Spiral is a third-person narrative exploration game that shares a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration. Step into the shoes of Bernard as you help him and support him while braving his unravelling mind and reliving his most treasured moments.
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Spiral is a third-person narrative exploration game that shares a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration. Step into the shoes of Bernard as you help him and support him while braving his unravelling mind and reliving his most treasured moments.
Somewhere in the distance, the sound of a train whistle can be heard. You’re meant to be somewhere, but you’re not quite ready. A staircase lies before you, doors that feel vaguely familiar are scattered along it and leading you further down…what adventures will they take you on?
Meet Bernard Penfield…writer-at-heart, introspective soul, roleplaying-veteran, professional dog-petter, comforts-of-home lover -- and your companion throughout this story! Walk alongside Bernard as you help him navigate the increasing instability of his mind and reconnect him with memories from his past.
Navigate the years as you experience Bernard’s story through 5 different stages of life; from the imagination and wonder of childhood to forging friendships in teenagehood, from the struggles of adulting to growing wiser.
What would our fondest memories be without the people who helped make them? Find peace at the Penfield cabin during cozy family campfires and fishing trips, or explore the enchanting library lovingly taken care of by Bernard’s mom. Spend lazy, sunny days flying kites with Bern’s childhood friend Emily and let your imagination run wild during thrilling Castles & Creatures games with a crew of charming kids who’ll win your heart.
Everything has a beginning, a middle and an end. As you progress further into Bernard’s mind, the cognitive degeneration begins altering his perspective. Affecting everything from how Benard tells his story to how you play the game. See the visuals and hear the music slip through your fingers while you try to grasp what's left of his memories. Be there for him, remember him, and tell him when he won't be able to do it himself.
Fulfill Bernard’s wish by helping him to remember, even when he cannot. Explore memories to their fullest and discover moments hidden in plain sight to strengthen Bernard’s connection to his mind and slow down the degeneration.
FEATURES
Spend 8-10 hours to experience nineteen fully explorable memories.
Meet a diverse + vibrant cast of characters (fully voice-acted in both English and French).
Impact an emotionally rich story with your exploration and dedication.
Put yourself in Bernard’s shoes with several mini-games tailored to his memories.
Enjoy a charming, original soundtrack composed to accompany you in Spiral!
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L'argomento è stato trattato molto bene, non era semplice rendere l'idea di quello che passano le persone che iniziano a soffrire di degenerazione cognitiva. È stata un'esperienza che fa molto riflettere e che mi ha fatto emozionare molto. Dovresti provarlo!
Well what can I say about this game. Truly and utterly beautiful. The story telling and character building for this game is great and has many themes throughout to really question and challenge myself and brought out conversations about the topics. Graphically- loved the art work style in this game and I loved the fact it looked like James and the giant peach. Voice and dialogue- The dialogue was great and the voice actors and actresses should be implored for their performance. Elfie- NEED A PLUSHIE PLEASE :D Overall, if you like story based games then this is one for you. Its packed with fun moments and nostalgic times aswell as nitty gritty stuff but truly an experience I don't think I will ever forget. I would love to see a game in the CnC style or even other storylines in this format exploring other themes. Loved this game :)
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Languages: English*, French*, German, Spanish - Latin America, Italian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese*languages with full audio support
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Hours played at review time, across 41 reviews with recorded playtime.
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Very boring and tedious. The movement is unreasonably slow and clunky. Story is not engaging. If you make game about old people don't make the player become one.
First, I want to mention how fun this game is: from fishing to investigating to occasional (and very original) turned-based combat, it was awesome! I had a blast throughout. Second, I have to say: the dialogue, art design, music and voice acting are all great, and they work together well to create a moving tale. Now that that's all said, I want to spend most of my time here on what I think is the game's crowning achievement: its unique narrative structure and the way it plays with narration and perspective. The game starts off as a wholesome coming-of-age story, but one that's mediated by nostalgia throughout: we are Old Bernard, looking back on his life and his time as Young Bernard. At first, the relationship between the Remembering Self and the Remembered One is straightforward and even ideal, but then... At about the halfway point, things start to change. Things get real story-spicy! I won't spoil what form these changes take, but I do want to say that they add up to the most masterful parts of the game for me: they make not just those parts, but the entire 10 hours of the game worth your time (and your 30 dollars) without question. Spiral conveys the experience of living with cognitive degeneration not just by having Bernard talk about it, but rather by making you experience it with him. It'll always stand as an important and innovative narrative game thanks to this willingness to go the extra mile in its goal of using story to generate empathy.
