How Spiritfarer helped me process Loss and Grief
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2024
- Spiritfarer was my game of the year of 2020 and has even become one of my all-time favourite games. But why? What did Spiritfarer mean to me?
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🕘Timestamps:
0:00 Video Start
0:30 What is Spiritfarer? Why does it mean a lot to me?
1:21 The Story of Spiritfarer
3:17 The Characters of Spiritfarer
4:38 The World of Spiritfarer
5:43 The Music of Spiritfarer
6:48 Lightning Round (ft. hugs, spirits, puns & more)
8:42 The Deeper Meaning behind Spiritfarer
11:04 Conclusion
Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying by Thunderlotus. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends. What will you leave behind? What are themes in this game. What is the meaning behind Spiritfarer?
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Have you played Spiritfarer? How did it make you feel? Do you have a game that makes you feel things like this? Let me know!
PS: Thank you for watching this very personal and emotional video. It means the world.
You are so brave! ❤️ Finding out what you want to do for the rest of your life is a difficult yourney, but it is also a very fulfilling one. I started to write a whole pholisophical text but I can’t find the right words. All I can say right now is that I feel you and that it’s going to be ok ❤️❤️
@@wwykev2133 Thank you so much! I know I'll get there eventually. 💜
Honestly thank you for posting this, I’m glad I found your channel especially talking about Spiritfarer. I’ve been playing and loving the experience, but haven’t been able to move forward after taking Gwen and Summer to the Everdoor. The game does a great job of letting you really like & grow attached to the characters and some of their “flaws”, I didn’t think that after learning their very potentially real issues I would already think, “it’s too early to say goodbye!” Here I was wondering why I’d feel sad by Gwen’s leaving… it’s just a game after all. Seemed to me though like the more you progress the more you relate & get attached
@@YungKado Thank you so much for watching! The stories of the characters feel so real and relatable that I wouldn't be surprised they some of it (if not a lot orcompletely) is based off of real people and their stories. For me it really is a magical experience throughout!
I lost it on Alice ,my wife saw for the first time how the Alzheimer’s thing affected me with my grandmother having gone through that in the 90s when I was a young kid and dying with it. 40 years old and bawling over Alice story tearing up now writing this and the music hearing it again
I haven't played this game, but the way you described it made me burst into tears. Currently I'm a sophomore in college, but I am honestly feeling so lost and unsure right now as to what I really want to do with my life or whether or not I made the right choice attending college. I'll definitely give this game a try because right now I really need some stability and hope. Thank you for bringing this game to my attention :)
Thank you so much for the kind words and you will definitely find your way! I believe in you!
I literally started to tear up when you said "I'll find my way and so will you." I think I really need to hear that.
I love SpiritFarer so much. I have never lost a loved one, thankfully, so I kinda experienced it in the game. But that wasn’t the reason this game changed my life. I’ve always had a tremendous fear of death, like, I had constant anxiety attacks in the middle of the night because I didn’t want to die. And SpiritFarer kinda made me more comfortable with it, I still have the fear, but I think I’m more prepared for it. Seeing, especially, Stella go, made me realize somethings. This game was such a therapeutic experience.
I love Spiritfarer, I understand and even felt how psychologically and emotionally impactful the game is and seeing that I'm not the only one impacted that much (and even more) by the game makes my heart warm.
Showing your feelings like that is truly respectable and also *hug* because I'm proud of people who moved past (or almost) those kind of issues 🤗
Thank you so much and yes, this game is really something special. 😊
After leaving this game feeling completely changed, I'm glad to finally find a reviewer that is expressing the same sentiment.
so many characters in this game hit for me. atul reminded me of losing my dad. jackie, daria and stanley reminded me of myself. i need to replay it soon
I lost my grandmother a few days ago...Maybe this is the perfect game to help me grief beside therapy. I love it ♥ This game is quite a while on my list, but now I think it would be a perfect time to start it.
