Underplayed Gems

Aaru's Awakening (2015)

Aaru's Awakening cover
Developer
Lumenox ehf
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 136 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, challenging platformer where split-second decisions and precise use of teleportation and charging create a fluid, puzzle-filled journey through a hand-drawn mythical world.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art but are split on the gameplay: some find it rewarding, while others call the controls clunky and the difficulty punishing. The game is short, around 4 hours, with a difficulty spike at the end that divides reviewers.

Screenshots

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