Spirit of the North Review - The Final Verdict

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @zestuboubilly
    @zestuboubilly 5 років тому +151

    I absolutly LOVED this game! I do not regret buying it!! For those who don't know, this game was made by three guys! THREE! Two worked on the game and the third one on the soundtrack! They did an amazing job! Hands down guys! Beautiful game, beautiful soundtrack and the ending was just as beautiful.

  • @JustinOhio
    @JustinOhio 5 років тому +137

    My daughter used to play a game like this when she was younger. A lot of these types of games are more about imagination and providing somewhat of a sandbox environment. Sure, as an adult there might not be much to do, but for a child with a big imagination who loves animals, this is pretty cool!

    • @spacememe1000
      @spacememe1000 Рік тому

      I did too and I can’t remember the name. It was on mobile

    • @JustinOhio
      @JustinOhio Рік тому +1

      @@spacememe1000 she played something called “Feral Heart”, I asked her tonight. It was not a mobile game though.

  • @EmeraldPencil46
    @EmeraldPencil46 Рік тому +14

    A few years late to the party, but I don’t care. The game was amazing. No voice lines, just actions, and yet it’s one of the best stories I’ve seen. The ending truly brought me to tears. It’s going down as one of my favourite games.

    • @mikayla16j
      @mikayla16j Рік тому +6

      Literally same! Bought this game yesterday morning, played it all day, had work today and after work tonight went back on and finished it. I looooveee games with environmental aspects and amazing graphics, and the storyline was amazing, all these people with unimaginative minds not able to figure out this obvious story ?? I cried every time the main character fox died, especially when you went into the spirit world in chapter 7. I loved the heavenly aspect of chapter 7 till it became hell tho tryna find my way around, had to use a guide but after half an hour it was the most beautiful part when the spirit companion got his evilness gone and the shamans revived him to his spirit fox self. Then the ending!!!! When you see the spirit foxes real body there then you die for good in order to become a guardian fox too 😭😭😭. I can’t and will never get over this game till the second one comes out😭

    • @EarthlyWOLF2671
      @EarthlyWOLF2671 6 місяців тому +1

      Just played through the game the past few days and completed it today. The game reminds me of Endling and The First Tree and definitely was moved to tears by the end. Definitely buying the sequel when it eventually comes out.

  • @Thorn99855
    @Thorn99855 3 роки тому +21

    Haven't played it yet, but I did take note that early in the review he complained that puzzles were too easy and "fetch quests." Then later in the review complained that puzzles were too difficult and obtuse. Seems contradictory. People in the comments seemed to have liked it.

    • @OutOfYoLeeg
      @OutOfYoLeeg 9 місяців тому +1

      I took exception to his complaints about increasing difficulty on the puzzles, as well. It seems to me that this would actually be an ideal change as the game progresses, as opposed to some sort of deficiency or flaw. Puzzles make for some of the best features of these sorts of games, and I'd be disappointed if they all remained simple & straight-forward throughout the game in the name of "consistency."

  • @elderoftheworld6426
    @elderoftheworld6426 5 років тому +93

    I want it cuz of the floofy fox :v

    • @ras_krystafari3333
      @ras_krystafari3333 4 роки тому +2

      a fellow cultured individual of taste i see yipyip

    • @Princessgia0313
      @Princessgia0313 3 роки тому

      😅 same

    • @darkhierophant4914
      @darkhierophant4914 3 роки тому +1

      The fox is my favorite animal, next to the wolf. Your reason for a floofy fox is good enough for me.

    • @BrayVR420
      @BrayVR420 3 роки тому

      Facts

  • @AmethystSilverDragon
    @AmethystSilverDragon 4 роки тому +23

    This game is absolutely brilliant. It’s made me actually want to go on holiday to Iceland to see this beautiful scenery for myself. I also love the story behind this, the usual boy meets girl and their relationship grows. I also love the playful aspects of the game, the barking and jumping and interactions with the girl spirit fox. There’s no difficulty level within this game, it’s basically you have to figure it out for yourself.

