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Platform, Adventure, Indie, Action
OpenCritic82IGDB86
Set out on an emotional journey through the bittersweet lives of two people where memories come alive and time bends to your will. Lose yourself in moments of happiness and overcome every hardship as you relive your life’s story. A story of joy and sorrow. A simple story.
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Inward, tiny, contemplative and relaxed.
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PlayStation UniverseGarri BagdasarovDec 201910/10A beautiful adventure that will stay with me forever. Arise: A Simple Story is one story told through amazing animations played through a beautiful world, accompanied by a soundtrack that makes this game a masterpiece in every piece of its design.
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TechRaptorJeffrey LermanDec 20199.5/10Arise: A Simple Story tells a charming narrative with a beautiful atmosphere in both its design and soundtrack. Controlling the progression of time forward and backward is frequently used in unique ways to keep gameplay delightful.
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God is a GeekChris HydeDec 20199/10Arise: A Simple Story is a delightful mix of stunning visuals, sounds, and engaging story. But there's also a satisfying game underneath to enjoy too.
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New Game NetworkJosh HinkeDec 201955/100Arise: A Simple Story is pretty to look at, but the moment you have to start playing, it falls apart. A mish-mash of imagery, tone, gameplay, and narrative that seem okay on their own, but fail to come together.
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GameSpewKim SnaithDec 20196/10Ultimately, while Arise: A Simple Story has some wonderful ideas, it’s let down by unenjoyable gameplay.
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IGDB rating 8.4/10 from 41 ratings.
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