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Spirit of the North 2

The Spirit of the North 2 is indeed the spiritual successor to this Zen-like game.
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79%Game Brain Score
story, music
optimization, grinding
86% User Score Based on 491 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

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Spirit of the North 2 is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Infuse Studio and was released on May 8, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In Spirit of the North 2, you play as a lone fox journeying through a vast, ancient world alongside a wise Raven companion. Explore diverse biomes, uncover secrets, and discover powerful runes to enhance your abilities. Solve puzzles, face formidable foes, and save legendary guardians from darkness in a visually captivating adventure.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 491 reviews
story64 positive mentions
optimization16 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and beautiful environments that enhance the exploration experience.
  • The open world design allows for extensive exploration and discovery, rewarding players for their curiosity.
  • The addition of lore scrolls and a skill tree adds depth to the gameplay and story, making it more engaging than the first game.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent crashes and low frame rates even on high-end PCs.
  • The boss fights can be frustratingly difficult, with some players feeling that they disrupt the otherwise relaxing gameplay.
  • The vast open world can feel empty and aimless at times, making it challenging to know where to go or what to do next.
  • story
    193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Spirit of the North 2" is praised for its emotional depth and environmental storytelling, allowing players to piece together the narrative through exploration and collectible lore scrolls rather than dialogue. While many find the plot engaging and beautifully intertwined with the game's visuals and soundtrack, some critiques highlight a lack of character development and occasional inconsistencies with the first game. Overall, it offers a bittersweet and immersive experience, appealing to fans of serene exploration and mythic storytelling.

    • “The story is very touching and I can already see myself crying a lot!”
    • “It's amazing how much this game's storytelling says without any dialogue, only by environmental clues and little pieces of runescript.”
    • “The story unfolds in an interesting way as you play a fox investigating what happened and who this Grimnir is.”
    • “The story is fine; the lore is told primarily through scrolls you can collect and the environment.”
    • “The game itself is an open world exploration game with a very loose story in the background.”
    • “So far the story is nothing to write home about and it is quite predictable.”
  • music
    116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its beautiful, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant qualities, enhancing the overall experience of exploration and storytelling. Many players find the soundtrack to be a standout feature, with some tracks being described as unforgettable and deeply moving, while others note that certain pieces may feel less impactful compared to the previous installment. Overall, the music is praised for its ability to complement the game's visuals and environment, creating a serene and immersive atmosphere.

    • “A wonderful game with magical music, very atmospheric, relaxing.”
    • “The music adds so much, and there's absolutely zero dialogue with optional reading!!”
    • “The atmosphere is immersive, the music is hauntingly beautiful, and the environments beg to be explored.”
    • “Such a high pitched screeching noise :( I love listening to game music and sounds as I play, but I found myself turning the volume down each time I loaded the game just to avoid that god awful sound.”
    • “Sadly, the music in this game isn't really memorable.”
    • “Music is fine but does not feel as moving and impactful as the first game.”
  • gameplay
    115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Spirit of the North 2" is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of puzzle platforming, exploration, and boss encounters that can be both engaging and frustrating. While many players appreciate the expanded mechanics, beautiful graphics, and ambient soundtrack, issues such as imprecise jumping controls, lag, and a confusing open world detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a unique journey with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more polished or fast-paced gameplay experience.

    • “We keep the puzzle platformer mechanics and slow skill progression that lets you solve new kinds of puzzles as you go, mixed with some light metroidvania backtracking to older areas to take advantage of your new toolsets.”
    • “The rune-based abilities add depth without overcomplicating the gameplay, and puzzle encounters with the corrupted guardians are tense, satisfying, and genuinely creative.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, 80% of the game is a puzzle platformer providing fun light challenges, 5% is boss fights, and the last 15% is traveling to each location.”
    • “The gameplay can be really frustrating (the platforming sections obviously) and there were a few minor glitches - textures flashing, camera going crazy, music starting to stutter or 3-5 second freezes - but nothing game-breaking.”
    • “The controls in the game are not very responsive — the character constantly slides around, gets stuck even on small steps, and the target jump mechanic works poorly.”
    • “Your relaxed laid-back gameplay is halted by stupid boss battles, timed events, timed skills, janky platforming, and absolutely zero clue where to go next, what to do, when, or where.”
  • graphics
    109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, beautiful environments, and immersive atmosphere, often described as magical and peaceful. However, some players have reported performance issues, minor graphical glitches, and optimization challenges, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, while the graphics are a significant highlight, they are occasionally marred by technical inconsistencies that can detract from the experience.

    • “The visuals are stunning — everything feels so magical and peaceful.”
    • “The graphics and the world are both very beautiful and are a treat to look at, the fur effects on the foxes, the foliage around the world, and the stark contrast the greenery has to corrupted areas, it all helps sell the atmosphere a lot.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely gorgeous and the story is really interesting.”
    • “Unfortunately, it is really badly optimized; the graphics are not very good and the world is empty.”
    • “I have a new computer with higher-end graphics processing, and even then it had trouble with this game in some key places, such as the pause menu, certain cutscenes, and some areas of the map with longer sight lines.”
    • “I was so hyped to get this game, but when I loaded in, the graphics would not load.”
  • optimization
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting significant performance issues, bugs, and crashes, particularly on high-end hardware. While some users have managed to achieve stable performance through tweaking settings, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization to enhance the experience. Despite its visual appeal and engaging gameplay, the technical shortcomings detract from its potential enjoyment.

