Before i wake

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Before i wake is a single player puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Ducat and was released on November 27, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 199 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

Engaging and fun gameplay with a charming protagonist, Captain Mittens, and a humorous storyline.
Vibrant pixel graphics and a great rock/metal soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
Accessible gameplay that allows for casual play, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore gamers.

Gameplay becomes repetitive and grindy, especially in later levels, leading to a lack of long-term interest.
Technical issues such as crashes, poor optimization, and incomplete translations detract from the overall experience.
Difficulty scaling is poorly designed, often resulting in tedious missions that require excessive grinding.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Armored Kitten" is a lighthearted and quirky sci-fi narrative that serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, featuring an unlikely hero on a mission against mysterious enemies. While the premise is charming, players note that the story is not deeply integrated into the repetitive mission structure, which often leads to a grindy experience with little variation. Overall, the narrative adds some personality to the game, but it is overshadowed by the monotonous gameplay and lack of depth.
- “Armored Kitten, developed and published by Ducat, is a charming and fast-paced side-scrolling action game that brings together humor, engaging combat, and a quirky storyline centered around an unlikely hero.”
- “This premise, while simple, injects the story with a fun sci-fi twist and sets up a mission filled with mysterious enemies and escalating dangers.”
- “Though the story isn’t deeply complex or heavily emphasized, it serves as a delightful framework that motivates the player’s progression and adds a layer of personality to the gameplay.”
- “The translation is lazy, the quests are more boring than MMORPG ones with the grind, and the only enemy variation is how much space they take up on-screen.”
- “But as time went on, I quickly found the game was just constant repeats of the same mission or level, just tacking on additional number requirements to complete each level.”
- “The missions became even more tedious, as the already frustratingly long 'kill x enemy 300-400 times' would turn into 800+, with said enemy only being available to kill for a short portion, forcing you to push on for longer and longer periods until your brain would liquefy.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
64%
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The gameplay of "Armored Kitten" is characterized by its accessible mechanics and fast-paced combat, appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers. However, many players find it repetitive, with a lack of variety in enemy patterns and mission objectives leading to boredom over time. While the game offers a lighthearted and humorous experience, its simplistic and shallow gameplay mechanics may not sustain long-term interest.
- “At its core, Armored Kitten offers an experience that balances lighthearted fun with challenging action, making it an enjoyable pick for players who appreciate both humor and skillful gameplay.”
- “Gameplay in Armored Kitten revolves around fast, fluid combat with an emphasis on quick reflexes and strategic use of available weapons and power-ups.”
- “While the mechanics are easy to pick up, the game gradually ramps up in difficulty, ensuring that even experienced players will find challenges as they push forward.”
- “Some players have pointed out that the gameplay can feel repetitive over time, with certain enemy patterns and level designs lacking enough variety to maintain long-term interest.”
- “The gameplay is also incredibly boring and repetitive; it's just the same few 'kill [certain type of enemy]', 'move this many tiles to the right', or 'protect [x person/object]' quests over and over again with the exact same enemies with a few color palette swaps.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is very very simple and repetitive.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The game's graphics are characterized by vibrant pixel art and a cartoonish style that aligns well with its quirky tone, appealing to fans of retro aesthetics. However, many reviewers criticize the low-quality visuals reminiscent of old Flash games, with a lack of customization options and resolution settings, leading to a less impressive experience for PC gamers. While some appreciate the art style and effects, others find the graphics fuzzy and repetitive, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “Visually, Armored Kitten adopts a bright, cartoonish art style that perfectly complements its quirky and playful tone.”
- “A great soundtrack and vibrant pixel graphics.”
- “Funny fast-paced shmup with good effects and graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
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The game's music is characterized by a high-energy rock and metal soundtrack that complements its action-packed gameplay, drawing inspiration from classic titles like Quake and Doom. While many players appreciate the intense and atmospheric tunes, some express frustration over the limited variety, noting that the repetitive tracks can become tedious after extended play. Overall, the music enhances the experience but could benefit from more diverse tracks to maintain engagement.
