Spirits

About

"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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Play Modes

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

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews

music17 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art and a calming soundtrack, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Spirits offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of the classic Lemmings, appealing to fans of puzzle games.
The gameplay mechanics, while simple, provide a satisfying challenge as players navigate the spirits through various levels.

The physics engine is inconsistent, leading to unpredictable spirit behavior that can frustrate players.
The game lacks depth and variety in mechanics compared to its predecessor, making it feel repetitive and less engaging.
Many players experienced technical issues, including problems with controls and performance on different platforms.

music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
27%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its calming and beautiful qualities, describing it as relaxing and atmospheric. However, others find it repetitive and dull, leading to frustration over time. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the visual experience for some, it detracts from the gameplay for others, making it a polarizing aspect of the game.
- “The graphics are beautiful and so is the music.”
- “The hand-drawn art is simply gorgeous and the soundtrack delightful.”
- “This was a fun, tranquil game with beautiful music, gameplay, and artwork.”
- “It's a poorly made game, the music and sound effects are dull and dreary... it's no wonder so many people own this game without ever playing it.”
- “The soundtrack also starts to tear at the ears after a while.”
- “It offers little to no story, background music is too repetitive and becomes annoying really quickly and the controls, whilst being very simple, are flawed.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style and enchanting visuals reminiscent of titles like "Ori and the Blind Forest" and Amanita's games. However, some players find the lack of graphic options and the overall aesthetic to be uninspired or dull, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are noted as a strong point, but they are not enough to compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
- “The graphics are beautiful and so is the music.”
- “This game is beautifully created in more ways than the artwork.”
- “A modern take on the classic game Lemmings, with a captivating aesthetic.”
- “Doesn't really work, and I found the art style, frame rate, and speed to be a bit dull.”
- “First off, graphics settings: there are none.”
- “The visuals are so clearly inspired by Amanita’s games that frankly, I think it passes the line from 'inspired by' to 'clearly copying.' This doesn’t have anything to really do with the game as a whole, but it does bother me a bit.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
68%
18%
The gameplay of *Spirits* is a mixed bag, offering engaging lemmings-like mechanics with intuitive controls and challenging puzzles, but it suffers from inconsistent physics and a reliance on trial-and-error that can frustrate players. While the initial levels are enjoyable and visually appealing, the experience tends to become tedious and less entertaining as the game progresses, leading to a lack of depth and variety. Overall, while it has potential, many players find it ultimately falls short of delivering a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “Spirits presents an engaging lemmings-like adventure with its delightful, floaty mushroom spirits and intuitive command mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is simple and elegant, while offering challenging puzzles that make you think and strategize.”
- “Clouds, vines, and tunnels interact to create demanding gameplay.”
- “Sadly, Spirits is nothing more than a mediocre Lemmings rip-off; one that has less variety in its mechanics and overall look, but mostly one that’s just not that fun to play, primarily because it relies more on trial-and-error through its badly implemented physics, rather than smart, skillful planning.”
- “The first few stages are great, but within forty minutes I was getting annoyed at some of the movement mechanics.”
- “I think this is the first game I decided to quit playing after only one hour of gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's story is largely criticized for its minimal presence, with many reviewers noting a significant lack of narrative depth compared to other titles like Ori. Players express disappointment in the absence of a compelling storyline, which detracts from the overall experience, alongside complaints about repetitive music and flawed mechanics.
- “We have games with great graphics and excellent storylines.”
- “The main flaw is its lack of story, and its somewhat inconsistent mechanics.”
- “It offers little to no story; the background music is too repetitive and becomes annoying really quickly, and the controls, while very simple, are flawed.”
- “Not much of a story compared to Ori.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cute graphics and relaxing soundtracks, creating an enjoyable and charming environment. Players appreciate the balance between the soothing ambiance and the challenging puzzles, which can be both engaging and frustrating as they progress. Overall, the game successfully combines a delightful aesthetic with stimulating gameplay.
- “Really good game just like in the mobile version, has a good and relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Lemmings-type of game with a relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Lovely atmospheric soundtrack and cute graphics; I haven't gotten that far yet, but no doubt by level 10 it will induce you to kick your monitor in frustration.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when attempting to achieve perfect ratings for each level, which involves additional tasks beyond simply completing the level. While the core gameplay remains quick and engaging, the pursuit of perfection can feel repetitive and burdensome.
- “After you're finished each level, you can also go after the perfect rating, but this seemed tedious and I never went for it.”
- “There is also the quite tedious part of trying to 'perfect' every level — that is not just bringing the required amount to the exit swirl, but also visiting 'plants' (or polluting in a bomb-dropping fashion from a flying spirit).”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have noted that stability issues can arise, particularly in later stages where long levels may require complete restarts due to geography glitches, which are often beyond the player's control. This can lead to frustration and disrupt the overall gameplay experience.
- “Did I mention that some of the later stages are quite long, and restarting restarts the whole level? You can again be forced to reset due to geography glitches, which are not under your control.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing significant time.”
- “I encountered multiple bugs that caused the game to freeze, forcing me to restart my console.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the game's effective balance between puzzle solving and route optimization, finding the process of refining solutions and competing on global leaderboards to be a rewarding experience.
- “The game strikes a fantastic balance between puzzle solving and route optimization, making the process of refining solutions and climbing the global ranks incredibly gratifying.”
- “I find the optimization mechanics to be deeply satisfying, as they challenge me to think critically and improve my strategies.”
- “The emphasis on optimization not only enhances gameplay but also provides a rewarding sense of achievement as I see my skills improve.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers strong replayability through its engaging casual puzzle mechanics and competitive score ladders, encouraging players to return for improved performance.
- “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay, making it feel repetitive after the first few runs.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there’s little incentive to play again, as the side content feels uninspired.”
- “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied challenges means I won’t be coming back for more.”