Arietta of Spirits

Arietta visits her family’s island cabin a year after her grandmother’s death. There, she meets a mysterious companion and gains the ability to see the spirits living on the island.

Guide Arietta through forests, caverns, and other island areas as she meets characters and investigates the spirits’ secrets. The story follows her short supernatural adventure alongside her family.

Fight enemies with sword attacks, dodge rolls, and a defensive shield, then face bosses as you advance through the island. The adventure follows a guided route, with side paths and optional activities along the way.

Many reviewers enjoy the compact adventure for its story, atmosphere, pixel art, and music, with some also highlighting its boss fights and straightforward, approachable action. Others find the combat imprecise or shallow, and mention that similar-looking areas can be confusing to navigate. Opinions on the story and its brief length vary.