And I'm glad it worked out for you to process those things! I really like the video and I feel how much it means for you! ♥
I'm so sorry, my condolences! Losing a grandparent is never easy. Thank you so much for your kind words!
@@CobblewobblesYT Thank you ♥
when the game first came out, i was dealing with the death of a friend. Cancer. I was unable to really process it, and because everyone relied on me, I never got a chance to really think on it.
Then, the update came. I didn't play it again until the death of my grandpa. At this point I was really struggling with the concept of death and again putting myself in a carers position and not letting myself grieve "properly"
I played through the game and summer reminded me of my friend and Elena reminded me of my papa (in how little she talked and was closed off even in the end)
Spiritfarer is my top 10 fave game only because of how it helped me cope. it helped me learn to heal and grapple with death.
This is probably the most underrated game I've ever played. I love it to pieces, but I don't ever hear people talking about it or see videos made on it.
the only times i've cried because of spiritfarer has been 1. gwens departure 2. summers departure adn 3. listening to you talk about the game, amazing video
This is such a kind comment, thank you so much! 🥺
Thank you for this video. I recently lost a dear companion of 11 years to illness and I'm still working through the grief. This game helps A LOT. like a lot a lot a lot.
This little video made me cry all over again
And this game certainly has helped me with the loss of my dog as well as a very dear friend who... "Left on his own terms" three years ago
I heavily considered him to be another brother of mine
This game brought me peace, when I hear the music I often think of him, and if I ever feel like crying I cry bittersweet healing tears
Thank you for making this video
when i was like, seven my grandma had died- at that age I had known what death is to a certain point, but I had never truly experienced it. so when she passed away it felt like I got hit with the reality of life- a reminder that one day my time will come as well, and how I would never be able to see her again- the worst part about it, was that one, she was more of a mother figure to me than my actual mother, and two because I hadn't been able to say goodbye let alone see her in months when she was in the hospital. so when alice had to pass on, I was bawling. at first I hadn't realized why this one character was making me feel this way, but after this video iv connected the dots. thanks for making this.
Spirit farer is wonderful, what I especially enjoyed about the game mechanics was how it does not matter how fast you progress or in what order - you will get there eventually and every path you choose is the right one. I think more games need that!
My personal healing experience came with Astrid’s and Giovanni’s storyline. I don’t want to give spoilers so I won’t go into detail, but I feel like I have never met someone similar to Astrid -fictional or real- that spoke so intensely to a specific side of my personality, if that makes any sense :)
I love your content, video essays and it’s so refreshing to see a game reviewer that isn’t misogynist, homophobic etc.
your editing is phenomenalwish you all the best💗
Thank you so much! I didn't prepare for this level of UwU's! I'm doing my best!
What they said ^
Playing this game was incredibly cathartic. When I finished it, I sobbed for half an hour.
It's truly a magical experience!
I'm 29. I've been lost for my entire 20s. I studied and got a degree that could have led me to a high paying career but now, due to severe mental illness, I ended up with a stagnant one that hardly pays anything. I lost my love of all my hobbies and I have no aspirations. My mental health is a little better but just enough to keep me out of hospital.
Spiritfarer was a good game and I wish it had the same effect on me as it did you. But I still feel lost and now that I'm reaching my 30s I'm worried it's too late for me to get my life back on track
Everyone's path in life is different and we all evolve, grow, change at our own pace. It's never too late to "get your life back on track". I wish I could tell you how, but you'll find your way. ♥️
I'm not crying 🥺 This is such a touching video and I want to play this even MORE now
You really should it's truly a gem of a game. Also, thank you so much.
After completing it myself a year ago and can’t get it out of my head, especially Atul and Stanley’s arcs. I told two of my nieces about this game, they lost her dad (my uncle) when they where young. One of them told me today she was struggling with it still, teared me up inside and I KNOW this experience will help them somewhat. They texted me they both started it today. Good luck on the journey ladies, I genuinely hope this amazing game helps. I know it did for me
It's so wild that a videogame helps so many people process loss. I hope they'll find some comfort and resolve in the game! Cheers and take care!
