Arise: A Simple Story is easily the best indie title I have ever played. There aren’t many games that make me as emotional as Arise did, and there probably won’t be another one for a long time. It’s a simple game that brings with it a weight that everyone in life goes through. If it doesn’t leave you emotional, you probably don’t have a heart.

Piccolo Studio has created a phenomenal and heartfelt story in Arise: A Simple Story. Indie games need to stand out from the AAA titles, and this game effortlessly does that. The simplistic mechanics paired with great storytelling make Arise: A Simple Story, one of the best indie games this year.

Arise: A Simple Story is a special game and it deserves your attention. The narrative, although like the title suggests is ‘simple’, how it’s told is not, and the game deserves to be lauded for this. The puzzles are fun with suitable challenge allowing you to progress through the game and experience the unique chapters with a smile on your face. If you’re a fan of artistic indie titles such as Brothers: A Tale of two Sons, Rime and Limbo then do yourself a favour, and check out this game. Not only does this game get the rare Thumb Culture Platinum Award, it’s also a game of the year contender!

Arise: A Simple Story on Xbox One is a brilliantly devised game and it’s been a huge pleasure to play. Yes, there are the occasional frustrations with some of the platforming, but you really shouldn’t let that worry you. It’s a splendid wordless story with a perfect amount of gameplay hours for the price, and it’s right up there with the very best games I’ve played this year.

Alla fine Piccolo Studio aveva ragione: Arise è una storia semplice, è giocarla che risulta complesso. Non certo per via del gameplay, il gameplay è un gioiello. Un platform diretto che risale pian piano tra i pochi appigli della vita, aggrappandosi ai ricordi felici, imparando a rialzarsi di fronte alle avversità e raggiungendo la cima del cuore di ogni giocatore. Un piccolo capolavoro di design e musica che sa come scaldarvi l’animo. Se amate i giochi che sanno emozionare, se vi piace lasciare il controller con un po’ di malinconia nel cuore, lasciatevi raccontare questa semplice storia.

I cannot recommend this game enough to anyone who loves good storytelling. You will feel transported to this world for the few hours of gameplay that it takes to finish this game. Arise will make you laugh, cry, rejoice, and cry again. It is truly something you don’t want to pass up.

Overall, Arise: A Simple Story is a short but fantastic game. It isn’t the most challenging game out on the market; it isn’t the fastest paced or the most mechanically in-depth… but it doesn’t have to be. It’s calm, quiet, deep, and far more than enough to make it worth playing. If you need to fill a quiet afternoon or two and need a poignant story to pluck your heartstrings, definitely make sure to give Arise: A Simple Story a chance.

Arise è riuscito a rendere nostra la storia composta dai ricordi del vecchio norreno, fatta di momenti bui e rivalse. Piccolo Studio è stato capace di farci emozionare più volte nel corso della sua prima avventura, lasciandoci con un sorriso e un senso di vuoto al termine di quest’ultima. Allo stesso tempo, però, ci ha fatto pensare (e tanto) a come il cerchio della vita si concluda restituendoci tutto ciò che ci ha sottratto.

Arise: 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.

Un juego tan simple pero lleno de una belleza que te invade en cada segundo de recorrido. Imprescindible si te haces llamar jugador.

Sì, obiettivamente è un gioco eccezionale e quasi “monumentale” tenendo presente il piccolo team che lo ha concepito, ma non basta di certo a renderlo un bel gioco se chi lo vive non riesce a provare nulla. Così come è innegabile che chiunque si lasci trasportare dall’enormità artistica della produzione rimarrà di certo deluso da piccoli scivoloni nella realizzazione tecnica del gameplay che vedono alcuni input poco precisi pur nella loro semplicità.

Arise: A Simple Story – Definitive Edition es una aventura narrativa con un toque de plataformas 3D que vale la pena jugar. Su historia logra cautivar al tocar los temas de la perdida de nuestros seres queridos de una forma bastante amena y cautivadora.

There were no spoken words to explain the story, yet they were still able to convey emotions through body language. Small cutscene moments would play out as you found statues that revealed the character’s life journey to the player. To bolster the impact of these moments, the orchestral melodies became a major contributor to emotional impact. It was amazing to be led down the garden path as the atmosphere would shift from mysterious yet hopeful to immediately hitting me with a pang of sadness. Even when things seemed to be at their lowest, they still managed to circle back the feeling of happiness with the addition of collectable hand-drawn memories of his happiest moments with his partner.

Arise: A Simple Story è un titolo fantastico che tutti devono provare almeno una volta nella vita, riesce a farti emozionare e a farti versare qualche lacrima. È un’esperienza che lascia il segno insieme alla consapevolezza che ciò che abbiamo fatto negli anni ha sempre e comunque avuto un senso. Graficamente è stupendo e le musiche sono eccellenti, tutto è realizzato con cura, si vede proprio che Piccolo Studio ci ha messo amore nel creare questo piccolo gioiello ed infatti è un peccato che la longevità sia così corta perché davvero è un titolo che doveva durare di più!

This is simple story about life, but with great narrative style.

Arise offers a beautifully crafted narrative in the skin of a 3D puzzle platformer. Though it’s not a game-changer, Arise manages to excel in everything it offers to the player providing a well-refined experience.

Arise: 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.

