Arise: A Simple Story
2019
Audio: English
- platform
- adventure
- indie
- action
- drama
- single player
- multiplayer
- co-operative
The story
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.
What it’s like
Soft, storybook light falls across hand-painted meadows, snowfields and drifting petals, with bees and flowers catching the eye in every clearing. Music carries most of the emotion because the world never speaks, so the sad and sweet beats land through the scenery and the way time bends back and forth around two lives. Movement is unhurried, with platforming and puzzles that let you stop, rewind and linger over a moment of happiness before the mood turns wistful. Its vibe is gentle melancholy: tender, quiet and bittersweet, with no combat or gore, only the weight of loss and remembrance in the background. It suits a rainy afternoon, a slow evening alone, or a comfort-play session when you want something calm and emotionally resonant. It is for people who want a sad but soothing experience, who enjoy wordless storytelling and collecting small details, and who like games that reward patience and reflection over speed or challenge.
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