Awake

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Awake is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Yijun Ling and was released on June 10, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Awake is an isometric puzzle game about a young girl named Aya who is suffering from insomnia. Aya must navigate various obstacles in her path as she moves between different planes of consciousness. Join Aya on her journey to explore the depths of her dreamscape and uncover the root of her anxiety.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features interesting puzzle elements that require mental gymnastics and problem-solving skills.
The graphics are visually appealing and fit well with the game's theme.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in trying it out.

The game suffers from sluggish movement and controls that can be fiddly and take time to get used to.
It feels unfinished and lacks originality, with many aspects resembling a mobile app rather than a polished PC game.
Loading times between levels are long, and the story evolves slowly, which can lead to a lack of engagement.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as somewhat lackluster and evolving slowly, with an ending that may not meet all expectations but remains satisfying. While the narrative has interesting elements, it is complemented by fitting graphics and calming music that enhance the overall experience.
- “Really love the calm music and the story, especially the last journal picture.”
- “The story looks interesting but evolves very slowly.”
- “The story was somewhat lackluster and didn't end the way I had anticipated, but it was still satisfying.”
- “Graphics are decent, nothing stunning, but they fit well with the theme of the story.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users noting they are lackluster and more suited for mobile devices rather than gaming PCs. While others find them decent and thematically appropriate, technical issues such as slow loading times and pauses between levels detract from the overall experience.
- “Graphics are decent, nothing stunning but they fit well to the theme of the story.”
- “The graphics are very pretty.”
- “The graphics are lackluster because this was designed for mobile phones, not gaming PCs.”
- “The game seems to struggle technically; loading is rather slow and there's a pause between levels as if it's having difficulties with the high graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging, featuring a well-executed puzzle-flipping mechanic and multiple solutions to challenges, which adds depth and intrigue. Players appreciate the smooth controls and the inclusion of red-herring items that enhance the overall experience without detracting from gameplay.
- “The mechanic of flipping the puzzle works well, and the puzzles are interesting, with more than one way to solve them and some red-herring items included, so there isn't a unique and obvious solution.”
- “However, this doesn't affect the gameplay, and the controls work smoothly.”
- “The mechanics of flipping the puzzle work well, and the puzzles are interesting, with more than one way to solve them and some red-herring items included, so there isn't a unique and obvious solution.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress, likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its calming quality, effectively complementing the narrative, particularly highlighted in the emotional impact of the final journal picture.
- “I really love the calm music and the story, especially the last journal picture.”