![]() ![]() I just recommend the developer does a LOT more testing before they release their next game. ![]() Overall though, it is still enjoyable for the most part. Or you'll feel completely stuck since it seems like a ledge or an opening in the mountain is too high up or too far away, only to find if you try getting up there with every unlikely, improbable jump possible, you'll find a way. The game is so enjoyable until you get to a point where it seems like you have nowhere to go and there's nothing you can do about it, and what's really unfortunate about that is that it happens quite a bit once you're past the first level the physics of the game will limit your movement so much while jumping and traversing cliffs, or even worse, have you jump in the opposite direction of where you're trying to jump up to! You will waste time simply trying to jump to where it's obvious you need to get to, not because of the actual difficulty of the jump, but because of the game's clunky physics. What it lacks in polish, it makes up for in atmosphere and beautiful level designs.By theexperience13 | Review Date: JSpirit of the North is a very calming puzzle platformer, what with the Icelandic mountains setting and very mellow soundtrack, where you play as a fox journeying through the mountains, with an ancient female fox's spirit leading the way and revealing old ancient myths, secrets and powers to you. Overall, Spirit of the North is a great immersive title and one that could be easily recommended. It’s obvious that the Nintendo Switch is not the best option though, Spirit of the North’s home seems to lie in the traditional home console brands. For example, the Fox’s face looks like it came straight out of a webcam face mod for Quake II: The art direction seems to be at odds with itself, whilst Spirit of the North pines for photorealism on the surface, it’s use of texture mapping lets it down. This did cause mis-jumps throughout this review playthrough. The directional mapping of the L Stick however isn’t great, and the animations to match simply flip to the characters Fox model in a different position. ![]() Shoulder buttons provide players access to sprinting and jumping, it’s nice when a developer gives players options. The control layout is quite a simple one and is a classic 3D platformer design, reserving the face buttons to bark at energy giving flowers, jump and retrieve your power once it has been given to a keystone. Although the frame rate can drop at times, Spirit of the North does try to make up in terms of presentation by providing great draw distances which keeps the feel of grandeur in fact throughout. Given that this title isn’t the most demanding title and could probably run on previous generations hardware, it’s a shame so see the infamous Switch port ‘Muddy Screen’. Unfortunately, Spirit of the North isn’t made for the Nintendo Switch visually and has received a significant downgrade lacking polish. The atmosphere and energy of Spirit of the North is almost its own character, with stone carvings providing the one source of narrative flex and a sweeping yet minimalist soundtrack that as times reminds me of Breath of the Wild. The main mechanic here is using the Spirits powers to provide energy to open doorways, reunite dead Sharmans with their staffs and other puzzler features. It looks like this spirit may be the very same Spirit of the Northern Lights from Nordic fables, my opinions are my own.Īs the minimalist story expands, Fox enthusiasts will find themselves on a grand adventure in true platforming style. Curiosity only kills cats, right? As players begin to explore the snowy landscape, a Spirit Fox begins tags along for the ride. Players will be assuming the role of a curious Fox who notices something isn’t quite right with a long trail of blood red smoke that’s painted across a pale Nordic sky. In the same vein as games such as Rime and Fi, Spirit of the North throws a curve-ball for fans of the adventure genre. It’s uplifting, melancholic, calming and intriguing all at the same time. In an anxiety punishing change of pace from 3+ animal fronted puzzle platformers, Spirit of the North aims to cut through the status quo with its own simplified brand of platforming. Spirit of the North on Nintendo Switch has a lot of minor grievances to contend with, but after the four-six hour journey all these are forgotten and you are left with an experience that will stick with you for a while.
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