@@CobblewobblesYT hey there, and yes I hope the same. This is one of those rare games that really hits you in the feels. You ever tried Arise: A simple story or Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice? Would love to hear your opinion on those. Amazing vid you made btw 😉 keep it up my man, greetings from Holland
Omg this video is so beautiful thank you for sharing your experience. It's inspiring in a weird way. I am amazed at how Spiritfarer has given people opportunities to communicate with each other and heal through relating to each other through the game's story. You've captured the emotional rollercoaster of calm cathercism and being fucking stabbed in the gut by the realism of the story. I've really struggled with anxiety which was maddeningly irrational especially since I'm a very logical person and this game was almost literally the only thing that calmed me down. Which is good cause otherwise I'd be smoking all the time 🤣. You've done it amazingly! Also you should be a writer cause you're fucking nailing it!
Thank you so much! Meant a lot to read this! 🥺
Love the game so much! Relate so much to it and your words as well!
This video hit me hard in the feels and it hits pretty close to home aswell. I didn’t even play this game, I didn’t even know it existed, but I genuinely want to play it right now. Even though I’m kinda scared of the feelings I might get from the game. I’m not scared of crying tho, but maybe re-living grief? I’m not sure how to explain it.
Also, just wanted to say that I’m hella kicking proud of you! You went through so much stuff and here you are, doing your thing on the internet. It’s really inspiring 💜✨
Thank you so much! 🥺 And yeah I definitely relived some of the grief, but ultimately that helped me process it more. But I understand what you're trying to say! I know quite some peeps that played it in chunks because of that reason.
Thank you for sharing and for this video. Sending you loving thoughts - glad you're looking after your own mental health. Keep on that.
Proud of you for having made this video, but also for growing so much these past few months!
You'd never cry for something like that! 🤣
Great video! Just finished the game over the weekend and have been watching vids of people talking about it since. Really enjoyed your passion and journey through the "essay" sprinkled in with your personal experiences.
More people need to play this game - it’s like a much-needed empathy infusion, not just for others, but also for ourselves.
Absolutely! I 100% agree.
yeah this one hit me pretty hard too. lost my best friend suddenly at age 23 and this game helped me cope a lot
Lots of virtual hugs to you and yeah this game is really theraputic. I love it so much.
This game really helped me after a suicide attempt. I was really angry at the people in my family for making me move back home because they wanted to watch over me and didn’t want to lose me, I was angry at my partner for “revealing” my plans and calling the police (which is what ended up saving me)- I felt like they had breached my trust and ruined something *I* wanted to do... I played this game in the months following and it helped me to really understand how death affects the people around you who love you. I don’t feel ashamed of my choice back then, but I feel like I took life for granted and I didn’t realize what I would put the people I loved around me through- I had never lost someone close to me and this game made me understand what that would feel like and what I would be putting my loved ones through. Sorry if that’s kind of dark, but I agree, it was a really special and therapeutic game.
Oh wow. I'm really happy that you're sharing this and that you're able to talk so openly about it, that also says a lot about the journey you've been on. The things I've heard this game do for people, it's almost magical. I hope you're in a better place now, sending lots of love and virtual hugs your way!
I loved this game. So beautiful. It's one of those experiences where narrative, game play, music and art style combine to make something so unique that a movie or a book just can't compete with in terms of emotional response. I don't know if it helped me with anything though. I was really upset when Stanley left. I have a young child so.. yeah... the thought of it just makes me feel desperately sad. But being with him when he was afraid was so important. Atul's exit was expertly done too. Lovely video thank you! Where is your sweater from?! I think I need it in my life!
