AWA

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AWA is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by OMNIDREAM CREATIONS and was released on June 16, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

AWA, also known as Aircraft Warfare Arcade, is a thrilling shoot-'em-up game featuring modern military aircraft and nine action-packed stages, each with a unique end-level boss. Choose from eight player aircraft, earn money to upgrade and buy weapons or support drones, and challenge yourself with three difficulty levels. The game also offers TATE mode, online leaderboards, achievements, and trading cards.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features decent graphics and smooth gameplay, providing a nostalgic arcade experience.
It offers a variety of unlockable aircraft and upgrades, enhancing replayability and strategy.
The game has a solid challenge with interesting boss fights and a good balance of difficulty.

The graphics and sound design are often described as bland and uninspired, lacking the polish of other titles in the genre.
Controls can feel unresponsive and heavy, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, including freezing issues.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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71%
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The gameplay of the game is generally described as a competent but uninspired shoot 'em up experience, featuring soft handling and solid controls that allow for satisfying bullet dodging. While some players appreciate the unlockable ships and moderate difficulty, many criticize the repetitive mechanics, lack of originality, and minimal variety in enemies, leading to a gameplay experience that can feel stale over time. Overall, it serves as a relaxing option for casual play, but may not meet the expectations of those seeking a more engaging or innovative experience.
- “I wish more games offered this type of gameplay.”
- “Solid gameplay, hardcore challenge.”
- “Fast-paced shmup with responsive controls and old school gameplay.”
- “The graphics are unappealing, the music is annoying, and this game's got nothing going on in the actual gameplay department.”
- “Don't expect too much; what you see is what you get. Bullet hell simple mechanics could have been more, risking better graphics, effects, enemies, and originality. Most stages feel the same, with minimal variety of enemy fighters and planes.”
- “Gameplay is not fun; it has no energy or charm.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others describe it as repetitive, annoying, and lacking impact. Many feel that the soundtrack does not enhance the gameplay experience, with some tracks becoming irritating over time. Overall, the sound design is seen as decent but not memorable, leaving players wishing for a more engaging musical accompaniment.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “I have finished it 3 times and still play it; nice soundtracks, smooth gameplay, and graphics!”
- “The music is a sort of techno-industrial style and consists of 2 songs: a menu song that might get irritating after a short while and a heavier, bass-thumping main game song that would be good for a longer duration.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming but functional; it's the sound that I wish were better, both the music and the effects.”
- “Same, the music feels out of place and lacking impact when playing or facing the odds; it's repetitive and boring.”
- “If there are shortcomings to Awa, it's the game's relatively short length and extremely bland and cheap music that you'll wish to mute out.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals, including impressive clouds and a modern military art style, while others find them underwhelming and uninspired compared to other titles. Overall, the graphics are described as decent to good, but there are concerns about their impact on gameplay and originality. Despite the varying opinions, many agree that the graphics are functional and contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “I was thoroughly amazed by the graphics but fearful it meant a big compromise in other areas.”
- “The graphics look nice and it plays pretty smooth.”
- “Awa has really good graphics and a cool modern military art style, there's a good amount of stages, the boss fights are really interesting and fun.”
- “The graphics are unappealing, the music is annoying, and this game's got nothing going on in the actual gameplay department.”
- “For a modern shooter, it really lacks in the graphics department; any 90's shoot 'em up looks miles better than this. It certainly feels uninspired and bland; it could have been more, much more.”
- “This is a type of game that I really enjoy, but lackluster graphics and controls make this a very poor game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game's story is largely absent, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics like shooting and dodging in various missions. While some players create their own narratives, such as battling against a Skynet-like system, the overall consensus is that the lack of a structured story detracts from the experience. However, elements like mission loadouts and a money system add some depth to the gameplay.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “There is no story whatsoever, just shoot and dodge.”
- “There is no story, but I always imagine that I am trying to shoot down aircraft which are controlled by the Skynet computer system from the Terminator series of movies in an attempt to avert the Judgment Day nuclear war (or at least trying to lessen its severity).”
- “+/- no particular story.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for numerous glitches and bugs, with some players experiencing significant issues that prevent progression. While some users report improvements after updates, others still encounter frequent lock-ups, impacting overall gameplay experience.
- “Game has lots of glitches.”
- “Very buggy, couldn't progress past the 2nd level because the game would lock up.”
- “They have fixed the glitches, or my computer does not suck now; either way, it's a fun shooter like Raiden.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid replayability, allowing players to experience different difficulty levels and experiment with various aircraft. Users express enthusiasm for replaying the game to explore these options further.
- “I cleared the game on easy and I am eager to try it again on other modes and with new aircraft.”
- “This game offers great replayability as you can attempt to win with each aircraft and choose from three difficulty levels: easy, medium, and hard.”
- “This game does give you some potential replayability though as you can try to win the game with each aircraft and there are 3 difficulty levels to choose from (easy, medium, hard).”