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Awake Episode One

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76%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
optimization
76% User Score Based on 74 reviews

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Awake Episode One is a single player action game. It was developed by Start VR and was released on December 5, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Awake Episode One" is a narrative-driven VR game where players uncover the mysteries of a forgotten city while avoiding deadly traps. As the game progresses, players will need to solve puzzles to reveal the city's secrets and ultimately, their own past. With stunning visuals and an intriguing storyline, this game offers an immersive and thrilling experience for VR enthusiasts.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews
story22 positive mentions

  • Visually stunning with impressive photogrammetry and immersive graphics that create a captivating experience.
  • Thought-provoking story that evokes strong emotions and engages the player, making it feel like a unique interactive movie.
  • Innovative use of VR technology that showcases the potential for future storytelling in the medium.
  • The experience is very short, lasting only about 20-25 minutes, which some players feel does not justify the price.
  • The story can be confusing and lacks clarity, leaving players unsure about the narrative direction and potential future episodes.
  • Technical issues such as performance problems and visual artifacts detract from the overall experience, leading some to view it more as a tech demo than a complete game.
  • story
    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its thought-provoking and emotional depth, while others found it confusing and difficult to engage with. Many users appreciated the innovative use of VR for storytelling, highlighting the immersive experience and exceptional presentation, but criticized the brevity and lack of clarity in the narrative. Overall, while the technical aspects are lauded, the story itself seems to leave players divided, with curiosity about future episodes tempered by concerns over its execution.

    • “The game is made by Screen Australia and is a story about a couple whose life falls apart when the husband starts losing connection with dreams and reality.”
    • “Excellence in VR storytelling with exceptional acting and presentation.”
    • “Awesome in-depth story along with innovative work with virtual reality.”
    • “The story told in this experience is sad; most of the time you are watching things happening in the very same room, but that room comes in different states.”
    • “Those 20 minutes of Awake: Episode One present very little of the story, and most of the scenes are shown in its Steam trailer.”
    • “Secondly, it's much too short to even be worth the 5 dollars, and there is certainly not even enough story to become engaged in the world.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this VR game are described as both impressive and innovative, with polished visuals that enhance the immersive experience. However, the attempt at photo-realism, particularly with human characters, falls into the uncanny valley, leading to mixed feelings among players. Overall, while the graphical effects contribute to a captivating atmosphere, some users express disappointment and hope for future improvements.

    • “The graphics are very interesting and something I haven’t seen before.”
    • “Graphics are great, and very nicely polished.”
    • “The graphical effects executed against the dark atmosphere are brilliant as if out of an empowering nightmare.”
    • “And this 'photo-realistic' visuals are just awful when it comes to human characters: they run right into uncanny valley and stay there.”
    • “I 'played' with the high graphics setting and cranked the resolution scaling to 120 percent on Steam VR, which didn't help very much at all.”
    • “Overall, hugely disappointed, but maybe they will fix the visuals and make this worth something.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players able to enjoy high performance settings, while others experienced significant issues such as latency, glitching, and problems starting the game. Overall, the performance appears inconsistent, impacting the gaming experience for many users.

    • “I was able to play on high performance settings.”
    • “What a head trip, brilliant performances and cannot wait for more episodes!!!!”
    • “Problems starting, and performance issues.”
    • “However, performance was poor with latency and glitching.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight the emotional depth of the experience, noting the impressive motion capture and the unexpected emotional impact it delivers. The interactive nature of the game enhances its ability to engage players on a deeper level, making it a standout in terms of emotional storytelling.

    • “Fantastic motion capture and an intriguing, emotional interactive experience.”
    • “I read about Awake: Episode One on Upload VR and thought it looked interesting, but I was totally unprepared for how much of an emotional impact it would have on me!”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by stunning graphical effects that enhance a dark, immersive experience, evoking a sense of being in a powerful nightmare.

    • “The graphical effects executed against the dark atmosphere are brilliant, as if out of an empowering nightmare.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its intricate layering, seamlessly integrating with the art direction and narrative, while also showcasing impressive technical execution through volumetric capture. Overall, it is described as stunning and enhances the overall experience.

    • “It is beautifully layered on so many levels - music composition, art direction, story, and on a technical level with its volumetric capture - it's stunning.”
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Awake Episode One is a action game.

Awake Episode One is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Awake Episode One.

Awake Episode One was released on December 5, 2018.

Awake Episode One was developed by Start VR.

Awake Episode One has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Awake Episode One is a single player game.

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