    • @StanleyKubick1
      @StanleyKubick1 2 роки тому +4

      as an icelandic person, I can confirm that this looks nothing like iceland in any way shape or form

    • @Cloud_that_looks_like_a_cat
      @Cloud_that_looks_like_a_cat 4 місяці тому

      Iceland is green actualy

    • @AmethystSilverDragon
      @AmethystSilverDragon 4 місяці тому

      @@Cloud_that_looks_like_a_cat I know it’s green but has ice and volcanoes. It’s still a lovely place to visit. It’s very beautiful. From the pictures I’ve seen on the internet.

  • @MrZangetsu468
    @MrZangetsu468 4 роки тому +18

    The only issue I have with this game in principle is that it seems to be trying to achieve what the likes Okami has already done, with the bloom aspect seeming to be a throwback to the tears of light from Zelda TP(which also drew inspiration from Okami).

  • @maltimoto
    @maltimoto 10 місяців тому +2

    This game is for sensitive people who like nature and want to relax. I absolutely enjoyed this beauty of a game.

  • @GRGCompletionist
    @GRGCompletionist 5 років тому +48

    This game looks beautiful! We need more games like this!

    • @The-Man-On-The-Mountain
      @The-Man-On-The-Mountain 5 років тому +3

      I am a big fan of these "emotional interactive experiences" like Journey, Abzu, Oure, or the last I have finished, the amazing Rime. Dude, Rime is just outstanding. This game made a really deep mark on me. But I miss more challenging puzzles in these games, like Obduction. Yeah, I need more games in this direction.

    • @c0ntrassb437
      @c0ntrassb437 4 роки тому +1

      Play the first tree. It’s incredible and this game is just ripping it off

    • @amonra73
      @amonra73 3 роки тому

      @@The-Man-On-The-Mountain I also loved Gris, Journey, Flower, Lost Ember... All of that are worth to try.

    • @KaiMax_23
      @KaiMax_23 Рік тому

      @@The-Man-On-The-Mountain Same here. I love games with no dialogue that tell a deep emotional story. I'll never forget Rime. I wish they made more of this type of game.

  • @bluefox8011
    @bluefox8011 5 років тому +9

    Just completed the game today. Sort of liked the ending but it didn't feel satisfying. But the game is beautiful and I love the music.

  • @RevanJJ
    @RevanJJ 3 роки тому +3

    I still play this whenever I need to relax. So beautiful.

  • @kagomefan112
    @kagomefan112 4 роки тому +5

    I still want to play this and Lost Ember but both are taking forever to come out on the Switch. 😑

  • @rutube7586
    @rutube7586 Рік тому +2

    This game has the same issue I have with so many- I know exactly what I *need* to do, but I can't make it happen. Too often the platforming element is harder than it needs to be. The fox is shit at jumping and doesn't go where she's supposed to go! Her turning circle sucks.
    The artificial walls are also very annoying. I've spent a lot of time watching real life foxes, and they can scale 2.5m high walls and walk on very narrow ledges. In this game your fox is often unable to jump on top of a 40cm high rock.

  • @moshibunz
    @moshibunz 4 роки тому +5

    I just completed it yesterday and I’m gonna play it all over again today cause it’s so Amazing

  • @Tonys_Gabagool
    @Tonys_Gabagool 4 роки тому +7

    Ok so basically if you enjoyed playing Journey and how it's structured than you'll enjoy this game as well. End of review lol.

  • @KnightTemplar1977
    @KnightTemplar1977 4 роки тому +28

    I always buy games where you play as an animal. Looking forward to ManEater.

    • @kagomefan112
      @kagomefan112 4 роки тому +1

      Doom Guy there’s not much out there to. Let alone play as an animal with open world.

    • @manwithamovieeditingmachin3364
      @manwithamovieeditingmachin3364 4 роки тому +1

      Biomutant should be fun whenever it's released.

    • @ExquisiteCorpse_1919
      @ExquisiteCorpse_1919 4 роки тому +1

      @@kagomefan112 exactly,even less with dinosaurs and it sucks imo

    • @kagomefan112
      @kagomefan112 4 роки тому

      Usir wow I never thought of dinosaurs.

    • @Fa11enAngell
      @Fa11enAngell 3 роки тому

      This. I’ve loved this ever since a kid. Nearing 30 now and still love it. I’m glad we are slowly getting more and more options for it.

