Underplayed Gems

Spirit of the North (2020)

Spirit of the North cover
Developer
Infuse Studio
Publisher
Silver Lining Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6,482 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, contemplative journey through stunning landscapes, where you solve puzzles by observing the environment and following a spirit fox companion.

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What players say

Players praise the relaxing, wordless story and gorgeous Iceland-like landscapes, but struggle with vague direction and clunky platforming. Many get stuck, especially late-game, and find the fox's bark jarring. The soundtrack is pleasant but repetitive, and collecting all spirits demands repeated chapter restarts.

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