Arise: A Simple Story tarjoaa erittäin mielenkiintoisten maailmojen lävitse kulkevan tasoloikkaseikkailun, jonka kunnianhimoisuus ja monipuolisuus yllättävät pelaajan kerran toisensa jälkeen. Piccolo Studiosin pelinavaus on vahva, omaleimainen, kekseliäs ja laaja seikkailuelämys, joka kipuaa ajoittain ontuvasta tasoloikinnastaan huolimatta kuluvan pelivuoden indie-tarjonnan kärkisijoille.

Arise: a Simple Story’s clever spin on controlling time makes solving puzzles and exploring the world therein a joy.

In Arise: A Simple Story si sposa una struggente malinconia alla felicità di una vita vissuta insieme che culmina con un singolare “lieto fine”. Da un lato abbiamo un’ambientazione fiabesca e una colonna sonora eccezionale dall’altro qualche piccola imperfezione tecnica su cui è possibile sorvolare.

En esencia, Arise a simple story es un imprescindible del panorama indie de 2019. Una obra que engancha de principio a fin y ofrece un espectáculo audiovisual muy immersivo. Puede que la historia no sea innovadora o que la duración y rejugabilidad sean escasas, pero a veces si lo bueno es breve, dos veces bueno.

Arise: A Simple Story creates an entire package whose diverse gameplay, beautiful environments, and touching story make for a fully immersive and unmissable experience.

Arise : A Simple Story est une pépite. L’histoire qui nous est racontée est touchante, on ressent les mêmes émotions que le personnage que nous incarnons et la fin est vraiment émouvante. Le gameplay se dote de mécaniques plutôt simples mais terriblement efficaces. Il arrive à suffisamment se diversifier durant les différents niveaux pour ne pas lasser le joueur dans la durée. Si l’histoire est un peu courte (7h en prenant son temps), les décors traversés sont sublimes et toujours accompagnés d’une bande sonore de très haut niveau. Dommage que quelques soucis de caméras viennent noircir le tableau car le jeu tutoie les sommets dans le genre contemplatif.

Arise: A Simple Story no pretende ser nada complejo, sino una obra para todos, sencilla y apuntando directamente a las emociones para universales del ser humano. Piccolo Studio se ha colado con su indie entre lo mejor de 2019 con un proyecto que posee una banda sonora inolvidable acompañada de un diseño artístico para quitarse el sombrero.

Not much negative has been noticed. In the game there is only one collectible in the memories. Unfortunately, these small works of art only minimally awaken the discovery value of remote places, so you don't always want to deviate from the main path. Sometimes the controls get a little stuck and the camera perspective is not always an advantage, because some distances to be crossed are not easy to estimate and more often you fall into (deadly) darkness. So you often start again from a memory point. But these are set very fair. Frustrating moments did not occur. Since there is also the possibility of local co-op mode, I will definitely play it again. The two of you will take this emotional journey once again and enjoy the story to the fullest. One player controls the man and the other manipulates time. So you have to trust and coordinate with each other. A certainly beautiful, but also challenging journey. With Arise: A simple story you get for 19,99 € an atmospheric game, which becomes a real surprise with an emotional story, exciting gameplay and loving details.

Piccolo Studio tiene toda la razón, se trata de ‘una simple historia’ que repasa los acontecimientos de una vida equiparable a la de cualquier otra persona del mundo. Una historia de sonrisas y lágrimas, alegrías y tristezas, amor y pérdida. Una montaña rusa de emociones a la que no se le puede achacar nada cumpliendo con arrojo cada una de sus propuestas. Ciertos fallos jugables lo alejan de la excelencia, no obstante, Arise: A Simple Story es una inolvidable obra que todo amante de los videojuegos debe disfrutar más pronto que tarde en PS4, Xbox One o PC.

Il debutto di Piccolo Studio lascia un gioco che ricorderete a lungo, una semplice avventura nelle sue forme, ma con un messaggio tanto bello quanto doloroso. Un altro esempio che i videogiochi sono un ottimo modo per trasmettere un messaggio e che, come Journey e opere simili, è una poesia giocabile.

Arise: A Simple Story has done something no other media has done to me in quite some time, send me on a rollercoaster of emotions. The game’s environments are visually very pretty and often quite quirky, while the musical score is truly moving and compliments the game perfectly. While the time manipulation concept is nothing new, it is done very cleverly and makes for some interesting platforming sequences. Platforming precision may be a minor irritation but it doesn’t impede the overall experience in the slightest.

Even with some stumbles, Arise is a game that knows what it wants to communicate, and does so with delicacy and sensitivity. I’ve found individual scenes coming back to mind frequently since I completed the game, most notably the moving sequence that closes the game. Accept the dilemma of a few bad jumping sequences, and push toward the emotional core, as this simple story has a lot of wisdom to share. 

Arise: A Simple Story may exactly be just that but the emotions and journey we go through is anything but. With a serene and breathtaking art style, I wasn’t quite expecting to experience such intense feelings. You really have to appreciate the love and nuanced care that developer Untold Tales put into this game. In total, the Arise is about 4-6 hours long depending on how quickly you go. But I assure you every moment is so worth it, I almost wish there was more. If this title slipped under your radar on its initial release, I would recommend picking it up for the Switch; however, I would also encourage you to have a box of tissues handy for those hard-hitting moments. You’ll need them, trust me.

