Unfortunately, the dark and broken Tower is also home to hulking monsters with an alarming number of claws and teeth. Indeed, at only three to four hours of playtime, it often felt like Ina was moving on to a new area just as things were getting interesting. These are used in various inventive ways, but each puzzle zone is small (limited by electric barriers that allow Ina to pass while zapping Spirits) and the challenge never builds to hair-pulling levels. Later, the Spirit of Motion can temporarily send platforms or blocks floating up or sideways, while the Spirit of Magnitude makes blocks expand or contract, bridging gaps or helping Ina reach otherwise inaccessible platforms. Lanterns near a light source are also charged up by it, extending its reach and enabling her to activate multiple switches at once. For example, the Spirit of Energy takes the form of glowing orbs that, once found, follow Ina around and can infuse blocks and lanterns with light, dispelling black gooey masses that block the way and activating switches to raise gates. Early on, making progress involves dragging crates, pulling levers, and swinging from ropes, but before long the Spirits are helping her bring light, move platforms, and expand blocks. The Tower is also home to Spirits that will prove crucial in overcoming the challenges Ina faces.
They did have real lives and names, but the Tower has subsumed these lost so they can take their place as part of the grand plan. Like Ina, everyone she meets is defined by their role in the story, whether that's Joker, Thief, Architect, or Warden. Exploring this mysterious place, she meets the Tower's other residents, discovering more about how she came to be there and enlisting their help to escape. As the story begins, she has finally awoken to find the Tower breaking down around her, and her only way out blocked. As noble as that sounds, she's still just a girl and, as she starts to chafe against her destiny, she dreams of attacking the Tower. Perpetually sleeping, her dreams somehow shape reality for the surrounding lands, bringing them prosperity. Ina started as the priestess of a nearby village, groomed by her Papa to be first their spiritual leader and latterly their Heart, living (or, more accurately, imprisoned) in the Tower. Despite occasionally frustrating mechanics, the result is a short but beautiful experience. Mixing puzzle solving with a bit of light action-platforming, it chronicles Ina's literal and metaphorical journey as she throws off her destiny as her people's leader to become her own person. So begins Aspire: Ina's Tale, the debut of Brazilian developer Wondernaut Studio. While guiding a whole community, there's little freedom or time for play. It will take you 4 minutes to read this review.īeing the Chosen One is an incredible honour, but it's also a huge responsibility, especially for a child.
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