Deathlike: Awakening

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Deathlike: Awakening is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Cybreath and was released on April 28, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Deathlike: Awakening," players navigate an abandoned, ominous location in a first-person, immersive survival horror experience. Using HTC Vive or Oculus Rift headsets, they must evade evil, confront fears, and break seals to escape, all while facing gruesome visuals and a chilling atmosphere. Approach with caution.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Deathlike Awakening has a horrifying atmosphere with overwhelming darkness and creepy scenery, making it a scary experience.
The movement mechanic is well-designed, allowing players to enjoy the game without experiencing motion sickness.
Despite being in early access, the game is fully playable and offers a fun jump scare experience for horror fans.

The game has several game-breaking bugs and lacks substantial content, leading to a tepid recommendation.
There are compatibility issues with Oculus Rift S and Touch, causing the game to not function properly for some users.
The gameplay mechanics need serious improvement, as the demon's appearance can feel abrupt and lacks sufficient warning.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily revolves around finding hidden objects and maintaining a stationary position until the end, which some players find engaging due to its movement mechanics. However, there are significant concerns regarding the overall execution, with many users calling for improvements to enhance the experience and make it more enjoyable.
- “The movement mechanic is nice; I had a great time exploring the environment.”
- “The gameplay offers a unique find-the-hidden-objects challenge that keeps you engaged until the end.”
- “Basically, it's a find-the-hidden-objects and stay-still mechanic until the end.”
- “The general motif for this game is creepy, but the gameplay needs serious work.”
- “Please improve the gameplay to make this game decent.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Deathlike Awakening" is characterized by its horrifying and oppressive darkness, complemented by unsettling scenery that creates a deeply frightening experience for players.
- “Deathlike Awakening has a horrifying atmosphere, with overwhelming darkness, creepy scenery, and it's scary as hell.”
- “Deathlike Awakening has a horrifying atmosphere, overwhelming darkness, creepy scenery, and it's scary as hell.”
- “The game fails to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected and uninspired.”
- “Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and lacks the tension needed to engage players.”