  • @deinemutter3112
    @deinemutter3112 5 років тому +17

    So this is just a discount journey with a kawai fox, it even has the same glowing murals

    • @drepsx3
      @drepsx3 4 роки тому

      I’m not joking. Another game last year with a fucking fox did the exact same and it was terrible.

    • @ExquisiteCorpse_1919
      @ExquisiteCorpse_1919 4 роки тому

      @@drepsx3 what game was it?

    • @JayFFAFAlesanaES
      @JayFFAFAlesanaES 3 роки тому

      Seasons After Fall is another. It's 2d but platforming and you have to find flowers to bloom. Puzzles were good in that and I ended up getting the Platinum trophy.

  • @gamarleton
    @gamarleton Рік тому +4

    honestly couldn't play through it. the bad controls along with the slow gameplay turned me off of the game as soon as the tedious walking was toppled with getting stuck.
    it spent a whole 10-20 minutes walking really slow due to an injury, with needlessly long hallways between too many rooms before the story could magically heal the fox anyway.

  • @RevanJJ
    @RevanJJ 4 роки тому +4

    I need a peaceful, pretty game. Having issues with depression. It’s only $14.99 right now. Worth it or frustrating?

    • @netweed09
      @netweed09 4 роки тому +2

      Sorry to hear. Definitely (with a capital D) worth it over 5mash if you have those issues, take it from me for sure xD

    • @RevanJJ
      @RevanJJ 4 роки тому +3

      netweed09 thanks and I went ahead last night and got it. Been watching it at 24.99 for a long time and promised myself if it went on sale, I’d grab it. It’s extremely beautiful, the music is excellent, and at least in the beginning, it’s incredibly fun! Thanks!

    • @netweed09
      @netweed09 4 роки тому +2

      @@RevanJJ Hey glad you enjoy it =)
      This, Animal Crossing and Trials of Mana have been great recent releases

    • @robhaney8568
      @robhaney8568 4 роки тому +2

      I can relate ... please try "Gris", it's a simple but beautiful game with amazing music. It was just what I needed when I was in the same place. Godspeed.

    • @RevanJJ
      @RevanJJ 4 роки тому +1

      Rob Haney Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll check it out! I mean, I have a backlog of 100+ AAA games, but I’m finding more fun with the Indie games. Made by people with love and you can usually feel that with how they make them. Not that all AAA aren’t, but it’s different. Like The First Tree, made by one man who basically made it to deal with his grief, grief in general. I’ve been finding these games more and more. I get done with an hour of something intense and then want to chill out. Or if the depression is hitting hard, just want to peacefully escape into a beautiful world. Thanks again for the suggestions!!! I’ll check right now.

  • @clopo2312
    @clopo2312 3 роки тому +8

    I bought this game expecting to love it, but honestly... I found it really boring. I know it's meant to be peaceful and atmospheric, but there's so little to do, and minimal reward for exploration (there are lots of invisible walls in the environment too). I found the camera and frame rate would go crazy often, and experienced occasional glitches where unlocked areas would not let me through among other issues. Definitely a beautiful game, and had its moments if you're looking for something mellow, but disappointing in my opinion.

  • @radiofan2454
    @radiofan2454 Рік тому +1

    The game has such great potential, but is a frustrating game at best. If you like a "wander around and look" game it's fine, but be prepared for frustration when trying to get through it. Glad I only paid $23 for the game.

  • @ryuumajin
    @ryuumajin 4 роки тому

    What is the button for camera control? It seems not to be in Control Options Menu. I use joytokey and other button seems working fine, but there's no rotating camera control to check where I am or where to go (So far my camera is stuck going 'north'). I tried to press evert button in keyboard but it doesn't do jack.

  • @kenlen8029
    @kenlen8029 11 місяців тому

    Spent about an hour playing this. The controls could be better but if you want to pop on a nice looking game while listening to some music, podcast or something this game is perfect for that. It's worth trying. Edit: Chapter 3 - jumping, hitting the rocks and falling back into the water a few times got to me.

  • @edgarnello9165
    @edgarnello9165 4 роки тому +1

    So youre saying dont buy the game wait for it to be free for ps plus.

  • @xmissviolencex
    @xmissviolencex 3 роки тому +1

    When they said it was similar to Journey.. that sold me on this game LOL.

  • @XTRWLT
    @XTRWLT 4 роки тому +1

    Spirit of the North. I'm just buying it because of the cool names.

