Just a fun trivia piece. A lot of the spirits are based on real people who the developers knew who passed away. Which is why some of them feel so amazingly real. :-) This is easily one of my favorite games I’ve ever played.
This is why in my opinion, Indie games can make some of the best experiences people can have with the video game. Indie games made to introduce a brand new creative world with great characters as well as put in the effort to make it a great game. They don't feel like they are doing it for money. It feels like they are doing because they have an idea. I never heard of this one and now i'm looking forward to going even more broke. Great video as always.
I really wish they'd used stellas guitar more often, it would have been lovely aswell to get the little themes for each spirit once they passed on, so you could play them on the guitar.
I just got the game today and quickly fell in love with it. I played 5 and a half hours in one afternoon and could not wait to progress further into the story. The game is beautiful and gives off a warm and cozy vibe like Stardew Valley for me. It was well worth the price tag.
In conclusion, yes it's worth it. A great game that teaches a difficult lesson to learn, which is to move on and say goodbye. A game where you as the player truly feel connected to others, in a wide world to explore. I cried rivers because of how emotional this game can be.
About 12 hours into the game, I like the slow pace plus that they take away common time limits, so you don’t need to hurry to complete any of the missions. They really put a lot of effort to bring relaxation for player to have connection with each spirits, which is not possible when the pressure is intense.
There are games I hardly recall. There are games which were fun to play. but there are VERY few games that felt like a journey and left an impact. Journey, Spiritfarer, and Homeworld are such games. Those engaged me in their stories and figures like no other. I just want to sit down and listen more stories... and from start to finish, i felt like having 'gone' somewhere, not just finished another stage. There was a reason for every step you took and looking back you felt real clousure.
@@JamesLikesGames Oh and if you want another tip: play Journey 1 more time with a friend. Just go through the first 'gate' at the same time and you got a good chance to be teamed up 'randomly'. Together it once more feels different!! ... and Homeworld 1+Catacylsm are the ones you want. Playing those is ofc better since you 'live' the story... though if you don't have the time/nerve for it: *Mac's Lore* or *Mattius* do a good job laying out the story with additional lore. btw: Homeworld Remastered totaly ruins the ship-docking menu
I finished the game yesterday and wanted to watch some reviews to see if I was the only one having mixed feelings about this game despite overall liking it. I think you’re the only channel I watched that went that much in the game details and was so right in the pros and cons! I feel like we had the same experience with the game, especially for the 1 week gaming period which made me rush some stuff because of the repetitiveness. I couldn’t bring myself to bring to some characters, I think I skipped the entirety of Buck’s dialogues for instance. But really great review 🙏
thanks for checking the video out! i think the game definitely has a lot going for it, but the core gameplay isn't gonna do it for everyone. Also - it's been a while since I've played, but (MINOR SPOILER WARNING) I think Buck doesn't actually go through the spirit door - rather he is meant to stick around with the player for end game content
I like it but to me it gets really boring bc of how slow paced it is. The animations take forever and the slow travel across map even with busses kind of gets on my nerves. I did cry when it was time to take Alice to the everdoor tho.
I get what you’re saying. I’ve started the game at least 3 times and never go past the 3rd or 4th spirit. I love it when I’m playing, it’s adorable, it’s super fun to build the boat, have a little farm, cook, etc. Everything I love from cozy games and farming sims. But then I take a break because it starts feeling slow, repetitve and hard to get some items. And once the game is closed, as much as I liked playing I don’t feel like going back to it. I WANT to like it tought!!! 😭
If anyone’s here in 2022, this is my favorite game of all time. I’ve played it twice (side note-you will cry). I believe it’s $29.99 on the eShop, which it’s SO worth the price, but if that’s too high, sometimes it goes on sale for 50% off! I’ve bought this game twice because of how much I adore it. Since this RUclipsr’s review, multiple updates have come out that extend the game and improve QOL (like the Lily Update, which allows you to eventually travel at night).
@@JamesLikesGames there’s only 4 I believe- Lily, Beverley, Daria, and Jackie. I’d say the latter 3 extend the content but Lily allows you to have a bit of insight into Stella’s life which is super cool (especially for people who were confused with the Hades scenes like I was during the first playthrough). I also feel like Jackie will probably be relatable to a lot of players. Thank you for reviewing the game though, like I said it’s my all-time favorite and I’d love for the devs to have enough funding to make a similar game in the future, which reviews help with! ❤️
I must admit that despite its flaws I absolutely adore this game. I enjoy resource management games quite a bit, and I gravitate towards games that are heavily story-driven anyway. I remember watching the release trailer last year and being instantly intrigued by the game, but I stayed away from spoilers as much as I could so I could go into it (mostly) blind. I finally got the chance to pick it up and play it a few weeks ago, and it was well worth the wait. I 100% agree with your comments on how well the game handles progression. I tend to find that with some resource management games there can be a lot of downtime while waiting for certain tasks to finish. I never felt this with Spiritfarer: tasks don’t take long to complete, and there’s always something to do so even when it’s simple tasks like cutting wood or weaving at the loom it feels like you’re making progress. I also like the way that you can increase your yield from certain tasks with practice in timing, which is a nice little reward whenever you pull it off. Spoilers Ahead: In particular though, it was the roster of characters that really made the game for me. No character felt like they weren’t fleshed out, and over the course of my playthrough I came to love each of them for their quirks and traits. It felt like building a family, and it was equally heartbreaking and moving whenever it came to saying goodbye to them. I think the way the game handles the aftermath of the characters moving on is perfect in its own right: characters are rarely mentioned after the fact, but their absence is felt through their empty houses, through the lack of their presence around the boat or through interacting with their door instead of with the character to start an event. It’s not in-your-face, but it’s a small reminder of the character. I didn’t know the story of the game going into it, so it caught me a little off guard coming to the realisation that Stella was a palliative care nurse in life and that the spirits are largely those of patients she cared for. I’m a nurse, although not in palliative care, and so being able to connect with the story of the main character made the game that little bit more potent for me. There are definitely plenty of patients that I’ve lost who’s memories have stayed with me, and so it was in a small part vindicating to play as someone who shares those experiences. It was a very emotional playthrough, but in all good ways, and I think the way I connected with the story lets me overlook the game’s few flaws.
