Arise: A Simple Story

 Xbox One
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Washington Post
    Feb 6, 2020
    70
    Arise: A Simple Story is a game that coasts on its gentle visual language. It’s a good option for those looking for a family-friendly game.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 28, 2020
    70
    Despite its issues, there’s no question a lot of love has gone into Arise. This is a deeply personal story of love and loss, a point hammered home by affecting end credits where the team leave little messages of gratitude for their loved ones. Though this pumped-up OAP may stumble along the way, his time-tweaking quest ultimately rises above. [Issue#186, p.74]
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  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Dec 2, 2019
    65
    Arise: A Simple Story draws the player's attention with a beautiful art and sound design but quickly fails to keep it due to repetitive gameplay mechanics.
  5. GameSpew
    Dec 2, 2019
    60
    Ultimately, while Arise: A Simple Story has some wonderful ideas, it’s let down by unenjoyable gameplay.
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  1. Polygon
    Dec 2, 2019
    Mechanically, Arise delivers intriguing time-manipulation puzzles and a flawed platforming system. But more than that, it’s a moving narrative game that investigates the passage of human life and the importance of companionship. It makes me remember to value the loved ones in my life.

Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best Xbox One Game of 2019

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 7 out of 38
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Arise: A Simple Story - Do you love the atmospheric games? The ones that only thing you have to do is move and solve lilttle puzzles but atArise: A Simple Story - Do you love the atmospheric games? The ones that only thing you have to do is move and solve lilttle puzzles but at the same time you can relax and smile? Arise Simple Story is your game then. We are taking the control of an old character and playing the game depend on his memories Not all the memories can be happy as you can imagine even most of the memories we got
    the sad ones because they have bigger impacts on our minds. You are going to see that a lot in this game emotionally. Make sure that you're not crying because of the story line and you'll think same way
    this game is a rollercoaster of a story and puzzle platformer.    … Full Review »
  2. Hectorgomez81
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Brilliant! Very interesting gameplay, 4D puzzle platformer (3D + time control).
    Music and art style are simply stunning.
    One of the best    Brilliant! Very interesting gameplay, 4D puzzle platformer (3D + time control).
    Music and art style are simply stunning.
    One of the best games this year.    … Full Review »
  3. floriath
    Jul 30, 2023
    9
    Is this what pagan heaven looks like?
    Immensely beautiful with evocative music in the background and full of third person nostalgia.
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