Despite very slight niggles over control and getting myself lost, the reality is that Piccolo Studio have delivered an incredible debut full of rich storytelling, tear-filled beauty and unforgettable moments. Their own attention to detail and the obvious love they have poured into this game lift it far beyond the heavens their hero seeks. Whether a debut outing or otherwise, the game is outstanding. They may have also just delivered my game of the year.

Arise: a Simple Story è una lettura originale della vita e della morte, dell’amore e del dolore. Persino del gameplay plasmato attorno allo spazio e al tempo. Tempo, maledetto tempo, scandito dagli anni e dalle esperienze. Quelle ludiche e artiche di una produzione breve, solida, ben ritmata. Un’opera delicata che merita di essere giocata da chi cerca originalità e bellezza. Arise: a Simple Story, è vita per un mercato geneticamente votato al riciclo. Non sempre così ben riuscito.

En conclusion, que dire mis à part le fait que je vous recommande impérativement ce jeu, car, l’expérience vécue est juste sensationnelle. Si vous êtes un amoureux des jeux d’aventures narratives et des œuvres poétiques, vous serez conquis. Mis à part les sauts qui sont mal calibrés, je n’ai eu aucun problème lors de ce test. Que du contraire, j’ai savouré mon bonheur. Je terminerais donc sur la conclusion que des studios peuvent nous sortir des titres complètement à l’opposé de ce qu’ils nous ont habitués à voir. Bien entendu, quand c’est bien réalisé comme dans ce Arise: a simple story, tout le monde est content. Bon jeu.

L’opera prima di Piccolo Studio ci ha emozionato, ci ha fatto scendere quella piccola lacrimuccia che tanto mancava in quest’ultimo anno videoludico. Un’esperienza che mette l’accento sul concetto di “videogioco come arte”, un’arte visiva profonda e suggestiva da vivere almeno una volta nella vita.

Arise is largely filled with strengths that result in exactly what it promises to deliver: a simple narrative that also happens to be incredibly moving.

Ver como esse título da Piccolo trata os ciclos da vida, as partes boas e também ruins, é realmente cativante. A busca por amor, a necessidade de proteger e cuidar, o sofrimento da perda e a esperança de que ainda há vida depois de tantos altos e baixos são o ponto alto dessa maravilhosa aventura. 

Arise: A simple Story is a wonderful and colorful journey that shows us that video games can be more than plain entertainment, and they can actually give us some lessons for life.

While it may be simple in concept, Arise: A Simple Story delivers a real showstopper when it comes to its gameplay, offering up an innovative blend of aesthetic splendour and strong themes. It’s a beautiful, poignant journey not to be missed and one of the best games of the year.

A beautiful, creative indie platformer that’s held back from classic status by its infuriatingly imprecise controls. The sumptuous journey is still very much worth it, though.

Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

Arise is an incredibly powerful story despite it being so simple. It invokes emotions that I would rarely bring with me when playing a video game, and it is refreshing to know that there is a game out there focused on bringing us a heartwarming experience. There are so many elements in the game that work well together, from the color palette, lighting, music, gameplay, and ease of controls. Even without much dialogue or long, extensive cutscenes, Arise is able to tell us a simple story that is vibrant and rich, bringing us an unforgettable and emotional experience.

Arise: A Simple Story è un’avventura delicata e toccante. Breve ma intensa, può essere la storia di chiunque. Un’altalena di emozioni confezionata con amore, che vuole celebrare la vita con tutte le sue imperfezioni. La squisita direzione artistica e la colonna sonora rendono il viaggio tra i più magici di quest'anno. Un piccolo gioiello, che nonostante qualche imperfezione, brilla di una luce sfolgorante.

Arise: A Simple Story ha supuesto una sorpresa. Su ingenioso diseño que nos permite manipular el tiempo se mantiene ágil y fresco ya que se niega a repetir mecánicas en cada uno de sus diez niveles, mientras que la historia es sencilla, sí, pero llega al corazón. Necesita algo de pulido en el control, que no es el más preciso sobre todo en los saltos, pudiendo llegar a frustrar. Pero es fácil perdonarlo, cuando la experiencia es tan emotiva e ingeniosa. Todo un ejemplo de diseño.

El debut de Piccolo Studio deja un juego que recordarás durante mucho tiempo, una aventura sencilla en sus formas, pero con un mensaje tan bello como doloroso. Un ejemplo más de que los videojuegos son un gran medio para transmitir un mensaje y que, como Journey y obras similares, es poesía jugable. Si te van este tipo de propuestas, ni lo dudes.

Arise: A Simple Story ist ein zauberhaftes kleines Abenteuer. Es vermischt die malerische Anziehungskraft eines Journey mit der Herausforderung eines klassischen Jump'n Runs. Aber man klettert, schwingt und hüpft nicht nur, sondern kann die Zeit manipulieren, um Felsen aus Abgründen zu holen, Wasser zu verdrängen und selbst den Blitz einzufangen, damit sich Plattformen oder sichere Wege ergeben. Zwar hat die Steuerung ihre Tücken, außerdem wirken die gesammelten Erinnerungen etwas fade - aber dafür erlebt man einige tolle Überraschungen, während die Stimmung vom Fröhlichen ins Malerische und Bedrohliche wechselt. Dabei wird ohne Worte oder Texte eine einfache, aber berührende Geschichte erzählt. Nicht nur aufgrund des weißen Rauschebarts des Helden ist Arise das ideale Familienspiel für Weihnachten - ihr könnt es auch kooperativ erleben.

