Till the dawn, waiting

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Till the dawn, waiting is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by underDOGS Gaming Private Limited and was released on January 12, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Till the Dawn, Waiting" is a narrative-driven game where you experience the world from the perspective of a loyal but abandoned pet. Navigate through tough choices and explore themes of loneliness, trust, and survival, all while gaining a deeper understanding of the struggles faced by pets. This game aims to raise awareness about respect and compassion towards animals.

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

emotional12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a touching and emotional story that resonates with animal lovers, highlighting the plight of abandoned pets.
It offers a unique perspective on the experiences of an abandoned dog, making players reflect on their own pets and the importance of animal welfare.
The low-poly graphics and melancholic music create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the emotional impact of the narrative.

The gameplay is limited and often feels more like a static experience than an engaging game, with minimal interaction and repetitive maze sections.
Technical issues such as bugs, lack of a save function, and broken achievements detract from the overall experience and frustrate players.
The dialogue suffers from grammar and syntax errors, which can break immersion and make the narrative feel less polished.

emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching narrative that resonates deeply with animal lovers, evoking feelings of heartbreak and empathy for abandoned pets. While many players find the story moving and impactful, some express frustration with gameplay elements that disrupt emotional engagement, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Overall, it offers a poignant reflection on the plight of animals, making it a worthwhile experience for those seeking an emotional journey.
- “Emotional story that'll make you cherish your pets.”
- “It’s a tale that will definitely make you feel emotional as an animal lover, as we unfortunately all know – and would prefer not to think about – that animals are abandoned and treated cruelly every day.”
- “A short yet very touching experience that puts the tragic fate of all too many pets into mind.”
story
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The game's story is deeply emotional and inspired by true events, focusing on themes of loss and companionship, particularly through the perspective of an abandoned dog. While it offers dialogue choices and interactions with other characters, the experience is largely static, emphasizing narrative over gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the unique storytelling, immersive atmosphere, and the poignant message that resonates with pet lovers.
- “An incredibly sad game inspired by a true story, which makes it even sadder.”
- “Emotional story that'll make you cherish your pets.”
- “Till the dawn, waiting is a heartwrenching story about an abandoned dog who waits for his owner to return.”
- “It's more of a story than a game, but you do get to make dialogue choices.”
- “Through the story, we do interact with a couple of other animals and experience some of Barney’s memories, but it's largely a static experience.”
- “Till the Dawn, Waiting is a heart-wrenching story about an abandoned dog who waits for his owner to return.”
graphics
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players finding them poorly executed and visually unappealing, while others appreciated the unique low-poly style that contributed to an immersive atmosphere. Despite the criticisms, the aesthetic was noted as a positive aspect, complementing the game's narrative and sound design.
- “On the whole, after sleeping on it, I decided to give this a thumbs up as I do feel like this is a unique perspective and an interesting narrative-driven story which, combined with the attractive low-poly graphics and the haunting music, creates an immersive experience.”
- “I've seen this kind of graphic style done well - this is not an example of that.”
- “Even after I restarted (no auto saves) and got back there without the controller, the graphics of the area were absolutely horrendous to my eyes.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features harmonious yet often melancholic piano compositions that enhance the emotional depth of the narrative. This haunting soundtrack, combined with unique storytelling and appealing low-poly graphics, contributes to an immersive gaming experience.
- “Overall, after sleeping on it, I decided to give this a thumbs up as I feel this is a unique perspective and an interesting narrative-driven story which, combined with the attractive low-poly graphics and the haunting music, creates an immersive experience.”
- “The heartrending dialogue is accompanied by harmonious yet often melancholy piano music.”
gameplay
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Users feel that certain gameplay sections detract from the emotional engagement of the game, interrupting the immersive experience.
- “Then those gameplay sections took me right out of the emotional engagement I had.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The pacing is all over the place, leading to moments of boredom between the action.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game experiences stability issues, particularly freezing when alt-tabbing, which can disrupt gameplay.
- “If you alt-tab, it freezes the game.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I've experienced multiple bugs that disrupt gameplay and cause instability.”

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Till the dawn, waiting is a casual simulation game.

Till the dawn, waiting is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Till the dawn, waiting was released on January 12, 2018.

Till the dawn, waiting was developed by underDOGS Gaming Private Limited.

Till the dawn, waiting has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its graphics.

Till the dawn, waiting is a single player game.

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