Farewell North Review for Xbox Series

Many times we play games to put our brain into sleep mode and simply seek immediate entertainment. Whether it’s relaxing with our favorite shooter or practicing our favorite sport, we usually spend many hours with this type of games. But we also have a gap (which, in my opinion, and after years of work, should be greater) to try other proposals that go further. Proposals that want to stir us internally and touch us deep within ourselves.. And it is this last case which concerns us in the analysis which I bring to you today. Farewell North.

Certainly, Don’t come here expecting quick actionsince the most attractive thing it offers us Farewell North It has more to do with what is being told and with the setting, leaving aside the action and focus on the journey and the experience.
The game was released last August 16 both in PC as in Nintendo Switch And XboxXbox Series X being where we played. Developed by only one independent developerKyle Banks, the game puts us in the role of Chesley (or as they will call us, Ches), and we will be a border collie

A superb setting

Farewell North is defined in the Scottish Highlandslands (which I also personally recommend you to visit) that are known to be uninhabitable, because among so many others, there are only a few and they are inhabited by only a few farmers. And without a doubt, they will also be the protagonists of our story. Passively, but its importance is there.

As for the plot, we We will accompany Cailey to spread our late mother’s ashes. With each loss of a loved one, the world becomes grayer and less colorful. And this is literally what happens on our journey. The main objective will be to add color to our journey and to do this, we will use our canine skills. We will have to explore these islands to, little by little, learn more about a plot that will not leave you indifferent.

Farewell North has varied but simple gameplay

So, in terms of gameplay, we have something in store for us. platforms and solving some scene-related puzzles. Whether it’s rebuilding bridges to advance or discovering flowers that give color to take them to specific places in the scenario, we will continually find ourselves exploring routes through which we can advance. There will also be no shortage of other tasks that are directly related to our profession and what we were born to do. as good shepherd dogFor example, we will help islanders to recover their flock and bring it to safety. Or simply ask two ducks to find their family.

In short, a series of tasks that will be varied and bring a certain varietyeven though, in essence, we will not encounter any difficult obstacles to resolve.

Control is the most improvable

Where I had the most problems was with his control. Although I understand that being a dog he is treated in a somewhat peculiar way, The feelings at the helm were not the best. And not only when it comes to handling the dog, but also aboard a small canoe that will help us move between the islands.

This canoe has a special control system with the triggers to move forward, but if this is uncomfortable for you like me, the game itself offers you the possibility of simple control. The problem is that this one did not entirely satisfy me either. We understand that, given scope independent that the game has, you have to be permissive, and that’s why I don’t want to focus on this negative aspect when the rest is so well solved, and even more so when it comes to a single developer.

A great sound section

What captivated me and I think it’s its best section is the sound. In this sense, the game stands out from other similar proposals and solves this facet in a masterful way. Accompany our adventures in exploration and make each moment something musically unique. Without a doubt, in addition to the graphics and the contrast between blacks / grays and color, it is an aspect that has surprised me very pleasantly.

Another feature that I did not expect and that denotes the love that the creator put into his work, is the fact that be able to activate Gaelic subtitles. It will do it just below ours (since the game comes with English voice and Spanish texts). Furthermore, on a purely technical level, the game worked great on xbox series. Features like Quick Resume worked wonders without any issues.

Farewell to the North Conclusions

Ultimately, the 6 or 7 hours it can last Farewell North They were very nice and the game is as it seems. We come here to live a story and accompany our protagonist in mourning. We are faced with a game whose main asset is live a story and feel empathy with the protagonists. With a your visual pleasant and one excellent sound sectionwe are facing an independent to consider if you are looking a game without complications in terms of playabilityas well as exploration and sensations.