If you like video games with artistic approach you will probably fall in love with Arise's heartwarming story and beautiful music.

Arise: A Simple History es un juego para disfrutar a nuestro propio. Su escasa dificultad lo convierte en una experiencia que gusta más por las emociones que nos genera que por sus posibilidades "in play". No obstante, el trabajo de la desarrolladora española Piccolo Studios ha utilizado al máximo sus recursos y ofrece en este título un ejemplo a seguir para el camino de los videojuegos.

Arise a Simple Story si intrufola nella categoria dei giochi che raccontano una storia senza bisogno di parole e lo fa con delicatezza, in modo romantico, lasciando che l’ultima mano di colore all’esperienza la dia il giocatore attingendo dal ripostiglio in cui custodisce i propri sentimenti. Sembra volerci sussurrare che il dolore, forse ancor più della felicità, forgia l’uomo e che, nell’arco di tutta una vita, entrambe le sensazioni sono inevitabilmente destinate a convivere in ognuno di noi come due facce della stessa, umana medaglia. Una piccola carezza digitale che scalda il cuore, un titolo corto eppure riuscito, che è capace di raccontare molto pur senza proferire verbo.

Tal como dice su título, Arise es una “simple historia”. No necesita de muchos elementos en cuanto a lo narrativo para sumergirnos de lleno en esta experiencia. La poca información que se nos brinda nos alcanza para querer recorrer esta historia de principio a final. Eso sí: no olviden de tener un paquete de pañuelos al lado, posiblemente vayan a emocionarse en más de una ocasión.

Semplice e intensa, capace di coinvolgere tutti indistintamente, la storia di Arise: A Simple Story riesce con delicatezza e grande sensibilità a toccare le corde più intime del giocatore. L’alternanza di momenti ora fiabeschi, ora più cupi e drammatici, riesce con un amalgama perfetto a comunicare con efficacia tutte le emozioni che l’opera vuole trasmettere, più di quanto le parole avrebbero fatto.

Un juego que toca la fibra sensible, y que pese a que jugablemente no es ningún portento, todo lo malo que pueda tener queda totalmente eclipsado por la belleza visual, sonora y narrativa que es capaz de representarnos en pantalla este juego. Y que desde aquí os aludimos y animamos a que disfrutéis de una de esas experiencias únicas que se dan a cuenta gotas en el mundo de los videojuegos, y que nos gustarían ver más a menudo.

Arise: A simple story is an excellent work with a strong artistic atmosphere and narrative elements, which allows me to enter the perspective of an old man, start thinking to find a way out, and finally appreciate the true meaning of life and the beauty of the four seasons.

In the end, Arise: A Simple Story is worth a go and worth your time and attention. It carries a heavy-hearted story that is backed by stunning visuals and few flaws.

Arise: A Simple Story is another example of the excellent health enjoyed by the independent Spanish scene, capable of developing products (such as the aforementioned Rime, GRAY, Etherborn ...) that work in the playable, but also in the narrative, in the technical and artistic. If you are one of those who, like me, believe that the greatest emotions grow from the simplest stories, do not hesitate and embark on the adventure of love and death that this game poses.

Arise: A Simple Story is one of those gorgeous, special indie experiences that you as a Playstation 4 owner must not miss. Aside from a couple of worries about the gaming camera, Arise is truly wonderfully memorable and filled with emotion and atmosphere.

given the fact that the title’s namesake, A Simple Story, rings true throughout the entire quest, it helps it break the rules a little bit, especially the simplicity of how the time shift never once caused any of the frustrations that I had with the game. So I say if you’re a big as of a sap as I am but not as fussy about controls, Arise: A Simple Story is well worth the time. It’s a story that stayed on my mind well after the closing credits.

Arise : A Simple Story porte bien son nom, mais avec le savoir-faire de Piccolo Studio le jeu transforme une simple histoire en un moment fort en émotion comme il en faudrait plus dans le jeu vidéo. Ici, c'est la vie qui est mise en avant par le biais de la mort. Avec un gameplay lui aussi simple, le titre est accessible à tous et ne demandera pas d'efforts surhumains pour résoudre ses différentes énigmes. Arise : A Simple Story est une invitation au voyage qu'il serait dommage de ne pas accepter car trop rares sont les récits aussi émotifs.

In some ways, Arise: A Simple Story is perfectly named because it forgoes traditional dialogue or text-based narration for visual storytelling. However, through the inventive environmental game design that pushes the narrative forward to its well-realized and emotional conclusion, there is a complexity to Arise that left me misty-eyed by its affecting story of love and loss.

Arise: A simple story es un notable título que busca tocar la fibra del jugador. La historia que cuenta nos hace reflexionar sobre la vida y la muerte, pero también sobre la alegría y la pena, la bonanza y la adversidad. Sin ser espectacular en lo jugable, es una propuesta que, por calidad-precio, debemos tener muy en cuenta.

From its story to its platforming, Arise is simple in many ways and is not afraid to try new things with its mechanics. While its platforming makes things more difficult than it needs to be at times, it is the journey through the narrative that matters the most. If you’re up for a simple yet satisfying journey that tugs at your heartstrings, Arise will do just that.

