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2017 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 9.75 € 👍 80 % Very positive, 841 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

A charming Metroidvania with an authentic 8-bit look, pixel art and chiptune music. You wield a magic staff to explore an interconnected world, solve puzzles and beat bosses.

What defines Alwa's Awakening:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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