TVs: The Awakening
- July 28, 2022
- Mizrab
Get on Steam"TVs: The Awakening" is a single-player platformer game where you play as a TV character named "u." The game is set in an illusional world filled with strange events and mysterious puzzles. As you navigate through the game, an unknown character will guide you via televisions and radios in the environment. To progress, you'll need to utilize your running, jumping, crouching, and hanging skills, and pay close attention to small details that may contain clues. Timing is also crucial to solve the puzzles. The game's ultimate goal is to find the truth behind the illusional world.
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Reviews
- The game features fun gameplay with cute art and interesting puzzles that challenge players without being overly frustrating.
- Many players found the visual design and concept appealing, describing it as an underrated hidden gem.
- The game runs smoothly for some players, with reports of high frame rates and enjoyable experiences.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and frustrating gameplay experiences, especially on lower-end systems.
- The story is considered weak and poorly narrated, leaving players feeling unengaged.
- Players have reported issues with darkness in the game, making it difficult to see, and a lack of control customization.
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as minimal, with some players noting a small narrative that adds a layer of mystery. While the plot may not be the game's strong point, it complements the entertaining and challenging puzzles, leaving players curious about future developments.
“Nice game idea as you can see the world of the TVs, entertaining challenging puzzles and hurdles. I like the mysterious story behind the game and can't wait to see what will happen after the awakening.”
“The story was pretty much non-existent.”
“There was a small story to it, but it felt underdeveloped.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it enjoyable and complemented by charming art, while others feel it still needs improvement to reach its full potential.
“Fun gameplay, cute art, and a nice game.”
“Gameplay isn't quite there yet.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the flow of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for being poor, leading to frustrating and insufferable experiences for players at various points.
“Instead, it ended up being annoying and insufferable at points, due to mostly poor optimization.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the graphics performance is subpar, even on lower settings, leading to lag and gameplay issues, particularly on less powerful hardware.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its entertaining mishaps and unexpected failures, making it ideal for players who enjoy comedic moments and lighthearted gameplay.
“This game is a goldmine for hilarious fail moments!”
“The humor is spot-on, making every failure a laugh-out-loud experience.”
“I can't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and absurd situations!”
