Arise: A Simple Story (2019)

Piccolo Studio

Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One

3.61 from 97 ratings

462 members have it in their collection · 9 playing now · 249 backlogged · 83 wish listed

How long? Main story 4h · with extras 5h (from 4 logged playthroughs)

Set out on an emotional journey through the bittersweet lives of two people where memories come alive and time bends to your will. Lose yourself in moments of happiness and overcome every hardship as you relive your life’s story. A story of joy and sorrow. A simple story.
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Release dates

  • Dec 03, 2019 (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • TBD (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch

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3 stars
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2 stars
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Jujujimmy

Review Jujujimmy 4/5 · Apr 23, 2026

A beautiful game

The gameplay is somewhat clunky and the camera angles can be frustrating, that is true. A gorgeous game overall, however, with a fantastic soundtrack, amazing art and a very moving story. I spent a few very enjoyable hours and cried a fair bit. A couple of chapters are simply exquisite.

Duskwind

Review Duskwind 5/5 · Mar 11, 2020

General Review

Gameplay= Mechanics, gameplay options (freedom), repetition, goals, difficulty

Story= plot, engagement, characters, world-building

Presentation= graphics, animation, environment/character design, Art direction, Script, music

Gameplay: 4/5

Story: 4/5

Presentation: 5/5

Such a beautiful story. I love the art style and the storytelling through imagery. This kind of game is what makes video games truly an artform.

Highly recommend for people who like …

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Gameplay= Mechanics, gameplay options (freedom), repetition, goals, difficulty

Story= plot, engagement, characters, world-building

Presentation= graphics, animation, environment/character design, Art direction, Script, music

Gameplay: 4/5

Story: 4/5

Presentation: 5/5

Such a beautiful story. I love the art style and the storytelling through imagery. This kind of game is what makes video games truly an artform.

Highly recommend for people who like games such as Journey

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