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Awakening Sarah

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86%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
95% User Score Based on 41 reviews

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About Awakening Sarah

Awakening Sarah is a single player casual platformer game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. 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 game that invites you to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the depths of dreams. Play as Sarah, a young girl with an extraordinary gift - the ability to delve into her own dreams and unravel the mysteries that lie within. As Sarah awakens in a mysterious dream world, she finds herself confronted with surreal places and enigmatic puzzles that refle…

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful pixel art and unique mix of 2D and 3D elements create an immersive and surreal dreamlike atmosphere.
  • Engaging exploration and puzzle-solving with 24 versatile transformations and items that open multiple paths, rewarding creativity and experimentation.
  • Excellent soundtrack and sound design complement the emotional, introspective storytelling and rich world-building.
  • Non-linear gameplay and lack of map can lead to moments of confusion and difficulty in knowing where to go next.
  • Some puzzles are cryptic or frustrating, requiring trial and error or external guides to complete certain achievements.
  • The game has occasional bugs, minor glitches, and some rough mechanics (like slippery controls in certain sections) that affect the experience.

  • gameplay

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The gameplay centers on collecting items that unlock new abilities and interactions, blending puzzle-solving and exploration with creative mechanics and varied challenges. While the pace is slower and less action-focused, the game offers engaging variety, humor, and environmental interactions, though some mechanics can feel cryptic or occasionally frustrating. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its creativity and enjoyable progression despite occasional technical issues.

    • “Gameplay revolves around collecting an assortment of items that grant Sarah new abilities and ways to interact with her surroundings.”
    • “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.”
    • “The game feels like a mix of pathfinding and puzzle mechanics, making for a really engaging experience.”
    • “Some may find the slower pacing and lack of traditional action elements difficult to appreciate, especially if they prefer more mechanically demanding platformers.”
    • “If there's anything to note, 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 game.”
    • “I did not enjoy the slippery mechanics in the rat challenge, often feeling like you were just wasting my time, in the game that otherwise was never frustrating.”

  • music

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    70% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The game's music is widely praised for its excellent and atmospheric soundtrack, featuring soothing melodies and haunting compositions that complement the visuals and enhance the overall experience. Composed by Anthony Septim with contributions from One Sided Horse, the soundtrack significantly elevates the game's mood and immersion.

    • “Complementing the visuals is an excellent soundtrack composed by Anthony Septim with contributions from One Sided Horse, featuring tracks that range from soothing melodies to haunting compositions.”
    • “The soundtrack was very soothing and went perfectly with the game.”
    • “Each area is uniquely and creatively designed, with its own distinct theme, brought to life by atmospheric music, sound effects, and lively NPCs.”
    • “Besides the music, it doesn't feel like a part 2 to the game, just a bunch of stuff unrelated to what happened in the beginning. I know it's a dream world, but I wanted there to be a goal for Sarah.”
    • “The music is the only aspect that seemed consistent, but it wasn't enough to make the game's overall experience feel connected or meaningful.”
    • “While the areas are creatively designed with atmospheric music, the soundtrack itself lacked memorable or engaging compositions.”

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story of Awakening Sarah delivers a surreal, emotionally charged adventure that emphasizes exploration and organic discovery over straightforward narrative exposition. Its unconventional and introspective storytelling creates a poignant, mysterious atmosphere that may feel elusive to some, but deeply rewarding for players who embrace its dreamlike world. Fans appreciated the sequel's continuation of an imaginative and unique tale inspired by classic and indie games alike.

    • “Awakening Sarah builds upon the foundations of its predecessor by delivering a surreal and emotionally charged adventure that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and introspective storytelling into a memorable package.”
    • “Rather than presenting its story through lengthy dialogue or exposition, the game invites players to uncover its mysteries organically, allowing every discovery to feel meaningful.”
    • “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!”

  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a rich and immersive atmosphere through detailed, uniquely themed environments and atmospheric music, prioritizing emotional resonance over accessibility. Its minimalist yet evocative design leaves room for interpretation, enhanced by varied gameplay elements and lively NPCs. While some players may miss deeper subtext without knowledge of the prequel, the overall atmosphere is engaging and creatively crafted.

    • “Its environments are rich in detail despite their minimalist presentation, and every location contributes to the game's atmosphere.”
    • “Each area is uniquely and creatively designed, with its own distinct theme, brought to life by atmospheric music, sound effects, and lively NPCs.”
    • “It absolutely nails the atmosphere while also going a step beyond by blending in different genres; definitely didn't expect the game casually throwing you into 3D levels! The progression is genuinely fun, with a Metroidvania-style structure mixed with puzzle-solving, which is one of my favorite aspects of the game.”
    • “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.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful, dreamlike art style that effectively blends 2D and 3D elements, creating visually stunning and memorable environments. While generally liked, some users felt that certain locations lacked detail or engagement. Overall, the visuals significantly enhance the game's artistic appeal.

    • “Incredible game with beautiful visuals. I can't praise the art style enough, especially the cool mix between 2D and 3D elements in different areas.”
    • “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.”

  • emotional

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Awakening Sarah delivers a surreal, emotionally charged experience that emphasizes atmosphere and introspective storytelling over straightforward narrative. While its style may be elusive to some, players who engage deeply will find a heartfelt and memorable journey with subtle horror elements balanced by a chill, heartwarming tone.

    • “Awakening Sarah builds upon the foundations of its predecessor by delivering a surreal and emotionally charged adventure that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and introspective storytelling into a memorable package.”
    • “Players looking for a straightforward plot may find its storytelling style elusive, but those willing to immerse themselves in its world will discover a surprisingly emotional journey beneath the surface.”
    • “The developers have clearly prioritized atmosphere and emotional resonance over accessibility, and the final product benefits from that commitment.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is praised for its clever and hilarious dialogue, as well as witty references that resonate with fans. Additionally, the game creatively integrates humor through interactive mechanics and items, enhancing both gameplay and comedic experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The jokes were quite funny (although nothing will ever beat that Smashing Pumpkins reference in the first game, haha).”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game currently experiences bugs, crashes, and freezes affecting stability, though the developer is actively addressing these issues, showing consistent improvements over time.

    • “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 also.”
    • “Gameplay: good, but I had many crashes and freezes during the game.”
    • “A little buggy but plays out just like Dreaming Sarah with a lot more items and content.”
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Awakening Sarah is a casual platformer game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. Common tags for Awakening Sarah include indie, aliens, surreal, psychological, emotional and others.

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 Awakening Sarah for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Awakening Sarah is a single player game.