Издание Spiritfarer®: Farewell

I've picked this up a few times since its launch without sinking time into it.
This past time it sunk its teeth into me and I saw why this game is exalted and revered.
It's a strange cocktail of adventure, management, and rich storytelling. I've found myself designing the layout of my ship at length more than once; trying to find that right combination for the buildings to fit into some semblance of a usable ship (I've found that putting your utility buildings and farms at the bottom layers of your ship makes them more accessible).
Each time you meet the spirits, you never know what to expect. Is is a hedgehog with a penchant for plants? Possibly a foul-mouthed bird and its lumbering companion? You will find yourself developing attachment for the characters--even the not-so-great ones. There are real-world adult situations playing out here, under the guise of an easy-to-stomach management game, that will challenge your previous ways of thinking.
I found myself moved by the game.
I was saddened when I took each new friend to the Everdoor, knowing that I'd miss them while knowing they'd be at rest.
Who knew a simple indie game could elicit such emotional attachment from its players?
Personally, I think that this is the affect game developers should strive to achieve in their player base.
Like a good movie, perhaps you may pick this one up again in a few years to relive the feels and adventure.
This player found themselves late in the game, late in the story, unable to bring themselves to the Everdoor.
One day I'll finish this game.
For now though, I will hang it up unfinished and continue living a while.

I am of the firm belief that I will never play a game like this again. Spiritfarer is absolutely beautiful in every department: visuals, storytelling, music, whatever you can think of that is capable of beauty in a video game. If you're a crybaby (like me), prepare to BAWL for all the right reasons. It's likely that you'll form an attachment to a lot of the characters and one of them might even reflect someone you know which has a big impact on how the emotional experience goes here. If you're on the fence about Spiritfarer, take it from me that there's a 99% chance you won't regret playing it; while I got it at a significant discount, I almost feel guilty about the price I got it at just because I find this game to be THAT good.

If you need notes on the gameplay, it's not going to be one of the most action-packed or strategic games you can find, but it's not a detriment here. There's quite a few minor puzzles in the form of finding all of the chests and blueprints and most of the movement is platforming-based, but it's pretty accessible and shouldn't pose too much of a challenge. Difficulty almost never broke my immersion. Ship maintenance isn't too irritating or tedious and even the full collectible catalogue can be done without ticking you off.

Overall, Spiritfarer is, in my eyes, a masterpiece of a game. It's emotional and heart-tugging yet also calming, even soothing, at the right moments, while the entire experience is guided by thoughtful visuals and music that accentuate heavy and important moments. I highly recommend it.

A nice, easy to learn, enjoyable game, very cozy! Looking forward to playing it through!

I think it's a beautiful game. Very simple, deals beautifully with the topic of moving on after death. Super cute!

This game literally got me hooked the first time I played! Recommended if you want a cozy and relaxing game, Idk but it got me emotional when you escort them through the afterlife(?) literally heart warming haha now no spoilers XD, anyways it's a thumbs up for me!

the game is criminally underrated when it's on sale. it's a beautiful, story-rich indie game with really well-done building sim aspects. you essentially design your ship to carry spirits you meet in game through to the afterlife. currently it's on sale for $4.50 and i have gotten so many hours of enjoyment already and apparently i'm only 1/3 of the way through the game. my current hours played is not exactly accurate though because i did leave the game open all night once or twice. it is absolutely worth it on sale, and honestly i think it would be worth full price as well if you enjoy story-rich, exploration, and building sim games.

story driven, life on a ship with a balanced grind. player's mission is to listen to animal folks and helping them with their lingering issues before passing on. Witty writing among npcs with player. i play alone, don't feel the need for another player either. u will come to realize how each of them are linked to u in someway. soundtrack is good too. but have minimal customization of players which isn't an issue. The editing could be improved to be more pc friendly as i prefer to use the mouse to move the star icon around to shift the buildings.

The storyline behind this game is spectacular. It's a relaxing, but oddly VERY challenging game

This game truly helped me process my own grief after months of constantly pushing it to the side and prolonging it. It was a blessing in disguise. Thank you.

Miss you, granda <3

Stunning, atmospheric, and emotional

This game is unlike any other that I've played; the visuals, while simple, are very pretty and so well drawn, the gameplay is addictive and the soundtrack is atmospheric.
I would recommend this game to fans of Stardew Valley, its not even nearly the same game but if you enjoy a relaxing, emotional story with a variety of charming characters; then this game is for you.

