Spiritfarer Reviews

Spiritfarer is ranked in the 96th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Scarlet Bell
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 11, 2021

Spiritfarer has been one of the hardest games for me to review in recent memory. Presenting an incredibly personal journey supported by a sublime graphical style and soundtrack, it's something I can't get out of my head, and yet struggle to explain just how it captivated me. It is a fantastic experience, and one I wholeheartedly recommend.

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4.5 / 5.0
Aug 25, 2021

Spiritfarer is an absolutely gorgeous adventure that tells a heartfelt tale of love and loss.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2020

Spiritfarer is a beautiful game in terms of graphics and story, with plenty of tasks to keep you busy from collecting resources, fishing, and building. It's a relaxing experience, and one many people will find comfort in.

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9 / 10
Aug 29, 2020

The fact Spiritfarer made me think about the meaning of life and death, had me cry in mixed sadness and joy at remembering people I’ve lost, and, more importantly, the memories I’ll always keep of them, is probably the best recommendation I can imagine giving any piece of media.

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4.5 / 5.0
Aug 31, 2020

Spiritfarer is one of a kind, and well worth anyone’s time.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 20, 2020

Spiritfarer is worth playing for the visuals alone, but the mature storytelling and fascinating look at a concept we don't see explored very often make it well worth checking out. Expect to put at least 35 hours in if you want to see the whole story, more if you're a completionist.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2020

Spiritfarer is a truly gorgeous game in every aspect. A stunning art style, gorgeously melodic music, and a lighter and less punishing take on the management sim genre make it one of the best indie games of the year and a title that will be remembered for years to come.

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Aug 18, 2020

Spiritfarer is an excellent game in its own right, yet its candid handling of death truly sets it apart from its peers. It's addicting gameplay loop is well complimented by its thoughtful story - anyone who likes their relaxation with a side of healthy contemplation will be hard pressed to find a more compelling game this year.

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4.5 / 5.0
Aug 18, 2020

Spiritfarer is an absolute triumph and easily goes down as the best game that Thunder Lotus has created.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 18, 2020

Spiritfarer is a game about saying "goodbye" to our friends. Its management mechanics are only a shield, behind which Stella, a ferrymaster, tries to help souls living a serene departure. But their journey is also Stella's journey, full of surprises, emotion and laughs and Spiritfarer is able to turn a death trip in a boat full of life, sounds and people. What is the afterlife? How we are reaching it? Spiritfarer answers with elegance and smartness. A precious gem.

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Forbes
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 18, 2020

Those who will patiently (and happily) put in the time to building their ferries and cooking for their spirit friends will be rewarded with snippets of story that might stay with them longer than they expect.

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9 / 10
Aug 18, 2020

Spirifarer is an excellent 2D-platformer and management game, but moreover it's a beautiful and joyous journey about caring for others and coming to terms with death and saying goodbye.

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Tom Marks
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 18, 2020

Spiritfarer's gorgeous mix of an exciting action-platformer and a touching town manager is a journey worth savoring.

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91 / 100
Aug 20, 2020

Spiritfarer is a relaxing game that invited me on a journey to meet myself.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 18, 2020

While many gamers enjoy blowing away enemies, racing through hairpin turns, or guiding their team to victory there’s a growing contingent of gamers who either prefer or enjoy more soothing experiences...

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 30, 2021

Spiritfarer is a calming game about being present in the moment that can be enjoyed by gamers at any level.

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9.5 / 10.0
Dec 13, 2020

Spiritfarer certainly delivered on representing aspects of different games while most assuredly being its own entity and should be considered a low-key masterpiece.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2020

Spiritfarer offers a memorable emotionally-driven journey that’s complimented by some brilliantly varied gameplay mechanics and a stunning world to explore. It really is a fascinating title that’ll keep players completely hooked in throughout thanks to its engaging gameplay mechanics, whilst helping folk in need reach the end of their mortality was as bittersweet as it was beautiful. It’s just a really special and unique title and one that resonated with me throughout the entirety of the experience. I can’t WAIT to go through it all again… I’ll just remember to keep a stock of tissues on hand the next time around.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2020

Overall, I really enjoyed this game and all the time I spent devouring it. I came into Spiritfarer very excited, and it did not disappoint. It even surprised me with how much I loved it. Spiritfarer has everything relevant to my interests: the afterlife, crafting, crystals, making friends, getting up in other people’s business, fixing (?) problems, and a cat best friend. If you are looking for a beautiful game with some more serious, and sometimes mystical, subject matter, I highly suggest giving Spiritfarer a try.

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95 / 100
Sep 5, 2020

Some games amuse you, others thrill you and a few deliver key messages that you will carry throughout your life. Spiritfarer manages to do these three things so easily that at the end of his journey it will be impossible not to repeat the journey. The title manages to create a perfect harmony between gameplay and history that will surely please fans of Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley. Spiritfarer is, without a doubt, one of the best independent titles of the last decade and the Magnum Opus from Thunder Lotus Games.

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