Spirit Run: Fire vs. Ice

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Spirit Run: Fire vs. Ice is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Libredia and was released on February 12, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Get ready for the run of a lifetime. In this endless platformer you play an elemental spirit that has the ability to change form. Spirit Run: Fire vs Ice is inspired by games such as the platformer Canabalt and the classic shoot ‘em up Ikaruga. Jump, slide and transform to reach new heights. Use your spirit powers to change between ice and fire form. Match the elements to dash through fire and wat…

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

The game features a unique fire and ice elemental switching mechanic that adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.
Visually appealing with a catchy soundtrack, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The game can be fun and addictive, especially when played with friends, and offers a leaderboard for competitive play.

The gameplay heavily relies on RNG, making it frustrating as player skill has little impact on success.
Controls are unresponsive and the physics can lead to unavoidable deaths, detracting from the overall experience.
Repetitive level design and a lack of meaningful content make the game feel shallow and unengaging over time.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of mechanics inspired by 'Ikaruga' and 'Canabalt', featuring a basic fire and ice swap system that works well, but can lead to frustrating deaths due to unresponsive controls at times. While the game is rated a fair 9 out of 10, players have noted that the simplistic graphics and repetitive music detract from the overall experience, and some mechanics could benefit from adjustments to improve player satisfaction.
- “Inspired by 'Ikaruga' and 'Canabalt', this game attempts to blend their mechanics together into something new.”
- “The basic fire and ice swap mechanic works well.”
- “It advertises itself as an endless runner with an Ikaruga color-switching mechanic.”
- “Graphics are very basic, and gameplay can get a bit frustrating with deaths that couldn't really be avoided.”
- “If anyone who made this game sees this, I'd be happy to record some gameplay and point out which patterns I think need to be changed. For example, you could make missing one multiplier more forgiving; instead of losing the whole multiplier, just cut it in half from 50 to 25 instead of straight to 0.”
- “There were times I died despite having pressed the appropriate keyboard control at the right time.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it repetitive and uninspired, often describing it as boring and annoying due to its short looping nature. While some appreciate the catchy elements tied to gameplay mechanics, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack fails to enhance the experience, earning low ratings around 3 out of 10.
- “Catchy music and the fire/ice elemental switching is interesting.”
- “I had fun with this game as I bought it in a bundle online for a cheap price, and found it mildly enjoyable with a 'meh' soundtrack.”
- “And the music is one 60-second loop that plays during menus and gameplay.”
- “The game's music is rather boring and repeats with really no change in the style.”
- “It looks bad, the controls are unresponsive, leading to many otherwise avoidable deaths, and the same half-a-minute of DOS-era music loops over and over.”
- “The background song gets annoying.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the visual appeal and artistic style, while others criticize the graphics as basic and repetitive. Overall, the visuals are seen as a mixed bag, with a fair rating of around 6.9 out of 10.
- “I bought this on impulse during the Steam sale because I thought the graphical style looked pretty cool.”
- “There is visual appeal; I will give the game that.”
- “The visuals.”
- “Graphics are very basic; gameplay can get a bit frustrating with deaths that couldn't really be avoided.”
- “The artwork is just the same block over and over again.”
- “There is visual appeal, I will give the game that; I give it a fair 6.9 out of 10.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's mechanics, particularly the edge physics and luck factor, leading to a sense of emotional distress that detracts from the overall experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely regarded as highly entertaining, particularly when played with friends, as it delivers a strong sense of humor that enhances the overall experience.
- “This is a very funny game to play against your friends.”