![]() ![]() Although the controls of your fox are mainly intuitive, some of these more intricate areas can take a bit of getting used to and sometimes, requires an element of luck to traverse them. The game also involves a few sections that require some platforming elements. Some stunning sceneries and beautiful locations do help to push you forward, although some textures can be a bit muddy in sections, but in the overall context of the whole environment, Infuse have done a sterling job at creating some of the most breath-taking sights I have ever witnessed on the Switch.įor the most part, the game runs superbly from a technical viewpoint, with only a couple of environmental hiccups witnessed first hand, but these were so sparse and few and far between, that they never frustrated. It’s a journey that may be too slow for some, but perseverance will bring an appreciation for the time and effort you put into it. What the strange symbols mean or why you’re collecting staffs and resurrecting spirits, but as you progress further and explore ruins and structures, the game slowly begins to reveal itself to you, culminating in an end-game that calmly makes sense. Although the majority of your time will lead to nothing, you’ll sometimes find useful locations needed to unlock puzzles, or come across ancient staffs that need to picked up and reunited with their spiritual owners.Īt first, nothing will hold any meaning to you. Each of the areas covers quite an expansive area, one that needs to be explored. You’ll journey across a series of environments, from bleak expanses and snow-filled caverns, to rocky cliffs and lush grass-filled fields. However, it does provide some subtle hints, especially during the early sections of the game with some on-screen prompts that allow you to dash, wag your tail, bark and jump through the tall grasses of the cold plains. Stick with it and the reward pays off.Īlthough the game holds no narrative or instructions, it does tell a story through a series of strange markings found on rocks or scratched into the walls of the caves. What may start off as a journey into nothing, soon becomes clear as you progress deeper into its landscapes. ![]() It’s an enchanting and compelling journey, despite its pacing. Exploration is the key here, as you begin to unravel the mysteries of the land by traversing over rock, through water and over fields in order to unlock and solve a series of environmental puzzles, as well as collect a series of staffs in order to reunite a lost civilisation and put their souls to rest. The game never holds your hand or pushes you in a direction. You simply find yourself within the world and that’s it. This slow-paced adventure places you within the wilderness of the North, with no narrative to push you forward, set the scene or give you a reasoning of being. From here, you then embark on a journey of discovery, as the story opens up on a voyage of a long, lost civilisation and the fate that befell them, as well as investigating a corruption of the land that is taking place around you leaving you no choice but to try and push back its advances and save the serenity of Mother Nature. Under her guiding light, you follow the spirit until, eventually, you join together and become infused with her powers. Its mysterious forms lead the way to another fox, one that takes the form of a spirit guide and is the guardian of the Northern Lights. One day, the fox comes across a formation of stones, as well as disfigurement in the sky, which they duly investigate. You play the role of a fox who finds themselves scouring the lands of the Northern Hemisphere. ![]() It’s a premise that is perfectly encapsulated in Infuse Studio’s latest release, as Spirit from the North explores a venture onto the Nintendo Switch. Whatever its style, any of these digital excursions that we undertake offer a nice break from the norm, whether it be from real-life, a change of pace from being an adrenaline-junkie or a thrill ride into oblivion. The same can also be applied to video games, with some titles giving us an edge-of-your-seat journey through its impressive set-pieces and adrenaline-fuelled stories, whilst others offer us a more, relaxed pace, with soft melodies, serene landscapes and the omission of any urgency. At some point within our lives, we’ll all make a journey of some sort or another, whether it be a personal conquest, an adventurous holiday or a simple jaunt with which to take in the natural beauty that surrounds us within the world. ![]()
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