Awaken: Chaos Era

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"Awaken: Chaos Era" is a Role Playing game with a stellar story, spectacular mechanics, and awesome visuals. With a good soundtrack and the epic battle between light and darkness, players can awaken their inner hero. However, be prepared for lots of grinding, numerous ads, and bugs that can affect gameplay. The choice between light and darkness rests in your hands, will you Awaken the hero within?

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,960 reviews

graphics488 positive mentions

grinding143 negative mentions

Great graphics and character designs.
Fun gameplay with a decent storyline.
F2P friendly with generous rewards and opportunities to progress.

High paywall and low drop rates for legendary heroes.
Game frequently crashes and has connection issues.
Too much unskippable dialogue and long animations during battles.

graphics
624 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
20%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality, vibrant art style, and smooth animations. However, some players have noted performance issues, such as lag and crashes, particularly during special move cutscenes. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, there are calls for better optimization and options to adjust graphic settings for smoother gameplay.
- “The graphics are amazing and I love any aspect of fighting whether it's PvP, the dungeon, or anything else.”
- “The graphics are cinematic and spectacular and so is the gameplay.”
- “Amazing graphics, fun and easy to understand, and so far the story is well written.”
- “After 4GB+ of downloaded resources, your game still is not smooth. The settings to skip ultimate animation don't work, the storyline is laboriously long where you need to keep going through like reading a book instead of getting into the action. The storyline heroes used for some stages made it compulsory to fail to complete tasks. The auto feature is so low-level AI that it bleaks the amount of graphics quality you are putting your efforts into.”
- “Even the low graphical mode doesn't run at a stable 30 FPS on a high-end device.”
- “Graphics are cheap looking and cutscenes for abilities are very repetitive.”
story
464 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
42%
6%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging and well-developed, while others criticize it for being overly long and tedious, often feeling like a chore to progress through. Some appreciate the character depth and lore, but many express frustration over the lack of a skip option for lengthy dialogues and animations, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience. Overall, while the graphics and character design are praised, the story's execution leaves room for improvement, particularly in pacing and accessibility for new players.
- “Great story, nice graphics, fantastic turn-based combat, a gacha system that works, and finally a game that is worth playing and has actual care put into it.”
- “Amazing graphics, fun and easy to understand, and so far the story is well written.”
- “Love the storyline and the battle scenes.”
- “The story is very shallow, generic, and boring.”
- “The writing and story in this game are atrocious, below high school age.”
- “Too much story without skip.”
gameplay
243 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
37%
5%
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its strategic depth, smooth mechanics, and engaging graphics. However, some criticisms include repetitive elements, slow pacing, and issues with monetization, particularly regarding pay-to-win mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay offers a familiar experience within the genre, it also faces challenges related to content pacing and user interface optimization.
- “Very interesting gameplay, nice graphics, nice progression.”
- “Best graphics, nice gameplay, but one of the best things in this game is the way you need to use strategy and discover some tricks to complete certain levels. Sometimes it doesn't matter if you have the most OP comp; if you don't do that level with the right strategy, you lose, and that's why I like this game—it makes you think and improve.”
- “The gameplay is great, and there's always something to do.”
- “Awaken Chaos Era made a big mistake by releasing too much content rather than focusing on gameplay and its time optimization.”
- “Ads are overwhelming as soon as you log in, gameplay is slow due to over-the-top animated character skills, and the storyline is non-entertaining and cheesy.”
- “Gameplay is so boring; it takes too long to fight, and there are no skipping options during battles.”
grinding
143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly in the later stages. While some appreciate the rewarding nature of grinding and the ability to progress without spending money, others express frustration over unskippable animations, low drop rates, and the lack of efficient farming options. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable initially, but it quickly becomes a grind-heavy experience that can deter long-term engagement.
- “Farming takes forever.”
- “It's just so much unnecessary grinding though.”
- “The game is excellent if you're looking for a squad builder gacha game, but the time investment for farming gear and upgrades is really unplayable.”
monetization
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
11%
77%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over intrusive ads that appear at login, while gameplay remains relatively ad-free. Although some users appreciate the game's free-to-play (F2P) elements and the absence of constant in-game ads, others criticize the aggressive monetization strategies, including high prices for in-game purchases and poor drop rates for items. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable content, the monetization practices are seen as a significant drawback, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab.
- “There are in-game purchases, but I've managed to play around six or seven hours total without needing to spend a cent.”
- “Just a couple of offers and no ads!”
- “Lastly, you can of course make in-game purchases, but in all reality, this game is very free-to-play friendly.”
- “The amount of ads it bombards you with is absolutely absurd.”
- “This game has excellent graphics and many unique characters, but the monetization is ridiculous in this game; the drop rate is terribly low, while you need tons of dupes to upgrade heroes.”
