Waking the Glares

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Waking the Glares is an exploration-based game that will require the player to pay attention to the environment from a visual and acoustic point of view to solve riddles and puzzles to find your way home.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a good storyline and enjoyable gameplay, making it worth a try, especially since it's free.
Puzzles are unique and fun, providing a stimulating experience despite the unclear plot.
The game has a captivating atmosphere and intriguing ideas, with some players appreciating the effort put into its design.

The plot is often incoherent and lacks depth, leaving players confused about the narrative.
Graphics performance is poor, with bugs and glitches affecting the overall experience.
The game can be tedious and short, with some players feeling it doesn't offer enough value compared to other indie titles.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the intriguing premise of a man guided by a mysterious book, while others criticize the overall coherence and depth of the narrative. Many find the plot confusing or lacking, particularly in the earlier installments, which leave players feeling unsatisfied and hanging at the end. However, the visuals and gameplay are often praised, suggesting that while the story may falter, the experience remains engaging.
- “Great visuals and sound and an intriguing story.”
- “Starting from the plot, this game tells us the story of a man who has found a very particular book, which seems to know us; following an unknown voice we will be driven into different worlds, where we have to solve some unusual and stimulating riddles.”
- “While the first and second make little sense, there is at least a glimpse of a story in the third one - that ends with a cliffhanger.”
- “There's no plot or story or anything that's the least bit coherent.”
- “Part 2 is better in that there's no voice over, and at the end, you find out that there does seem to be a story of sorts about to unfold, but it never unfolds, and you're left hanging.”
- “This whole game is just a silly waste of time with no meaning or story.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as poor, while others praised the visuals as great, particularly in conjunction with the sound and story. Overall, the enjoyment of the visuals seems to depend on individual preferences and playstyle.
- “Great visuals and sound, along with an intriguing story.”
- “I played only using keyboard and mouse, and thoroughly enjoyed the visuals.”
- “The graphics are subpar.”
- “The visuals are disappointing.”
- “The graphics leave much to be desired.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a lack of traditional puzzles, offering a surprising experience with two distinct chapters that vary significantly in tone and gameplay mechanics.
- “Gameplay isn't really true puzzles.”
- “A surprising game with both chapters being very different from each other in tone and gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, leading to a reluctance to engage with future chapters.
- “This was a very tedious experience; I am in no hurry to repeat it with further chapters.”
- “This was a very tedious experience; I am in no hurry to repeat it with further chapters.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its poor graphics performance, with multiple users reporting significant issues in this area.
- “Poor graphics performance.”
- “Poor graphics performance.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences notable stability issues, particularly with graphics bugs and glitches, including flickering of interactable objects at certain angles. These issues may detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “- Graphics bugs and glitches; you can see some interactable objects flickering at certain angles.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere of the game is heavily characterized by a strong sense of mystery, creating an immersive and intriguing environment that captivates players.
- “The game is filled with a lot of mystery and atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its mysterious world.”
- “Every corner of the game is steeped in a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, providing a decent background ambiance; however, it is overshadowed by the poor quality of the narrative elements.
- “While the music is pretty decent playing along in the background, the narrative bits are of poor quality.”