man this game, whenever the main theme song reaches that climax... waters my eyes so hard. I cry waterfalls and get this strong feeling in my chest. The song reminds me of those "good bye" moments ... and the hugs man... the hugs are so moving. Damn it. You play the game, and that song gets related to those moments, all back and forth, it creates such a strong connection with me that I either listen just to the song or watch just the scenes and I get to cry again, NO MATTER WHAT.
Honestly, I just happened across the game today while perusing some of the summer Indy deals, and I have to say it deffffinitely and instantaneously gave me Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki vibes and both my five year old and I were both just sitting there agog like: “yes, we should play this together” :) Thanks for the honest review, definitely informative and truthful ; thank you :)
Oh boy, I just bought the game, am waiting for it to download now, but I’m so excited!! It looks right up my alley in play style! Plus, I recently lost my older brother to drug addiction, and I feel like this game will help me through the grieving process.
Playing the game can be such a spiritual experience. It doesn't shy away from heavy topics but approaches them with a solemnity I didn't expect from such a cartoony-looking game. There's a rewarding though bittersweet feeling to the game. I agree with the comparison to Stardew Valley-- if you enjoy a resource management game with a lot of heart, give it a try.
I played the game, definitely one of the most emotional and unique experiences I had in videogames in recent years. (But nothing is comparable to Stardew Valley).
Nice review! I played the demo, and wanted it to be longer, so that's a good sign. I just hope all the farming/crafting stuff doesn't get tedious. It's $15 on Steam now, so I think I'll pick it up.
So glad I bought this game it's one to chill with and take in. Though some of the repeat animations feel tedious, you do move on enough to not feel too laborious
I really enjoy this game. I'm not quite finished with it yet but my favorite spirit so far is Stanley. He is such a sweet little kid and I know I'm gonna cry when I bring him to the everdoor.
Makes me sad that i was really looking forward to playing the game and someone in one of the reviews comment sections spoiled the entire ending with no warning. Sighhhh.
I literally think i just watched that same spoiler video and im so mad about it, I've been playing for 3 days now and that video just dropped it in there with 0 warning 😭😭😭💔💔💔
I put like 20 plus hours into this game and can barely rerember the ending. Let me say that this game is very much so a situation where the journey is greater than the destination. The best part of this game is the amazing soundtrack and the experiences with the characters and Stella throughout the journey. There is much to enjoy in this game and knowing the end doesn't take away from the experience.
The music is made by i think Vincent Diamanté who also made the music in Sky: Children of the Light which is also a relaxing game with also good graphics like Spiritfarer.
*small spoiler warning for the beginning of the game!* the spirit that made me cry on the ride to the ever door was gwen. she was the first person who introduces you to the game and i grew such an attachment to her, that when she asked to go i felt like we didn’t have enough time together :(
yeah i had a similar experience. i was definitely shocked by how early she left. here i was thinking we were friends and she'd be one of the last to leave
spiritfarer is very satisfying for me to play, not only from a story/character standpoint, but from a gameplay standpoint. each of the crafting minigames were simple yet unique enough for them to stand out, although some were easier than others. the character minigames were also fun for me, despite all being the same, but they were fun due to unique theming and how they all fit the characters and their personalities. i also really enjoyed the many opportunities to do side quests and such, as i'm a completionist when it comes to most games. collecting everything to gain rewards from susan felt satisfying once i was finished with it. as for the story and characters, i felt as if i could connect to most, if not all, of them in one way or another. having to let all of them go was heartbreaking and i cried until my face hurt, especially for alice and stanley. and although yes, i would agree that this game is certainly not for everyone, considering everyone has different tastes and plays differently, i would have to say that this game is one that everyone should at least look into. its theme of learning to let go after a loved one passes, i feel, is one that is important, long-lasting, and impactful. it handles such theming very gracefully and with respect, which i appreciate a lot. anyway, my long ramble is over. if you haven't checked the game out, i suggest that you do, whether it's finding a playthrough or purchasing and playing the game yourself. i hope you all have a good day/night.
This is one of the best games I've played in a while. The story is beautiful. The characters all have fun personalities, and the progression is amazing.
I like that you mentioned that "some sounds are a bit too piercing", as this was, unfortunately, the reason I stopped playing this game. I had to completely mute the game every time I would water and harvest my crops.
