Spirit Crossing releases on Netflix for some cosy, friendship-building fun

I don’t know about you, but when it comes to games, I generally don’t try out new IPs. A new Final Fantasy, sure, but a completely different property? Not unless there's a good reason. One of these reasons is that something looks cute, like Spirit Crossing does. I am a sucker for cute stuff.

The first thing you will notice is that the art style is quite striking. I don’t know much about art, but there appears to be a difference between the characters and the rest of the world that makes the player stand out. I am also getting slight shades of Studio Ghibli, but maybe that is just me.

We usually don’t start with an art criticism, but it really struck me. So, now the important part: what is it? Spirit Crossing is a multiplayer online game, with more emphasis on the multiplayer than the game. Players can share a settlement, and all vote on how to build it, from orchards to high-rise towers.

Who needs friends when you can be haunted instead?

The point of the Spirit Crossing is to make friends, essentially; however, you know what is better than friends? Cute spirits, correct. You will be able to bond with wild spirits, goofy bears, and, I suppose, if you have to, human villagers. There is a story, though, despite the focus on relationship building. 

Storms have been tearing through the Crosslands, and in order to protect it, you need to harness the power of kindness. Like the Care Bears but less fluffy. By performing nice acts and leaving offerings, you will restore beacons that will hold back these storms. There will be new activities every few days to keep players coming back, so it is always worth checking in.

Unfortunately, you do need to have Netflix in order to play Spirit Crossing on the App Store and Google Play. But if you do, it's worth giving this a shot.