The only thing I would say about this game is that once you've finished, theres not a whole lot to do as it's very focused on the spirits. There are things to finish up but I consider that very optional as, for me, the game is all about the spirits.
Don't let this put you off though! this game is so incredible and I would suggest anyone give it a go. I can't remember whether I bought this game for its full price but I know I would pay anything to experience it for the first time again.

Play this game, I can promise that you won't regret it.

I was spending my Christmas with this game and do not regret anything.

It's absolutely beautiful and well written. I cried and I laughed during this game. And I'm not even finished it yet.
This game gives you comfort about death and describe it really peaceful. Everyone should give this masterpiece a try. This is what an excellent game looks like.

This game has co-op but I think you should experience this game by yourself.

I went into this game knowing what it's about and what to expect, but damn......
I think for a big chunk of the game I wasn't very affected by the story or characters even though I did love them, but sometimes it just would hit you like a truck and it's so..... I don't know. For a game about grief, it surely did capture it & how it works really fucking well.

The art, the writing, the music, the characters, everything about this game is so beautiful and so gentle in some kind of way. I loved every part of it so goddamn much.

I think this was the perfect game to end my year with, it helped me reflect a lot on myself and the experiences I went through and faced this year. and I'm just very glad I decided to boot up this game and stick with it.

Bloody beautiful and wholesome. Buy this for your friend/parent/sibling/partner/friend then fall in love with it so hard you never let them actually play the damn thing

This is a beautiful game about goodbyes.

However

I'm posting a negative review as a warning for people potentially suffering from epilepsy.

This game flashbangs you. a LOT. And there's no option for a filter or to remove/reduce the flashy visuals.

Such wonderful gameplay and storyline, but I had to stop playing because of how intense the flashing is. Now to go nurse the migraine I've got...

ABSOLUTE CINEMA! i played this game just to feel something and man it hit me right in the feels!
This game did not left me feeling empty after finishing it instead i feel fulfilled after i let everybody go, the acceptance stage feels good that's how i felt at the end of my journey in this game :))

It's pretty cute. Heck, I admit i probably cried a tiny bit once or twice.
Half the fun is figuring out how the cute animals died and how your lady fits into the world.
The mini games are pretty fun, too. There's a bit too much crafty micro management for me to enjoy it a second time. So I'm missing one achievement, that requires an almost full repeat playthrough to get a different choice regarding one animal's love life.
Late game there's an upgrade making completionism easier, but I didn't know about it and got everything 'the hard way'.

10/10 would recommend if you want to absolutely cry and be existential. This game is beautiful, peaceful, and hurts your heart in all the best ways. Extremely impressed by this game, if there is ever a second one I want to be the first on the list.

I loved this game so much!
It's absolutely brilliant, and I don't want it to be over.
It made me weep a few times. The game seems quite childish, but it turns out to be deeply touching, heartbreaking and wise. The gameplay is cozy and meditating which allows you to ponder the things and feelings the game brings up in you.
I could feel the characters so vividly, I liked some of them, and some of them freaked me out. Also, I absolutely loved the jokes and the deadly absurdist vibe of everything in the game.

Highly highly recommend! I even felt bad I got it on a huge sale and didn't pay full price haha. It's very cozy, nothing bad or stressful can ever happen, just vibes and tears. A little bit grindy some of the time but i'd argue this is even cozier than Stardew Valley. Beautiful artstyle and music as well.

Frankly, a life-changing experience. Every should experience this game.

There is no combat, no punishment for failure, no rush or urgency. Just relaxed, management, and exploration of both the environment and the experience of life and death.

I don't think there will ever be another game like this.

I tried very hard to like it both in singleplayer and multiplayer, but the only standout parts of the game are a) the visuals and b) the concept.

The gameplay is minigames that got grating pretty quickly as I passed the easy early upgrades. The writing is fine--it's decent! But "fine" is not what you want to be saying when the game is entirely based around investment in the characters you take onto your boat. Ultimately I'd rather just watch this team make animated shorts than a game.

At first I didn't know what this game was about, I just bought this game without expecting anything. But man.... I got a peace when playing this game, sailing, exploring, building, and sharing past stories with the characters. A game that presents a beautiful story about "the art of letting go"

While this game is certainly a well-crafted piece of art, I am certainly not it's target audience, which is, honestly, a bummer, because I was very excited to play it.
It is slow, repetitive, has a lot(and I mean A LOT) of downtime and feels like a chore.

Does it have awesome graphics? Yes
Does it have deep story? Yes
What about compelling characters? Many
Music? Yep

But a game has to be a game. And no matter how much I'd like to hear the full life story of a cute hedgehog-granny, if I have to force myself through hours of tedium, I won't. Bummer.

A very beautiful well made work of art with some of the best animation you'll ever see in a video game.