@@rpaulseymour Maybe it's just me, but for me it played just fine in handheld. Yes, text is quite small, but readable. (And there is option to adjust size of text, but I never bothered with it)
I just finnished the game a couple days ago and I played on switch lite, (could possbily occur on the normal switch) and I had technical diffucutlties where the game would randomly crash on me when I was progressing with adding more spirits. I did let the devs know about the issue and it's fairly common on that type of console. So that is something to be aware of when playing on the switch cause it was something I was not aware of.
I'm a bit sad that I cannot connect to the characters and the stories as other people do. At a point, I started feeling the dialogs to be really boring and skipping through most of them fast.
I loved SDV, I can't remember how many cumulative hours I put into that game. I hope this one delivers that same immersion. Especially now, in a world full of watered down "triple A" games.
i'm not sure you'll feel the same level of immersion tbh - cuz tbf stardew valley goes way above and beyond there, but i think you can easily get hooked in the repetition like SDV
To be honest I enjoy this game more than sdv, not saying sdv is bad, it is really good. This game just clicked with me. Sadly my girlfriend doesn't want to play this game anymore because she cried so much at a certain point she just can't play without crying. Still I think you'll love it!
I don't have Stanley yet but my mum had him and he's definitely my favourite, he acts so innocent and he's so cute. Personally my fav aesthetic is cottagecore and pixiecore and he looks like those ☺️ I also think it's cool that the game is free on xbox gamepass
3:54 She’ll sometimes hook on automatically because pushing the move stick up will also make her hook on. So you were probably just pushing up on the stick. Its much better than the d-pad tbh.
I definitely agree that the gameplay has a few issues I would definitely agree that the guitar should have more use cases and themes and also the animations for doing tasks are way too long. Though these are very small complaints compared to what the game has too offer and I would 100% reccommend this game.
i couldnt get past the first part of this game, everyone i met reminded me so much of my family that every time i had to bring one to the everdoor i broke down in a sobbing mess. im an emotional person and this game wrecked me so hard i couldnt keep going.
lol these are the exact two games i played last spring, which was like one of the most insane periods of my life, they have special place in my heart just by association
Great review! I like how balanced you were, and analytical without spoiling plot points. I strongly agree with your "nitpicking" poinits and positive suggestion to play the game slowly. (^-^)
So, hey man. Was looking for a good review of this game. Yours was the first. So, I watched it. The people have spoken. I ended up buying it thanks to your honesty. Thank you! I think playing it at a fairly slow paste will be perfect. Just like watching "This is Us", y'know? 😁
I didn't play many games through, but this one I did and I loved it! It's already a couple years ago so I would love to play with the new characters, but I don't have the time now 😢
I played the xbox one version (I have the Nintendo switch version as a physical version) and I loved it then as much as I did now but it’s easier to see and manage for me from a smaller screen. I stumbled upon it when it was coming up to the 4 years of losing my best friend and for a game, it has helped when it came to grief and trying to navigate through it. I say give the game a go if you are trying to navigate through grief. And the physical game has some perks
ooh that's a tough one. maybe night in the woods or oxenfree? hard to find any game truly like spiritfarer, but some of those might have similar themes
great review! honestly i was loving the game, but it's been about 20 hours and it doesn't feel like im even halfway there. i got bored, mainly because it's so repetitive. i'm unsure if i'll finish it.
Maybe it's me, but some of the later characters just lack charm and functionality. You know which ones I mean. I don't care about them and they seemed one note, even saying goodbye. I did nope out of the whole game at the tedious carrot quest.
I am finally playing this in good faith to finish it and it is fun but I do need to mix in some other games. The game is addictive but also too long in my opinion. I do love the new additions you get and the boat really does transition into an amazing collection of resources and unique buildings.
LOL Reminds me of an old tv show starring a very young Sally Field called The Flying Nun. She was very petite and wore this winged headdress thingy that, coupled with the strong winds of the island she moved to (San Juan, Puerto Rico), actually allowed her to lift into the air and glide, as if with a hang glider. It was a comedy series where her ability was used mostly to have her show up where people didn't expect her, or help her friends get out of tricky or dangerous situations.
I think gameplay wise yes, but some of the themes of the characters might be a bit heavy (related to death) although they don't make it super explicit. Overall I'd still say yes
I recently finished the game and loved it. But, watching this video made me realize something - the camera is NOT supposed to be that zoomed out on the boat, that you have trouble making out everything. I was wondering when you'd mention that about the things you didn't like about the game, but nope- probably just a bug.
@@JamesLikesGames I did a little googling and found some steam and reddit comments about the zoom bug - apparently the camera can get stuck like that. That, and I think it had to do with the fact that I was playing on handheld mode, so now I'm legitimately thinking of replaying the game just so I can appreciate the little details more.
Once my game glitched and Bruce & Mickey were half inside one building, half inside another. When I tried moving one of the buildings, Bruce & Mickey’s front half stayed in place, but the back half disappeared. I had to go to sleep in the game to get them to be fully intact lol
I loved this review although I’m still playing Spirit fairer I have been having fun I play on Nintendo switch. It was about $30 to $41 dollars but it is worth it in my opinion
Played it, and loved it. It's definitely not a game for everyone, but if you're in for the story and enjoy taking your time as you progress through a game, this might just tickle your fancy. I can't recommend it enough if you're in to slow-boil kind of games.
