The Spirit
- June 4, 2021
- Dark Faction Games
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Get on itch.io StoreThe Spirit is an Action Role-Playing game with elements of old school dungeon crawlers.Our protagonist wakes up in a strange world looking for answers. He learns that he has died and returned to the realm as a spirit. The only way he can find his way back to the living is to find the Rift Keeper. He soon learns that the world is being overrun by creatures and demons entering through the Rift. The …
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Reviews
- The game features amazing detail and a captivating story, reminiscent of Diablo 3.
- Graphically pleasing with immersive levels that keep players invested.
- Offers a fun and engaging experience, especially for fans of rogue-likes and action RPGs.
- Currently lacks essential features like saving progress and has limited replayability.
- Experiences bugs such as menu issues and collision problems, making it feel unfinished.
- The RPG system is simplified, which may not appeal to all players.
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a well-crafted storyline with impressive detail, incorporating engaging side quests and a central mystery that enhances the overall narrative experience.
“The game has amazing detail and a captivating story.”
“The storyline is good, featuring side quests and an intriguing mystery.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its stunning visuals and engaging out-of-body mechanics, offering a unique and immersive experience for players.
“A very beautiful game with interesting out-of-body mechanics.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are visually appealing and contribute to an immersive experience, effectively engaging players throughout their gameplay.
“Graphically pleasing to the eye and immersive levels keep you invested!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for enhanced replayability and additional endgame content to extend the game's longevity and provide more engaging experiences after the main storyline.
“I would like to see more replayability and some endgame content.”
“The lack of replayability really diminishes the overall experience.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for numerous bugs, including problematic menus and collision issues, leading to a perception of it being in a pre-alpha or early access state. Overall, players feel that significant improvements are needed to enhance the experience.
“From buggy menus to collision issues (like the ghouls getting stuck inside each other) to a very limited options menu... it could get better, but at the moment it feels like a very stiff pre-alpha game, early access.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times. Stability is a major concern.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and random freezes, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game features copyrighted tracks, which may enhance the overall experience but could also raise concerns regarding licensing and usage rights.
“The game features a lot of copyright music, which limits the overall experience.”
“I found the music selection to be quite disappointing, as it mostly consists of licensed tracks.”
“The reliance on copyright music detracts from the game's originality and immersion.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
“Grinding becomes tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
“I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources instead of enjoying the story.”
