjusting settings like framerate and enabling v-sync for better performance. Overall, while the developers are praised for ongoing improvements, further optimization for lower-spec systems is still desired by many players.
“The animations are smooth and it's so much more optimized since it came out; I can download and even play other games while I have this on in the background.”
“The devs optimized it very well to run in the background.”
“I've run this next to most of my bigger games and it has next to no impact on PC performance, which is pretty awesome.”
“I can't recommend it for one reason: performance.”
“Takes a good 10 minutes to actually load all the visuals and then it's a stuttering mess.”
“Another issue related to graphics is the performance: my laptop was overheating and working hard for such a simple game.”
- grinding17 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is often described as tedious and time-consuming, with players feeling they need significant time and effort to achieve their goals, such as leveling up or collecting items. While some appreciate the game as a helpful tool for multitasking during study or work sessions, others express a desire for a faster progression system to alleviate the grind. Overall, the experience can be both a distraction and a motivator, depending on the player's perspective.
“A little grindy.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, & a will to live for grinding.”
“I regret grinding it so quickly and discovering all the spirits!”
- character development15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Character development in "Spirit City: Lofi Sessions" is praised for its cute and accessible designs, offering a variety of customization options for both characters and environments. Players appreciate the unique and aesthetically pleasing character designs, though some desire more masculine options and additional features for male characters. Overall, the game successfully combines character customization with a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the player's personal experience.
“The character design is accessible, aesthetically pleasing, and varied; the activities and soundscapes really help me lock in, and because I'm streaming it, a bunch of my friends have realized how great this game is and are probably using it as we speak.”
“The room and decor are beautifully designed, the spirits are unique and cute, and the character design is super sweet and cozy.”
“I love the ability to customize your character and your room, and there are some great character designs.”
“Character creation: male character design could be improved. I kind of wish that there were more eyes and hair designs for the boys.”
“I only wish there were more masculine options in room decoration and character design. I understand I might not be the target audience, but it would be nice to have some more hardcore and darker themes for it.”
“Not so much a game as it is a custom environmental and music mixer with some cute add-ins for character design and customization.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the clever and adorable spirits that provide a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Many find the interactions and quirky moments, such as unexpected character changes, to be genuinely funny, enhancing the overall enjoyment of daily tasks. Overall, the game's whimsical charm and comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a delightful companion for players.
“It feels nice getting friendly, funny creatures to be friends with you.”
“The spirits are adorable; their names are adorable, and their summaries are hilarious.”
“And about those spirits - they're creative and hilarious.”
- stability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally strong, with users reporting smooth performance and no major crashes or graphical issues. Some minor glitches and UI interactivity problems have been noted, but customer support is responsive in providing fixes. However, the requirement to join a Discord server for troubleshooting has received some criticism.
“It looks and runs great; you can stream it without worrying about music being silenced or any copyright issues (last I checked), and the pets and customization options are genuinely very cute.”
“At the base level, it runs great.”
“Runs great minimized and in the background if you need to do something else and just want to listen to the music.”
“The only downside is an apparent requirement to join a Discord server for troubleshooting, a modern-day indie dev trend that I really would prefer fall out of fashion.”
“I play on Steam Deck, and my only issues so far have been trying to type out my to-dos and some interactivity glitches with UI buttons.”
“Even using the DX12 fix recommended by the devs, it freezes everything up including the mouse, so you can't actually do the work you put the productivity manager on to do.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the game offers moderate replayability through features like pet collection, avatar customization, and room decoration, which enhance the experience. While some feel it lacks extensive replay value, others appreciate its calming nature and potential as a study tool, suggesting that it remains enjoyable even after reaching completion goals.
“As for replayability, there are plenty of spirit critters to collect, avatar customization options, and room decoration.”
“I think even after (or if) I hit my goal of getting the last achievement and level 50, there would still be lots of replayability for it since it's a great study tool.”
“I mentioned earlier, I like the pets; they give the game more replayability, which the game sorely needs.”
“May not have a lot of replay value, but having it in the background just to ease my nerves is everything!”