- “The sound design further enhances the experience, featuring an energetic soundtrack that pumps up the pace and matches the game's action-packed moments.”
- “Great music to rock out to as you're blowing away space mutants.”
- “Totally metal soundtrack, broh!”
- “It is not possible to control the volume of sounds or music (only the option to turn everything on/off together).”
- “The music is rock/metal, it's kind of doom-ish, but after 1 hour of play, I muted the game and had my own music on; it uses almost the same music on every level, so it gets dull fast.”
- “Although you get annoyed by the 1 or 2 songs playing in the background, since there are very few songs.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, with many players noting that it quickly becomes a slog after the initial enjoyment wears off. While some find it addictive and fun in short bursts, the lack of variety and the need to repeatedly complete missions for upgrades lead to frustration and boredom. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the overall experience, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging challenge.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The combat system is inexistent; the RPG part is only for grinding and to make the game last longer.”
- “It becomes fantastically tedious after an hour or so, made worse by the utter lack of variety.”
- “Some of the later missions are absolute slogs, tedious exercises in endurance that long outstay their welcome.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Armored Kitten" is characterized by its charming and quirky character designs, particularly the amusingly armored protagonist and creatively themed enemies. Players appreciate the lighthearted, arcade-style fun, filled with pop-culture references and engaging combat, though some feel the humor loses its charm as the game progresses. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with action, making it an entertaining experience, albeit with a need for more content to maintain engagement.
- “Armored Kitten, developed and published by Ducat, is a charming and fast-paced side-scrolling action game that brings together humor, engaging combat, and a quirky storyline centered around an unlikely hero.”
- “At its core, Armored Kitten offers an experience that balances lighthearted fun with challenging action, making it an enjoyable pick for players who appreciate both humor and skillful gameplay.”
- “The character designs are full of personality, with Captain Mittens exuding charm and the enemies exhibiting imaginative and sometimes humorous designs.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while multiple endings and varied difficulty levels encourage experimentation and exploration, some players find it lacking in replay value, citing a lack of engaging content for repeated playthroughs.
- “The inclusion of multiple endings also enhances replayability, encouraging players to experiment with different approaches and explore all possible outcomes.”
- “Its lighthearted tone and replay value make it a solid choice for gamers looking for a fun side-scroller that offers both personality and challenge.”
- “Campaign level progression completed; harder difficulty adds to replay value.”
- “Very little replay value.”
- “But there's nothing cat-like about it, and there's almost zero replayability.”
- “ Campaign level progression complete; harder difficulty adds some replay value.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted by vibrant and imaginative designs, with Captain Mittens showcasing charm and enemies featuring humorous and creative appearances, contributing to a memorable and engaging experience.
- “The character designs are full of personality, with Captain Mittens exuding charm and the enemies exhibiting imaginative and sometimes humorous designs.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me wanting more complexity.”
- “The dialogue is often clichéd, which detracts from the overall character growth and believability.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed positively, as it avoids aggressive microtransactions and DLCs, making it accessible for casual play. However, some users feel that the $5 price tag is not justified due to the game's defects and the availability of higher-quality free alternatives on Steam.
- “Armored Kitten has the cash grab price of around $5 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
- “It plays like a mobile game but thankfully avoids aggressive monetization traps.”
- “Definitely fun for meditating/time killer... at least it doesn't have a 12+ DLC or microtransactions.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting a poorly optimized experience that strains even basic systems, leading to a dull and repetitive gameplay that fails to justify its cost, even at a discount.
- “However, what you get is a poorly optimized, incredibly dull and repetitive experience that, even at a discount, is not really worth it.”
- “The game's optimization is also quite poor, and thoroughly taxes some simpler systems.”
- “Very poorly optimized.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by engaging audio elements and a retro aesthetic. Players appreciate the combination of diverse mini-games, weaponry, and a metal music backdrop that collectively contribute to a captivating gaming experience.
- “Together, the audio elements create an immersive atmosphere that keeps players engaged and motivated to progress.”
- “Top mini-game with different weapons, stages, atmospheric retro flair, and metal music.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported that the game's flash graphics can induce feelings of discomfort, potentially impacting the emotional experience negatively, especially for those sensitive to such visuals.