  • @Xx-iPrOx-Wolf-xX
    @Xx-iPrOx-Wolf-xX 5 років тому +4

    The first tree vibes!

  • @edgarnello9165
    @edgarnello9165 4 роки тому +14

    This looks like those $30 3 hour games.

    • @Pooky1991
      @Pooky1991 3 роки тому +1

      20 bucks on Amazon

  • @Nexustji
    @Nexustji 4 роки тому

    Thanks for another one of your often thorough yet simple reviews friend. God bless and happy gaming all!

  • @oliverdots
    @oliverdots 4 роки тому

    Thank you for such a fast review. Can you play this game with a game pad do you know please?

  • @Youraveragecartoonfan
    @Youraveragecartoonfan 3 роки тому

    Honestly it had pretty bomb soundtrack

  • @Darklumina23
    @Darklumina23 5 років тому +4

    The narrator/reviewer sounds kind frustrated at least that is how his tone sou ds to me. Oddly enough the monotonous sound his voice kinda like he xould be a college professor or something.

    • @Omarized160
      @Omarized160 5 років тому +5

      Is it really a human being. Or is it text to speech? Hmmmm...

  • @GameMasterpg
    @GameMasterpg 5 років тому +1

    This will be free on PSN Plus or Gold in a few months

    • @o199-l5h
      @o199-l5h 4 роки тому

      How u know

    • @JayFFAFAlesanaES
      @JayFFAFAlesanaES 3 роки тому

      Lol sadly we got CoD, shit WWE, shit sports games, a crappy Predator online game and Mortal Kombat X again in the last few months. Would have absolutely added this but didn't add any of that nonsense!

  • @user-lynKx
    @user-lynKx 3 роки тому

    I just got the theme and liked the music so, in that way, I was drawn to it.

  • @z0mbiekarma
    @z0mbiekarma 4 роки тому +2

    Reminds me a lot of The First Tree

  • @eario9244
    @eario9244 3 роки тому

    I don't know, as far as inspiration goes I think that fox breathes the wild. It might have some Link to other video games. It might make Legend out of itself.

  • @Cyberbrickmaster1986
    @Cyberbrickmaster1986 3 роки тому

    Good thing I held off from buying this game before seeing this review, despite the frequent discounts it got on Playstation Network.

  • @DragonGirl2000
    @DragonGirl2000 5 років тому +3

    That game was amazing!!! :D

  • @davidlanier525
    @davidlanier525 4 роки тому +1

    The fox don't eat :/ or hunt

  • @johnxscar
    @johnxscar 4 місяці тому

    ty for this video, so many bad walkthroughs that just cut the video when they get hard stuck and magically get past it and dont show what they did.

  • @redwolf4611
    @redwolf4611 4 роки тому

    Its basically lost ember with puzzles.

  • @captainstardust1387
    @captainstardust1387 2 роки тому

    thank you for reviewing i think you did very well

  • @Codysurfsup
    @Codysurfsup Рік тому

    It's like the first tree but slightly better looking lol

  • @mahendravora5700
    @mahendravora5700 2 роки тому +1

    It's like first tree

  • @peeweewallabowski7084
    @peeweewallabowski7084 5 років тому +4

    What does the fox say?

  • @fairymairah
    @fairymairah 4 роки тому +1

    Interesting 🎮🕹 !

  • @heatherdickson561
    @heatherdickson561 5 років тому +5

    Reminds me of lost ember

  • @cadesmith2099
    @cadesmith2099 3 роки тому

    I got this for me I got bored my 11 year olds and 6 year old love it it is a pretty game animal loving kids will enjoy

  • @JoJo-qc8yj
    @JoJo-qc8yj 5 років тому +4

    8/10

  • @NishantSengar
    @NishantSengar 5 років тому +2

    Wow that was quick.. and it reminds me of Journey

  • @Reuquar
    @Reuquar 4 роки тому

    Like no. 400 from me, great review!

  • @SubaruWRC1996
    @SubaruWRC1996 2 роки тому

    This reminds me of the game the first tree but better graphics.

  • @Mintcar923
    @Mintcar923 3 роки тому

    Come on man it’s a Journey Like!

