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Spirit of the North 2
Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home. In an ancient world left in ruin, embark on the journey of an isolated fox far from home. ...
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Spirit of the North 2 is the sequel to the 2019 release, Spirit of the North. Developed by original developers Infuse Studio and published by Silver Lining Interactive, Spirit of the North 2 is a visually stunning open-world adventure. You take on the role of a lone fox alongside a raven companion to learn the secrets of the world, what happened to the human race, and how we can return home.
I played Spirit of the North back when it first released in 2019. I had said at that time that I might go back and replay it to obtain all the shaman staffs to see if it unlocked a different ending, but I never did revisit it. While I had enjoyed the game, its myriad of bugs and frustrating controls deterred me from returning to it. Although, I did like the game and respected Infuse Studio set out to do with it, so I was pleasantly surprised when I heard of a sequel in the works. I’m thril...
Spirit of the North 2 is a gorgeous game filled with a level of freedom that feels refreshing in today's climate, with smart puzzles and a moving story.
Explore a serene open-world adventure in Spirit of the North 2. Play as a mystical fox, solve puzzles, restore guardians, and uncover ancient lore.
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 has its moments in its beautiful landscapes, relaxing music, and overall cozy vibes. Unfortunately, everything else is pretty underwhelming. The open world has nothing special to discover and mostly feels like a chore to navigate through, which is a shame considering the game forces the player to search the map for necessary items to progress. Even worse, the game has a ton of bugs that are downright frustrating, such as a boss refusing to attack, audio cutting out, lighting issues in some areas that make it nearly impossible to see, and environments refusing to spawn. Sp...
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.