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Arietta of Spirits

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2021

Should you play it?

Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.

What works
  • Emotional and heartfelt story
  • Beautiful pixel art and soundtrack
  • Accessible and satisfying combat
  • Polished and well-crafted experience
  • Short and focused gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Lack of map and some navigation issues
  • Combat can feel clunky or simplistic
  • Some players find ending abrupt
  • Minimal gameplay variety and content

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Arietta of Spirits: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Story, Fantasy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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