  • @iamtheteapot7405
    @iamtheteapot7405 4 роки тому

    I am baffled how this got 9/10 on steam but ok.

    • @TieMMK
      @TieMMK 2 роки тому

      play it. then the baffle fades. trust me itll shock u tbh.

  • @GameMasterpg
    @GameMasterpg 5 років тому

    Fist of the North Star????? O What

  • @confusedcaveman6611
    @confusedcaveman6611 3 роки тому +2

    I think this was quite a harsh review. i never had trouble understanding the hitboxes; and i liked doing the puzzles without being directly told anything and i still never struggled and got frustrated

    • @allenholloway5109
      @allenholloway5109 3 роки тому +1

      While there were a few weird hitboxes, it definitely wasn't the huge problem implied by the review. And not being told anything was actually a breath of fresh air to me, in an age of constant hints and handholding.

  • @saidul02
    @saidul02 3 роки тому +1

    At 4:32 he says misplaced titbox

  • @JamesSmith-sw3nk
    @JamesSmith-sw3nk 2 роки тому

    It's free from Epic this week.

    • @loupasternak
      @loupasternak 2 роки тому

      epic hasnt given out a good game (for the first time ) in months

  • @RaiisRad
    @RaiisRad 3 роки тому

    bruh this is literally the last ember lol

  • @brianc7282
    @brianc7282 5 років тому

    I'm glad I'm not the only one put off by the delivery in this review. It's jarring and wears on my patience to get to the end. Yeah, while writing this I gotta stop him before I go insane.
    On another note what's with all these platform adventure games with foxes as protagonists?
    Seasons after fall, furwind, lost ember, the first tree, never alone, this one, and I'm sure I've missed many others. At least furwind is a retro platformer throwback or something, but still it's becoming a fad or something?
    Not to discredit those games, but seems like ppl are getting a little carried away. I'll have to research, but perhaps the fox is tied to some kind of folklore I'm not recalling that's become a point of interest of something.
    It's kind of like how I've noticed a lot of games going after Nordic mythology as of lately. New God of war, Through the woods, Senuas blade, Zombie Vikings, Viking squad, etc etc. Some more heavy on the lore than others, but nonetheless an interesting pattern emerging from these topics.

  • @bendaniel2597
    @bendaniel2597 5 років тому +24

    Why. Are. You. Talking. Like. A. Robot. The. Whole. Time. No. One. Talks. Like. That.

    • @bryanking1428
      @bryanking1428 5 років тому

      Haha

    • @brianc7282
      @brianc7282 5 років тому

      I'm glad I'm not the only one put off by the delivery in this review. It's jarring and wears on my patience to get to the end. Yeah while writiing this I gotta stop him before I go insane.

    • @ian_sear
      @ian_sear 4 роки тому +1

      I like the cadence. I find it relaxing

    • @thefirstladyoftrance
      @thefirstladyoftrance 2 роки тому

      OMG I thought it was a robot voice.. Then annoying ones...
      Oh nooooo 🤖

  • @twilightraven1232
    @twilightraven1232 5 років тому

    This looks like a rip of lost ember with better graphics.

  • @xEddy3013x
    @xEddy3013x Рік тому +1

    You talk about the beauty of the music but you don't stop talking for one second to let any of it play...

  • @thatmtgnerd
    @thatmtgnerd 3 роки тому

    I got to talk to the dev since he goes to my church super cool guy taught us about programming

  • @virusddd9448
    @virusddd9448 4 роки тому +2

    For me it's a 5/10 the gameplay is really bad AND FRUSTRATING!

  • @Aluviel
    @Aluviel 4 роки тому +2

    This game made me sick.. you dont know where this fox comes from.. does he have any friends? There is NOTHING around.. no signs of life of ANY kind...not even a bird in the sky..you follow the trail down to a cave full of dead people.. you bring a magical staff to the dead body.. a path opens up and there is a spirit fox.. Great another dead person! you follow this fox doing its tasks til it makes you fall off a cliff and you break your leg.. The fox is limping to the point it passes out or dies.. I dunno.. the spirit fox gives you all its energy and follows you as a spirit orb still wanting you to do more favors since it "revived" you.. you get more magical staffs and finally after many transformations you too become a spirit fox.. WHY would you want to be with a fox that caused you to break your leg and work you literally to death??? This walks through after seeing it, made me SICK! I asked for a refund right away...

