Spirit of Europe: Origins

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An edutainment jRPG experience, spanning from ancient Greece to the 12th century European Renaissance, brimming with historically-accurate characters and events, experienced through two realms: of spirits, thoughts and emotions, and the material world.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an interesting medieval atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers a unique gameplay mechanic where players can possess NPCs, providing a fresh take on traditional RPG elements.
As a free game, it provides a wealth of historical content and engaging turn-based combat, making it a worthwhile experience for history enthusiasts.

The registration process is overly complicated and time-consuming, requiring unnecessary personal information and an online quiz.
The game suffers from poor optimization and bugs, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences such as slow movement and empty NPC dialogues.
The onboarding process is confusing and filled with excessive text, making it difficult for new players to grasp the mechanics and objectives.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
16%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful 2D UI and the well-executed medieval atmosphere, while the 3D graphics are described as "okay-ish" with some camera issues. Overall, players appreciate the visuals and environments, noting that they enhance the gameplay experience, despite some technical shortcomings. The graphics are generally considered appealing, especially for a low-spec game, contributing positively to the game's storytelling and atmosphere.
- “The medieval atmosphere and graphics are very well done and you get to learn some history on the side!”
- “An interesting single-player game with incredible graphics!”
- “Good graphics and music, interesting gameplay, and a huge number of content.”
- “Okay-ish 3D graphics, though the field of view of the camera is weird, and the objects that are closer to the camera get skewed too much.”
- “I've tested it pretty thoroughly, and the graphics show it being applied at the beginning of each round, but it simply doesn't update the unit's essence.”
- “[0.4] graphics”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The gameplay is characterized by a rich blend of genres, including RPG, strategy, and adventure, featuring turn-based tactical mechanics and an open-world exploration focus. While the initial learning curve can be steep due to extensive tutorials, players appreciate the engaging mechanics, diverse abilities, and the depth of content that offers many hours of play. Overall, the game is praised for its excellent design, graphics, and immersive atmosphere.
- “Excellent gameplay and atmosphere, can drag on for a couple of dozen hours of passing.”
- “Great game, good graphics, cool gameplay, interesting plot, good missions and most importantly - an excellent game design.”
- “In the first 5 minutes, you simply get bombarded at each step by a fullscreen wall of text explaining the mechanics of the game.”
- “Mixed-style game: open world, adventure/RPG/strategy with turn-based tactical mechanics of battle.”
- “Quite unusual gameplay, with a lot of different abilities, units, and capabilities.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The game's story is praised for its engaging mythological themes and immersive atmosphere, requiring players to focus on mission details and character interactions. Players appreciate the interesting plot and character development, although some missions can be challenging and time-consuming to complete. Overall, the combination of good graphics, gameplay, and storytelling contributes to a compelling narrative experience.
- “You need to properly focus on the main themes on each mission; sometimes you must discover the mission, which can take you a while, immersing yourself into that atmosphere.”
- “Great game, good graphics, cool gameplay, interesting plot, good missions, and most importantly - an excellent game design.”
- “Characters and storylines from each character were good, plus you can possess all the characters.”
- “You need to properly focus on the main themes in each mission; sometimes you must discover the mission, which can take you a while, immersing yourself in that atmosphere.”
- “In some cases, you spend hours finding the solutions to some missions, as specific areas will open only if you go with a particular character.”
- “The game is lacking in story.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its pleasantness and suitability, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful graphics and a thematic connection to the Renaissance setting. Reviewers appreciate how well the music complements the visuals and gameplay, contributing to a rich and immersive atmosphere.
- “The action taking place in Europe during the Renaissance is perfectly combined with music and visuals.”
- “Perfectly optimized and the music is very well chosen.”
- “The design, visual style, and music fit the theme perfectly.”
- “A good game with a good idea, beautiful graphics, pleasant music; of course I'm not a fan of such games, but for some reason I liked this one.”
- “[0.2] sound & music”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's medieval atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and historical elements, creating an immersive experience that encourages players to engage deeply with the main themes of each mission. Many users find the atmosphere both pleasant and addictive, contributing to extended gameplay sessions.
- “The medieval atmosphere and graphics are very well done, and you get to learn some history on the side!”
- “You need to properly focus on the main themes in each mission; sometimes you must discover the mission, which can take you a while, immersing yourself in that atmosphere.”
- “A pleasant atmosphere that is addictive.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some users reporting significant performance issues even on capable PCs, while others praise its optimization and overall experience. Overall, there is a clear need for improvements in this area to enhance gameplay for all users.
- “Perfectly optimized and the music is very well chosen.”
- “The game is poorly optimized.”
- “The performance issues make it frustrating to play.”
- “I experience frequent lag and crashes due to optimization problems.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the dialogues contain several funny moments and memorable jokes that enhance the overall experience.
- “There are some hilarious moments included in the dialogues with the characters.”
- “I enjoyed a particularly funny joke in the game.”
- “The humor throughout the game kept me laughing and engaged.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the requirement of registering an account and completing a test.
- “The grinding feels like an endless cycle of repetitive tasks that drain the fun out of the game.”
- “I find the grinding to be incredibly tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the storyline.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's exceptionally high replay value, noting that it encourages repeated playthroughs and offers a compelling reason to return multiple times.
- “In addition, I will note the extremely high replay value - you can return to the game again and again.”