Farewell North

Farewell North

August 16, 2024

AdventurePlatformerPuzzle Nintendo SwitchPCXbox Series X/S

RESTORE COLOR TO THE WORLD In Farewell North you take on the unique role of a border collie restoring color to your human&s;s world. Explore the hand-crafted, atmospheric islands inspired by the Scottish highlands and embark on a journey of companionship, trust and loss. A SPARK OF LIFE Whether it&s;s …

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Allisandra Reyes Game8 Aug 2024
90.0 /100

"Farewell North is a remarkable game that stands out for its emotional storytelling, engaging gameplay, and stunning audiovisual presentation. It takes you on a journey through grief, healing, and remembrance, all while providing an immersive and atmospheric experience. The game’s …"

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Antonio Russo STWGames Italia Aug 2024
80.0 /100

"Farewell North turns out to be a great experience, touching and unique, capable of interweaving an emotional narrative with gameplay that, despite its simplicity, manages to involve and convey deep thoughts. Despite some minor technical limitations and a pace that …"

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

88.0

"Farewell North is a heartwarming game that shows, in a literal sense, how a beloved pet can bring the light back in our darkest moments."

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Jason Dailey Gaming Nexus Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"I&s;ve never been as emotionally affected by a video game as I was by Farewell North. It&s;s a gorgeous bit of storytelling, flanked by music and art that is just as beautiful. You can see its emotional gut-punch coming, but …"

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Jennifer Rahman GamesCreed Aug 2024
73.0 /100

"Farewell North is a stunning video game that you should play. While I was writing this review, fixes were still going out, so I hope your experience is less rocky than mine, should you choose to play. As someone who …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Aug 2024
79.0 /100

"A great concept and experience with a cool overall aesthetic, but the execution overall isn’t always so hot"

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Kalina Mikova LadiesGamers.com Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"Farewell North is one of the more impactful and emotional gaming experiences I’ve had in recent years. The journey of the border collie, the bond with its human, and the struggle to find its way home all create a deeply …"

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Kirstie Summers Pure Nintendo Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

93.0

"Farewell North is a beautiful game in every way, exploring a rich and emotional story that draws you deep into the lives of its characters, woven throughout a stunning recreation of some of Scotland&s;s most incredible natural scenery."

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Luke Mitchell Checkpoint Gaming Aug 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

96.0

"The emotional journey that Farewell North presents will likely be a difficult one for many to tackle; the loss of a parent. It handles the subject material eloquently and delicately, offering a tale of companionship between a dog and a …"

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Steve Watts GameSpot Aug 2024
70.0 /100

"Farewell North is a sweet-natured look at companionship and loss through the eyes of a very good boy."

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Tim Jewett GameLuster Aug 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"Farewell North is an emotional game about the difficult goodbye to something that&s;s been with you for your entire life and how you keep it with you even after it&s;s gone. If you have lost a family member, pet, or …"

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming Aug 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Farewell North is a cathartic experience—a reminder that grief, while overwhelming, can be transformed into something beautiful. The game doesn’t shy away from the pain of loss, but it also shows that healing, though slow and difficult, is possible when …"

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