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Spirit of the North

Infuse Studio · Nov 1, 2019

PC · PS4 · Switch

Everyone

About

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. The story takes root from various pieces of Nordic folklore. The game is unique in that it purposefully has no dialog or narrative. Players must breathe in their surroundings to solve various puzzles and speculate the meaning of a lost ancient civilization. Play as an ordinary red fox who’s story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox. As you journey over the mountains and under red-stained skies, you’ll discover more about your companion and land left in ruin.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 6.3 (4 critics) · Gamer 8.5

PlayStation 4

Critic 6.6 (4 critics) · Gamer 8.8

7.5

Nintendo Switch

Critic 6.2 (10 critics) · Gamer 9.0

7.5

Critic reviews

  • Push Square

    Henry Stockdale · Jul 12, 2022

    7.0
    Infuse Studio has done a fantastic job in remastering Spirit of the North’s visuals for PS5, but while it looks gorgeous, this edition neglects the elements that needed an update most. Though the controls remain stiff and your objectives aren’t always clear, anyone willing to look past this will find a wonderful experience at the core.
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  • Xbox Tavern

    Ross Hodge · Jul 04, 2021

    7.4
    Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition is a wonderful game to unwind with and is relatively short, so most will finish it in just a couple sittings. The game isn’t as polished as a re-release should be, but is still a fun adventure to embark on. I would recommend this title on a sale seeing as you won’t be playing it long unless you’re into Nordic folklore, foxes, or a moderate journey.
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  • WorthPlaying

    Chris "Atom" DeAngelus · Dec 17, 2020

    7.0
    Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition is a beautiful remaster of an average game. If you enjoy wandering around pretty environments and solving some light puzzles, then this is a fantastic "chill out" game, but anything beyond that is somewhat forgettable.
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  • Darkstation

    Allen · Dec 08, 2020

    7.0
    Spirit of the North Enhanced Edition is a charming adventure that stars a cute and fluffy fox exploring a lush landscape that has all but forgotten human existence. While I enjoy the game’s concept, the end result shows a priority of style over substance.
  • Nexus Hub

    Sam Aberdeen · Dec 08, 2020

    7.0
    Overall, Spirit of the North is beautiful, relaxing, and boasts an incredibly immersive world, but stumbles trying to keep you engaged between its loosely interwoven story moments and par-for-the-course gameplay.
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  • Hey Poor Player

    Francis DiPersio · Dec 01, 2020

    4.0
    Sadly, at least in its current state, Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition is a bit like finding yourself trapped in a public bathroom without any toilet paper: it’s a frustrating and lonely situation that you’ll probably want to avoid.
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Gamer reviews

  • Maruf Hassan

    Aug 19, 2021 · PC

    8.1

    This is a beautiful Indie game. You are a fox running through different lands in search of the red mist coming from somewhere. The game has very simple puzzles and a gorgeous setting. The spirit fox gives you some special abilities which unlock as you progress through the game. Overall a good game to buy if you get it on a sale.

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