5/29/2023 0 Comments Spirit of the north endingIn a similar vein, there is also no such thing as combat in either game.īoth are purely exploratory games. I’ve plummeted from the tops of mountains, fell into deep bodies of water, leapt from tall stairwells, came crashing down from the sky…nothing harms you. Although the story in Spirit does have your character face grave wounds and death, there is nothing you can do in either one in the course of regular gameplay that will harm you. The complete lack of pressure in either game is another thing they have in common. At the end of the day, though, these sparks both play the same role (although Lost Ember’s is more nuanced), and that’s why I’m putting them under similarities. One key difference between them is that Spirit’s guide occasionally takes on its real form: a ghostly blue fox. Both have floating spirit guides that lead you through their prospective worlds. ![]() Such superficial differences in color aren’t important. In Spirit of the North, this spark is blue. If you look at trailers for both games, you’ll notice something else they share: a guide character that looks like a small spark. ![]() Both protagonists have personalities, although I’d go so far as to say Lost Ember’s wolf displays her personality much more than Spirit’s fox. If you think this means that the characters will be unrelatable, you couldn’t be more wrong. The point is that both will put you into the paws of one canine or another. You’re not limited to playing only the wolf throughout Lost Ember, but that’s something I’ll get into more later. Lost Ember has a main character who’s a wolf, and Spirit features a red fox. (At least, this is what caught my eye about them first – you might have been drawn to them for any number of other reasons.)Įven more striking, both main characters are of the canine variety. In my opinion, the most striking similarity is the fact that both Spirit and Lost Ember have main characters who are animals. Much of this comparison won’t center on the stories and their twists, but I may touch on them later. I should also say at this point that there is now a spoiler alert in effect. The atmosphere is relaxing and unsophisticated, which may not appeal to everyone. ![]() Neither has any combat and you don’t have to worry about damaging your avatar in-game. In either one, you will explore abandoned cities, plunge through gorgeous wilderness vistas, and solve relatively simple puzzles. The stories behind each animal’s journey are different, but the overall feel for the games is quite similar. If you’ve never heard of Spirit of the North and Lost Ember before, it’s probably wise to start by explaining what they are.īoth are adventure games that focus on an animal protagonist.
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