Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
27th Sep 2018, $9.99
27th Sep 2018, £6.99
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- Series
Reviews
Short, but sweet
There’s a fine line being walked nowadays with the proliferation of indie games modeled after the 8 or 16-bit releases of the good ol’ days. On one hand, it allows for retro games to rise above the limits of their time so that their full potential can be realized through weaving in modern game design where needed, such as in...
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Alwa's Awakening News
News Alwa's Awakening Gets A NES Physical Release And Unique 'Digical' Version
Update: We unbox the NES version
Update: Retro-Bit has been kind enough to send us samples of Alwa's Awakening physical NES release and its 'Digical' version, so feast your eyes on them below: Original Story [Wed 15th Sep, 2021 16:30 BST]: Retro-Bit is producing a physical version of Elden Pixels' Alwa's Awakening and will be making the game...
News Retro-Style Platformer Alwa's Awakening Is Getting An Official NES Port
A new NES release in 2021?!
Elden Pixels, developer of both Alwa's Awakening and this year's Alwa's Legacy, has announced that it's working on a brand new port of its original game. So which shiny new console is Alwa's Awakening coming to next? The PS5? The rumoured Switch Pro? Nope, it's getting a 2021 release on the NES, Nintendo's 35-year-old...
News Alwa's Awakening Dev Eden Pixels Is Back With A 'Modern Retro' Sequel, Alwa's Legacy
Now funding on Kickstarter
The developer behind Alwa's Awakening is set to launch a brand new game on Switch called Alwa's Legacy, as long as it can generate the necessary funds through Kickstarter, that is. Eden Pixels describes the new title as a "modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, magical items and ancient secrets". It's a non-linear...
News Alwa’s Awakening First Week Switch eShop Sales Outperform Launch Month On Steam
More indie success
The demand for indie titles on the Switch continues. Elden Pixels has revealed its 8-bit adventure Alwa’s Awakening has had an incredibly strong launch week on Nintendo’s eShop. According to the developer, it has sold as much in its first week on Switch as it did in its entire launch month on Steam last year. No exact figures...
Nintendo Download 27th September (Europe)
FIFA 19! Dragon Ball FighterZ! Valkyria Chronicles 4!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: FIFA 19 (Electronic...
Nintendo Download 27th September (North America)
FIFA 19, Mega Man 11, Arena of Valor!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch retail: FIFA 19 (Electronic Arts, Fri 28th...
News Alwa's Awakening Will Bring The 8-Bit Magic To Switch Next Week
Runs at 60fps with added HD Rumble
Alwa’s Awakening is finally making its way to Nintendo Switch, with a new release date of 27th September now confirmed for the title. We've been keeping an eye on this one for a while at Nintendo Life - the game was originally intended to be released on Wii U before eventually shifting to this release on Switch,...
News Alwa’s Awakening Will Magic Its Way Onto Nintendo Switch This Summer
Hocus pocus
Indie developer Elden Pixels has confirmed Alwa's Awakening, the 8-bit-style platformer that combines NES-era looks with modern mechanics, will be heading to Nintendo Switch in time for the summer. Originally unveiled in 2015, the throwback was initially slated for Wii U before the arrival of Ninty's new hybrid hardware shifted the...
About The Game
Explore the land of Alwa using your magic staff in this charming adventure platform game
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 golden age of video games. 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 challenging adventure platform game
- Use the magic staff to solve puzzles and defeat enemies
- Find and unlock upgrades to your items and abilities
- Explore a large interconnected world
- Listen to a catchy 8-bit soundtrack with over 25 original tracks
- All-new Assist Mode - Turn off/on item locations on map and enable instant respawn
Comments 1
Quite simply - It's games like this that make me realise how wonderful nostalgia is!
Half an hour into it and it's brilliant!!
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