The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

 Xbox One
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. games(TM)
    Aug 9, 2018
    70
    A tough-to-watch vignette of familial love and loss. [Issue#203, p.80]
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  2. IGN
    Jun 26, 2018
    70
    Strong characters and environmental storytelling make The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit enjoyable overall. Despite the main objectives being underwhelming and the decisions seeming weightless, I became invested in the outcome of the story thanks to Chris’ lovable sense of wonder against a well-painted dreary backdrop. Captain Spirit makes me optimistic about what's to come in Life is Strange 2.
  3. God is a Geek
    Jun 25, 2018
    70
    The Adventures of Captain Spirit is an interesting way to generate interest in the Life is Strange sequel. Chris and his alter-ego is a likeable little boy trying to navigate a childhood filled with both imaginary and real-life monsters.
  5. Destructoid
    Jun 25, 2018
    70
    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit functionally serves as a playable teaser for the sequel to Life is Strange. Because of this, we never get real resolution to Chris' story. It ends on a gratuitous cliffhanger, and that's so predictably frustrating. But Captain Spirit uses its two hours well to craft a narrative that leaves us wanting more. That was the whole point. Chris may be a superhero but he's also an underdog. Everyone loves a good underdog story.
  6. Game Revolution
    Jun 26, 2018
    60
    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit captures the awkward nostalgia of being a child quite well even if it falters in other areas.
  7. VideoGamer
    Jun 25, 2018
    60
    As a teaser for Life is Strange 2, Captain Spirit does its job, but here’s hoping there’s more subtlety to the writing for the next big thing from Dontnod.

Awards & Rankings

64
#64 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
76
#76 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
22
#22 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 48
  3. Negative: 5 out of 48
  1. spockivi
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    Captain Spirit may indeed be short, but it packs one hell of an emotional punch nevertheless. The relationship between Chris and his abrasiveCaptain Spirit may indeed be short, but it packs one hell of an emotional punch nevertheless. The relationship between Chris and his abrasive father plays a significant role, but it’s Chris’ use of his imagination to get through day to day life that truly steals the show here. This atmosphere, grouped with the writing and the acting, makes for a very captivating two hour journey… Full Review »
  2. LilitNefara
    Jun 17, 2023
    7
    Emotions from this game is awesome. As usual music and the plot are very good.
  3. YevheniiHura
    Oct 24, 2022
    8
    Emotional story, due to the fact that the game is short, it is played in one breath
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