Waking the Glares

While it didn’t hook me completely, with some refinement and a little more time this could be a really interesting title.

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

Reviews

37%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a good storyline and unique puzzles that are enjoyable to solve.
It has a captivating atmosphere and intriguing ideas, making it a hidden gem for some players.
The visuals and sound design are appreciated, with some players finding the game to have a specific soul and meaning.

The plot is often confusing and lacks coherence, leaving players unsatisfied with the narrative.
Graphics performance issues, including bugs and poor quality, detract from the overall experience.
The game can be tedious and short, with some players feeling it doesn't offer enough value compared to other free or low-cost alternatives.

story
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing premise and unique puzzles, while others criticize it for being incoherent and lacking a clear narrative. Although the visuals and sound are praised, many feel that the plot is either underdeveloped or leaves players hanging without resolution. Overall, the storytelling aspect seems to vary significantly across different installments, with some offering glimpses of potential that ultimately go unexplored.
- “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.”
- “I never really understood the plot behind these walking simulators, and this one is no different.”
- “There's no plot or story or anything that's the least bit coherent.”
- “This whole game is just a silly waste of time with no meaning or story.”
graphics
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users criticizing them as poor, while others praised the visuals as great, particularly when paired with engaging sound and storytelling. Overall, the visual experience seems to enhance gameplay for those who enjoyed it.
- “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 and lack detail.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing and feels outdated.”
- “The art style is unappealing and does not enhance the gameplay experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a lack of traditional puzzles, offering a surprising experience with two distinct chapters that vary significantly in tone and mechanics.
- “Gameplay isn't really true puzzles.”
- “A surprising game with both chapters being very different from each other in tone and gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, leading to reluctance in continuing with future chapters.
- “This was a very tedious experience; I am in no hurry to repeat it with further chapters.”
- “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which made the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor graphics performance, indicating that players are experiencing significant issues with visual quality and frame rates.
- “The graphics performance is poor, leading to a frustrating gaming experience.”
- “I encountered significant issues with optimization, resulting in lag and stuttering.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, making it difficult to enjoy the visuals.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues, including graphical bugs and glitches, with some interactable objects flickering at certain angles.
- “There are numerous graphical bugs and glitches; you can see some interactable objects flickering at certain angles.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I encountered several stability issues, including lag spikes and frame drops during critical moments.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a strong sense of mystery, effectively immersing players in its intriguing environment.
- “The game is filled with a lot of mystery and atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment truly enhances the overall experience.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
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 plays decently in the background, the narrative bits are of poor quality.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's tone, which detracts from the overall experience.”