I'm not sure if any other reviewer has mentioned this yet as a pro to playing this game, but it can be totally played with only one hand. So if you're dealing with an injury this is a great game to play when you're one arm down.

I bought this game while it was on sale - I think I remembered hearing good things about it when it came out, and the Overwhelmingly Positive reviews are usually a good indicator. And I have to say, for the first 5-10 hours of playing it I loved every second of it! The music is really good, the art and animation are fantastic, every character is quirky and unique in their own right. I really liked the story ideas it had, and the way character events are handled is a really fascinating way of telling it.

But... you've probably seen the negative rating already. It's because this cozy management game really was just an overstimulation simulator to me. After the first three spirits join you on your boat, the game begins to pick up -- or whatever the negative equivalent of this is. It begins dropping so many food items, new buildings, quests, chores, events, etc. etc. onto you that, at the point when I stopped, I had a minimum of 10 open quests at all times. If I had to describe this feeling I'd say it's very reminiscent of "Cookie Run: Kingdom" to me, which I'll come back to in a second.

At the same time it felt like slop after the initial excitement passed. The last 10 hours I opened the game, mindlessly did busywork (people are complaining about that, but in my opinion it's acceptable for this kind of game), and didn't feel better afterwards, nor did I achieve a great feat other than replace one quest with three shenanigans and an obligatory upgrade. Just like "Cookie Run: Kingdom" (I told you) it hooked me, but for the entire duration of playing it I just felt... bad. Unfulfilled.

Which is a shame honestly, I wanted to like this game.

Amazing—sometimes a little grindy—but a very wholesome (although very sad)—beautifully made game.
The artwork and storytelling are just amazing. I would recommend it

Spiritfarer is a conversation on the cyclical journey of evanescence, legacy, and loss. And you know what? It hurt. A lot. lol.

[9/10]

The characters really make a mark in the entirety of the game. When dealing with mature themes told through relationships and storytelling, they really drove it home. All are deserving of a voice to tell its story. Some of which, I will say, hit too close to home (thank you Jackie and Daria, you two deserved to be in the original release). However, I would've liked a little more introspective exploration on Stella and her sister, Lily. It's well developed and designed in balancing its many genres, all of its work is evident in the released artbook. It's one of the very few games that may proudly don the title of "cozy." Never once does it fall into the "cozy" trap of being oversaturated nor jaded. Instead, you are constantly moving, collecting, learning, and loving. It dares not to meddle with your will.

been busy these past few weeks due to uni and this game helped me get relaxed for a few hours. the art, music, the story, and game mechanics is amazing. i love this game!

This game changed my outlook on life for the better, and all but confirmed my dream of becoming a forensic pathologist. Easily one of the most poignant pieces of media I have ever had the privilege to consume. 1000/10. My only wish is that I could wipe my memory so that I could experience it again for the first time.

this is just a game. this is just a game. this is just a game. this is just a game. this is just a game. this is just a game. this is just a game. this is just a game. this is just a game. this is just a game. this is just a game. this is just a game. fck im sad.

A game about death (and life). Gorgeous graphics and music. A bit of a slog (40+ hours) but worth the investment.

Straight tears into the tissue box. What started as a game I didn't think I'd finish because the story felt underwhelming and the spirits in their comeuppances lacked sense, I'm so glad I stuck it out. Like a good book, it needed its building blocks that came together in a stunning ending. Fun to play, with freedom of how you tackle each zone, 10/10 cozy game and visual novel with an abundance in variety of quests and mini-games. 50 hours of gameplay, well worth the money spent, excellent job to the studio, I look forward to their other games. Only thing i wish i would have anticipated was my swapping to controller, wished i had bought it for the switch but dragged a cozy armchair to the computer instead.

Most beautiful game Ive ever played. I got lost in this game for hours, the beautifully art, smooth animation, and extremely interesting characters.
This game made me laugh and cry, emotional roller coaster is an understatement.

Not a difficult game. Just a cozy, cute game and 2 player mode with my friend was a ton of fun!

This game is an unforgettable journey that combines stunning visuals, heartfelt storytelling, and deeply meaningful gameplay.

The game tackles the delicate topic of saying goodbye with grace and emotional depth, making it as much about celebrating life as it is about loss. Each spirit's story is rich and unique, and their farewells are bittersweet moments that left me reflecting on my own relationships and memories.

This game isn’t just entertainment; it’s an experience. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates narrative-driven adventures, cozy management gameplay, or just a game with a heart as big as its world.

