- February 26, 2021
- Penrose
Arden's Wake
Platforms
About
"Arden's Wake" is a moving underwater adventure game where players explore a post-apocalyptic world while uncovering the story of a family's struggle to survive. With beautiful graphics and a rich, emotional narrative, players will navigate treacherous waters, dive deep, and solve puzzles to reveal the truth. This immersive VR experience highlights the importance of family and the lengths we will go to protect it.





- The story is beautifully rendered and emotionally impactful, making it a poignant experience.
- The animation and visual details are impressive, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.
- Good voice acting and a unique approach to storytelling through visuals rather than exposition contribute to a captivating experience.
- The experience is completely non-interactive, which may disappoint those expecting a game-like experience.
- The short duration of the story (around 30 minutes) leaves some viewers wanting more, and the ending feels abrupt.
- Technical issues such as limited controller support and lower texture resolution detract from the overall experience.
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34 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story is a beautifully crafted, albeit short and non-interactive, virtual experience that evokes strong emotions, though some users found it confusing and lacking depth. While the visuals and music enhance the narrative, many felt the emotional impact fell short, and the ending was weak. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate immersive storytelling, despite its brevity and some narrative inconsistencies.
“Beautiful story.”
“It's a great story presented in a really immersive way.”
“Stunning short story.”
“Found the story depressing and a bit confusing; unsure what the opening scene with the father swimming down had to do with the rest of the experience.”
“The story tries for an emotional impact but missed its target with me.”
“The story is very short and very weak; at no point did I feel any emotion for the characters.”