Spiritfarer

"Spiritfarer is a beautiful game in terms of graphics and story, with plenty of tasks to keep you busy from collecting resources, fishing, and building. It&s;s a relaxing experience, and one many people will find comfort in."

"The fact Spiritfarer made me think about the meaning of life and death, had me cry in mixed sadness and joy at remembering people I’ve lost, and, more importantly, the memories I’ll always keep of them, is probably the best …"

"Regardless of these minor quibbles, Spiritfarer is a journey I wholeheartedly recommend taking, even if management sims are not your thing. The main lessons of accepting loss and the importance of leaving something behind are important to learn. The heavy …"

"Spiritfarer is an excellent game in its own right, yet its candid handling of death truly sets it apart from its peers. It&s;s addicting gameplay loop is well complimented by its thoughtful story - anyone who likes their relaxation with …"

"Spiritfarer is a beautifully crafted, memorable experience that focuses on the dead trying to find peace upon heading into the afterlife."

"Spiritfarer is a deeply personal management game that forces players to care about their passengers and come to terms with the fact that everyone dies."

"Spiritfarer is a game about saying "goodbye" to our friends. Its management mechanics are only a shield, behind which Stella, a ferrymaster, tries to help souls living a serene departure. But their journey is also Stella&s;s journey, full of surprises, …"

"In key moments, however, Spiritfarer always manages to take back the reins with grace, to enhance its themes and its message. And this is certainly a great merit."

"Spiritfarer excels in every genre it dips its toes in."

"A beautiful experience, filled with varied and engaging content, wrapped in gorgeous art and music, and populated with memorable characters and moments that will stay with you for a lifetime."

"If you want a unique videogame experience and aren&s;t afraid of showing your emotions, Spiritfarer is a title that you should try at least once in your lifetime."

"Spirifarer is an excellent 2D-platformer and management game, but moreover it&s;s a beautiful and joyous journey about caring for others and coming to terms with death and saying goodbye."

"Spiritfarer is an absolutely gorgeous adventure that tells a heartfelt tale of love and loss."

"Blending both adventure and management sim, the player cares for these characters and wanders into the wonder of this world, which lights up with each new island discovered. It explores the role of both parties in death; is it the …"

"Spiritfarer is a truly gorgeous game in every aspect. A stunning art style, gorgeously melodic music, and a lighter and less punishing take on the management sim genre make it one of the best indie games of the year and …"

"Spiritfarer taps into the fun of farming/lifestyle simulations, but adds a unique story layer that sets it apart"

"Spiritfarer is a finely crafted piece of artistic commentary on what it means to let go, and it&s;s far and away one of the best games to come out of 2020."

"Spiritfarer is a management title where its key pieces are narrative and artistic section. A highly recommended adventure that will take you a while to forget."

"Spiritfarer is one of a kind, and well worth anyone’s time."

"Spiritfarer is worth playing for the visuals alone, but the mature storytelling and fascinating look at a concept we don&s;t see explored very often make it well worth checking out. Expect to put at least 35 hours in if you …"

"Gorgeous, emotional and heartwarming from start to finish, playing Spiritfarer is like sinking into a nice, cosy duvet. It envelops you, and you won’t want to leave. Its slow and steady pace won’t be for everyone, but for those who …"

"Spiritfarer is an absolute triumph and easily goes down as the best game that Thunder Lotus has created."

"By marrying metroidvania, management sim and a good dose of kindness, Spiritfarer manages to feel simultaneously familiar and refreshing."

"Whether it&s;s down to the sharp, intelligent writing, or fantastic hand-drawn style and animation, Spiritfarer has a charm that could be described as almost Disney-eque… well, maybe that would be true if the first passenger Stella encounters wasn&s;t a chain …"

"Spiritfarer has a soft, caring, bittersweet tone that I&s;ve rarely encountered in video games. For a game all about death and dying, I only ever felt calm and relaxed when playing it. The management gameplay is varied and engaging, and …"

"Do not rush Spiritfarer in any way. Just embrace it. Look at it as an experience that you can enjoy deeply for some weeks. An Indie Video Game that is certainly not for everyone. But If you can accept some …"

"Spiritfarer is a unique and special game. A management sim that manages to blend its various systems with a poignant and bittersweet look at life and death."

"A thought-provoking and bittersweet adventure that understands that death is part of living."

"Spiritfarer has been one of the hardest games for me to review in recent memory. Presenting an incredibly personal journey supported by a sublime graphical style and soundtrack, it&s;s something I can&s;t get out of my head, and yet struggle …"

"Spiritfarer is a game with a lot of moving parts, but most of its elements are well handled. Progression comes at a good pace as you upgrade Stella&s;s ship, her abilities, and build relationships with a colourful crew. The crafting …"

"A truly pleasant game, Spiritfarer balances undemanding platforming, gentle exploration and forgiving resource management with a beautifully-realised world with a cast full of charming, likeable, memorable characters."

"Spiritfarer&s;s gorgeous mix of an exciting action-platformer and a touching town manager is a journey worth savoring."

"Spiritfarer&s;s journey fulfills from start to finish. No matter how sad its premise is, it is something you must experience, especially for its premise that recognizes that there is a beginning and an end, but what matters is what happens …"