- “Daily energy barely gets you anything now as the entire game turned into a disgusting cash grab less than a month after launch.”
character development
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
13%
8%
Overall, character development in the game is praised for its impressive and varied designs, with many reviewers highlighting the high-quality animations and art. However, some players feel that while the character designs are visually appealing, the uniqueness and depth of character development could be improved, with critiques on the pacing of the story and the upgrade mechanics. Despite these concerns, the game is generally considered free-to-play friendly and engaging, with a solid balance of visuals and gameplay.
- “The character design is by far the best I've seen in any mobile game, and the character abilities and kits seem very balanced.”
- “Character designs are great, the story is keeping me interested, and the lore is fun.”
- “Good character development, easy to comprehend, nice graphics.”
- “Character designs outright stolen from other games (lol, Warhammer to name two).”
- “Poor character development.”
- “Meh, they didn't seem to hold back on ripping off Blizzard's character designs... that says a lot about a company and what you might expect.”
stability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches, particularly during battles and cutscenes. While some players find the game enjoyable, the persistent bugs and server issues detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a lower rating. Many recommend waiting for patches to address these stability problems before fully engaging with the game.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, providing a stable experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it rarely lags or freezes, making for a seamless gameplay experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, allowing me to enjoy long sessions without interruptions.”
- “The game is consistently glitchy/ buggy.”
- “Game is still pretty buggy but outside of that it's fun asf.”
- “Freezes and crashes during the tutorial.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with many reporting issues such as poor frame rates, lag, and inadequate support for various device screen ratios. While some players appreciate the graphics and mechanics, they express a strong desire for improvements in user interface ergonomics, auto-equipping features, and the ability to skip animations. The consensus is that despite its potential, the game requires urgent optimization to enhance performance and user experience.
- “Additionally, while there is a button to unequip all items from a character, there isn't a way to automatically equip an optimized set for the character.”
- “What it needs is optimization - claim all, skipping of ult animation (normal levels), 2022, and auto equip (best or specific characteristics like damage, intelligence, crit, etc).”
- “The game is incredible but it needs optimization; the longer I play, the more lag I encounter, and I have to constantly reopen the game to make it smoother again.”
- “Awaken Chaos Era made a big mistake by releasing too much content rather than focusing on gameplay and its time optimization.”
- “On top of that, it's incredibly badly optimized, so I experience severe FPS drops during those full-screen videos that are supposed to be ultimates.”
- “The game is not optimized for mobile phones outside the standard screen ratio (such as Samsung folds).”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
38%
19%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and upbeat nature, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature alongside the graphics. However, some players noted that the soundtrack is limited, often consisting of just one memorable track. While the music enhances the overall experience, there are calls for options to mute it, indicating that it may not appeal to everyone.
- “Loving the art style and the soundtrack.”
- “This game is amazing with great graphics and upbeat background music.”
- “Nice game, great music and great battle system.”
- “Please put an option on the title screen to silence the blaring music.”
- “Also the music and sound turned back on after the patch.”
- “Plays sounds on load up (with music/sounds turned off in game).”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its refreshing and funny graphics. However, some comments suggest that the humor is sometimes overshadowed by gameplay issues, particularly in PvP scenarios. Overall, it seems to provide a lighthearted experience, especially for PvE players.
- “Thank you for making a game that is refreshing and humorous.”
- “Fun and funny graphics <3”
- “Pretty funny”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users express frustration with the game's emotional engagement, citing a tedious and repetitive gameplay experience that detracts from enjoyment. The lengthy tutorial and lackluster story elements contribute to a sense of boredom, leading to a perception that the developers lack emotional depth in their design. Overall, the emotional connection to the game is seen as weak and unfulfilling.
- “Boring story with potentially good gameplay.”
- “Tutorial too long, too much pointless tapping, and boring story elements.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is consistently described as pleasant and friendly, fostering a great social environment for players.
- “The atmosphere is pleasant and friendly.”
- “There is a great social atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that the game offers a replayability model similar to Destiny, allowing players to revisit levels and storyline quests. The inclusion of an autoplay feature enhances this experience, enabling players to engage with content without needing to actively participate each time.
- “It reminds me a lot of how Destiny is modeled with the replayability of levels, but they've done a good job of ensuring that once you've played through a level or a storyline quest, you can pretty much set it to autoplay for a certain amount of time.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices and paths, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging you to explore different strategies.”
- “With multiple endings and side quests, every time I play, I discover something new, which keeps the experience fresh and exciting.”