The Spirit Guide

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[h2]cozy music and SPOOOOKYE SEASON VIBES![/h2] [hr][/hr] [h3] 9.5/10[/h3] [hr][/hr] [quote=Benny the cat] GIVE ME NOM NOMS[/quote]

absolutely perfectly designed game, tho some of the interactions could be better, and excessive time spent could have triggered some hint system. but overall amazing job devs! love yall <3

The Spirit Guide is a really charming little game that I liked almost immediately because of how gentle its story feels. I play as Ale, a spirit guide working during the Day of the Dead festival, helping families pass gifts and memories on to the spirits of their loved ones. I really liked that the game focuses on remembrance and emotional connections instead of trying to make the supernatural setting frightening. The gameplay is built around exploring the town, talking to people and collecting the things that need to be delivered. There are also light puzzle and investigation elements that give me something to think about while moving between different characters. I enjoyed the simple structure because it keeps the focus on the stories being told by the people I meet. The idea of delivering memories is what makes the game stand out for me. The objective is not simply to complete errands but to help the spirits remember who they are. That gives the otherwise simple tasks more emotional meaning, and I liked seeing how each person's story connects to the larger theme of loss and remembrance. The pixel art is another strong point. Everything has a cozy top down appearance, with atm…

Really really sweet little game. A peaceful and beautiful walk that takes you through glimpses of humanity and people's relationship to grief and love. Lovely setting and design, lovely depiction of a touching cultural tradition.