Matt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Spirit of the North (Nintendo Switch)
Published 5/8/2020
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PS4 / PC / Switch - 11/1/2019
Spirit of the North
"Spirit of the North is a single player, 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. The story takes root from various pieces of Nordic folklore. The game is unique in that it purposefully has no dialog or narrative. Players must breathe in their surroundings to solve various puzzles and speculate the meaning of a lost ancient civilization. Play as an ordinary red fox who’s story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox. As you journey over the mountains and under red stained skies you’ll discover more about your companion and a land left in ruin."
- Developer
- Infuse Studio
- Publisher
- Merge Games
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Critic avg
65
29 scored reviews
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29
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40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 65 across 29 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 7%
80–892 reviews · 7%
70–7912 reviews · 41%
Below 7013 reviews · 45%
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Kirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Spirit of the North (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 5/7/2020
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70
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Spirit of the North Review
Published 5/7/2020
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75
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionSpirit of the North review – The fox is unsound
Published 5/7/2020
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60
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Rairdin
Nintendo World ReportSpirit of the North (Switch) Review
Published 5/7/2020
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60
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsSpirit of the North – Enhanced Edition
Published 1/31/2020
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73
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalCourtney Ehrenhofler
TechRaptorSpirit of the North Review
Published 12/21/2019
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90
+25 vs critic avg
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Read originalLee Mehr
VGChartzSpirit of the North (PS4) Review
Published 11/17/2019
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40
-25 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Bianucci
GamingBoltSpirit of the North Review – What Does The Fox Say?
Published 11/6/2019
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70
+5 vs critic avg
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