Arise: A simple story

"Arise: A Simple Story is well worth the $20 and six hours you&s;ll spend playing it. Even though it can&s;t seem to avoid problems that plague your typical indie game, the artwork and level design are beyond worth the small …"

"Those who enjoy 3D platformers with a twist will love their time with Arise: A Simple Story and its gorgeous world."

"Piccolo Studio&s;s debut leaves a game that will linger in your mind for long, a simple adventure in its form, but with a message as beautiful as painful. One more example that videogames are a great medium to transmit a …"

"Arise: A Simple Story is a fantastic indie game from Piccolo Studio&s;s, demonstrating incredible talent. The platforming is fun and engaging, allowing anyone to dive right in without too high of a skill gap. Each world is wonderful and vibrant, …"

"From its story to its platforming, Arise is simple in many ways and is not afraid to try new things with its mechanics. While its platforming makes things more difficult than it needs to be at times, it is the …"

"Arise: A Simple Story is true to its name and offers both function and form, which is why I&s;m so anxious to see what Piccolo Studio has next in the pipeline. It&s;s a pleasant surprise to help cap off a …"

"Arise: A Simple Story is a delightful mix of stunning visuals, sounds, and engaging story. But there&s;s also a satisfying game underneath to enjoy too."

"Arise: A Simple Story tells an emotional tale with some clever co-op gameplay ideas, but it may not always be engaging for the second player."

"Arise: A Simple Story is a moving story about a man that relives the joy and the anguish of his past. Piccolo Studio&s;s opera truly knows how to touch the soul of a player."

"Arise: Simple Story is a delicate and touching adventure. Briefly intense, but this is the story of Chiunque."

"A beautiful adventure that will stay with me forever. Arise: A Simple Story is one story told through amazing animations played through a beautiful world, accompanied by a soundtrack that makes this game a masterpiece in every piece of its …"

"In Arise : A Simple Story, everything seems simple. It&s;s quite easy to play - even though controls are clunky - and quite easy to understand. But it&s;s not easy to forget, as it is a superb and very emotional …"

"Arise: A simple Story is a wonderful and colorful journey that shows us that video games can be more than plain entertainment, and they can actually give us some lessons for life."

"This is simple story about life, but with great narrative style."

"Arise: A Simple Story tells a charming narrative with a beautiful atmosphere in both its design and soundtrack. Controlling the progression of time forward and backward is frequently used in unique ways to keep gameplay delightful."

"Arise is largely filled with strengths that result in exactly what it promises to deliver: a simple narrative that also happens to be incredibly moving."

"Arise: A Simple Story is pretty to look at, but the moment you have to start playing, it falls apart. A mish-mash of imagery, tone, gameplay, and narrative that seem okay on their own, but fail to come together."

"Ultimately, while Arise: A Simple Story has some wonderful ideas, it’s let down by unenjoyable gameplay."

"By making a point of keeping things simple, Arise: A Simple Story excels in all the right places. Basic 3D platforming is elevated by the introduction of time manipulation, transforming the beauty of its locations into an interactable piece of …"

"Arise: A Simple Story is a puzzle platform game with a soul. It&s;s a beautiful and touching trip through the emotions of the protagonist and the player. Even if short and without words, Arise can say a lot to the …"

"Arise: A Simple Story is a gorgeous and touching tale of love and loss that nearly overcomes its constant platforming problems."

"Arise: A Simple Story creates an entire package whose diverse gameplay, beautiful environments, and touching story make for a fully immersive and unmissable experience."

"Even with occasionally questionable jumping sequences, this emotionally fraught journey is a potent statement on the nature of love, memory, and loss"

"Piccolo Studio&s;s Arise: A Simple Story tells its tale with beautiful dreamscapes and time-altering gameplay, but fails to engage players."

"Arise: A Simple Story is a beautiful, moving experience I couldn&s;t stop swearing at. The game delivers a lovely yarn and some clever level design, but clunky controls and an infuriating camera leave this platformer stranded in purgatory. Arise&s;s story …"

"Arise: A Simple Story is worth a go and worth your time and attention. It carries a heavy-hearted story that is backed by stunning visuals and few flaws."

"Arise: A Simple Story sets out to tell a story as a video game but, smartly, doesn’t overestimate the role of gameplay. Inventive level design drives things forward, but faced with the awkward task of demanding platform-jumping in the aftermath …"

"Arise: A Simple Story, while being a simple game, has an immense amount of things going for it. Its time manipulation mechanic is well implemented and makes you want to explore each stage thoroughly. Its beautiful, soothing and very well …"

"Even without much dialogue or long, extensive cutscenes, Arise is able to tell us a simple story that is vibrant and rich, bringing us an unforgettable and emotional experience."

"Arise tells a simple, yet moving story with beautiful graphics and incredible musical score. However, its gameplay sometimes tends to work against itself, despite its intuitive controls."

"Arise: A Simple Story should be recognised as a beautiful and touching story, no matter its short length. It&s;s a heartwarming and truly captivating journey – providing you allow yourself to be immersed in the narrative. With the stop/start nature …"

"Arise: A Simple Story may exactly be just that but the emotions and journey we go through is anything but. With a serene and breathtaking art style, I wasn’t quite expecting to experience such intense feelings. You really have to …"

"Likening this game to the movie Up, Arise: A Simple Story is much more than what its title lets on. It forces us to take a step back and analyze life. With its time control mechanics that manipulate the world …"