Arietta of Spirits

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. TheLinkgirl
    Sep 15, 2021
    8
    I wish I was able to score this a 7.5 really, but an 8 will do. Arietta of Spirits is a good game. It's not a masterpiece, but for me it's a reminder that not every single game needs to be a masterpiece, or have an end of the world scenario. Sometimes, you need a game that's just good, with a story that obviously has some larger implications, but only really impacts the main charactersI wish I was able to score this a 7.5 really, but an 8 will do. Arietta of Spirits is a good game. It's not a masterpiece, but for me it's a reminder that not every single game needs to be a masterpiece, or have an end of the world scenario. Sometimes, you need a game that's just good, with a story that obviously has some larger implications, but only really impacts the main characters during the game. The game is short, it took me about 3 hours to beat, and the gameplay can feel a little clunky at the start.

    I don't think this game is similar to 2D Zelda titles. It does borrow elements from those games, but a lot of Arietta of Spirits feels like a corridor of gameplay that acts as a way to take you to the next part of the story. I feel like I would recommend getting the game when its on sale if you're interested in it.    … Expand
  2. Key19
    Dec 30, 2021
    8
    The combat is pretty basic and doesn't really progress. Short sword with a single slash animation, roll, and eventually a force field shield. That's the whole game. No other weapons, no sword upgrade. Not the end of the world because the game isn't very long (100% completion, hard mode, first blind playthrough save file clocked at 4 hrs and 8 mins), but I can see some people finding itThe combat is pretty basic and doesn't really progress. Short sword with a single slash animation, roll, and eventually a force field shield. That's the whole game. No other weapons, no sword upgrade. Not the end of the world because the game isn't very long (100% completion, hard mode, first blind playthrough save file clocked at 4 hrs and 8 mins), but I can see some people finding it tedious despite the game's brevity.

    The real draws here are the emotional storyline and beautiful pixel art, but it's worth noting that the bosses were fun despite the basic combat mechanics of the game. "Bullet hell" attacks were commonly utilized in boss battles, so make of that what you will.

    Overall, a short, simple, beautiful game with an engaging storyline. Not the greatest game ever made by any means, but certainly an enjoyable one. I paid $10 for it and I think that's the sweet spot for value.    … Expand

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Movies Games and Tech
    Jan 28, 2022
    70
    Arietta of Spirits is perfect if you’re looking for a short pretty RPG to tackle on a rainy weekend inside. But if you’re looking for something with more substance, I’d say this little Indie misses the mark. I enjoyed this game despite its small flaws.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Jan 25, 2022
    75
    Arietta of Spirits won’t wow you like some of the best Zelda-inspired games, but it’s still got some niceness at its core. That may not make it a classic, but it’s enough to make it fun enough while it lasts.
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  3. Switch Player
    Sep 13, 2021
    60
    Arietta of Spirits buckles under the weight of its own premise. Telling such a detailed story in such a small game means no idea quite gets its due, and the moments of greatness are too fleeting to make a real impact.
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