Awe
- October 9, 2015
- Badland Development Studio
Get on Steam"Awe is a serene, single-player arcade game featuring beautiful lowpoly 3D graphics and a soothing soundtrack. As a god, players shape and build ecosystems across puzzle-like levels, with each planet offering new assets and rules to discover. The game emphasizes progression and discovery, providing a relaxing, satisfying experience."
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Web Browser
Windows
Reviews
- The game features relaxing music and a soothing atmosphere, making it a great choice for stress relief.
- It has simple mechanics that are easy to learn, allowing for casual gameplay that can be enjoyed in short sessions.
- The graphics are charming and minimalistic, contributing to the overall calming experience.
- The game lacks a proper tutorial, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and progress.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to boredom after a short time.
- There are significant bugs, such as level end triggers not working, which can hard-lock players and prevent progression.
- gameplay35 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by simple mechanics that gradually increase in complexity, making it accessible yet occasionally confusing for players due to a lack of tutorials. While it offers a relaxing experience with pleasant music and visuals, many users find the initial learning curve frustrating and the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Overall, it is recommended for casual gamers looking for a low-pressure puzzle experience, especially given its low price point.
“Initially, the gameplay is about matching color sequences; later on, it becomes like a solo version of the old board game 'Mastermind'.”
“The soundtrack is beautiful and calming, and the gameplay is casual and fun.”
“The game comes out as a casual puzzle title that starts easy and relaxing but, as new areas are unlocked, adds enough new mechanics to keep things fresh and slowly ramp up the challenge.”
“I almost gave this a thumbs down because the game failed in introducing the mechanics.”
“Simply terrible, you are pretty much on your own from the word go with next to no introduction to new mechanics or how to implement them.”
“Crap game, crap graphics, no instructions, confusing menus, confusing gameplay... just awful.”
- music31 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as relaxing, soothing, and atmospheric, enhancing the overall casual and meditative gameplay experience. Many reviewers appreciate the calming soundtrack, which complements the game's visuals and mechanics, making it suitable for players who enjoy ambient music and puzzle-solving. While some critiques mention the simplicity of the music, it is generally regarded as a positive aspect that contributes to a pleasant gaming atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is beautiful and calming, and the gameplay is casual and fun.”
“It's zen-like music and easy-going feel help to calm you and put you at ease.”
“Now I must gather awe by clicking brown, brown, blue, blue etc. It's all very simple and surprisingly addictive, and with the incredibly mellow music playing in the background, you will easily slide into this game feeling relaxed and unpressured.”
“Graphics and music were well fitting, but yeah, I don't recommend this one.”
“Awe is, supposedly, a god game, but comes across as more of a meditative musical experience.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a low-poly, minimalist art style that many players find charming and fitting for a relaxation-focused experience. While some reviews note the simplicity and basic nature of the visuals, others appreciate the colorful aesthetics and how they contribute to the overall ambiance of the game. Overall, the graphics are described as pleasant and suitable for the game's casual mechanics, though they may not impress those seeking high-end visuals.
“Love the art style of the game.”
“Especially for a relaxation-focused game, the art style is perfect.”
“A minimalistic soundtrack and low-poly graphics give it a subtle charm that is sure to please.”
“Just a time consumer game with simple graphics.”
“Crap game, crap graphics, no instructions, confusing menus, confusing gameplay... just awful.”
“It's not particularly difficult, it's not particularly mechanically challenging, it's not going to blow you away with graphics.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players recommend grinding for farming purposes, but many find it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive.
“This quickly becomes extremely tedious.”
“Recommended for game farming.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected outcomes and personal growth.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is intricately tied to gameplay mechanics, requiring players to strategically place tiles to manage elements like atmospheric pressure and composition. Additionally, the inclusion of atmospheric music enhances the immersive experience, contributing to the overall ambiance.
“The atmospheric music enhances the overall experience, immersing players in the game's world.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to its lack of longevity in gameplay. However, its relaxing nature may provide enough appeal for some players to revisit it occasionally.
“You won't get hours of replayability from it, and you shouldn't expect that.”
“The gameplay doesn't have much in the way of longevity, but it is a relaxing game, and that in itself might be enough to give it some replayability.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs that prevent progression, particularly due to malfunctioning level end triggers.
“Buggy game where I'm unable to progress past multiple levels due to the level end trigger not working.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted gameplay and caused me to lose progress.”
