SpiritSphere

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SpiritSphere is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Eendhoorn and was released on January 23, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

SpiritSphere is a local multiplayer game that draws inspiration from classics like Zelda and Windjammers and mashes it together with the nostalgic feel of playing air hockey at your local arcade.

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay combining air hockey and retro RPG elements with unique characters and arenas.
Charming retro inspired 16-bit/8-bit Zelda-style pixel art and nostalgic music soundtrack.
Excellent local multiplayer experience with fast-paced matches and enjoyable cooperative modes.

Lack of online multiplayer and limited single-player content restrict overall replayability.
Gameplay balance issues with some characters being overpowered or ineffective, and AI behavior frustrating.
Unpolished UI with scaling issues, unclear instructions, some buggy achievements, and control scheme limitations especially for multiplayer on the same keyboard.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
68%
9%
The gameplay of Spiritsphere is a fast-paced, air hockey-inspired experience with unique mechanics, diverse characters, and varied stages that add depth and variety. While praised for its smooth controls, charming design, and solid local multiplayer fun, some critique the lack of clear win/loss explanations and occasional mechanical frustration. Overall, it offers addictive, distinctive gameplay that shines especially in local multiplayer despite missing online features.
- “The game is basically air-hockey with much deeper mechanics - stages transform, you can collect and use power-up items, and each player has different moves for hitting the ball.”
- “There's already a lot of variety in the different playable characters, balls, and stages - they all change the style of gameplay a lot, and things can get pretty frantic.”
- “Spiritsphere appears to represent developer Eendhoorn Games' attempt at such a reinvention, melding 8-bit fantasy iconography with gameplay reminiscent of air hockey to create a wholly unique experience.”
- “The single player mode, which is just a short arcade mode, introduces win/loss mechanics without explaining them (I have no clue why the game decided I won/lost certain matches).”
- “Spiritsphere is undeniably beautiful in its visual design and admirable for its efforts, but it's hard to recommend something as mechanically frustrating as this.”
- “In all seriousness, the gameplay is very basic.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
62%
10%
The game features a charming retro aesthetic inspired heavily by classic Zelda titles, combining 8-bit and 16-bit pixel art with well-executed animations and effects that enhance the nostalgic feel. While some users note issues with scaling and occasional graphical lag, especially when using compatibility tools, most praise the distinctive, carefully crafted graphics and character designs that capture the essence of old-school handheld games.
- “It has a retro aesthetic and is paired with very pretty effects that the developer has gone to the effort of matching to the graphical style.”
- “The graphics of this game really give me, and maybe others, a very nostalgic feeling as the game's graphics are heavily based upon older Zelda games.”
- “The pixel art is nice at a glance, but a lot of it ends up being improperly scaled (especially text) resulting in blurry or misaligned graphics.”
- “The animations and graphics chop, skip, and lag way too severely when playing it in the Proton compatibility tool for it to be playable.”
- “The graphics are a 16-bit style which is a staple in the indie gaming scene, and was executed nicely.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
55%
The music in the game features a charming 8-bit soundtrack that complements the gameplay and art style, providing energetic, engaging, and well-balanced tunes. It successfully enhances the overall experience without being overwhelming, with both singleplayer and multiplayer modes benefiting from its lively and fitting soundtrack.
- “The 8-bit soundtrack really brought the game together and was not blaring like most games that use music.”
- “Gas1312's soundtrack really drives the action and keeps the party jumping.”
- “I discovered that Spiritsphere brings much more... it has cool, funny music which perfectly fits the whole concept of the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its cool, funny music that complements the overall concept, creating many entertaining moments. While the singleplayer mode offers some laughs as you explore characters and maps, the multiplayer experience delivers the most enjoyable and humorous interactions.
- “I discovered that SpiritSphere brings much more... It has cool, funny music which perfectly fits the whole concept of the game. The singleplayer is also fine for a while until you unlock all spheres and understand the differences between characters and maps, but the best is multiplayer.”
- “But otherwise, it will give you tons of funny moments.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is criticized for being tedious and buggy, with some achievements difficult to obtain and AI difficulty appearing unbalanced, as players can complete harder modes faster than normal ones.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers enjoyable gameplay but is hampered by bugs and clunky controls, affecting overall stability.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is well-crafted and effectively conveys the intended setting, providing players with an immersive and authentic experience.
- “Consequently, I feel safe in advising that the presentation is on point to deliver the atmosphere and the setting players would expect.”