Arise: A Simple Story

by Piccolo Studio, Untold Tales

The Developer Says...

Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.

Players Like...

❤ Gameplay Mechanics

The time manipulation feature stands out as a captivating aspect of the gameplay. Players can scrub or freeze time to alter the environment and solve intricate platform puzzles. Reviewers frequently highlight how this mechanic is seamlessly integrated into the experience. One player notes how the time manipulation is gradually introduced, describing how the whole puzzle platformer aspect of the game is presented right from the very beginning, but the gameplay starts out in such a slow and relaxing way that it took me a while to realize, 'Oh! The Game has been going for a while, and I have already walked so far and completed quite a few puzzles without even realizing it'. Another player calls the time manipulation the star feature, stating that the developers nailed it and took it to a newer level compared to similar mechanics in other games.

❤ Platforming Challenges

The platforming challenges also receive praise from players. Reviewers highlight the creativity and uniqueness of the levels, with one noting how the stages are beautiful and creative, and they change according to your actions. However, some players found the controls to be occasionally sluggish and awkward, with one mentioning that it was way too easy to just fall at the edge of something. A few reviewers also struggled with the fixed camera angles, feeling they made certain jumps impossible.

❤ Progression and Replayability

The narrative-driven structure of the experience is well-received, with one player describing how they had already been enjoying the game, and then realizing how far I'd come blew me away. The game also offers opportunities for replayability, as players can revisit levels to collect additional memories and complete optional challenges. Several reviews mention the achievements system, which encourages players to find all collectibles and complete specific tasks within each chapter.

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