It was alright, did 40hrs for 100% completion. The game clearly has some cut content (Like meditation being used for day skipping) which could've been used and at times they omit details like Buck not needing to be sent to the door. Yeah there's hints as of to why, but his quests where you have to wait several days for each step and you've done everything else...it becomes an incredibly boring waiting game. Overall the game was alright, the message wasn't as deep as people seem to make it out to be and honestly some of the characters feel very forced in certain aspects (Even if they're based on people the devs have known).
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Just a fun trivia piece. A lot of the spirits are based on real people who the developers knew who passed away. Which is why some of them feel so amazingly real. :-) This is easily one of my favorite games I’ve ever played.
great tidbit! definitely makes the game feel more real
Even Stella?
@@harmonetheanimationaddict4419 Stella isn't based on a real person far as I know, but about half of the spirits you recruit onto your boat are. :-)
That’s fucking heartbreaking. I cried reading this comment.
Making this game must’ve been some hard letting go & healing too 🥺
This is why in my opinion, Indie games can make some of the best experiences people can have with the video game. Indie games made to introduce a brand new creative world with great characters as well as put in the effort to make it a great game. They don't feel like they are doing it for money. It feels like they are doing because they have an idea. I never heard of this one and now i'm looking forward to going even more broke. Great video as always.
lmaooo i feel that man. who knew starting a gaming channel would result in me spending so much money...
I really wish they'd used stellas guitar more often, it would have been lovely aswell to get the little themes for each spirit once they passed on, so you could play them on the guitar.
totally. when i learned the first song from Summer, I thought every character was gonna teach a song... how wrong i was
I just got the game today and quickly fell in love with it. I played 5 and a half hours in one afternoon and could not wait to progress further into the story. The game is beautiful and gives off a warm and cozy vibe like Stardew Valley for me. It was well worth the price tag.
hope you enjoy the rest of the journey!
In conclusion, yes it's worth it. A great game that teaches a difficult lesson to learn, which is to move on and say goodbye. A game where you as the player truly feel connected to others, in a wide world to explore. I cried rivers because of how emotional this game can be.
yeah it's truly amazing the stories i've heard and how much ppl connect with the game
I would love to see this game adapted into a movie, the animation is so pleasant while the music is so touching!
ooh i think this could definitely work for a movie but only thing might be the antagonist?
@@JamesLikesGames if Encanto can do it this movie will have no problem
This game helped me cope up and moved to closure from the ones I lost in the recent years 😊 Especially my father 😔
i'm sorry to hear about your loss, but it's amazing that the game could help with that! truly shows how impactful games can be
My god...I might give this a try too then. I lost my father this past November 😞
Same ❤️
My dad was a lot like Atul so his story definitely get's to me.
@@lilypad888 Sorry :(
I randomly stumbled upon spiritfarer when I bought a switch and I’ve been obsessed with it since. Incredible game. So emotional c
yeah the game is beautiful! i don't even know what spurred me on to get it but i tried it on a whim
About 12 hours into the game, I like the slow pace plus that they take away common time limits, so you don’t need to hurry to complete any of the missions. They really put a lot of effort to bring relaxation for player to have connection with each spirits, which is not possible when the pressure is intense.
yeah i definitely played through it way faster than i would've liked just to review it
There are games I hardly recall. There are games which were fun to play. but there are VERY few games that felt like a journey and left an impact.
Journey, Spiritfarer, and Homeworld are such games. Those engaged me in their stories and figures like no other. I just want to sit down and listen more stories...
and from start to finish, i felt like having 'gone' somewhere, not just finished another stage. There was a reason for every step you took and looking back you felt real clousure.
great way to describe it! i'll add journey and homeworld to my wishlists haha
well said
@@JamesLikesGames Oh and if you want another tip:
play Journey 1 more time with a friend.
Just go through the first 'gate' at the same time and you got a good chance to be teamed up 'randomly'. Together it once more feels different!!
... and Homeworld 1+Catacylsm are the ones you want. Playing those is ofc better since you 'live' the story... though if you don't have the time/nerve for it:
*Mac's Lore* or *Mattius* do a good job laying out the story with additional lore.
btw:
Homeworld Remastered totaly ruins the ship-docking menu
Why Homeworld ? Thank for the mention, I haven´t played it. I would add What Remains of Edith Finch and To the Moon
Journey is such a good game oml
wow this review is so good quality i thought you had millions of subs fr , very good job
aw shucks :) but thanks for checking it out!
I finished the game yesterday and wanted to watch some reviews to see if I was the only one having mixed feelings about this game despite overall liking it. I think you’re the only channel I watched that went that much in the game details and was so right in the pros and cons! I feel like we had the same experience with the game, especially for the 1 week gaming period which made me rush some stuff because of the repetitiveness. I couldn’t bring myself to bring to some characters, I think I skipped the entirety of Buck’s dialogues for instance. But really great review 🙏
thanks for checking the video out! i think the game definitely has a lot going for it, but the core gameplay isn't gonna do it for everyone. Also - it's been a while since I've played, but (MINOR SPOILER WARNING) I think Buck doesn't actually go through the spirit door - rather he is meant to stick around with the player for end game content
I like it but to me it gets really boring bc of how slow paced it is. The animations take forever and the slow travel across map even with busses kind of gets on my nerves. I did cry when it was time to take Alice to the everdoor tho.
