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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.
Arise: A Simple Story is a 3d platformer, emotional and time manipulation game
developed by Piccolo Studio
and published by Untold Tales.
Released on December 03rd 2020 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 14 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish and Polish.
It has received 2,732 reviews of which 2,486 were positive and 246 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.60€ on Eneba.
The Steam community has classified Arise: A Simple Story into these genres:
3D Platformer
Emotional
Time Manipulation
Exploration
Cute
Relaxing
Puzzle Platformer
Local Co-Op
Story Rich
Platformer
Surreal
Nature
Colorful
Adventure
Singleplayer
Family Friendly
Third Person
Indie
Stylized
Puzzle
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Arise: A Simple Story:
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| Turkish | |||
| Portuguese - Brazil | |||
| Spanish - Latin America |
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 4340 3.6 GHz or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2 GB or AMD Radeon equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compliant
- Additional Notes: Recommended input: Controller
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This game isn't just about playing through obstacles and completing challenges. It's about a phase of life that our protagonist has already lived through. The game begins with your death, but your journey doesn't end there. Your soul travels through different stages of your life, revisiting the memories you've lived through, whether they were filled with happiness, sadness, sorrow, guilt, or anger. And as you travel through these memories, you get to live those moments all over again, almost as if you're being given one last chance to experience life. Honestly, I couldn't bring myself to finish this game. Even when I reached the second-last stage, I already knew how it was going to end, and I wasn't ready to let go just yet. I can't say that I cried, but there were moments that made me believe in love and human emotions all over again. Moments that reminded me how beautiful life can be, even with all its pain, regrets, and goodbyes. Yeah, the gameplay can feel a little clunky at times, and the camera angles can be frustrating enough to make you want to rage-quit, especially when you're immersed in a beautiful moment. But somehow, I could overlook all of that, because this game was never really about the gameplay in the first place. It was about reliving a life, embracing every memory, and finding peace as you make your way towards the light. In short, I love this game. ❤️
اللعبة عبارة عن رحلة خلال ذكريات الماضي و كل ذكرى تصممت مرحلتها بمظهر يناسب مغزاها ، حل كل مرحلة يحتاج مجهود عقلي بسيط و ملاحظة للبيئة من حولك ، ايضًا تحولك ما بين الشروق و الغروب يعطيك مشاهد مختلفة و خلابة للمناطق ، تجربة جميلة و مؤثرة لأنها توضح لك مفهوم المودة و الرحمة ما بين الزوجين من خلال مواجهتهم لظروف الحياة المختلفة
I absolutely loved every single moment of this game! Every scene, every detail, every pixel. The story is genuinely beautiful, and the entire experience is incredibly creative, unique, and captivating. An absolutely stunning and unforgettable experience. I loved every second of it. ♥♥♥♥♥
There is something incredibly magical about games that trust their players enough to remain silent.. IF you know, you know 👀✨ I love me dialogue-heavy games, give me pages of lore, long conversations & characters that talk my ear off & I'll happily eat it up! But every now & then a game such as as this one comes along & reminds me that words have never been the only way to tell a story. On paper, it IS a simple puzzle-platformer where you manipulate time to move through the memories of a man looking back on his life, In reality it is anything but simple, It was more like a love letter to life itself—its joy, its grief, its quiet moments & the people we carry with us through it all. The gameplay isn't revolutionary, nor does it try to be. At its core lies a single mechanic—time manipulation—but what begins as a simple idea quickly becomes something much more meaningful. You rewind memories to uncover forgotten paths, fast-forward through changing seasons, and pause entire worlds preserved in a single fleeting moment. Each interaction feels deliberately tied to the story being told, as though time isn't merely a tool but another character entirely⏳✨ The game understands something that many stories forget: life isn't made of grand events alone, sometimes, it's simply holding someone's hand & realizing that one day you'll have to let it go. & somehow, Arise manages to say all of that without dialogue. That, to me, is wild. I think that's why games like this stay with me longer. By the time the credits rolled, I wasn't thinking about the puzzles I solved or the hours I'd spent playing, I was thinking about my own memories, the people I've loved, the moments I wish I could rewind, if only for a little while. Perhaps that's the greatest thing Arise: A Simple Story accomplishes. It begins as one man's story, but somewhere along the way, it quietly becomes yours too. & for a game called A Simple Story... There was nothing simple about the feelings it left behind🕯️✨
