Platforms
- PCFeb 12, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.7217 Players
- PlayStation 4May 01, 20207.8playscore7.54 Critics9.061 Players
- Xbox OneMay 01, 2020NAplayscore7.73 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMay 01, 2020NAplayscore7.39 CriticsNA0 Players
22 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Despite not reaching its full potential, I still found some entertainment in Arcade Spirits. By ignoring the romantic aspects, I was able to play it as someone with an appreciation of the heyday of arcades. The charming setting made for a promising launching point, the audio is excellent, and the story (with smart pop-culture nods and humor) has page-turning qualities to some extent.
Trevor Gould · Jun 08, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - At first glance, Arcade Spirits may appear to be only fun and pleasantly nerdy, but it is actually a visual novel packed with unexpected and heartwarming lessons. While not entirely perfect with room to increase character customization and to adjust audio consistency, Arcade Spirits demonstrates what a geeky romantic visual novel should be like.
Stephanie Sung · May 23, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Arcade Spirits is tailor-made for someone like me who was born in the 70s and spent much of their formative years in the 80s, the golden age of arcade, video and computer games. The old retro uncle inside me trembles with enthusiasm when seeing the game’s piquant arcade hall and all its lovely retro games. In the arcade game auction during chapter two, when I made a bid for a game I would have loved in real life, too, it felt so uncannily real.
Jukka Piira · May 20, 2020 Reviewed on XB1 - Arcade Spirits paints a vivid painting of life in an alternate reality in which the arcade scene is still huge. It brings all sorts of diverse characters to life while giving you a huge array of options for dealing with them. While, occasionally, the game seems to really push you towards making particular choices it still feels like I have some control over my path.
Eric Halliday · May 12, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - If you enjoy getting lost in a great story based around realistic characters, then you shouldn’t hesitate to play Arcade Spirits. Its story throws enough twists and turns to keep you captivated for its six to eight-hour runtime, and it’s hard not to get invested. It’s a shame the voice acting is inconsistent, but it’s not enough of a bugbear to ruin what is otherwise an excellent visual novel.
Kim Snaith · May 11, 2020 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Arcade Spirits is a niche title that will nevertheless find its audience thanks to some great writing and a very inclusive selection of diverse characters to interact with. While there are a few flaws in the sound design area, including some poor voice work and an overall low volume output, the gameplay is engaging and the plot intriguing, making this the perfect choice if you're after a fun, lighthearted experience or a well-written gaming nostalgia trip.
Ollie Reynolds · May 06, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Arcade Spirits is a visual novel with a diverse set of characters to romance or befriend. It doesn’t really bring anything new to the genre, but the characters are charming and the vibrant arcade setting offers a fun nostalgic feel. The storyline offers plenty of heartfelt moments that will make you really care about many of the characters and want to play through multiple times. While it’s a simple game, it’s definitely one that’s worth your time.
Jenny Jones · May 05, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - It doesn’t help that the writing is littered with far too many pop culture and gaming references. Those who devour visual novels like Gauntlet would devour quarters might find Arcade Spirits worth playing through, but everyone else should probably cash in their prize tickets for something else.
Jordan Rudek · May 03, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - What drew me to Arcade Spirits is the aesthetic and the story. The characters are cute and easy to like, and I love being able to track my status instead of guessing where I stand. Arcade Spirits has an enjoyable story and I will be playing it again until I’ve romanced everyone. It doesn’t really bring any innovation into dating sim world but it is one I can easily recommend.
Hayley MacDonald · Mar 02, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Arcade Spirits is far from being a traditional visual novel, but that doesn’t make it a bad one. While I’m doubtful that it will have the same reach as many of its Eastern-themed counterparts, I still see potential for it to draw people in. And, between its unique premise, down-to-earth approach, and novel mechanics, those very same people are likely to walk away satisfied.
Kenny McKee · Feb 12, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel that follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred. It's 20XX and you've just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?
Developer: Fiction Factory Games