I get what you’re saying. I’ve started the game at least 3 times and never go past the 3rd or 4th spirit. I love it when I’m playing, it’s adorable, it’s super fun to build the boat, have a little farm, cook, etc. Everything I love from cozy games and farming sims. But then I take a break because it starts feeling slow, repetitve and hard to get some items. And once the game is closed, as much as I liked playing I don’t feel like going back to it. I WANT to like it tought!!! 😭
If anyone’s here in 2022, this is my favorite game of all time. I’ve played it twice (side note-you will cry). I believe it’s $29.99 on the eShop, which it’s SO worth the price, but if that’s too high, sometimes it goes on sale for 50% off! I’ve bought this game twice because of how much I adore it.
Since this RUclipsr’s review, multiple updates have come out that extend the game and improve QOL (like the Lily Update, which allows you to eventually travel at night).
yes - i've heard there are a bunch of new characters and all but i havent gotten around to checking it out
@@JamesLikesGames there’s only 4 I believe- Lily, Beverley, Daria, and Jackie. I’d say the latter 3 extend the content but Lily allows you to have a bit of insight into Stella’s life which is super cool (especially for people who were confused with the Hades scenes like I was during the first playthrough). I also feel like Jackie will probably be relatable to a lot of players.
Thank you for reviewing the game though, like I said it’s my all-time favorite and I’d love for the devs to have enough funding to make a similar game in the future, which reviews help with! ❤️
got the full version for i think 10$ on sale for sswitch
I must admit that despite its flaws I absolutely adore this game. I enjoy resource management games quite a bit, and I gravitate towards games that are heavily story-driven anyway. I remember watching the release trailer last year and being instantly intrigued by the game, but I stayed away from spoilers as much as I could so I could go into it (mostly) blind. I finally got the chance to pick it up and play it a few weeks ago, and it was well worth the wait.
I 100% agree with your comments on how well the game handles progression. I tend to find that with some resource management games there can be a lot of downtime while waiting for certain tasks to finish. I never felt this with Spiritfarer: tasks don’t take long to complete, and there’s always something to do so even when it’s simple tasks like cutting wood or weaving at the loom it feels like you’re making progress. I also like the way that you can increase your yield from certain tasks with practice in timing, which is a nice little reward whenever you pull it off.
Spoilers Ahead:
In particular though, it was the roster of characters that really made the game for me. No character felt like they weren’t fleshed out, and over the course of my playthrough I came to love each of them for their quirks and traits. It felt like building a family, and it was equally heartbreaking and moving whenever it came to saying goodbye to them. I think the way the game handles the aftermath of the characters moving on is perfect in its own right: characters are rarely mentioned after the fact, but their absence is felt through their empty houses, through the lack of their presence around the boat or through interacting with their door instead of with the character to start an event. It’s not in-your-face, but it’s a small reminder of the character.
I didn’t know the story of the game going into it, so it caught me a little off guard coming to the realisation that Stella was a palliative care nurse in life and that the spirits are largely those of patients she cared for. I’m a nurse, although not in palliative care, and so being able to connect with the story of the main character made the game that little bit more potent for me. There are definitely plenty of patients that I’ve lost who’s memories have stayed with me, and so it was in a small part vindicating to play as someone who shares those experiences. It was a very emotional playthrough, but in all good ways, and I think the way I connected with the story lets me overlook the game’s few flaws.
yeah the game def wasn't exactly what i was imagining (i thought it'd be more sims like) but it was definitely a good experience
man this game, whenever the main theme song reaches that climax... waters my eyes so hard. I cry waterfalls and get this strong feeling in my chest. The song reminds me of those "good bye" moments ... and the hugs man... the hugs are so moving. Damn it. You play the game, and that song gets related to those moments, all back and forth, it creates such a strong connection with me that I either listen just to the song or watch just the scenes and I get to cry again, NO MATTER WHAT.
im glad it resonated so much for you
I loved in particular how Atul left because it's similar to how my father did. It really did hit hard, especially since I latched onto him
Atul just went to get some cigarettes
This is the first time I’ve genuinely been sad that I can’t experience a game for the first time again. Most fantastic game I’ve ever played.
glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the thorough review! another I'll put on my to-buy list, the trailer was enough to make me emotional :'D
Yes definitely a great experience even tho parts of the gameplay arent the best
Man! What a solid, well-rounded review. Great job!
thanks Aditya!
I 100% this game and got the platinum. One of the greatest and most beautiful games I’ve ever played.
what's platinum?
@@JamesLikesGames platinum trophy on PlayStation
Honestly, I just happened across the game today while perusing some of the summer Indy deals, and I have to say it deffffinitely and instantaneously gave me Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki vibes and both my five year old and I were both just sitting there agog like: “yes, we should play this together” :) Thanks for the honest review, definitely informative and truthful ; thank you :)
thanks John! hope you guys enjoy it. also just FYI I think the second player plays as the cat, but i'm not quite sure how it works.
@@JamesLikesGames it does :) my son was playing as Daffodil lol 😂 it’s a gorgeous game though!
liked and subscribed, good review. hope your channel grows.
Truly appreciate it!
Oh boy, I just bought the game, am waiting for it to download now, but I’m so excited!! It looks right up my alley in play style! Plus, I recently lost my older brother to drug addiction, and I feel like this game will help me through the grieving process.