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A short, but heartfelt story of a man reliving his memories. As someone whose grandma has dementia, this resonated with me a lot. A strange (but great) mix of cozy and melancholy
[h1]韶华白首 不过转瞬[/h1] 老年人题材的游戏由于比较罕见，因此在我看来本作是十分独特的。他以一个失忆老人的视角展开，以一种虚无却又颇为写意的方式回顾了老人一生中的一些重要时刻。玩法上主要是以步行模拟的方式推动剧情，为了增加游玩性也会设置一些额外的小游戏玩法。角色建模上可能并不是国内主流审美所青睐的风格，但是它过场的油画风CG十分出色。而且日记本式的UI也高度契合本作的主题，还是值得体验一番的。 [h1]逆向生命之旅[/h1] 游戏以失忆老人伯德纳从一辆列车中下车之后走向通往人生回忆的螺旋式楼梯开始，一扇扇门的背后就是老人最弥足珍贵的过去。流程上游戏以篇章+第三人称视角的形式带我们见证了老人在年少和年轻时候经历的亲情、友情和爱情。没有太多的叙事技巧，就是老老实实很安分地在讲一个普通人的故事。玩家基本上只要跟着指引做任务就可以了，没有丝毫的难度可言。虽然给了你移动的空间，但自由度也基本上不存在，你一旦脱离某个任务的行为区域就无法再行进。 如果只是单纯的步行叙事那未免会比较乏味，也因此游戏中设置了不少契合剧情主题的小游戏或互动项。如浇花、钓鱼、做题、扔沙包、荡秋千、弹弓甚至还有潜行。虽然这些个玩法本质上可有可无也不算有趣，但是对于调剂剧情节奏的作用也是达到了。 虽然个人的记忆能力有所衰退，但或许还没有到古稀之年。也因此在代入感方面基本上我是以一种比较旁观者的心态去看待的。不过像是在课堂上捉弄老师，与姐姐在图书馆打闹之类的还是多少能令我勾起一些回忆和共鸣。但客观来说，这类题材还是会偏小众一些，也是希望有更多的玩家能够发现并体验一番。 [h1]总结[/h1] 每一个人都会老去，大部分人也是会默默无闻。但是这个世界我来过，爱过、奋斗过，即便孤老而终也就不会后悔。 [quote] 游玩百态，将游玩心得用汉语化作玩家的指明灯，（๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧ [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/35402408/]点击这里关注汉化语录～[/url] 如果喜欢这个评测，请点个赞让更多人看见 [/quote]
As much as I appreciate what this game is trying to do, it just doesn't do it all that well. The style is unique and beautiful, yes, but why is it that 25% of the game is basically D&D? It has nothing to do with the overall theme/purpose of the game and actually very much detracts from it. It's as if someone at one point in their life had wanted to make D&D with a twist but nobody was interested in it and it wasn't fleshed out so they figured "hmm why not throw it in this other game for no reason whatsoever as a last ditch effort to get someone to play it?" Lame, if you're going to do that then either put in a warning about that or provide a way to skip it.
Spiral is a heartfelt exploration of life's most meaningful moments, seen through the lens of someone facing cognitive degeneration. Its carefully crafted visuals, poignant soundtrack, and narrative depth make it a compelling experience for those looking for more than just action and adventure in their games. While it has minor flaws in its gameplay, they are easily outweighed by the depth and beauty of its story. Whether or not you have a personal connection to its themes, Spiral is a game that deserves your time and attention, offering an emotional journey that will stay with you long after you put down the controller.
This is an incredible game. Even if it's not my type of game i REALLY like it. You got invested in the story really early in the game and you're hook till the end. The dev and peoples in Folklore team are amazing too. They're close to their community. I recommended this game <3 9/10
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