Spirit of the North 2 Reviews
The continuation of the fox's journey begins with trouble—and that might also be a fitting way to describe the developers' effort. However, if you overlook the negatives and simply immerse yourself in the Nordic atmosphere and the game's relative ease, you're in for a slightly above-average experience.
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Spirit of the North 2 isn't a bad game, and some dungeons are a ton of fun, but it's clear the game needed more time in the oven and would have benefited in a linear format.
If you're familiar with Spirit of the North, this sequel may impress you with its evolutionary strides over its predecessor, such as granting you an open expanse to explore at your leisure, not to mention the fact it's double the length of the previous title. For newcomers, Spirit of the North 2 has an enchanting and calming essence you'll gravitate towards despite its technical shortcomings and unnecessary upgrade system.
Spirit of the North 2 takes the contemplative experience of the first chapter and expands it into a larger open world full of biomes and secrets. Combat, quests and inventory are excellently replaced by exploration, environmental puzzles and outstanding art direction. The main new feature is the introduction of the raven, able to give wings to the fox, just like a famous beverage. The only minuses: an automatic jumping system that is sometimes unpredictable and a camera that is not always accurate. A poetic title, visually gorgeous, but with some glitches in the gameplay.
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While I didn't particularly enjoy this genre, Spirit of the North 2 has its charms. Visually and audibly, it's stunning, with amazing contrasts between light and dark.
Spirit of the North 2 isn't a complete lost cause, but it feels too rough and unpolished to qualify as anything more than wishful meandering.
Infuse Studio has a better grasp on incorporating storytelling & tone, but everything goes south once its worst open world impulses get in the way.
In the end, Spirit of the North 2 successfully builds upon its predecessor, offering a more expansive world, deeper mechanics plus a richer narrative. With its visual beauty, atmospheric storytelling and engaging puzzles, this is a must play for fans of the original or for those looking for similar games such as Journey and Abzû, this mystical fox's journey is one worth embarking on.
Spirit of the North 2 introduces the necessary changes to captivate fans of the previous installment while also attracting new players. However, its current state on PlayStation 5 makes it an experience that is impossible to enjoy.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
While seeking to expand beyond its predecessor, the second chapter is burdened with both existing and new difficulties.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Spirit Of The North 2 builds upon the goodness of the first outing, improving the experience by offering a larger world and extended playthrough. If you played the original and loved its calm nature, the compelling storyline, and the gorgeous worlds, then you’re in for a treat and will love this adventure
With all the potential to become a great game aside from a few niggling issues, the frustration of the boss battles causes it to slide a slippery slope into mediocrity. It is upsetting to find a game that does so much right, only for them to destroy all that work by including something that has no right being as difficult as it is. As the game is now, I can’t recommend it to other people. Perhaps, in the future, when the boss battles have been balanced or made optional, then it can become the game it was truly meant to be.
Spirit of the North 2 doesn’t need to shout to get your attention—it just quietly hands you a fox, a raven, and a ruined world to explore. The puzzles are smart, the action’s light but purposeful, and the whole thing just flows.
Spirit of the North 2 ultimately falls flat as a sequel, delivering an OK story and middling gameplay with a noticeable lack of polish.
Spirit of the North 2 builds on the charm of the original with a larger world and deeper progression, but stumbles on rigid platforming, repetitive puzzles, and technical issues. Despite its heart and visual charm, it lacks the polish and depth to truly stand out.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Spirit of the North 2 is a voiceless adventure that will touch your heart, you just have to dodge its bugs a bit.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Becoming one with nature. Enjoying moments of zen in beautiful surroundings. Running through vast environments, enjoying the thrill of exploration and discovery. Developer Infuse Studio has refined these experiences in the sequel to the acclaimed Spirit of the North. The sheer scale and opportunity of the new land you find yourself as a fox in is lovingly crafted at every peak, step, and turn. If you’re able to flow with the up and down nature of the relaxed vibe of the exploration parts of the game, and then the much more challenging “boss” sections at the end of each area, Spirit of the North 2 will be a special game that is buoyed by its beauty, and raised by its unique charm.
Spirit of the North 2 is a warm, peaceful game ideal for those who want to explore, solve puzzles, and soak in beautiful visuals, all without a single sword swing. It’s not flawless: bugs, optimisation issues, and an occasionally frustrating platforming system hold it back from greatness. But if you love animals, especially foxes, and enjoy games that value tranquillity over tension, this is a lovely journey well worth your time. The moments where you’re dashing across an open field with your raven friend under a golden sky are nothing short of magical.
Spirit of the North 2 offers a unique exploration experience that, in a smaller format, could have been truly memorable. Unfortunately, it is also a game that completely loses any sense of direction after just a few hours.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Spirit of the North 2 offers a compelling story and clever dungeon puzzles, but its overly large world, lack of visual polish, and clunky platforming hold it back from reaching its full potential.
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