Como la vida, la historia de Arise puede conocerse al completo si exploramos todo su mundo y encontramos los recuerdos de nuestro protagonista plasmados en una serie de preciosas ilustraciones. Del mismo modo, y si así lo queremos, podemos elegir vivir la experiencia con otra persona, que, con un segundo mando, pasa a controlar el tiempo. Como veis, vida y juego se entrelazan de diferentes maneras para dar como resultado una de las mejores experiencias que viviréis jamás. Porque ya sabéis, solo tenemos una vida y nosotros elegimos como vivirla. ¿Dejaréis pasar esta?

Arise: A Simple Story tells an emotional tale with some clever co-op gameplay ideas, but it may not always be engaging for the second player.

Arise: A Simple Story sets out to tell a story as a video game but, smartly, doesn’t overestimate the role of gameplay. Inventive level design drives things forward, but faced with the awkward task of demanding platform-jumping in the aftermath an emotional bombshell, it simply lets the musical and visual storytelling seize their moment. It is only a simple story, but well told.

Arise consigue que su propuesta se sienta tan fresca corno variada. A lo largo del juego usaremos esta habilidad para deshacer montículos de nieve que nos impiden el paso, mover el sol para que girasoles gigantes viren a nuestra conveniencia o incluso paralizar un rayo para que unos amenazadores seres desaparezcan de nuestra vista, por citar sólo algunos ejemplos. Además, la calidad audiovisual del juego es exquisita, con una dirección artística realmente preciosista y una banda sonora que en más de una ocasión te pondrá lo pelos de punta. Lástima que su duración sea tan efímera.

Arise – A Simple Story contains a beautifully told story within a charming puzzle adventure. With poignant moments and joyful visuals, this game has the ability to capture a breadth of emotion with ease. It’s a short but worthy edition to narrative driven puzzle games.

Arise: A Simple Story is a fantastic indie game from Piccolo Studio's, demonstrating incredible talent. The platforming is fun and engaging, allowing anyone to dive right in without too high of a skill gap. Each world is wonderful and vibrant, with each offering a unique and interesting platforming puzzle to make every level stand out in its own way. If you're a fan of games like Journey or Last Day of June, this game will definitely scratch that itch.

Arise: A Simple Story is an emotional and witty adventure with a wonderful artwork. However, its platforming-based gameplay, while well thought out and executed, does not always go hand in hand with its narrative.

Arise: A Simple Story should be recognised as a beautiful and touching story, no matter its short length. It's a heartwarming and truly captivating journey – providing you allow yourself to be immersed in the narrative. With the stop/start nature of the loading screens and the long-winded gameplay, this can be hard but definitely worth pushing through.

Arise: A Simple Story – Definitive Edition is a bittersweet tale of an old man’s life and the memories he shared with a partner. It relays a tale of love, heartbreak, hardship, and an emotional journey through his life. It’s a story that stayed on my mind well after the closing credits. The platforming sections may prove fiddly; however, the storyline, narrative and visuals make up for the platforming shortcomings.

Likening this game to the movie Up, Arise: A Simple Story is much more than what its title lets on. It forces us to take a step back and analyze life. With its time control mechanics that manipulate the world in so many ways, platforming style of play, and its ability to tell a narrative story without dialogue, Arise is one of those games that makes you question whether small titles like this are becoming the status quo.

Arise: A Simple Story Definitive Edition ist ein wunderschönes Spiel für Zwischendurch, welches euch in Episoden die Lebensreise voll Liebe und Verlust des Protagonisten erzählt. Ihr werdet über mehrere Level hinweg eine wortlose aber immersive Geschichte nachempfinden, die insbesondere durch Puzzle-Passagen und Zeitmanipulationen vorangetrieben wird. Gerade der Soundtrack ist eine der großen Stärken von Arise. Auf kleinere Spielereien wie einen Fotomodus und ein Sammelalbum handgezeichneter Collectibles könnt ihr euch aber ebenso freuen. Von uns eine Empfehlung für Fans von entschleunigenden, aber gefühlvollen Spielen mit Puzzle-Elementen.

Aunque le falta un punto más para ser redondo –una calidad equilibrada o algún incentivo más para rejugar-, no se puede negar que Arise: A Simple Story sea una aventura con calidad que nadie debería perderse. Sorprenderá a aquellos interesados en ese tipo de juegos que sólo encontramos en las producciones independientes: un juego con mensaje, que no se obsesiona con los aspectos jugables. Por supuesto que es divertido en lo jugable, y el detalle del cooperativo es un extra para disfrutarlo en compañía, pero los puzles, las plataformas o la exploración están al servicio de la narrativa y las emociones que quiere transmitir. Eso es lo que al final dejará huella en el jugador.

Arise: A Simple Story es un juego de exploración, plataformas y puzles en el que Piccolo estudios nos invita a conocer la vida de nuestro protagonista tras su muerte. Mediante preciosos y trabajados escenarios iremos avanzando controlando el tiempo y los entornos a nuestro antojo para ir resolviendo los diferentes retos que se nos presentan. Variado en mecánicas hasta su mismo final Arise : A Simple Story sabe narrar una historia sin hacer uso de una sola nota ni audio, sabiendo aún así llegar al corazón de los jugadores

Arise: A Simple Story sets out to tell a story as a video game but, smartly, doesn’t overestimate the role of gameplay. Inventive level design drives things forward, but faced with the awkward task of demanding platform-jumping in the aftermath an emotional bombshell, it simply lets the musical and visual storytelling seize their moment. It is only a simple story, but well told.