TLDR: A simple but heartfelt journey through grief with clever time manipulation puzzles. A short and sweet platformer/walking simulator. PROS: ➕Neat puzzles and puzzle mechanics ➕Story ➕Music NEUTRALS: 🔹Achievements are a bit tedious CONS: ➖Some of the story details are hidden optional pickups ➖Gimmicky co-op, it’s a single-player game Content (Game world/Narrative) – The game world has various different biomes, all of which are of the viking-type of setting. You’ll mostly be in snowy, forested areas, with the occasional surreal setting. There isn’t much exploration to be had here, though there are a few harder-to-get-to areas that contain memories, which is your collectible. The narrative is a simple yet emotional journey. It’s about the struggle of loss that most people have to deal with. A few parts were definitely sad, but nothing very powerful. The story is told entirely without dialogue, and I feel like the game does a good job of conveying what is happening non verbally. Gameplay (Mechanics/Difficulty) – The mechanical loop consists of completing puzzles to get through the levels. There’s not a whole lot of mechanics - this is basically a walking simulator combined with a platformer. The biggest mechanic would be the control of “Time”. While it’s never addressed as time, you solve puzzles by changing elements around you, like from autumn to winter, or before vs after an earthquake, or moving lily pads up/downstream. There are additional mechanics such as climbing, grappling, and freezing time. The game is fairly forgiving - I died a lot, maybe around ~20 times, and each time you simply start at the last checkpoint, just losing some seconds of progress. Technical (Graphics/Performance) – Good, but simple. I’d say this is around PS4-era fidelity. Some areas look great, while the snowy ones are a bit boring. Technical side is fine, the game ran at a solid 120 FPS with no issues. I did run into a few bugs, nothing game-breaking. My character was flown off the side at a ridiculous speed. 1440p @ 240hz | installed on SSD Audio – Good, each level has a different vibe and, therefore, a different score. Some levels were better than others, but I did notice the music and enjoyed it. Sound effects weren’t impressive. There is no spoken dialogue of any kind. Replay Factor (Longevity) – Low, the only reason to replay is achievements, as this is a linear game. There is co-op, but that seems like a gimmick, as the game is more than capable of being played solo. Final Verdict – Arise: A Simple Story (AASS) is a short game that focuses on its narrative with some light puzzle and platforming elements. There are definitely some emotional bits to the story, and I felt the closest comparison was the beginning of the movie “Up”. It’s even in the title, but this is a game that tells a simple story. It’s a story about loss and overcoming grief. It’s a fairly easy-to-guess narrative without any plot twists, but it’s still a good story. The mechanics are, again, simple but well done. I liked the puzzles. Though there wasn’t much depth to them, controlling time and things like earthquakes and fires is a fun feeling. There’s not much negative to say about AASS (other than the abbreviation, lol). It is rather short, especially for its price, and there isn’t much replay value. But picking it up on a sale is still some good fun for a few hours. Overall, I’ll give AASS the thumbs up. It tugged on the heartstrings, just a little and the puzzles were cool. Good, and of course, simple enough. Recommend? (Price) [Y/N] Yes For $20 base price, I would say no, there’s simply not enough content to justify that price. Historical low sale is around $4, which is much better from a dollar-to-hour ratio. You can find my curator page here: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/Synik_GR
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arise: A Simple Story is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam.
No, Arise: A Simple Story is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.50€ on Steam.
Yes, Arise: A Simple Story received 2,486 positive votes out of a total of 2,732 achieving a rating of 8.72.
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Arise: A Simple Story was developed by Piccolo Studio and published by Untold Tales.
Yes, Arise: A Simple Story is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Arise: A Simple Story is not playable on MacOS.
No, Arise: A Simple Story is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Arise: A Simple Story is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, Arise: A Simple Story is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, Arise: A Simple Story does not support VR.
Arise: A Simple Story offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Arise: A Simple Story includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
Yes, there are 4 DLCs available for Arise: A Simple Story. Explore additional content available for Arise: A Simple Story on Steam.
No, Arise: A Simple Story does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, Arise: A Simple Story supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Arise: A Simple Story is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
5
Developer
Piccolo Studio
Publisher
Untold Tales
Release
03 Dec 2020
Platforms
Remote Play
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