Some of the animations – mostly of jumping and falling through the air – feel janky and not quite on point. The fox doesn’t always feel weighty enough and the platforming feels slightly off. What I haven’t personally enjoyed quite so much are the platforming elements of the game. I won’t go into details for sake of spoilers, but it’s safe to say that I loved this tale and the way it is told at times it has real heart and is extremely beautiful in moments. The story takes you within the real world and into that of the spirit land as well, and it’s this which is the best part of the game, ensuring that Spirit of the North is a very strong addition to the visual storytelling genre. As you journey onwards, you discover ruins of forgotten civilisations, skeletons of men, and ancient monuments that need to be explored as you move through. Your journey is intertwined with a female spirit fox who acts as a guide… and at times your savior. In Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition, your fox spots a mysterious red smoke trail coming from a mountain on the other side of the world, setting off to discover what it all means. When you do fall into what it is able to deliver though, you’ll discover that Spirit of the North has been inspired by the breathtaking scenery of Iceland, influenced by Nordic folklore and mythology. Due to this Spirit of the North will get compared to the likes of Journey although that’s not a bad game to be held against. Instead it is entirely told through the visuals.
The game follows the life of an ordinary red fox, with no words or voice-over to tell the story. Spirit of the North finally has come to Xbox in an Enhanced Edition, giving us Xbox players the chance to take it in via the finest version possible.
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