Playing the game can be such a spiritual experience. It doesn't shy away from heavy topics but approaches them with a solemnity I didn't expect from such a cartoony-looking game. There's a rewarding though bittersweet feeling to the game. I agree with the comparison to Stardew Valley-- if you enjoy a resource management game with a lot of heart, give it a try.
it definitely goes to places that most games don't and it surprised me for sure
hardly ever had a game make me cry but this game made me ball
amazing that games can do that to us
I played the game, definitely one of the most emotional and unique experiences I had in videogames in recent years. (But nothing is comparable to Stardew Valley).
yeah - stardew is in a league of it's own. it's created so many copycats recently
Nice review!
I played the demo, and wanted it to be longer, so that's a good sign. I just hope all the farming/crafting stuff doesn't get tedious.
It's $15 on Steam now, so I think I'll pick it up.
it can definitely feel a bit repetitive at times but since ur constantly moving i personally didn't find it too bad
So glad I bought this game it's one to chill with and take in.
Though some of the repeat animations feel tedious, you do move on enough to not feel too laborious
yeah i just wish come animations were a bit quicker, but overall still a nice experience
I really enjoy this game. I'm not quite finished with it yet but my favorite spirit so far is Stanley. He is such a sweet little kid and I know I'm gonna cry when I bring him to the everdoor.
stanley is awesome! definitely one of the best characters
Makes me sad that i was really looking forward to playing the game and someone in one of the reviews comment sections spoiled the entire ending with no warning. Sighhhh.
dang i'm sorry to hear that, but I think the game is still worth experiencing even with spoilers!
I literally think i just watched that same spoiler video and im so mad about it, I've been playing for 3 days now and that video just dropped it in there with 0 warning 😭😭😭💔💔💔
@@shadowm2k7 still a good game even if you know the ending. I love it
I put like 20 plus hours into this game and can barely rerember the ending. Let me say that this game is very much so a situation where the journey is greater than the destination. The best part of this game is the amazing soundtrack and the experiences with the characters and Stella throughout the journey. There is much to enjoy in this game and knowing the end doesn't take away from the experience.
Its on sale, for $3 in my country!! Lowest its ever been, Am gonna buy it, thanks for the review james
thanks for checking it out! hope you enjoy :)
im not one for kids, being a lesbian. but my mushroom son, my sweet sweet mushroom son? i miss him.
one of the best!
The music is made by i think Vincent Diamanté who also made the music in Sky: Children of the Light which is also a relaxing game with also good graphics like Spiritfarer.
i have the game downloaded on switch! will definitely be on my list to play
@@JamesLikesGames Ooooo
just found your channel. great review and the quality is fantastic! great job!
Just grabbed this on sale for $5. I might be years late but this review definitely made me grab it!
*small spoiler warning for the beginning of the game!*
the spirit that made me cry on the ride to the ever door was gwen. she was the first person who introduces you to the game and i grew such an attachment to her, that when she asked to go i felt like we didn’t have enough time together :(
yeah i had a similar experience. i was definitely shocked by how early she left. here i was thinking we were friends and she'd be one of the last to leave
@@JamesLikesGames same 😢
I also was shocked, and the dialogue about her relationship with her father made me cry. The dialogues were real and true....
You can turn off the noise from the bus stop if you like. At the music box in the lounge you can also choose a lot of different songs.
This is on sale on the switch store everyone.
This is definitely going on my to play list. Anything that deals with death and acceptance will always strike a powerful cord.
def give it a look!
spiritfarer is very satisfying for me to play, not only from a story/character standpoint, but from a gameplay standpoint. each of the crafting minigames were simple yet unique enough for them to stand out, although some were easier than others. the character minigames were also fun for me, despite all being the same, but they were fun due to unique theming and how they all fit the characters and their personalities. i also really enjoyed the many opportunities to do side quests and such, as i'm a completionist when it comes to most games. collecting everything to gain rewards from susan felt satisfying once i was finished with it.
as for the story and characters, i felt as if i could connect to most, if not all, of them in one way or another. having to let all of them go was heartbreaking and i cried until my face hurt, especially for alice and stanley. and although yes, i would agree that this game is certainly not for everyone, considering everyone has different tastes and plays differently, i would have to say that this game is one that everyone should at least look into. its theme of learning to let go after a loved one passes, i feel, is one that is important, long-lasting, and impactful. it handles such theming very gracefully and with respect, which i appreciate a lot.
anyway, my long ramble is over. if you haven't checked the game out, i suggest that you do, whether it's finding a playthrough or purchasing and playing the game yourself. i hope you all have a good day/night.
definitely not for everyone, but a lot to love here!
OMG FANTASTIC REVIEW THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP AND INFO THIS IS AMAZING
no problem! thanks for checking it out
@@JamesLikesGames got a new follower yessssss sir
thanks man! appreciate that
I know for a fact this game is not for me because of the genre but for it looks beautiful...and that sountrack is promising
i got it for 5,99 but so far its worth so much more
glad you like it!
This is one of the best games I've played in a while. The story is beautiful. The characters all have fun personalities, and the progression is amazing.
word of advice:
be careful if you are Going for the Spiritfarer %100 run...
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yes, that is speaking from experience
Could you be more specific?
I like that you mentioned that "some sounds are a bit too piercing", as this was, unfortunately, the reason I stopped playing this game. I had to completely mute the game every time I would water and harvest my crops.
yeah it was definitely noticeable and hopefully they address(ed) it
Thanks for making this review I am debating a couple games still not sure but this definitely helped
thanks for checking it out!
