Waking the Glares

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Waking the Glares is a single player action game. It was developed by Wisefool Studio and was released on March 16, 2017. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

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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57%Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique visual style that creates an atmospheric and engaging world.
Puzzles are well-integrated into the narrative, providing a satisfying exploration experience.
The sound design effectively enhances the tension and overall atmosphere of the game.

The plot can be confusing and lacks coherence, leaving players wanting a clearer narrative.
Graphics and performance issues, including frame drops and glitches, detract from the overall experience.
The game is relatively short and may not provide enough content to justify a purchase.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its intriguing elements and unique puzzles, while others criticize it for being incoherent or lacking depth. While a few find glimpses of a narrative, particularly in the third installment, many feel that the overall plot is either confusing or non-existent, leaving them unsatisfied. Overall, the story seems to be a divisive aspect, appealing to some but frustrating to others.
- “Good storyline, loved the gameplay - go play it.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the repetitive tasks to be a major turn-off, draining the fun out of the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization issues.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported stability issues, including graphical bugs and glitches, with some interactable objects flickering at certain angles.
- “There are numerous graphics bugs and glitches; you can see some interactable objects flickering at certain angles.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several stability issues, including lag spikes and frame drops during critical moments.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 corner of the game world is steeped in a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
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 story elements. Overall, the visual experience seems to enhance gameplay for those who appreciate 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 character models look poorly designed and unpolished.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”