Item: Remortal: A Spiritual Journey
Rating: 85
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

85/100

Remortal: A Spiritual Journey is a strikingly beautiful and emotionally resonant auto-runner. Developed by Crescent Moon Games, it transcends the typical 'dodge the obstacles' loop by turning every level into a metaphor for human emotion and existence. You aren't just running; you're battling manifestations of feelings, acquiring abilities that reflect personal growth, and trying to piece together a cryptic, spiritual narrative.

The 3D visuals are enchanting, often feeling more like a moving painting than a game. This is complemented by a melodic original soundtrack that makes the experience meditative, despite the 'intense' action tag. It’s an 'Editors' Choice' title for a reason: it manages to deliver tight, reflex-testing gameplay while leaving you with something to think about long after you've put the phone down. It’s a polished, artistic experience that proves mobile games can be high art.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 22 2024

Dinsun Review

This is one of those 'art' games. I can appreciate the effort to do something meaningful, and the soundtrack is genuinely beautiful. But the gameplay is... thin. You walk, you look at things, you listen to a quote, you walk some more. It’s more of an interactive poem than a game. At 40, I’ve seen enough 'life and death' metaphors to find this a bit cliché. It's well-made for what it is, but don't expect a lot of 'game' in your game. It’s a mood piece.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Beautiful, haunting soundtrack
Strong artistic direction
No ads or intrusive monetization

Very slow pacing
Vague narrative may be off-putting
Simplistic mechanics

Technical Report

Performance: Demanding visuals; requires a relatively modern device for the best experience.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a relaxing, emotional experience and like games like 'Journey'.

Skip if: You want action, clear goals, or deep systems.

Similar Games:

Journey
Sky: Children of the Light
Flower

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro Max
Playtime: 3 hours
Status: Finished the journey

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

6471527555

$2.99 9+★4.8 10 reviews

Author : Crescent Moon Games

Pubish Date : Sun Jan 21 2024

Last Update Date : Mon Mar 04 2024

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.02Mon Mar 04 2024

-Added leaderboard and achievements
-More minor improvements and new icon
Remortal is an intense action-packed auto-runner game that takes you on a journey through a metaphorical curious world.
Experience the ups and downs of an individual’s existence as you battle your way through the game's challenges!
You’ll acquire new abilities while becoming aware of the protagonist's emotions.
Manage and cope with each emotion that has manifested into a physical expression.
By progressing through the game, understand the meaning and symbolic representation of each element in the world.
Piece them together to grasp the tantalizing concept behind Remortal!
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Remortal is an intense action-packed auto-runner game that takes you on a journey through a metaphorical curious world.
Experience the ups and downs of an individual’s existence as you battle your way through the game's challenges!
You’ll acquire new abilities while becoming aware of the protagonist's emotions.
Manage and cope with each emotion that has manifested into a physical expression.
By progressing through the game, understand the meaning and symbolic representation of each element in the world.
Piece them together to grasp the tantalizing concept behind Remortal!

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 10 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Remortal is an intense, metaphorical auto-runner that takes players on a journey through the ups and downs of human existence. As you progress, you encounter obstacles and enemies that serve as physical expressions of complex emotions. By managing these challenges and acquiring new abilities, players piece together a symbolic representation of a spiritual world. Featuring stunning 3D aesthetics and a melodic original soundtrack, Remortal offers a unique blend of reflex-based gameplay and meditative contemplation, earning it an Editors' Choice distinction.

Features

Enchanting 3D Visuals

Metaphorical Narrative

Original Soundtrack

Leaderboards & Achievements

Emotional Growth Mechanics

Tips

Mastering Emotions

Tap to jump or use abilities as they manifest. Each color and obstacle represents a specific emotion; learn their patterns to navigate through the world's symbolic challenges.