@@JamesLikesGames I ended up buying the game after watching 😂
hope u like it!
How legible is the text on handheld?
i didn't even know you could play on handheld tbh, but i'll pin your question until someone answers!
@@rpaulseymour Maybe it's just me, but for me it played just fine in handheld. Yes, text is quite small, but readable. (And there is option to adjust size of text, but I never bothered with it)
I didn't have a problem on switch personally, but I may be misremembering seeing as I haven't played since around launch
@@rpaulseymour Thanks so much!
It reads as an excellent analysis. I'll add it to my ever-growing Utter Garbage Switch Crap list.
I just finnished the game a couple days ago and I played on switch lite, (could possbily occur on the normal switch) and I had technical diffucutlties where the game would randomly crash on me when I was progressing with adding more spirits. I did let the devs know about the issue and it's fairly common on that type of console. So that is something to be aware of when playing on the switch cause it was something I was not aware of.
dang that's really sad to hear :( there was another comment that was also mentioning how the text was a bit hard to read too
The games on xbox game pass so I played it. I adore it! Also the developers are canadian ones :)
Didnt know that! Very cool
I'm a bit sad that I cannot connect to the characters and the stories as other people do. At a point, I started feeling the dialogs to be really boring and skipping through most of them fast.
understandable. even me while i rly liked some characters, some didnt do anything for me.
This one dropped on eShop at $5 so I am checking out for reviews ❤❤❤ thank you so much made me more convinced
Thanks for taking the time to check it out!
Thanks for the review. I just bought it for just $4.49
I’m playing through it right now and I’m having a blast!
glad u like it!
I loved SDV, I can't remember how many cumulative hours I put into that game. I hope this one delivers that same immersion. Especially now, in a world full of watered down "triple A" games.
i'm not sure you'll feel the same level of immersion tbh - cuz tbf stardew valley goes way above and beyond there, but i think you can easily get hooked in the repetition like SDV
To be honest I enjoy this game more than sdv, not saying sdv is bad, it is really good. This game just clicked with me. Sadly my girlfriend doesn't want to play this game anymore because she cried so much at a certain point she just can't play without crying. Still I think you'll love it!
I cried so much in this game cause i loved all of my villagers
its only natural
No one:
Not even a single soul:
Not even daffodil:
Not even SpongeBob:
Stella: I JUMP ON UMBRELLAS!
don't forget the cheese in the cella!
@@JamesLikesGames lol
beautiful review
beautiful comment
with the lily update you can sail at night after delivering 8 spirits
great to know! thanks :D how have you enjoyed the updates?
I don't have Stanley yet but my mum had him and he's definitely my favourite, he acts so innocent and he's so cute.
Personally my fav aesthetic is cottagecore and pixiecore and he looks like those ☺️
I also think it's cool that the game is free on xbox gamepass
stanley is awesome! but also makes me sad
The no travel at night is actually fixed with Lily
good to know!
I might get Spiritfarer, for my birthday, as I downloaded the demo, and it’s interesting, in its deeper lore themes!
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She’ll sometimes hook on automatically because pushing the move stick up will also make her hook on. So you were probably just pushing up on the stick. Its much better than the d-pad tbh.
thanks! yeah that makes sense but in the tutorial they tell u to use dpad and so it felt rly tough
@@JamesLikesGames Yeahh It was annoying for me too lol, glad i found it out!
I definitely agree that the gameplay has a few issues I would definitely agree that the guitar should have more use cases and themes and also the animations for doing tasks are way too long. Though these are very small complaints compared to what the game has too offer and I would 100% reccommend this game.
yeah - most i would categorize as annoyances, but i can see ppl not liking the grind
i couldnt get past the first part of this game, everyone i met reminded me so much of my family that every time i had to bring one to the everdoor i broke down in a sobbing mess. im an emotional person and this game wrecked me so hard i couldnt keep going.
Picked up for $7 on steam summer sale and am 4 hours into it. Incredible.
This game and outer wilds hold a special place in my heart!
i still need to play outer wilds!
lol these are the exact two games i played last spring, which was like one of the most insane periods of my life, they have special place in my heart just by association
Great review! I like how balanced you were, and analytical without spoiling plot points. I strongly agree with your "nitpicking" poinits and positive suggestion to play the game slowly. (^-^)
thanks for taking the time to watch it!!
So, hey man.
Was looking for a good review of this game.
Yours was the first.
So, I watched it.
The people have spoken.
I ended up buying it thanks to your honesty.
Thank you! I think playing it at a fairly slow paste will be perfect.
Just like watching "This is Us", y'know? 😁
thanks for checking it out and im glad you're enjoying it!
I didn't play many games through, but this one I did and I loved it! It's already a couple years ago so I would love to play with the new characters, but I don't have the time now 😢
Great review!
thank you for checking it out!