Arise: A Simple Story, while being a simple game, has an immense amount of things going for it. Its time manipulation mechanic is well implemented and makes you want to explore each stage thoroughly. Its beautiful, soothing and very well made. I am sure most players will find something they like about this quirky little title, I for one, found a lot to like about it.

By making a point of keeping things simple, Arise: A Simple Story excels in all the right places. Basic 3D platforming is elevated by the introduction of time manipulation, transforming the beauty of its locations into an interactable piece of art. And when its visual design is already this stunning, it makes for an experience that delights every sense imaginable.

Arise: A Simple Story è uno di quei titoli che non si possono non consigliare, a prescindere dai gusti. Come dice il suo titolo, è una storia semplice ma anche ricchissima di preziosi messaggi per chi avrà voglia di coglierli e farli propri. È un titolo che invita a "guardarsi indietro" ma non necessariamente con un senso di malinconia, bensì con la consapevolezza che ciò che si è fatto in vita ha avuto sempre e comunque un senso.

Although Arise: A Simple Story has its share of flaws, the experience is well worth the time. The graphics are beautiful, the levels are incredibly creative, and the musical score is deeply moving. Taken together, Arise is an excellent first effort from a new game development studio. If this is Piccolo’s first go at making a video game, I can’t wait to see what they do next.

The memories that Arise is made up by are things that many of us can relate to. Love, loyalty and longing are a few of the themes that are laid out in the game and just like in GRIS and Old Man's Journey, it works exceptionally well thanks to phenomenal direction and a fair amount of tact on the developer's part. Arise: A Simple Story is one of those stunning, truly special indie experiences that we'd recommend everyone check out. Apart from some camera-related issues, Arise is an absolute gem.

Those who enjoy 3D platformers with a twist will love their time with Arise: A Simple Story and its gorgeous world.

Arise: A Simple Story, while being a simple game, has an immense amount of things going for it. Its time manipulation mechanic is well implemented and makes you want to explore each stage thoroughly. Its beautiful, soothing and very well made. I am sure most players will find something they like about this quirky little title, I for one, found a lot to like about it.

Arise: A Simple Story is one of the stronger ‘Journey-like’ experiences I’ve played. Its awe-inspiring levels that morph with the flow of time are only hampered slightly by a few design problems. What’s more, the titular ‘simple story’ is heartfelt and elegantly told. Minor frustrations aside, this is a lovely little tale that’s easy to recommend.

La représentation, les mécaniques, les différents propos... La forme et le fond d'Arise : A Simple Story sont effectivement... simples. Ce qui n'a pas empêché Piccolo Studio de proposer une expérience aussi ravissante artistiquement que forte émotionnellement. En dépit de problèmes de maniabilité qui freinent brutalement et trop souvent une progression plaisante et naturelle, le jeu parvient à transporter le joueur du début à la fin, créant grâce à son visuel, ses musiques et ses puzzles, un lien d'empathie solide avec ce vieil homme, dont l'existence n'aura, elle, pas été si simple. Une des très bonnes surprises de la fin 2019.

Arise: A Simple Story není hrou pro každého. Po stránce hratelnosti nenabízí nikterak výrazný zážitek a pro mnohé se může stát spíše prázdnou a nudnou umÄ›leckou hÅ™íčkou. V čem však dominuje, jsou pÅ™edevším emoce. Cesta na onen svÄ›t je plná vzpomínek, krásných pocitů a vlastního sebeuvÄ›domování. V kombinaci s nádherným hudebním podkresem se tak jedná o oslavu lidského života. Ne však z pohledu pozemského bytí, ale z věčného a nikdy nekončícího putování lidské duše. Škoda jen nepÅ™átelské kamery a dost nepÅ™esného ovládání. CelkovÄ› je však titul pÅ™íjemným relaxačním nástrojem, který pohladí po duši i ty nejvÄ›tší tvrďáky. Více na: https://doupe.zive.cz/clanek/arise-a-simple-story---melancholicka-oslava-lidskosti--recenze

Arise: A Simple Story es mucho más que un videojuego. Es toda una experiencia audiovisual en la que, como si de una montaña rusa se tratase, las emociones van y vienen en un continuo viaje a lo largo y ancho de la vida de su protagonista. Una aventura en 3D donde el fluir del tiempo nos sirve como intuitiva mecánica central de un juego que, por otro lado, no pretende suponer reto alguno. Su corta duración y alguna que otra pega jugable y técnica ponen la cruz a una gratificante experiencia en la que el premio se encuentra en el viaje en si mismo.

While I wish the actual platforming were a bit stronger, Arise: A Simple Story is still a lovely experience which I recommend you try. Frustration over dying a handful of times passes quickly when you’re enveloped in such wonderful sights and sounds. It's just an experience you'll get nearly as much out of watching as you would playing.

Instead of how sad or joyful this story is, how the creators try to evoke emotion, you will focus on finding a way to go through the next colorful stages. And you will start to enjoy it immensely. In the end that's what games are all about, right?

Com a obra de estreia da Piccolo Studio estamos perante uma aventura emocionante, onde a passagem do tempo ganha estatuto de incontornável. Mesmo com algumas arestas por limar, o que quer contar chega de forma esclarecida ao jogador.

