Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition

 PlayStation 5
User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 9 out of 20
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  1. Soulbeach
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    A visually stunning and haunting game, accompanied by a great music score.

    Explore peaceful vistas that are so beautiful you just want to reach in and BE there by the Fox and its spirit! Everything here is about immersion and straightforward exploration with simple navigation puzzles. I loved the ending: the game is short enough to warrant reaching it ❤ Some of the puzzles    A visually stunning and haunting game, accompanied by a great music score.

    Explore peaceful vistas that are so beautiful you just want to reach in and BE there by the Fox and its spirit!

    Everything here is about immersion and straightforward exploration with simple navigation puzzles.

    I loved the ending: the game is short enough to warrant reaching it ❤

    Some of the puzzles could have been shorter or easier as the pace of the game is somewhat affected by them on a few occasions.

    Navigating the environment can be frustrating at times when the Fox doesn't climb well or can't reach 3D elements that seem reachable.

    This game is so ZEN     … Expand
  2. BipolarSmile
    Jul 26, 2022
    5
    I feel a bit bad giving this a 5, since the art design and atmosphere of the game are lovely.
    The music is good as well even though the soundtrack is quite short and gets repetitive.
    Unfortunately, this is where the good stuff ends. The game is riddled with bugs, poor level design choices, boring gameplay, and very clunky controls at times and this is with the "enhanced edition" don't    I feel a bit bad giving this a 5, since the art design and atmosphere of the game are lovely.
    The music is good as well even though the soundtrack is quite short and gets repetitive.
    Unfortunately, this is where the good stuff ends.
    The game is riddled with bugs, poor level design choices, boring gameplay, and very clunky controls at times and this is with the "enhanced edition" don't want to imagine how this game functioned at launch.
    I would skip this one.    … Expand
  3. 3DOgaming
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition is an amazing experience, blending video games with art. A peaceful and relaxing game to play. While the lack of "action" due to the game lacking enemies, Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition relies on puzzles and strategy to entertain the player.

    The game is stunning visually, a great improvement on the standard edition of the game, and shows    Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition is an amazing experience, blending video games with art. A peaceful and relaxing game to play. While the lack of "action" due to the game lacking enemies, Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition relies on puzzles and strategy to entertain the player.

    The game is stunning visually, a great improvement on the standard edition of the game, and shows off nicely the added power in the PlayStation 5. The art design, soundtrack, and environment are top notch, working together to create an unforgettable experience. The game is a definite change of pace from most, and some will find the puzzles and style tedious or boring, however, those willing to undertake the task and sit back and enjoy the world created in Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition are in for a treat.

    One of the best games available on the PlayStation 5, and one of the most surprisingly pleasant titles I have experienced in awhile. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  4. LouisJ
    Dec 14, 2021
    9
    Spirit of the North is a very pretty explosion platforming game with some of the most amazing environmental storytelling.
  5. AlexSantoss
    Jul 20, 2022
    3
    It’s okay for 10 minutes.
    Very boring game, cute, but boring.
    Don’t recommend.
  6. Pitohui9441
    Dec 25, 2021
    1
    One of the worst games I've ever played. I have been playing games my whole life, and this game gave me MOTION SICKNESS. At first I didn't know what was going on. I stopped playing after an hour and I couldn't understand why I felt so terrible. When I played the second time and it happened again, I realized it was the game. That being said, I finished the game in two days and I'm a prettyOne of the worst games I've ever played. I have been playing games my whole life, and this game gave me MOTION SICKNESS. At first I didn't know what was going on. I stopped playing after an hour and I couldn't understand why I felt so terrible. When I played the second time and it happened again, I realized it was the game. That being said, I finished the game in two days and I'm a pretty SLOW player, and the plot really never made sense. I'm okay with open ended game but it isn't truly an open world. Also, there are a lot of places you can get stuck. I had to reset the game several times when I got stuck in a cave with literally no way to get out. There are also ways where you can kind of...cheat, that is, clearly not do what the game intends, in order to get past the level, which is fine in nature, but from playing this game, it's not SUPPOSED to be built like that. It's just glitchy. Don't waste your money.… Expand
  7. Elias1750
    Jul 31, 2022
    3
    This game is mostly a waste of time.
    Graphically acceptable.
    ok story.
    Terrible controls.
  8. Will00
    Dec 27, 2020
    2
    Nice looking game but so boring to play, cannot go off the path unable to explore on your own disappointing.
  9. Schueli
    Sep 3, 2022
    5
    Spirit of the North ist quasi ein Walking-Simulator mit einem Fuchs und einigen Rätsel-Einlagen. Dabei läuft und läuft und läuft man sehr viel. Die Geschichte ist melancholisch, aber nicht wirklich fesselnd. Soundtrack und Grafik sind okay, aber kein Highlight. Und die Steuerung ist manchmal etwas frustrierend. Kann man spielen, man verpasst aber auch nichts großartiges.
  10. Lijon88
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    When i see bad opinions about this game i straith away know that people didnt understand what this game is about. The controls are a bit toughter then in call of duty but dont forget you play a fox ffs not a marine. Some people may be as well luck of knowlage that fox actually in some mitology where know as a the one who can see spirits and can travel bettwen two worlds. The music is aWhen i see bad opinions about this game i straith away know that people didnt understand what this game is about. The controls are a bit toughter then in call of duty but dont forget you play a fox ffs not a marine. Some people may be as well luck of knowlage that fox actually in some mitology where know as a the one who can see spirits and can travel bettwen two worlds. The music is a masterpice in this adventure, sad that this game is so short. Its good to take a finger off sometimes from cod and play something wirh ambitious then just brainless shooting.… Expand

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#25 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2020
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#21 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2020

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. Cubed3
    Apr 12, 2021
    60
    What Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition does, it does well. Essentially, what is on offer here is a beautiful relaxing experience accompanied by a haunting and fitting soundtrack. Occasionally some sort of gameplay element and extremely light puzzling will be experienced, although this is often hampered by janky controls and glitching. The sheer gorgeousness of the world old red inhabits is worthy of admission alone, and the overall style and presentation of the package is what elevates this from "leave well alone" to "give it a lazy Sunday try." If already owning the original release, there's nothing here to justify jumping back in for, but for newcomers looking for something a bit different, certainly consider giving this fox a fumble.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Dec 17, 2020
    70
    Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition is a beautiful remaster of an average game. If you enjoy wandering around pretty environments and solving some light puzzles, then this is a fantastic "chill out" game, but anything beyond that is somewhat forgettable. Add on some frustrating bugs and the lack of meaningful improvements over the last-gen version beyond visuals, and it isn't a must-buy for anyone who has played the original title. It's worth experiencing if you haven't played it before, but you should perhaps wait for a price drop, since the $35 price tag isn't worth it when you can purchase a last-gen copy for $20.
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  3. DarkStation
    Dec 8, 2020
    70
    At its best, Spirit of the North Enhanced Edition is an atmospheric adventure set within an abandoned landscape that offers its fair share of challenges but little in the way of meaningful takeaways.
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