I played the xbox one version (I have the Nintendo switch version as a physical version) and I loved it then as much as I did now but it’s easier to see and manage for me from a smaller screen. I stumbled upon it when it was coming up to the 4 years of losing my best friend and for a game, it has helped when it came to grief and trying to navigate through it. I say give the game a go if you are trying to navigate through grief. And the physical game has some perks
These games about people trying to evade misery and loneliness , they hold a special place in my heart. Do you know of others like this?
ooh that's a tough one. maybe night in the woods or oxenfree? hard to find any game truly like spiritfarer, but some of those might have similar themes
@@JamesLikesGames Thanks! I'll check them out ^^
You seem under rated so I subbed :D
thanks! :) really appreciate the support
Just played it today for the first time and I can say, it's definitely my comfort game ❤
This game was so peaceful, I loved it! I was always so sad when everyone left. Especially the frog and the hedgehog.
yes... those two made me very sad too
Just got it because it's on sale right now, around 13€. Can't wait :)
hope you enjoy!
great review! honestly i was loving the game, but it's been about 20 hours and it doesn't feel like im even halfway there. i got bored, mainly because it's so repetitive. i'm unsure if i'll finish it.
i think that's perfectly fair critique. It's definitely repetitive and can feel like the game is just giving you busy work
Maybe it's me, but some of the later characters just lack charm and functionality. You know which ones I mean. I don't care about them and they seemed one note, even saying goodbye. I did nope out of the whole game at the tedious carrot quest.
@@nagsheadbeach yeah definitely agree with that. looking back, some of the later spirits definitely could've used some spicing up
update: it's been 40 hours and i'm giving up on the game. i only have buck and elena left, but they're both a pain.
great review dude
thank bro! appreciate it
I am finally playing this in good faith to finish it and it is fun but I do need to mix in some other games. The game is addictive but also too long in my opinion. I do love the new additions you get and the boat really does transition into an amazing collection of resources and unique buildings.
definitely. it can feel a bit grindy at times, but still a lot to love!
Great video!
thanks :D
You know you need to eat more if you hold up your hat and you started to fly.
lol! stella too busy feeding everyone else
LOL Reminds me of an old tv show starring a very young Sally Field called The Flying Nun. She was very petite and wore this winged headdress thingy that, coupled with the strong winds of the island she moved to (San Juan, Puerto Rico), actually allowed her to lift into the air and glide, as if with a hang glider. It was a comedy series where her ability was used mostly to have her show up where people didn't expect her, or help her friends get out of tricky or dangerous situations.
Hi would you say this is appropriate for a 10 year old? Thanks for the Good review
I think gameplay wise yes, but some of the themes of the characters might be a bit heavy (related to death) although they don't make it super explicit. Overall I'd still say yes
I recently finished the game and loved it. But, watching this video made me realize something - the camera is NOT supposed to be that zoomed out on the boat, that you have trouble making out everything. I was wondering when you'd mention that about the things you didn't like about the game, but nope- probably just a bug.
lol! maybe a bug or i wonder if there's a zoom button or something?
@@JamesLikesGames I did a little googling and found some steam and reddit comments about the zoom bug - apparently the camera can get stuck like that. That, and I think it had to do with the fact that I was playing on handheld mode, so now I'm legitimately thinking of replaying the game just so I can appreciate the little details more.
Once my game glitched and Bruce & Mickey were half inside one building, half inside another. When I tried moving one of the buildings, Bruce & Mickey’s front half stayed in place, but the back half disappeared. I had to go to sleep in the game to get them to be fully intact lol
lol! so strange
I loved this review although I’m still playing Spirit fairer I have been having fun I play on Nintendo switch.
It was about $30 to $41 dollars but it is worth it in my opinion
yeah i can def some ppl thinking it's not worth that much, but i think it's just such a nice experience
Gonna buy this masterpiece’s deluxe edition with granny’s pocket money I got yesterday
lol! god bless granny
@@JamesLikesGames yeah dude fr it doesn’t matter to the granny what age you are you gonna get the goodies (food and pocketmoney .. and love :D )
I'm tempted to get this game on switch, it will probably make me teary. I like building, crafting and gathering games.
sounds perfect for u haha
What's the name of the music in the video?
He said people can cry while playing. Lol I've been crying just from watching this. Yes, I'm that emotional
lol! i'm sorry my poems are so offensive
Played it, and loved it. It's definitely not a game for everyone, but if you're in for the story and enjoy taking your time as you progress through a game, this might just tickle your fancy. I can't recommend it enough if you're in to slow-boil kind of games.
yeah - def a game that you play at your own pace!
top tier poetry 😭
It was alright, did 40hrs for 100% completion.
The game clearly has some cut content (Like meditation being used for day skipping) which could've been used and at times they omit details like Buck not needing to be sent to the door. Yeah there's hints as of to why, but his quests where you have to wait several days for each step and you've done everything else...it becomes an incredibly boring waiting game.
Overall the game was alright, the message wasn't as deep as people seem to make it out to be and honestly some of the characters feel very forced in certain aspects (Even if they're based on people the devs have known).
yeah i can see why some wouldn't love it. i can see what you mean by characters can feel a bit forced maybe
There were big sales and I paid the game 6€ it is definitely worth it
I cried while playing this game due to story of characters.
the main thing im getting from this is that Seafarers is a wholesome af game. nice.
yes - very wholesome game although there are parts of the gameplay i think people might not enjoy
I loved every second of this game. Though I did get to play the game through Netflix.
i bought the game on sale for 5 € 😂 fell in love with it immediately
Great review
thanks queen!
This review is infinitely better than any steaming hot garbage ign would of pulled together.
lol - i give this comment a 7 out of 10