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Awakening Sarah

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76%Game Brain Score
story, humor
gameplay, music
97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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Awakening Sarah is a single player casual platformer game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Asteristic Game Studio and was released on January 24, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Awakening Sarah is an immersive adventure where you explore surreal dream worlds as Sarah, a girl with the power to enter her own dreams. Solve enigmatic puzzles and navigate enchanting realms that mirror her fears, memories, and desires. Experience a mesmerizing journey of self-discovery through ethereal landscapes blending fantasy and reality.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
story3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Awakening Sarah is a worthy sequel that expands on the original with more items, worlds, and creative mechanics, making exploration fun and engaging.
  • The game features a beautiful soundtrack and unique visuals that enhance the dreamlike experience, with memorable areas and charming NPC interactions.
  • Players appreciate the variety of gameplay elements, including puzzles, platforming challenges, and hidden secrets, which contribute to a rich and enjoyable adventure.
  • The game has been reported to have numerous bugs and issues that disrupt gameplay, indicating a need for further polishing and quality assurance.
  • Some players found the gameplay to be relatively simple and lacking in depth, with a desire for more complex puzzles or narrative elements.
  • The absence of a map can lead to confusion and difficulty in navigation, especially if players take breaks between sessions.
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its straightforward mechanics that emphasize exploration and puzzle-solving, offering a blend of creativity and variety that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the engaging interactions with items and characters, though some have noted issues with crashes and certain mechanics feeling frustrating, such as slippery controls in specific challenges. Overall, the game successfully combines humor, adventure, and diverse gameplay elements, making it a standout in the 'dream exploration' genre.

    • “The game feels like a mix of pathfinding and puzzle mechanics, making for a really engaging experience.”
    • “Probably my favorite part of the game was how interactive it was with the mechanics; the items are not just for progression, but they can often have various funny applications with the environment or the characters, sometimes hidden achievements as well.”
    • “One of the better games that I played in this 'dream exploration' genre. The mechanical variety and the creative application of items ultimately made it a very fun playthrough; I pretty much played nothing except this game from start to finish and had a blast overall.”
    • “The gameplay itself is very much simple, with the emphasis being on finding the objects needed to progress to a new location to explore until you find all the objects in the game.”
    • “I did not enjoy the slippery mechanics in the rat challenge, often feeling like it was just wasting my time in a game that otherwise was never frustrating.”
    • “At times, I felt certain levels were indulging too much in using the same tiles, but the mechanical variety and the creative application of items ultimately made it a very fun playthrough.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its brilliance and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with each area featuring unique themes that are creatively supported by the soundtrack and sound effects. Players appreciate the engaging combination of music, artwork, and lively characters, which contribute to an enjoyable experience despite some challenges with achievements.

    • “I enjoyed the music and discovering the different abilities and what they do.”
    • “Each area is uniquely and creatively designed, with its own distinct theme, brought to life by atmospheric music, sound effects, and lively NPCs.”
    • “The soundtrack is brilliant!”
    • “The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
    • “While the areas are creatively designed, the music fails to match the atmosphere.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its interesting and poignant narrative set in a captivating dream world. While the focus leans more towards exploration and environmental interaction rather than a heavy story or puzzle experience, fans of the sequel to "Dreaming Sarah" are excited about the continuation of the story and its unique inspirations from classic video games.

    • “I was both surprised and ecstatic to hear that Sarah's story would be continued!”
    • “Great sequel to Dreaming Sarah, exploration is fun and chill, lots of different items and interactions, story is very interesting and poignant, absolutely love it!”
    • “Story: very interesting story, the dream world is attractive and strange at the same time.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally well-received, with many praising the dreamlike visuals, engaging artwork, and fun character designs. However, some players noted that certain locations lack detail and creativity, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Visuals are what you could see in a dream and seem to do well with the progression.”
    • “Overall, I liked the visuals, although sometimes I felt certain locations were put together without much care or anything that would stimulate your interest.”
    • “My only comment for people looking to play is that the achievements can be a bit tricky to get, but I believe that the artwork, music, and fun characters greatly outweigh that challenge.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “Textures are blurry and the overall art style feels inconsistent.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to have several bugs and glitches, leading to crashes and freezes during gameplay. However, the developer is actively addressing these issues, which has been positively noted by players. Overall, while stability is currently a concern, ongoing improvements are being made.

    • “The game initially had a lot of bugs and glitches, but the developer is willingly fixing them day by day, and this itself was a pleasant experience to witness.”
    • “Gameplay is good, but I experienced many crashes and freezes during the game.”
    • “A little buggy, but plays out just like Dreaming Sarah with a lot more items and content.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by uniquely designed areas with distinct themes, enhanced by atmospheric music and lively NPCs. However, some players feel that the intended depth and subtext may be lacking, resulting in a more light-hearted tone compared to its prequel.

    • “Each area is uniquely and creatively designed, with its own distinct theme, brought to life by atmospheric music, sound effects, and lively NPCs.”
    • “I think I'm missing the atmosphere that was intended, as it seems to be mostly light-hearted without too much subtext, which presumably is carried over from the prequel that I haven't played.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty dialogue and engaging lore, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the interactive mechanics that allow for amusing applications of items within the environment, often leading to hidden achievements that add to the fun.

    • “The gameplay keeps me on my toes, the dialogue is hilarious, and the lore adds just the right touch of adventure.”
    • “Probably my favorite part of the game was how interactive it was with the mechanics; the items are not just for progression, but they can often have various funny applications with the environment or the characters, sometimes hidden achievements as well.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the emotional depth of the game, noting its heartwarming and chill atmosphere, which contrasts with the horror elements that are present but not overwhelming. The emotional subtext, reminiscent of the first game, leaves a lasting impact, making it a memorable experience for many.

    • “You know I have been dreaming about this game (literally) for many years now, mainly because the emotional subtext of the first game made a big impact on me.”
    • “For the most part, the game is very chill and heartwarming, although there are still things like blood and implied gore.”
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Awakening Sarah is a casual platformer game with mystery theme.

Awakening Sarah is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Awakening Sarah was released on January 24, 2025.

Awakening Sarah was developed by Asteristic Game Studio.

Awakening Sarah has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Awakening Sarah is a single player game.

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