    • “The game runs smoothly; I've not had a single crash or freeze nor lag.”
    • “The game can be graphics intensive due to Unreal Engine 5, however, the devs are constantly working on optimization as much as possible and the game does run on a great deal of PC setups depending on configuration and settings.”
    • “Overall and tl:dr -- couple of bugs, performance and fps issues but can be made stable enough to play and enjoy it.”
    • “The only disappointing thing is the optimization, and the fact that the trees in the distance turn into huge green voxel bushes; at first I didn't even realize they were trees.”
    • “Between bad performance (on RTX 4090), an empty open world with extremely long stretches of nothing, confusing world layout, bugs, visual glitches, and constant crashes, it was quite difficult for me to focus on enjoying the game.”
    • “Unfortunately, it is really badly optimized; the graphics are not very good and the world is empty.”
  • atmosphere
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Spirit of the North 2" is widely praised for its stunning visuals, magical music, and immersive environments, creating a relaxing and enchanting experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to convey emotion and mystery through its atmospheric design, complemented by the absence of dialogue and a focus on exploration. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered one of its greatest strengths, making it a must-play for fans of atmospheric exploration games.

    • “A wonderful game with magical music, very atmospheric, relaxing.”
    • “The atmosphere is immersive, the music is hauntingly beautiful, and the environments beg to be explored.”
    • “Stunning atmosphere, with gentle music, beautiful visuals, and a peaceful world that’s really enjoyable to explore.”
    • “The atmosphere is one of the game’s biggest strengths.”
    • “Low settings ruin the atmosphere and don't improve FPS much.”
    • “Spirit of the North is a beautiful, quiet journey that delivers on atmosphere and aesthetic but struggles to maintain engagement with its limited gameplay loop.”
  • emotional
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players noting its ability to evoke strong feelings, including moments of joy and sadness that resonate deeply. The heartfelt story, combined with a beautiful soundtrack and immersive environments, creates a touching experience that lingers long after playing. Overall, players describe it as a mesmerizing journey that successfully blends emotion, exploration, and artistry.

    • “It's been a while since a game made me cry like that, but in the best possible way!”
    • “The story and music are deeply touching and will stay with me just like the first game.”
    • “The ending reminds me of the first game in a way that genuinely made me cry because it was that amazing and beautiful.”
  • grinding
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to long distances between objectives and limited fast travel options, which can lead to repetitive and boring gameplay. While the exploration and puzzle elements are appreciated, the open-world design often feels empty and unnecessarily stretched, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is enjoyable but suffers from grindy mechanics that could benefit from a more linear approach.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “And, I have to be honest, it got a bit boring/grindy closer to the end.”
    • “Fast travel points are limited, meaning you’ll often have to trek long distances on foot, which can become tedious.”
    • “The new approach with a more open world to explore and uncover lore and solve puzzles sounds nice in theory when first starting with the game, but as is the curse of open world games, they can and will turn into a grindy slog if not done right.”
  • stability
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent freezes lasting up to 10 seconds, minor glitches like texture flashing and camera issues, and occasional crashes. While some users noted that these problems are not game-breaking, they significantly detract from the overall experience, suggesting that the game requires further optimization and troubleshooting for peak performance. Despite the beautiful scenery and enjoyable gameplay, the persistent bugs and performance issues have left many players frustrated.

    • “The game randomly freezes and stutters at times, not constantly, but it's relatively consistent, usually when you're traveling, since the draw distance is vast, it suffers.”
    • “Between bad performance (on RTX 4090), an empty open world with extremely long stretches of nothing, confusing world layout, bugs, visual glitches, and constant crashes (which I did end up managing to fix, but still), it was quite difficult for me to focus on enjoying the game.”
    • “One less fun part is that the game can be incredibly buggy, and I have managed to break the game in many ways.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the humor in the game through amusing encounters, such as missing textures in a cave and quirky character interactions like raccoon-thieves and a turtle. Additionally, the sudden drop in difficulty during a boss fight was noted as unintentionally funny, contributing to the overall lighthearted tone of the experience.

    • “Adding onto the point of the ambition, all the way up to the wolf fight was pretty well balanced, but the bear fight suddenly took a nosedive in difficulty and it was laughingly easy.”
    • “Funny details like the raccoon thieves or the turtle.”
    • “Also, like one other reviewer mentioned, there were some missing textures in a cave, which was also pretty funny to encounter.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express optimism about the game's potential for replayability, contingent on future fixes that could enhance its overall playability.

    • “The game lacks the depth needed for true replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “After finishing the main storyline, I found no compelling reasons to play through again.”
    • “The limited choices and outcomes make replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its depth and complexity, with players noting that characters evolve significantly throughout the story, influenced by player choices. Many reviews highlight the emotional connections formed with characters, as well as the impactful backstories that enrich the overall narrative experience. However, some players feel that certain characters could benefit from more screen time to fully realize their potential.

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Spirit of the North 2 is a casual platformer game.

Spirit of the North 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 24 hours playing Spirit of the North 2.

Spirit of the North 2 was released on May 8, 2025.

Spirit of the North 2 was developed by Infuse Studio.

Spirit of the North 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Spirit of the North 2 is a single player game.

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