I agree! This game illustrates perfectly that games can definitely also be art. Spiritfarer will always have a special place in my heart. 😍
The sweater I'm wearing is called The Oodie. Don't know where you're from but they have multiple sites (depending on which region you're from) where you can buy them! You can even use code MRCOBBLEWOBBLES for $30/£30 off your order! 😊
just bought the game because of this video!
You will not regret it, it's marvelous!
This is an excellent video that deserves more attention. It is the best description of this game’s value as an emotional healing tool I’ve seen.
You saying this really means a lot to me. This game is pure magic.
I just finished playing this game - it's actually the first game I've ever finished. and I'm just not quite ready to let it go yet - I'll definitely start playing again once the new updates are out but until then, I think I need to process how much it touched me. and it's comforting to see that it did the same with other people.
personally, I haven't had anyone of my close family members and friends die yet, and I'm 27.. yes I've had to deal with death before but it's always been people I wasn't very close with, so it didn't affect me that much. I'm so so scared of the day I'll actually have to experience it because I don't know what that feels like and how it'll affect me.. and I think this game definitely helped me to prepare for it, and might be something I come back to once I actually have to go through it in real life.
This game is indeed something very special and I can totally see this game mentally preparing you for stuff that will inevitably happen to all of us. Thank you so much for this kind comment and for watching!
Thank you for reminding me to finish this game. I kind of lost sight of it but now I really want to finish it! The story of Alice had quite the impact of me cuz of my grandma so I definitely want finish this game!
No problem. This game is truly a masterpiece and I think it can really strike important chords for a lot of people.
yeh as someone who lost his grandad to altsmiers i balled at allice
This is a really touching video, I’m glad I found your channel when I did, so that I could see this. The timing of this upload is kinda crazy too bc this weekend, I have to go to the temple to honor and remember my late family members. So I was already in that weird kind of mood, thinking about my personal relationships and loss again. And honestly, I teared up quite a bit watching you express your own feelings about that here. It’s wonderful that Spiritfarer is a video game that could help you process and cope with all of these feelings! It’s on my wishlist and I’m excited to check it out!
Thank you so much for this comment and good luck for this weekend. It was a difficult video to make but I really needed to express how I felt about this marvelous game.
recently ive finished spiritfarer and i just thought about what happens next in the world what happens to everything outside of the everdoor? i hope it lives on through a new spiritfarer
Spoilers:
I just took alice to the everdoor and I cryed so hard man. That last dialogue and hug just killed me.
Alice made me cry the hardest. Good gods, I almost threw up from crying so hard ;-;
This video really helped me with my own feelings. Thank you so much
🥺 no problem whatsoever! I'm happy that it helped you, even if it was just a little 💜
@@CobblewobblesYT I just subscribed! Really like your content, hope to see more of you in the future ❤️
i remember that the first stream of yours I watched you were playing this game!
Omg! Nice! Had tons of fun playing this one!
Going to have to go find that twitch, thanks for the recommendation ☀️ and for being vulnerable! It’s hard to do.
Thank you so much!
Never heard of this game but it looks so cute
It's absolutely amazing! And yes the cute factor is HIGH.
I really wanna get this game hopefully today because I'm getting quite bored, sometimes stress because of online college, and waiting for coral island 🏝 isn't helping meeee. Soooooo yah I'm definitely getting this but I'm Undecided for console...
Thanks for sharing something personal and I'm happy u alright.
IM A HUGGGGGER SOOO HUGGGG FROM ME.
Aw hope you have fun! (And maybe some good cries haha) As far as I know, all console ports were done pretty well, I played on PC but I've heard the Switch version its pretty good too! And thanks for the hugs! 😊
I have been considering this game for a while and I think this video just convinced me to play it. I myself suffer with many anxieties and I am hoping this game can help me with them to some extent :) Loved the video!
Thank you so much! I hope the game can help you too! 😊
I stopped the game because I can't bear sending any more characters away.... maybe one day I will resume it again.
That's totally valid. I feel like this is also a game that you have to be ready for as well? Take it at your own pace and maybe one day you'll play it again.