Spirits
- September 4, 2012
- Spaces of Play UG
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Get on Apple Store"Spirits" is a serene action-puzzle game where you guide spirits of fallen leaves to their home through 46 hand-drawn levels. Utilize a dynamic wind system, build paths, and dig through level geometry to help the spirits reach their goal. The game features beautiful illumination effects and particles, with additional levels designed by the #1 player Pyjamads.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating soundtrack, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
- Spirits offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of Lemmings, appealing to fans of puzzle games.
- The later stages of the game become increasingly engaging and challenging, providing a sense of satisfaction upon completion.
- The physics engine is inconsistent, leading to unpredictable gameplay and frustrating trial-and-error mechanics.
- Many players find the game repetitive and lacking depth, with limited tools and strategies compared to its predecessor, Lemmings.
- The game can be overly punishing, requiring perfect execution that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- music16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is frequently described as beautiful, relaxing, and calming, contributing to an overall tranquil atmosphere that enhances the visual experience. While some users appreciate the rich soundtrack, others note that it can be repetitive. Overall, the music complements the game's aesthetic, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a serene gaming environment.
“The beautiful glow effects and music give the game a sense of tranquility.”
“I really enjoy the soundtrack and it's just overall a nice, relaxing game.”
“On the one hand, it's a beautiful game, both in the art and music... very easy to play, quite simple all around, I've seen other people use words like relaxing and calming to describe it and sure, I can see that.”
“This game has very little predictability, little visual interest, and repetitive music.”
“Peaceful colors, peaceful music, cheerful little leaves waking up and walking in a most determined fashion towards certain doom, or possibly just a dead end that will make them knock into each other like they're in a zen mosh pit.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its frustrating mechanics, which rely heavily on trial-and-error and lack clear predictability, leading to a shallow experience reminiscent of Lemmings. Many players found it unenjoyable enough to quit after a short period, despite the game's visual appeal.
“Spirits adds in this system that demands precision, randomness, and a cloudiness where there's really no way to foresee what exact positioning of powers will just barely dodge the traps without trial-and-error gameplay.”
“Beautiful game with shallow Lemmings-like gameplay.”
“But the gameplay... the gameplay is terrible.”
“I think this is the first game I decided to quit playing after only one hour of gameplay.”
“Spirits adds in this system that demands precision randomness and a cloudiness where there's really no way to foresee what exact positioning of powers will just barely dodge the traps without trial-and-error gameplay.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty and captivating aesthetic, offering a modernized visual experience reminiscent of the classic game Lemmings. However, users note the lack of graphic options, which may limit customization. Overall, the visuals enhance the game's appeal significantly.
“The graphics are beautiful and so is the music.”
“There are no graphic options.”
“It's basically Lemmings, with prettier graphics.”
“A modern take on the classic game Lemmings, with a captivating aesthetic.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as cute and visually appealing, creating a relaxing environment that complements its challenging puzzles. Players appreciate the blend of charm and mental stimulation, reminiscent of Lemmings-style gameplay.
“Cute as heck, pretty atmosphere, puzzles that can rip your brain in half; I love it!”
“Lemmings-type of game with a relaxing atmosphere.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is considered less developed compared to titles like Ori, with a focus on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative depth. Players encounter missions that involve manipulating airflow to navigate obstacles, but the lack of clear guidance leads to a trial-and-error approach, detracting from the overall storytelling experience.
“Not much of a story compared to Ori.”
“There are missions where you have to blow spirits up and over spikes on the ground, but there are also spikes on the ceiling. You need to carefully change the airflow to avoid both, but there's really no way to judge where a spirit will go in those wind streams except through trial and error.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have reported significant stability issues, particularly with long levels that require complete restarts upon failure. These restarts can be frustratingly compounded by geography glitches that are beyond the player's control, leading to a negative gameplay experience.
“Did I mention that some of the later stages are quite long, and restarting restarts the whole level, where you can again be forced to reset due to geography glitches because those are, again, not under your control?”