Don't look at my playtime, because I also bought it on Switch :)
It's a great game with awesome animations (especially cat's ones), music, story... I don't usually play "relax" type game, but this one stole a lot of hours from me and my wife :) Surprisingly, crafting wasn't boring; text amount was nearly perfect. Characters stories were well-written.
I can't find anything negative I can say about this game.

It is just good.

Very fun and relaxing to play with a good amount of exploration

Got this when it released on switch. It's just a great experience to go through. Cozy as hell. Amazing characters with amazing designs. Music that is an absolute vibe.

I got it a second time and gifted it to two friends because it is that good.

Fun and lovely game but the interface experience is a bit confusing.

4/5 - Good

It's a solid builder/grinder game. However I found the pacing to be off in the second half, compared to the beginning, where the design was tighter. Basically once you open the whole map, you get to a point where you have a very large boat but never more than 2-3 spirits on it at a time because of the way you're blocked from acquiring more. There is also a lot of tedium with travelling around or doing stuff, they could have included more quality of life features, such as:
- fast travelling directly from a bus stop to any location, or vice versa, so you don't suffer the bus detour twice
- cooking from the recipe book so you don't need to remember recipes and then manually select ingredients
- when shopping, seeing how much of an item you already have so you know at a glance if you should buy more
- Location name visible on the map (with toggle) so I don't have to hover my mouse over every piece of land to find where I want to go.

This is one of the easiest games to fall in love with. It's clever without being cringe, it's easy without being boring. It is a slow burn that doesn't waste your time. Progression is satisfying and linear in a way that doesn't feel limiting. I highly recommend this game.

Saying goodbye is the worst part of this game. Some of the characters, especially early in, hit so close to home for me that it's difficult to continue. I want to, I desperately do, but this game hurts me on an emotional level.

I cannot really recommend this game to people that are highly empathetic. It really does hurt.

gorgeous soundtrack dialogue character interactions, combines cute and silly with real and meaningful undertones. i love this game, 10/10 would 1000 percent recommend you buy it when it on sale (which it is quite a lot)

Perfect for players who love cozy games. There are a ton of things to do so you won't notice time passing while you are playing. The story line is pretty good too and will keep you engaged for a long time while playing.

This game is so calming, and it is truly a wonderful experience. If you are looking for a cozy game that isn't a farming sim i'd recommend Spiritfarer. Though you do need to farm a tiny bit there is so so much more to the game and the growth song is beautiful <3

I feel like this game doesn't deserve the Overwhelmingly Positive reviews. It's a good game, it builds the atmosphere well, the OST is brilliant, and the art style is gorgeous. After that ... There's nothing. It's what every gamer hates. Fetch quests. Fetch quests. AND ... More fetch quests. You wait on a boat to move to some location grab items and do it again. That's the entire loop. I've been doing this for ELEVEN hours ... The game says I'm 20% complete. But I'm 100% over it. And this obnoxiously beautiful fetch quest game.

I'm going to get "you're missing the point" comments, but needing to talk, hug, and feed my tamagotchis/pets/passengers feels more like a chore and the "reward" is they leave if I do it well enough ... ? So why should I invest the effort (beyond fetch quests which moves the story along) into them?

This game didn't need to be 10 hours long and I would have loved it, praised it even. But now I have 8 different quests pulling me (literally) in 8 different locations and I have to hear the NPCs drone on about the same shit (Atul, STFU about your fried chicken, when I find it, you'll get it) because my boat takes an entire in-game day to get half way to a destination ... I originally thought the reason I couldn't skip so many animations was because the developers wanted to squeeze every single frame out of the hand-drawn artstyle. It's actually because you'll have nothing to do for long periods of time so you better enjoy this NEAT WATERING CAN animation for the SEVENTEENTH TIME today!

Again, this game is gorgeous. It's the epitome of all form, no function. It's great to look at, but there's nothing going on upstairs. Games like this need not be longer than 10 hours. Padding the game hours with **MASSIVE** wait times to get to the great artstyle, music, atmosphere, and personalities was such a depressing and grave mistake.

One of the most beautiful games I've ever had the chance to experience. Been crying for most of the game, and left in some pretty deep thought with the memories dredged up. Like, just endless good vibes to the folx that made this.

I have played this game over and over, it's beautiful and one of my favorites. The artbook is really cool too, and the music makes me feel feelings! 10/10 would play again!

i'm not one for the "chill" type of games like animal crossing or stardew valley, but even though it's similar in gameplay to those games, the story is what makes this one such a high-tier favorite for me. it's so beautifully melancholic, all the characters are unique and well-written (as well as the designs being amazing), this game is worth every penny.

I will one day make it to the end of this game, I keep getting too sad to finish it