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Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, Loretta, a girl who has parasitized by an alien beast, tries to break through the fog and uncover the truth about her fate.
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Plot-driven, unpretentious, dark and raw.
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Game8Alfonso MajaruconOct 202482/100AWAKEN - Astral Blade is an excellent metroidvania that will surely turn heads upon its release. Not only does it look great, but it also plays incredibly well and has a very engaging story to boot. It’s the kind of game that’s hard to drop once you start playing, as it maintains its captivating pace consistently, leaving only very few moments to rest at very opportune moments.
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Netto’s Game RoomBenjamin BellNov 20244/5 starsAWAKEN: Astral Blade is a fun Metroidvania. Is it perfect? No. Does it reinvent the genre in any way? Not really. But did it need to? Of course not! It is a great game for both newcomers and long time fans of the genre alike, but there's no denying that there are better ones out there. Even so, I still recommend it.
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NextGen PlayerPaul HunterOct 20248/10Awaken: Astral Blade offers an excellent Metroidvania experience, blending action and exploration in a captivating sci-fi world. Its visual presentation is a significant strength with beautifully crafted 2D environments and top-notch character designs.
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TheSixthAxisAdrian BurrowsNov 20244/10With a multitude of Metroidvanias out there, a prospective new entry in the genre must stand out from the pack to get attention. Awaken – Astral Blade certainly stands out, but not in a good way. A poor story, poor collision detection, and overly floaty platforming combine to provide an unforgettable experience, just for all the wrong reasons.
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God is a GeekMick FraserNov 20246/10Awaken - Astral Blade is a decent if run-of-the-mill Metroidvania, but don't go in expecting anything unique or particularly invigorating.
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IGDB rating 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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