Awakening: The Golden Age Collector's Edition
- September 7, 2017
- Boomzap Entertainment
Get on Steam"Awakening: The Sunhook Spire Collector's Edition" is a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game where players help Princess Sophia lift a curse on her kingdom. This special edition includes bonus gameplay, a strategy guide, concept art, and wallpapers, providing additional value for players. Players must use their wit and skills to overcome obstacles and defeat foes in this epic conclusion.
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Reviews
- The main story is engaging and enjoyable, maintaining the charm of the Awakening series.
- The game features stunning graphics, smooth gameplay, and excellent music and sound effects.
- Despite the issues, many players found the main game to be playable and enjoyable.
- A game-breaking bug in the bonus chapter prevents players from completing it, which has been unresolved for years.
- The bonus chapter is plagued with glitches that hinder progression and frustrate players.
- The game is criticized for being short, easy, and lacking meaningful ties to the original series.
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's main story is generally well-received, but it suffers from significant bugs, particularly a game-stopping glitch in the bonus chapter that hinders completion and achievement unlocks. Critics note that the narrative feels generic and lacks meaningful connections to the original series, making it less essential for understanding the overarching storyline. Overall, while the graphics are praised, the story's execution and integration into the series leave much to be desired.
“Otherwise, good game with good graphics and story.”
“The main story of this game was good, however a bug that prevents you from finishing the bonus chapter is still present 7 years later.”
“Bugs aside, this has the weakest, most generic story with almost zero ties to the original and the worst, ugliest animation out of the Awakening series' games.”
“The bonus chapter has a game-stopping glitch which means you are blocked from several achievements and cannot finish the story.”
“It's a prequel to the series, but doesn't connect with Sophia's story aside from a brief mention in the bonus chapter.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning quality, gorgeous art style, and impressive animations, contributing to a charming atmosphere. While the visuals are a highlight, some reviewers feel that the overall gameplay does not match the high standard set by the graphics.
“Even though it's a prequel to the main series, it has the same charm and atmosphere, and a gorgeous art style and animations.”
“I've enjoyed the Awakening series since 'Awakening: The Dreamless Castle', and this game continues the tradition of gorgeous artwork, soft music, and light puzzles the series has had.”
“Otherwise, good game with good graphics and story.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its quality, featuring smooth compositions that enhance the overall experience, alongside effective voiceovers and sound effects. It continues the tradition of the Awakening series with soft, beautiful music that complements the gorgeous artwork and light puzzles.
“It has smooth gameplay, very good music, voiceovers, and sound effects.”
“I've enjoyed the Awakening series since 'Awakening: The Dreamless Castle', and this game continues the tradition of gorgeous artwork, soft music, and light puzzles the series has had.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its smoothness, complemented by high-quality music, voiceovers, and sound effects. However, some users express disappointment with the reliance on CGI elements, particularly in the Redleaf forest scene, where the mechanical dragon's brief appearance felt underwhelming.
“It has smooth gameplay; very good music, voiceovers, and sound effects.”
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its dynamic mechanics.”
“The controls are intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and enjoy the experience.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which makes even simple actions frustrating.”
“The pacing of the game is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between exciting moments.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with players encountering game-breaking bugs that prevent progression, particularly in the bonus chapter, leading to frustrating dead loops and a lack of clear direction. Overall, the experience is marred by significant technical issues.
“Jesus Christ, I haven't even gotten to the other glitches mentioned in the review, but in the bonus chapter, I got stuck in a dead loop of hints: go to forest portal -> move to another stage with no idea where to go -> hint: go to forest portal.”
“Finally, it is buggy: I hit a game-breaking bug in the bonus chapter that would not let me finish the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for maintaining the charm of the main series, complemented by stunning art style and animations that enhance the overall experience.
“Even though it's a prequel to the main series, it has the same charm and atmosphere, along with a gorgeous art style and animations.”
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