Platforms
- PCDec 3, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics0.2286 Players
- PlayStation 4Dec 3, 20198.4playscore8.313 Critics9.21.11K Players
- Xbox OneDec 3, 20198.2playscore8.38 Critics9.278 Players
- Nintendo SwitchApr 28, 2022NAplayscore8.210 CriticsNA0 Players
48 critic reviews · 4 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Overall, Arise: A Simple Story is a short but fantastic game. It isn’t the most challenging game out on the market; it isn’t the fastest paced or the most mechanically in-depth… but it doesn’t have to be. It’s calm, quiet, deep, and far more than enough to make it worth playing. If you need to fill a quiet afternoon or two and need a poignant story to pluck your heartstrings, definitely make sure to give Arise: A Simple Story a chance.
TotalFarmage · May 27, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewArise: A Simple Story is a short and sweet piece. It's not particularly long or challenging, but it tells a bittersweet story about love and loss that should absolutely be tried out if you're a lover of subtle storytelling.
Total Farmage · May 26, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewArise: 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 appreciate the love and nuanced care that developer Untold Tales put into this game.
Thi Chao · May 07, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewArise: A Simple Story is a clean and slick experience, but one area that impacts the aesthetic is the loading screen and times. The melodic piano tune will suddenly cut out, and the screen will turn white – no music replaces this, and at first, I thought my game had frozen or crashed.
Ted Hazell · May 04, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe Definitive Edition of Arise: A Simple Story is a very enjoyable but slightly flawed port of a great game. The gorgeous presentation, engaging narrative, and enjoyable gameplay should be enough to consider picking this one up. That being said, we’re not quite sure whether the Switch version is the way to go, given the obvious technical limitations that the port has to deal with.
SebastiaanRaats · May 04, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewFrom 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 journey through the narrative that matters the most.
Casey David Muir-Taylor · Apr 29, 2022 Reviewed onRead full reviewArise: 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 an emotional bombshell, it simply lets the musical and visual storytelling seize their moment. It is only a simple story, but well told.
Roland Ingram · Apr 28, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewArise is a beautiful, devastating and uplifting game that suffers from some technical issues on Switch, but not enough to spoil the experience.
Chris Scullion · Apr 27, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewArise uses creative level design, gorgeous visuals and challenging environmental puzzles to explore the length and breadth of a full lifetime. A few presentation issues aside, it’s a moving, thought-provoking experience that tells a complete story with scarcely a word.
Will Aickman · May 01, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewAs a whole, Arise: A Simple Story is a look into someone else's life passing before their eyes as they pass. It's an interactive story to behold, as the protagonist traverses landscapes and a narrative that's brimming with feeling and meaning. Interest is naturally fostered, like a bedtime story told to a child.
Joseph Doyle · Feb 20, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
Community Reviews
- Rated on PC
- Rated on PC
- Rated on PC,PS4
- Rated on PS4
About the game
Arise is a journey through the bittersweet lives of two people where memories come alive and time bends to your will. Set out on an emotional rollercoaster ride through the changing landscapes of memories lush with feelings of love and loss. Control the flow of time and change your surroundings from the shifting of seconds to entire seasons. Enter the wonderful world of memories and feelings brought to life by the talented artists from Piccolo Studio. Invite a second player to help you control time and enjoy the journey together.