Spirit Oath

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In "Spirit Oath," take on the role of a forest Guardian Spirit, rebuilding the world and summoning spirit warriors to help defeat dark forces. With a blend of board game and RTS elements, the game features fast-paced, engaging gameplay and a clean, stylish art design. Save your siblings and cleanse the forest in story mode or continue improving in randomly-generated skirmish levels.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

The game features a unique blend of strategy and puzzle mechanics, providing a refreshing take on the RTS genre.
The art style, voice acting, and soundtrack are beautifully crafted, creating an immersive atmosphere.
Gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, keeping players engaged and encouraging strategic thinking.

The game suffers from technical issues, including softlocks and UI problems, which hinder the overall experience.
Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively high, especially in later stages, making it frustrating to progress.
The lack of traditional RTS features, such as unit grouping and control options, limits strategic depth and micromanagement.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its uniqueness and innovative mechanics, blending elements of real-time strategy and tile-based combat RPGs. Players appreciate the challenging yet rewarding nature of the gameplay, which is complemented by superb graphics and sound design, creating an immersive atmosphere. Overall, the game offers a refreshing experience that stands out in its genre.
- “The gameplay, mechanics, and sound are unique.”
- “Incredibly unique experience, the gameplay is a mashup of quick action RTS with tile-based combat RPG - I never played anything quite like it.”
- “Challenging gameplay but rewarding when you finally pass it.”
- “Incredibly unique experience, the gameplay is a mashup of quick action RTS with tile-based combat RPG - I've never played anything quite like it.”
- “Really unique gameplay that mixes RTS and strategy.”
- “Concept and mechanics are very unique.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous aesthetics and unique art style, which combines serene visuals with a high-pressure gameplay experience. While some elements may appear cutesy, the overall atmosphere is described as amazing, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. However, there are mixed feelings about certain artistic choices, with some comparing them to abstract interpretations.
- “The art style looks gorgeous, and some aspects resemble animals made by Picasso himself.”
- “Amazing graphics, scene, and atmosphere.”
- “The graphics and sound are both superb, but be ready for some difficult gameplay.”
- “Don't be fooled by the cutesy graphics; Spirit Oath is anything but easy - except for the first few levels, at least.”
- “Despite the fairly serene graphics, the pressure in the game is very high - a bit too high.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its unique and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with great voice acting and a fitting soundtrack that complements the surreal environment. Reviewers highlight how the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere, making it a standout feature.
- “Great voice acting and music, really nice atmosphere.”
- “Very unique soundtrack.”
- “Aside from the great gameplay (which, I can't stress enough how much I suck at), the art and music create an incredible atmosphere that adds to the surreal feeling of the land and characters coming from nothing as you create your own game board.”
- “What captured me the most was the subtle and soothing soundtrack!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a compelling story mode centered around the quest to save Elderwood, complemented by strong voice acting. Players can engage with both the story and skirmish modes, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “The game features a compelling story in its story mode, where your ultimate goal is to save Elderwood.”
- “It has a pretty good story complemented by some nice voice acting.”
- “The game offers both skirmish and story modes, providing a rich narrative experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its exceptional voice acting, music, and stunning graphics, which collectively create a surreal and immersive experience. Players appreciate how the art and sound design enhance the overall gameplay, contributing to a captivating and engaging environment.
- “Great voice acting and music, really nice atmosphere.”
- “Aside from the great gameplay (which, I can't stress enough how much I suck at), the art and music create an incredible atmosphere that adds to the surreal feeling of the land and characters coming from nothing as you create your own game board.”
- “Amazing graphics, scene, and atmosphere.”