Arise: A Simple Story is well worth the $20 and six hours you'll spend playing it. Even though it can't seem to avoid problems that plague your typical indie game, the artwork and level design are beyond worth the small investment.

En definitiva, Arise: A Simple Story ofrece lo que prometía cuando salío a la luz. Su historia embauca, puesto que consigue transmitir todo o casi todo lo que se propone de formas muy originales y ciertamente talentosas, todo ello condimentado con una banda sonora de vicio y un apartado artístico con muchísima personalidad. Sin embargo, su contrapartida de plataformas es bastante menos espectacular y lastra de forma descarada el buen trabajo anterior sacando al jugador de la inmersión una vez tras otra por culpa de los saltos poco convincentes y la poca visión que otorga la cámara regularmente. Del mismo modo, las ideas que se proponen en este apartado en cuanto a la funcionalidad del viaje en el tiempo resultan muy gratificantes, siendo de largo lo mejor que se le puede achacar a su gameplay.

Arise: A Simple Story is well worth the $20 and six hours you'll spend playing it. Even though it can't seem to avoid problems that plague your typical indie game, the artwork and level design are beyond worth the small investment.

Arise: A Simple Story es una emotiva aventura plataformera que funciona mejor cuando su historia y sus saltos se fusionan en un mismo conjunto. Su belleza poética alcanza momentos preciosos que su contrapartida jugable nunca llega a igualar. En el mejor de los casos, se trata de un plataformas sencillo cuyo nivel de desafío nunca llega a distraer de las connotaciones narrativas que encierran sus niveles, y en el peor de los casos, la linealidad de su propuesta llega a impedir que el juego despliegue sus alas por completo. De un modo u otro, es un título notable y hecho con mimo, y con una duración reducida que le ayuda a quedarse solo con lo imprescindible, esencial y en definitiva mejor de esta propuesta.

‘Arise: A Simple Story’ is a well-designed Platform Puzzler with a very clever time manipulation mechanic. The game is very striking visually and the musical score picks you up and carries you along the way with it. The puzzles are not over-taxing but are challenging enough to keep you interested and create a nice, chill gaming experience. If you are looking for a platformer game that will take you on a bit of an emotional journey, you should check this out.

Que todo mi alegato final no quite que Arise: A Simple Story, es un buen juego. Una magnífica opera prima para un estudio recién formado que ha sido capaz de construir un juego hermoso en sus apartados artísticos, pero que no llega a destacar más allá de eso. Un título de los llamados «7,5», esos que dividen la opinión pero que demuestran el potencial de un estudio y te dejan con ganas de ver que será lo siguiente. Se que Piccolo Studio tiene mucho que decir y yo, como jugador, no puedo esperar a ver que es lo que viene a continuación. 

Arise: A Simple Story – Definitive Edition is a beautiful game with quite an interesting story that you can interpret in different ways. Unfortunately, it does have some fixed camera angles and controls that feel a bit clunky at times. This Definitive Edition also adds a lot of bonus content to make it a truly interesting package that will, in the end, provide you with some good times. With fun puzzles, a great art style, and the bonus soundtrack and art book, this is the definitive experience on Nintendo Switch. Arise: A Simple Story – Definitive Edition is out on Nintendo Switch at a $19.99 price.

Arise: A simple Story es la primera obra de Piccolo Studio y han sabido como empezar con buen pie en un sector tan difícil y competitivo como es el de los videojuegos y lo hacen con una obra nada convencional que nos pone plataformas y puzles en nuestras pantallas. Su mejor baza son dos puntos bajo mi punto de vista siendo el primero de ellos el uso del tiempo para ir resolviendo los puzles que salen a nuestro paso mientras vamos al final del nivel y por otro lado un apartado sonoro muy interesante que suena en los momentos donde debe hacerlo.

Arise: A Simple Story mixes its narrative-driven adventure with puzzle-platforming in some ways that can be deemed successful. The time-altering mechanic gives the game some variety throughout its four to six-hour runtime, never overstaying its welcome. Paired with its beautiful art direction and well-told story, there is definitely a reason to pick up Piccolo Studio’s new game. However, there isn’t any facet of Arise: A Simple Story that strikes deeper emotional chords; it just lacks any personality. In turn, it does make it very approachable with themes that are easy to understand. You may not need any tissues as you endure the old man’s tale, but if you’re into narrative-driven adventures, Arise: A Simple Story might be for you

The more pity that Arise makes up for nothing in terms of mechanics. Manipulation with the right analog stick is sometimes a successful solution, but its positive assessment is certainly affected by deficiencies in other areas. Arise as a platformer is simply a poor game, which at times could clearly spoil the reception of the whole. 

Although it's a game without much pretensions, Arise: A Simple Story - Definitive Edition could have had more refinement in the narrative construction, as well as more polish and development both from an artistic and gameplay point of view. However, the title by Piccolo Studio has good ideas in its level design, has some beautiful scenes and conveys a beautiful and simple message from its developers, and deserves to be appreciated by fans of platform art games, although they should try it without great expectations.

Playing Arise is often frustrating so I’d suggest being aware of that before playing it, but when the music, visuals and moments in the gameplay just mix perfectly it’s this colourful cocktail to pull on your feelings out of nowhere, because although it’s a simple tale, it’s one we can all relate to.

