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PS3Blog.net[Beyond PlayStation] Alwa’s Awakening Review
Published 10/31/2018
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / NES / Switch - 2/2/2017
Alwa's Awakening
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game. Alwa’s Awakening is a game that tries to stay as close as possible to the authentic 8-bit look with sweet pixel art, a soundtrack filled with catchy chiptunes and so much charm it’ll bring you right back to the NES era. With easy to understand controls the game is easy to learn but tough to master, just like how games were in the old days! - A new challenging NES-inspired adventure game - Use the magic staff to solve puzzles and defeat enemies - Find and unlock upgrades to your items and abilities - Explore a large interconnected map in true 'Metroidvania' style - Listen to a completely new 8-bit soundtrack with over 25 new original tracks
- Developer
- Elden Pixels
- Publisher
- Mega Cat Studios, Elden Pixels
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74
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The critic average is 74 across 12 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Alwa's Awakening Review
Published 10/27/2018
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDusk Fox
PS4Blog.net[Beyond PlayStation] Alwa’s Awakening Review
Published 10/8/2018
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportAlwa's Awakening (Switch) Review
Published 9/27/2018
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeAlwa's Awakening - An Authentic Throwback To Gaming's 8-Bit Past In More Ways Than One
Published 9/27/2018
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Alwa's Awakening (Switch)
Published 9/27/2018
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoel Couture
CGMagazineAlwa’s Awakening (PC) Review: Charming Lands Marred By Unwieldly Mechanics
Published 8/1/2017
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristian Mincks
TechRaptorAlwa’s Awakening Review – 99 Blue Orbs
Published 3/1/2017
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoshua Wise
TwinfiniteAlwa’s Awakening Mimics the Classics a Little Too Much – Twinfinite
Published 2/1/2017
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60
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Helm
Hardcore GamerReview: Alwa’s Awakening
Published 2/1/2017
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50
-24 vs critic avg
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