Spirit of the North 2

“Spirit of the North 2 represents a blend of visual charm and artistic ambition on the one hand, and technical instability on the other. While the game offers a poetic experience with captivating music and a meditative atmosphere, performance issues and repetitive tasks detract from its luster. Developer Infuse Studio set the bar high, but didn't quite reach it. Nevertheless, the game remains a unique experience worth a try for fans of quiet adventures and naturalistic fantasy.”

“The continuation of the fox's journey begins with trouble—and that might also be a fitting way to describe the developers' effort. However, if you overlook the negatives and simply immerse yourself in the Nordic atmosphere and the game's relative ease, you're in for a slightly above-average experience.”

“Spirit Of The North 2 builds upon the goodness of the first outing, improving the experience by offering a larger world and extended playthrough. If you played the original and loved its calm nature, the compelling storyline, and the gorgeous worlds, then you’re in for a treat and will love this adventure”

“Spirit of the North 2 ultimately falls flat as a sequel, delivering an OK story and middling gameplay with a noticeable lack of polish.”

“With all the potential to become a great game aside from a few niggling issues, the frustration of the boss battles causes it to slide a slippery slope into mediocrity. It is upsetting to find a game that does so much right, only for them to destroy all that work by including something that has no right being as difficult as it is. As the game is now, I can’t recommend it to other people. Perhaps, in the future, when the boss battles have been balanced or made optional, then it can become the game it was truly meant to be.”

“Spirit of the North 2 builds on the charm of the original with a larger world and deeper progression, but stumbles on rigid platforming, repetitive puzzles, and technical issues. Despite its heart and visual charm, it lacks the polish and depth to truly stand out.”

“Spirit of the North 2 presents a stunning world, a serene atmosphere, and new gameplay elements that enhance the experience of the original game. Exploring the environment is rewarding, and the soundtrack effectively enhances the overall atmosphere of the game. Unfortunately, it is hindered by technical flaws, poor optimization, and occasionally erratic skill controls. If you don't mind a slower pace, have patience, enjoy noticing even the most minor details, and appreciate exploring even the most remote corners, the game can keep you engaged.”

“Infuse Studio has a better grasp on incorporating storytelling & tone, but everything goes south once its worst open world impulses get in the way.”

“Spirit of the North 2 is a beautifully put-together, minimalistic adventure. It let me explore a beautifully realised world and discover its tragedies on my own terms and at my own pace, with a freedom that feels rare for video games in 2025. A few technical itches aside, I adored my time with chunky little fox and their various wildlife companions and found myself a little disappointed to go when it was time to wrap up this review.”

“While I didn't particularly enjoy this genre, Spirit of the North 2 has its charms. Visually and audibly, it's stunning, with amazing contrasts between light and dark.”

“If you're familiar with Spirit of the North, this sequel may impress you with its evolutionary strides over its predecessor, such as granting you an open expanse to explore at your leisure, not to mention the fact it's double the length of the previous title. For newcomers, Spirit of the North 2 has an enchanting and calming essence you'll gravitate towards despite its technical shortcomings and unnecessary upgrade system.”

“Spirit of the North 2 isn't a complete lost cause, but it feels too rough and unpolished to qualify as anything more than wishful meandering.”

“Spirit of the North 2 doesn’t need to shout to get your attention—it just quietly hands you a fox, a raven, and a ruined world to explore. The puzzles are smart, the action’s light but purposeful, and the whole thing just flows.”

“Spirit of the North 2 is a voiceless adventure that will touch your heart, you just have to dodge its bugs a bit.”

“While seeking to expand beyond its predecessor, the second chapter is burdened with both existing and new difficulties.”

“Spirit of the North 2 isn't a bad game, and some dungeons are a ton of fun, but it's clear the game needed more time in the oven and would have benefited in a linear format.”