NeverAwake

NeverAwake

September 28, 2022

ActionArcade Nintendo SwitchPC

A girl who never wakes up. She has been fighting monsters in her dreams... "NeverAwake" is a nightmarish twin-stick shooter with a unique worldview and original game rules. The girl fights against vegetables, dogs, school friends, and other things she hates. What does the girl see at the end of …

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Critic Reviews (17)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Sep 2022
83.0 /100

"I absolutely loved my time with NeverAwake so if you enjoy twin-stick shooters and are looking for a new challenge then I highly recommend it. Plus, the fact that it&s;s as visually stunning and pleasing to the ears as it …"

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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Sep 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

86.0

"NeverAwake doesn&s;t just have stellar graphics, it offers up some really special shmup gameplay with a surprising amount of content."

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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Sep 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"NeverAwake managed to combine the frantic action of a shooting game with a serious and very touching story about trauma and loss. This, added to its vast content, sharp controls and unique artistic style, makes it a unique piece of …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Sep 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

25.0

"Twin-stick shooter fans will certainly have some fun with NeverAwake. The short levels make it perfect for quick, on-the-go bursts of shooting, while the actual shooting and power-ups make for a fun and challenging experience. It looks and sounds great, …"

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Erren Van Duine TechRaptor Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"NeverAwake is a true shump to its core. Despite some repetition in enemy design, this twin-stick shooter takes on the concept of nightmares and blends it into its visual style and gameplay in a way that rewards players who come …"

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Genghis Husameddin DayOne Sep 2022
92.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"With beautiful visuals and expertly crafted levels alongside a dash of simple but intuitive gameplay, NeverAwake is a fantastic twin-stick shooter and one I can recommend to just about anyone. And lemme tell you, I haven’t quite liked an on-rails …"

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Greg Wheeler TheReviewGeek Sep 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Minor narrative gripes aside, NeverAwake is a surprisingly great twin shooter. It&s;s a fun, chaotic and beautifully designed game that&s;s well worth your time. This Indie gem is easy to pick up and difficult to put down; once you start …"

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player Sep 2022
90.0 /100

"NeverAwake is still a transcendent and shockingly enjoyable adventure. Not only did I get invested in the story of the game, but the gameplay constantly kept me on my toes, and was a balanced challenge. While some may be irritated …"

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Joshua Robertson TheGamer Sep 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"While the levels are varied and challenging, and the story is serviceable for the kind of game NeverAwake is, they weren’t the things that had me blasting through levels to see what was next - it was the excitement of …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2022
84.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

28.0

"An unusual mix of classic side-scrolling shooter mechanics and twin-stick aiming makes for a thoroughly different experience"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Sep 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

45.0

"These issues were minute, however. I still wholeheartedly recommend picking NeverAwake up, even if you’re just moderately acquainted to bullet hell shooters. Its gameplay is actually innovative, in a genre known for rarely experimenting with new control schemes or gameplay …"

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Sep 2022
8.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"NeverAwake kept me awake long hours as I felt compelled to binge-play the more than 80 levels in the game. The luscious graphics and innovative level-looping gameplay instantly hooked me and separates it from the crowed shoot &s;em up genre. …"

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Paulo César NintendoBoy Sep 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"A psychedelic and mysterious soundtrack, combined with a bizarre and mysterious visual direction, even when dealing with mundane facts, such as dogs, vegetables and dentists, prove to be the perfect combination for a gameplay that aims to be agile and …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Sep 2022
90.0 /100

"Everything adds up to make NeverAwake one of the most inventive and interesting twin-stick shooters we’ve played in some time. From its meticulously-created enemies to its responsive controls, everything here has been tuned for your enjoyment. And so once you’ve …"

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Richard York Chalgyr&s;s Game Room Sep 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"Overall, I feel like NeverAwake did a really great job of encapsulating some of the best aspects of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell genres, all while wrapping it up in a nice package that tells a surprisingly meaningful yet dark …"

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Shaun Joy TechRaptor Sep 2022
98.0 /100

"In all areas, NeverAwake pushes the boundary of fantastic experiences, and is a must have in the library."

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Timothy Hyldahl Gamer Escape Sep 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

74.0

"NeverAwake is a truly polished gem, an absolute pleasure from start to finish. The short levels, simple controls, and satisfying challenge all combine to make it oh so tempting to play “just one more level” until you’ve binged the whole …"

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