    • @TieMMK
      @TieMMK 2 роки тому +1

      go play CoD its fits ur IQ and lack of appreciation.youll prob youll reach a high rank even. fml

  • @ericcornish1983
    @ericcornish1983 4 роки тому +2

    SPOILER ALERT: Gaming Bolt doesn't like this game at all, and has no appreciation of games as art! If it's not Call of Duty or Assassin's creed you can bet your ass that game that isn't call of duty or Assassin's Creed will get a shady review and a bad score 🤣🤣🤣😂 this game is actually really good, I'm curious to see what this channel gave as a score to games like Shadow of the Colossus, that game was just the same, you had to use your sword to to shine the way for you to go, but it wasn't accurate as some might think it is, getting lost or knowing where to go in that game was basically free for all, your left to your own whims to explore the world as you see fit, the same goes with this game as well and that is awesome, I'm tired of these channels complaining that the game didn't hold their hand enough! Go back to playing your mindless assassin's Creed or call of duty, rinse and repeat core gameplay loop, no innovation, never trying anything new, give me a game that isn't either of the latter any day, they're, you have to discover the games mechanics over time, like you would solve a puzzle box or a rubics cube, bust open the game break wide open it's game mechanics, discover what the game is truly about and all it has to offer! Don't get me wrong I love a good shooter from time to time but I prefer a thinking man's game anyway.

  • @greenforce888
    @greenforce888 2 місяці тому +1

    This is a very repetitive review

  • @lucretiabickerton9401
    @lucretiabickerton9401 2 роки тому

    It's a rip off of William & Sly... Smh😒

  • @IamNmbrONE
    @IamNmbrONE 4 роки тому

    Please change your theme music It makes my ears bleed.

  • @ivanelmajestuoso
    @ivanelmajestuoso 5 років тому +9

    It looks as boring as Death Stranding.

    • @Maaden84
      @Maaden84 5 років тому +10

      Its not for the adhd generation, but you guys got cod

  • @gedfaz
    @gedfaz 4 роки тому

    Dreadful commentary! Great Video. Dump the souless robotic voice.

    • @JayFFAFAlesanaES
      @JayFFAFAlesanaES 3 роки тому

      Got to admit I zoned out around the 4 min mark and had to rewind, only to zone out again near the end. Might have been a combo of tone of voice and the words chosen, though.

  • @PutlerHuyIo
    @PutlerHuyIo 5 років тому +4

    So basically Death Stranding without the bloated budget, B-list celebrities and marketing hype. 😂

    • @kastaskastanaras6862
      @kastaskastanaras6862 5 років тому

      Ορεω

    • @sunnydchugger
      @sunnydchugger 5 років тому +4

      B-List celebrities? Guillermo Del Toro and Norman Reedus are a phenomenal and famous film director and A-list actor. You’re literally spewing bullshit and relying way too heavy on IGN bullshit game reviews. Fucking normie.

    • @PutlerHuyIo
      @PutlerHuyIo 5 років тому +2

      @@sunnydchugger found a brain-dead Kojima cult member 😂

    • @sunnydchugger
      @sunnydchugger 5 років тому +6

      Huylo Not one bit. I’ve literally played one Metal Gear Solid game my entire life. Just calling out a retarded and ignorant comment full of lies haha. What you said is literally wrong. Not an opinion.

    • @cronastar1172
      @cronastar1172 5 років тому

      I like death strandings story just the cut scenes are worth all the tedious work

  • @dnyaneshkale9540
    @dnyaneshkale9540 10 місяців тому

    I don't get why people like this game so much. It was such a drag from the beginning I kept thinking oh this should be buildup It'll get better in next chapter but the opposite happened. With each chapter I lost interest and the chapter 7 made me delete the game in frustration.
    I spent about 2 hours in that forest and no progress.
    Honestly, worst game I have ever played. Graphics are nice, music is also good but the core gameplay is just trash.

  • @KnightedSilverWolf
    @KnightedSilverWolf Рік тому

    cool beautiful game but its plot is ultimately poor
    a second playthrough aint gonna change shit

  • @GameMasterpg
    @GameMasterpg 5 років тому +4

    This will be free on PSN Plus or Gold in a few months