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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.
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Very Positive (598) - 80% of the 598 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Feb 2, 2017
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Elden Pixels

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Mild Fantasy Violence

Age rating for: ESRB
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Reviews

“Meanwhile, 8-bit NES-a-like Alwa’s Awakening by Elden Pixels is bloody brilliant.”
Recommended – Rock Paper Shotgun

“This game feels like a real gem. From the puzzles, to the difficulty, to the overall execution, I applaud as a success.”
94 / 100 – PlaySomeVideoGames

“The small team at Elden Pixels created a game that measures up to the games that were released during the NES golden years during a modern time.”
90 / 100 – Entertainment Buddha

About This Game

In Alwa's Awakening you play as Zoe, a heroine sent from another world to bring peace to the land of Alwa. Equipped only with a magic staff she awakens in a distant land and must set out to help the people. Traverse dangerous dungeons, meet interesting and fun characters and explore the world in this 8-bit adventure game. Just like the old classics you won't have a flashing arrow telling you exactly where to go and what to do next. Instead you are free to find your own way and by using your magic staff you can progress through the over 400 unique challenging rooms in the 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 retro game with an authentic feel

  • A new challenging NES-inspired adventure game with the authentic feel and look of a Nintendo 8-bit game. Inspired by classics such as Battle of Olympus and Solstice.

Use your magic staff

  • Equip a magic staff that holds many mysterious powers. Use it to solve puzzles and defeat enemies in over 400 unique rooms. Upgrade your staff by finding new gemstones.

You are Zoe

  • Play as Zoe who has been sent for to help free the land of Alwa. With easy to understand controls, you'll jump and fight your way through the many different challenging rooms.

Explore the land of Alwa

  • Explore a large interconnected map in true ‘Metroidvania’ style. Play the game any way you want and find your own way through the land of Alwa.

Find new items and learn new abilities

  • Find and unlock a slew of different objects throughout the adventure that will both give Zoe new abilities as well as unlock new areas.

An 8-bit soundtrack

  • Listen to a completely new 8-bit soundtrack with over 25 new original tracks composed by Robert Kreese. Also features a guest track by Prof. Sakamoto.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP, 7, 8, or 10
    • Processor: 2.1 GHz Dual Core
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 280 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Yes
    • Additional Notes: Gamepad Recommended
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS X 10.7
    • Processor: Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics or better
    • Storage: 280 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Yes
    • Additional Notes: Gamepad Recommended
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 16.04
    • Processor: Dual Core 2 GHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics or better
    • Storage: 280 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Yes
    • Additional Notes: Gamepad Recommended
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