Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition Reviews

This game is perfect for its simplicity and how a player should experience different perspectives from people. As you continue playing, you start to feel relaxed, calm, heartwarming, gentle, and content with the afterlife. You play as Stella exploring the memories in her life with different animals as spirits giving a good impression of how they acted and treated her. The way the spirits go through struggles felt real. We, as a human being, are always scared of accepting the inevitable fate. If you have no idea what's going on, it's always nice and heartwarming to take care of your guest. Even if some spirits are annoying or does not appreciate your hard work. You, as Stella, will continue caring for them until they realize and accept their fate. Heck, hugging the characters was solely the reason why I kept playing this game. Everyone deserves a hug once in a while, even if they refuse. The soundtrack is great, the events are engaging. I usually play very fast pace games, but this game being slow is acceptable. It's very beginner friendly and really emphasizes the "patience" required. The exploration is descent and the abilities were a fun twist. Overall, I recommend this game because it makes you feel like home. At the end of the day, you're a nurse trying to take care of patients who are struggling to come in terms with their morality. You listen to them, feed them, run their errands, and solve all of their problems until then. Most importantly, you connect with them, understand their struggles, and love them for who they are despite their flaws. Remember guys, spend as much time with your love ones including your familiy before it's too late.

Nothing could prepare me for what i'd experience while playing this game. Having finishing it...i can confidently say that its one of my most cherished game experiences. Everything about this game is perfect. The art, the soundtrack, the emotional impact of the story, the customization that you can do for your housing and characters. For anyone questioning if its worth the time, id say 100% yes...because for me it was transformative.

this game made me cry :( the soundtrack is beautiful and i love meeting stella's friends and family. every character is lovable in their own way.

I love love love this game, the artwork, the music, the subject...

It's a gorgeous looking game that does a good job handling sensitive subjects with care, but its repetitive gameplay loop makes the experience feel less like a game and more like a series of chores. If you don't mind fetch quests or tedious mini games you might be able to look past its shortcomings and enjoy everything else it offers. It hits home for a lot of people, just not for me :)

Even though the game is heartfelt and looks good, it's also pretty lengthy and boring in places. It really needs some voice acting and more engaging gameplay mechanics.

Peaceful, emotional, and really well-made. You manage a boat, help spirits move on, and upgrade your ship along the way. The story hits hard in places but never feels forced. Great art, music, and chill gameplay. Worth it if you’re into slower, meaningful games.

I am 12 hours into this game but still don't understand what the game really is about. For some odd reason I do like playing it though. You mostly just sail around, feed others, grow plants and repeat the same kind of chores on your ship. Somehow it feels satisfying and relaxing. As you continue in the game, your chores increase which makes you develop strategies to be more efficient. But the game still feels slow paced because it doesn't really punish you to finish things in time. If this was not the case, I don't think I would enjoy it as much. Overall, I do recommend this game if you are looking to play something relaxing where you have the freedom to do grow in the game in your own creative way.

My time with Spiritfarer was profoundly moving. The game successfully delivers a narrative steeped in themes of grief, death, and the bittersweet process of moving on. Subject matter that few titles handle so well, or even attempt at.

[h1] 🌟🐈 Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition ⛴ 🪼 [/h1] [b] General: [/b] Spiritfarer isn’t just a game it’s a slow, gentle meditation on grief, love, and letting go. You play as Stella, a ferrymaster guiding spirits to the afterlife helped and side by side with her cat Daffodil, not through battle or violence, but through compassion, conversation, and care. This is a game about endings, but also about connection. It’s about listening to those we love, sharing meals, planting gardens, and saying goodbye. It’s beautiful, it’s heavy, and it will stay with you long after you’ve stepped away. If you’re open to slowing down and feeling deeply, this game will meet you there. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3067835310 [b] Gameplay: [/b] The core gameplay loop is about building, crafting, cooking, gardening, hugging, managing your ship and caring for your spirit guests as they come to terms with their lives. You have to fulfill their needs, to keep them happy, while they are on this ride with you. Some systems become repetitive over time. But that rhythm becomes part of the experience. Just like in life, the little things matter: making their favorite meal, playing a tune, giving a warm hug before they’re ready to move on. This game doesn’t only challenge your reflexes, it challenges your heart too. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3351190623 [b] Controls: [/b] Controller or kbm, both feel intuitive, smooth, and responsive but tbh this is one of the few games I like playing with controller better. Steam Deck is also running perfect. [b] Soundtrack: [/b] A piece of subtle emotion. The music never overwhelms, it wraps around you during quiet moments, lifts you during farewells, and gently breaks your heart when you least expect it. [b] Visuals: [/b] Absolutely breathtaking! I love the hand-drawn animations with a soft, watercolor-like touch. Every spirit has a unique visual identity. The skies shift with color and meaning for events. You are able to change Stellas clothes later too. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3347018050 [b] Downsides: [/b] The middle portion can feel a bit slow, especially for players who expect more variety and fast pacing. Crafting and travel take time, and there’s a fair bit of backtracking. But again, this is an emotional game that teaches patience, that dares to be still. [b] Final thoughts: [/b] Spiritfarer is a love letter to the ones we’ve lost and the time we had with them. It’s soft, bittersweet, and full of humanity. It reminds you that endings can be beautiful. That even goodbye can be a gift. If you’ve ever mourned someone, if you’ve ever felt the ache of a memory, or simply want a game that feels deeply, you owe yourself this journey. 9/10 – I cried a little bit sometimes, but would do it again. If you like my reviews, check out my curator page! ❤ https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43807398/