Awake

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Awake is a single player action game. It was developed by Storyyeller Games and was released on January 13, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Awake" is a punishing survival game set in a never-ending cold, dark night in the woods. Players control Marc, fighting to stay alive through repeated trials and failures. Developed in 14 days for #AdvJam2016, the game challenges you to persevere in the face of adversity. Prepare for a grim, unforgiving experience with minimal guidance and resources.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Great visuals and solid voice acting enhance the overall experience.
The game features an interesting mystery and a simple gameplay loop that can be engaging.
It's a free game that offers a unique concept of a time loop, making it worth a try for casual players.

The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with players forced to replay the same sequences multiple times.
The story lacks depth and fails to fully engage players, leaving many feeling disconnected from the characters.
There are issues with buggy achievements that can frustrate players, requiring restarts to unlock different endings.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The game's story is described as mildly interesting but ultimately unsatisfying, with a lack of depth and cohesion that leaves players feeling disconnected. While it offers some intriguing elements and backstory, the narrative is poorly revealed, repetitive, and fails to engage players fully, resulting in a disappointing experience overall. Additional character development and plot twists could have enhanced the suspense and investment in the story.
- “Puzzles aren't particularly complex but you most likely will die a few times, then replay the sequences a few times just to figure out the optimal way to save yourself and learn more of the backstory.”
- “This is a short point & click story, and it's free.”
- “In the beginning, you're getting thrown right into the story.”
- “Adding to that, the story is hardly fulfilled and they keep acting like you're missing part of the story, but there's nothing to find and the final cutscene is always the same.”
- “The story doesn’t give you much to go by; you learn so little it’s hard to care for any of the characters, subsequently the ending is incredibly unsatisfying.”
- “The plot is not too deep.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's graphics are characterized by a simplistic, cartoonish, and monochrome art style that some players appreciate, but many criticize as low-quality and reminiscent of mobile apps or browser games. While the visuals are smooth and the art style is considered nice by some, the overall execution is seen as lazy, with minimal variation in animations and cutscenes, leading to a lack of visual depth and quality expected from a PC game.
- “The game has great visuals, solid voice acting, smooth animations, and an interesting gameplay loop.”
- “We loved the art style and the really comfortable camera movement.”
- “Well, I do like the art style.”
- “The graphics are simple, cartoonish, and done in black & white.”
- “Awake - Definitive Edition is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a 2D low-fi 'vector art' point-and-click adventure game/visual novel hybrid with a monochrome art style and a horror theme.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet interesting loop, primarily revolving around puzzle-solving and a time loop mechanic. However, many players find the execution lacking, with rough mechanics and a mediocre presentation that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the visuals and voice acting, the gameplay ultimately feels underwhelming and unfinished.
- “The game has great visuals, solid voice acting, smooth animations, and an interesting gameplay loop.”
- “It's basically one big puzzle with an interesting time loop mechanic.”
- “For the cheap price, I would say it's worth the price for 30 minutes to an hour of gameplay.”
- “4/10 – an underwhelming adventure game with a promising gameplay loop, but let down by poor execution.”
- “This flaw further diminishes any motivation to fully explore and engage with the game's limited mechanics.”
- “The game's overall presentation and mechanics feel rough and unfinished, resulting in a subpar gaming experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, stability appears to be generally positive, with some users noting previous issues with buggy achievements that seem to have been resolved, as they did not encounter any problems themselves. However, there are mentions of temperamental achievements that may still cause frustration during gameplay.
- “It takes about 1 hour to fully complete the game - my own playtime (1.2 hours) includes replaying all solutions trying to get some temperamental and buggy achievements.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while it can be engaging, excessive grinding risks becoming tedious and frustrating. Some users suggest that a second life or additional resources may be necessary to manage the grind effectively.
- “Any more and I think it would've gotten tedious and maybe a bit frustrating.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is well-suited to its overall atmosphere, with accompanying audio for every dialogue and monologue, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “The music fits the game well, and there is audio for every dialogue and monologue.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “Each track perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more engaging.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
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The game's use of color effectively enhances the setting, contributing to a distinctly creepy atmosphere that immerses players in its unsettling environment.
- “The ambient sounds and visuals immerse you in a hauntingly beautiful world.”
- “The lighting and environmental details work together to evoke a sense of unease and tension.”
- “The colors perfectly contribute to the setting and help create a rather creepy atmosphere.”