Arise: A Simple Story

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 112
  3. Negative: 16 out of 112

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  1. painava
    Apr 10, 2022
    7
    Pros: Storytelling, art direction, atmosphere, music and time control physics. Overall it's a good indie game.

    Cons: Somewhat clunky and frustrating controls, annoying checkpoints, slow character (I get it he's an old man but still).
  2. DoctorCalamari
    Dec 3, 2019
    7
    So.. this game has top notch visuals, a gripping story, and an amazing score, but there is so little game here, and it is so short, that I think this would fit better as a film or tv special than a video game.
  3. Yourmumsbills
    Dec 22, 2019
    6
    Arise is a beautiful looking game that tells a lovely story with a delightful soundtrack. Sadly it's let down by poor gameplay mechanics and bad level design. The jumping is sluggish and unresponsive, which for a platforming game is a big problem, and the perspective in some levels is so badly done that you just continuously jump to your death over and over which very quickly becomesArise is a beautiful looking game that tells a lovely story with a delightful soundtrack. Sadly it's let down by poor gameplay mechanics and bad level design. The jumping is sluggish and unresponsive, which for a platforming game is a big problem, and the perspective in some levels is so badly done that you just continuously jump to your death over and over which very quickly becomes extremely irritating, and which of course ruins the story and atmosphere of the game. I will also say that even though it is a pretty game, it's really nothing particularly new or original and there are better more enjoyable games of a similar type out there, Rime being a more recent one. Sadly i think this game will be one that does not stay in my library for future play.… Expand
  4. KayVen17
    May 17, 2021
    7
    Es ist wirklich ein gutes Spiel. Schöne Musik. Schöne Optik. Es spielt sich leicht und es hat sehr traurige Momente, die man nicht kommen sieht.

    Trotzdem ging bei mir nicht der Funke über. Ich weiß nicht warum. Es ließ mich kalt. Für das eine Mal spielen reichte es und bei einer Szene war ich auch überrascht. Trotzdem ist es für mich weder sehr gut noch fantastisch. Es ist einfach...    Es ist wirklich ein gutes Spiel. Schöne Musik. Schöne Optik. Es spielt sich leicht und es hat sehr traurige Momente, die man nicht kommen sieht.

    Trotzdem ging bei mir nicht der Funke über. Ich weiß nicht warum. Es ließ mich kalt. Für das eine Mal spielen reichte es und bei einer Szene war ich auch überrascht. Trotzdem ist es für mich weder sehr gut noch fantastisch. Es ist einfach... gut. :D    … Expand
  5. p1nkhouse
    Jan 29, 2023
    7
    A beautiful game, but quite a short one. Nice visuals, music and story but don't understand why everyone in the comments says they were crying over the story.

Awards & Rankings

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#62 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#75 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Worth Playing
    Feb 20, 2020
    81
    The title occasionally feels derivative and lacks a tightness in the controls, but generally, Arise is largely filled with strengths that result in exactly what it promises to deliver: a simple narrative that also happens to be incredibly moving.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2020
    70
    The level design changes between exceptional and mediocre which is rather disappointing for a 6-hour long game. It was a pleasant experience overall but its potential dwindles before it has a chance to make a proper impact. [01/2020, p.79]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 9, 2020
    80
    A pretty picture concerned with memory and mortality that strides through its emotional beats with confidence. A 3D puzzle platformer that trips where so many others have before. [Issue@#171, p.94]
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