Den lejlighedsvis frustrerende platforming og den lidt for simple og forudsigelige historie til trods, kan jeg godt anbefale Arise: A Simple Story til fans af Journey og især Rime. Intentionen om at lave en reel, men meget tilgængelig, puzzle-platformer er fin med tanke på beslægtede spils til tider lidt tynde mekaniske grundelementer. Der er ingen tvivl om, at der lige mangler det sidste både gameplaymæssigt og narrativt, men det er en debut, Piccolo Studios godt kan tillade sig at være tilfredse med, når de en dag tænker tilbage på deres tid her på jorden.

Arise: A Simple Story is a gorgeous and touching tale of love and loss that nearly overcomes its constant platforming problems.

Overall, then, Arise remains an interesting platform experience. The gameplay is fun, the time manipulation is a well-used and well-developed mechanic, the visuals and sound are solid, yet the narrative goes to some strange, tone-deaf places and the overall message is, at best, mixed. Joyful at the beginning, borderline offensive in places in the middle, and thoroughly bleak by the ending.

Arise est un jeu trop contrasté pour qu’on s’y attache vraiment. La mécanique pour remonter le temps ainsi que la direction artistique font des merveilles dès les premiers instants mais passent ensuite au second plan sans que l’on puisse vraiment saisir pourquoi. Piccolo Studio parvient ainsi rarement à ranimer l’intérêt du joueur et livre un titre hasardement rythmé. Quelques beaux moments, portés par une bande-originale de qualité, arrivent tout de même à émerveiller. Premier jeu contrasté mais toutefois agréable pour l’équipe espagnole.

Arise: A Simple Story is a beautiful, moving experience I couldn’t stop swearing at. The game delivers a lovely yarn and some clever level design, but clunky controls and an infuriating camera leave this platformer stranded in purgatory. Arise’s story may be worth your time, but only if you’re the patient type. Simple as that.

Ultimately, while Arise: A Simple Story has some wonderful ideas, it’s let down by unenjoyable gameplay. Delivered gracefully without ever needing a single line of dialogue, the old man’s story is particularly touching, featuring some truly poignant moments that will tug on even the stoniest of hearts. And again, the soundtrack alone is worth of praise. It’s just a shame that it’s hard to ever get fully immersed in the narrative; you’ll be too preoccupied fighting with unresponsive controls or impossible camera angles to truly appreciate the old man’s plight.

Arise: 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.

I get frustrated with clumsy controls quite quickly but if you are more forgiving (and more patient) you will have a good time.

Arise is worth checking out if you’re in the mood for a game like Journey or Gris, or if you just want to explore a magical world while listening to an emotional soundtrack.

Arise: A Simple Story es el relato metafórico de una vida. No la de una reina invencible o la de un científico admirado, sino la de un hombre. Alguien que, como nosotros, lucha por seguir adelante y cuidar a las personas que quiere. A menudo pensamos que quienes somos y lo que experimentamos no es importante. Pero no es verdad, porque es el mayor regalo que tenemos. Debemos aprender a amarnos y apreciar lo que nos ha forjado así, lo que nos mantiene anclados a una existencia que tarde o temprano nos abandonará. Hasta entonces, no hay mayor historia que la nuestra, aquella en que compartimos aliento con nuestros seres queridos y recibimos a cambio recuerdos que son imborrables.

When I finally arrive at the end of the story — it took me maybe eight hours — I find myself forgiving its frustrations. Mechanically, Arise delivers intriguing time-manipulation puzzles and a flawed platforming system. But more than that, it’s a moving narrative game that investigates the passage of human life and the importance of companionship. It makes me remember to value the loved ones in my life.

Ojalá más juegos como Arise. Títulos que llegan sin intención de hacer ruido, derrochando humildad y obligándote a dormir abrazado a la historia que te acaban de contar.

Un juego diferente, que puede llegar a emocionar internamente a más de un jugador, no es largo, en 4 – 5 horas se puede completar incluso con coleccionables, pero no necesita ser más largo, si lo fuera se haría repetitivo y seguramente más de uno lo dejaría a un lado y lo abandonaría, creo que debido a la duración y como es, lo ideal es jugarlo del tirón o en dos partes para que de verdad consigáis recoger al 100% lo que transmite sin cortes.

El apartado artístico, sus mecánicas con el tiempo y su chorro de emociones son los pilares donde se sostiene Arise: A Simple Story. No nos va a dar un reto, pero nos ofrece una experiencia muy intensa que enseña mas que entretiene, y eso, a veces, es muy necesario.

La muerte hace que el protagonista repase su vida y, lo que más claro he sacado del juego, encuentre paz interior. Esa que sientes cuando acabas un trabajo y estás orgulloso de él, repito, con sus partes malas y sus partes buenas. Y sí, un trabajo puede ser desde un texto, hasta el desarrollo de un videojuego, incluso una vida entera.

Arise es un recordatorio de que con lo bueno y lo malo la vida termina y al final lo que nos llevamos con nosotros es a las personas que han hecho significativos esos momentos, el aprendizaje y los recuerdos que asociamos a cada experiencia. Que hay que cuidar a quien nos quiere y a quien queremos, disfrutar las vivencias felices cuando llegan porque terminan yéndose, buscar apoyo en las crisis porque parece que no, pero también se acaban yendo… Y volver, una vez más, a formularnos esta pregunta que algún día tendremos que responder todos: