Broken Spirit

Broken Spirit is an open-world game set after a catastrophe in which spirits are taken away, water dries up, people change and civilization collapses. You play as a “container” who travels the world to retrieve spirits, battles enemies and carries out a mission, meeting passersby along the way. The story centers on the connection between spirit and water: spirit is intangible, while water is its closest physical analogy.

The world

The levels form a vast world of natural landscapes, including plains, deserts and snow-capped mountains. Different ethnic groups have developed in these environments, shaping their beliefs and cultures around them and expressing them through distinct architectural styles.

Exploration leads to collapsed ruins, abandoned villages, buried palaces, eerie tombs and areas that have never been explored. You look for entrances to these places to unlock rewards, alongside gameplay designed for completion.

Combat and interaction

Interacting with enemies is the core combat mechanic. Inspired by musical instruments, the system pairs a “hammer” with a “drum” and a “bow” with a “string”: striking a drum with a hammer or drawing a bowstring releases energy that can deal damage, serve a function or heal, affecting both you and the enemy.

You switch between the drum or string in your hands to interact with an enemy’s hammer or bow. Combat emphasizes observing enemies, assessing the situation, combining equipment and developing strategies over aggressive, high-speed action.

Character growth

You earn experience by killing enemies. When your experience is full, you gain perks to invest in attributes that improve your survival and combat abilities. Weapons and accessories can also be upgraded.