Arietta of Spirits Cheats and Tips

Keep an eye out for spiky vines as you traverse the world, as they are not as harmless as they look. At first, you will presume they are part of many vines that make up the environment you are in, it will not be until you take on Roamers, the evil spirits that look like plants that you learn that the spiky vines are stemming from these creatures and are actually trying to steal your hearts.

Although Arietta of Spirits is not an open world game, it does actively encourage exploration off the beaten path by not providing waypoints or a map. The characters however do a good job at providing guidance on which direction to head to and there is a main objective in the main menu you need to work towards. Make sure as you traverse the world you take the time to search it for hidden goodies.

Make sure you keep a close eye on the enemy health meter underneath their name as each enemy has a different health pool and there are certain enemies such as the green laser shooting flower plants that can't be destroyed, only stunned. As combat in Arietta of Spirits is a delicate balance of attacking and dodging, and it is quite easy to get hit, you need to always be aware of how much health the enemy has left in comparison with yours.

The combat in Arietta of Spirit is simple, basically a series of sword strikes and a dodge roll. The dodge roll is crucial during boss fights and is a move you need to master in order to survive their attacks. Not only can the dodge roll be used to avoid enemy attacks, it can also be used to traverse the game world at a quicker speed. Once you start encountering the tougher enemies in Arietta of Spirits, it will become essential that you are swift and agile as you combine strikes and dodge rolls to attack and avoid attacks.

Timing your attacks during combat in Arietta of Spirits is essential. There are not many encounters that involve combat in the game but when you do come across one just mashing the buttons on your controller will not defeat the enemies, particularly the boss battles which will require fighting that is rhythm and timing. The way to defeat the enemies is to stay mobile and time your attacks according to each enemy's pattern.

At the start of the game, Arietta is given a wooden sword from her father. Although it is not a powerful weapon, it does allow you to take on the simple enemies such as wasps and bats. You can also use the sword to destroy the bushes you find scattered around the world, which will provide hearts that will restore your health. Make sure you take advantage of the bushes you find just before the first main boss fight.

Resist the temptation to get straight into exploration or fighting. Arietta of Spirits relies on its story, narrative beats, and characters to guide you along its adventure. This means it is essential that you understand each story piece by taking the time to read the dialogue during character interactions and narrative arcs.