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Awakening: The Skyward Castle 
Awakening: The Skyward Castle tells the tale of young Princess Sophia, who awakens from a magical century-long slumber into a land threatened by an ancient evil. Braving the dangers of an unfamiliar world, Princess Sophia has travelled far to discover the fate of her exiled kingdom. Having no magic of her own in a land built with living magic, she must overcome the many foes, perils and obstacles with her wit, skill and allies. Can Princess Sophia lift the curse that plagues her people? Find out in this epic conclusion!
- Complete the first Awakening series
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- OS: 10.8/10.7/10.6/10.5
- CPU: 800 Mhz (INTEL ONLY)
- RAM: 512 MB
- Hard Drive: 433 MB
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Awakening: The Skyward Castle
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Beautiful Of Course, But Not A True HOPA
GAME COMPLETED TWICE
Story: Finally Princess Sophia discovers the refuge of her people and sets off on a winged unicorn to the Skyward Castle to be reunited with her parents. But is she too late? Some horrible evil has left only a handful of survivors, petrified in stone. You must save these people in order to find out what has happened to your family.
Developer: BoomZap
Release Date: Sep 2012
Extras: Pocket Dragon and Ran the Owl, Jump Map
Yes, this latest in the Awakening series is all you could ask for in visuals, music and originality. Something I?ve not mentioned before in my reviews of other games in this series ? there is always a large number of original and creative variations of both hidden object games and puzzles. And this is true in particular of Skyward Castle. But the emphasis has finally shifted so far away from common HOs that it?s no longer a game I would recommend to HO fans. This is a puzzle adventure.
It is also very difficult to play. The puzzles and mini-games have become so hard there were some I had to skip simply because I couldn?t understand the instructions. In fact, I skipped more than I completed. That detracts greatly from my enjoyment of the game.
So, while again this is oh so much more than its predecessors, I actually prefer the earlier Awakenings.
February 22, 2013
Very appealing and delightful epilogue !!
I repeat here the review of the CE, which I bought as soon as I finished the free trial.
The final chapter of the story of Princess Sophia in the search for his family and his people If you played the others "Awakening", you will love this too.
Outstanding graphics, very cute and colorful.
Excellent story, great music and VO, gorgeous locations, many great characters.
Developers maintained the high quality at all "awakening."
Game very interactive, including the HOS, and even where you have to find several of the same object, like 12 switches, or pairs that complet each other, are interactive.
Several mini games, some known, others new.
Again hint is the owl and we have the help of the dragon! They are very welcome!
A game that includes adventure, HOS, enjoyment and holds interest from beginning to end!
For those who like to have the SG and play the bonus, I recommend the CE.
Highly recommended
September 28, 2012
Heavy on the puzzles, medium on the adventure, light on the HOS
*SE players may feel that they know where the plot would be going in the CE version as there is a couple of loose ends but don?t worry. The bonus in the CE play did nothing to address it, it was a completely separate storyline# (and also the worst ending I remember in a game). The ending to the SE isn?t 100% tied up and is set up for a sequel even though this is supposed to be the last in the series. * see end for more info.
Excellent game from boomzap, and I think the best in the series. If you are really into plot it?s best to play the series as this isn?t a stand alone game. It does give you some recaps so you aren?t lost re plot if you haven?t played the others.
For those that love a lot of straight HOS this is not your game. I?d class this as a puzzle with adventure with a few varied type of HOS game (in that order). There are not a lot of HOS even the varied type, so this will either please you like me, or you will be disappointed. If you hate puzzles then this game isn?t for you.
There are 3 choice of play settings and you can?t change them once you start and the hardest is hard ? no transporter map tips, no instructions to puzzles and no skip on puzzle but you do get a hint button.
I rate this a 5/5 hardness if you play on the hardest setting (3/5 if on middle) The difference in hardness between middle and the hardest setting is HUGE due to the tips on transporter map on middle setting.
What I love about this game is that the transporter map is completely new each chapter. You don?t go back into old areas ? each chapter is completely different setting. Also you don?t repeat any HOS. Thank you for both these things, it?s rare and it takes a lot more effort on the part of the DEV to do this.
I give the following numbers so you can see for yourself the ratio to see if it's for you or not.
HIDDEN OBJECTS SCENES (HOS) ? 20
8 list, 7 find ?x? amount of same item, 3 find ?pic? (ie runes) in the scene, 1 find pairs, 1 find silhouette.
There is a random click penalty, they are all (bar one) very highly interactive on all the different types. There are no junk piles, no repeating of HOS. But even though there aren?t many most of them took a long time to do as there were very interactive. They are not sharp due to the type of graphics and some were hard to find due to blendness and a couple of tiny items.
PUZZLES ? (numbers are very roughly as I didn?t have a skip button, it was hard to judge what was a puzzle) ? 67 in main game!!
Puzzle lovers you will adore this game. Others don?t be put off as a lot of these are done in way under a minute and a fair few are super easy. What is ingenious as those of us who love a bit more of a challenge gets it by trying to work out what the puzzle is (if play on hardest setting). Some puzzles were easy but I thought they were a different type, so that was good. They were some original, a few were repeated and a theme in this game is runes. Boomzap always gives us a lot of puzzles that are far too easy and I wish the majority of them were harder.
CHAPTER BREAKDOWN OF PUZZLES AND HOS
Chapter 1 - HOS 6, puzzles 12
Chapter 2 ? HOS 7, puzzles 23
Chapter 3 ? HOS 5, puzzles 20
Chapter 4 ? HOS 2, puzzles 12
CONS ?
-Journal sparkles
-Transporter map could have been clearer and not have names in rune.
-Some puzzles were repeated.
-I did not like the ending in main game this SE version (although it was a LOT better than the ending to the bonus in the CE verison!) The main game was left like the others in the series it did not feel like a tied up conclusion to it. Either this is the end to the series or it?s not!
If interested this is what is in the CE that is not in this SE version
BONUS EXTRAS?
SG
Bonus play
Achievements
All cutscenes in game (15? + 2 in bonus)
7 wallpaper
6 music (soundtrack to game)
6 concept art
19 nonogram ? once you do one the next is unlocked
#Bonus play seemed to be the first chapter in a new series (although this game is supposed to be the conlusion) and it says that in the next game it will be about the loose end that is left at the end of this SE game but in the bonus this wasn't addressed or talked about etc so believe me - you are not missing out on anything!
Main game (SE) took me 7hrs 20 mins (official time) on hardest setting, I take my time and I?m not a fast player. If you will skip the puzzles, use hints/walkthrough or don?t play on the hardest setting it will be shorter.
September 28, 2012
A Truly Beautiful Game
I bought Moonfell yesterday-haven't had the chance to play it yet but still had to demo Skyward. What gorgeous artwork! I didn't get too far in the demo because I was so enthralled with the artwork and took alot of time just soaking it in. The music is lovely too. In the first HOS I kept clicking the unicorn so I could hear him nickering over and over-it was delightful. Even though I didn't get far I still played quite a few puzzles so seems there are alot of puzzles in this game-hooray. They're fun too with just the right amount of challenge for me. There's an excellent hint system and it refills fast. Items are used fairly quickly so no buildup in the inventory up to the point I played. There's an interactive map-most welcome however the map could be better defined. That's really a small negative though and does not detract from enjoyment of the game. This is a definite buy for me on the 1st, when I start my new punchcard, and I recommend it for everyone who wants an enchanting, relaxing gaming experience. Looks like I'm going to have to get the other two games in the series too since Moonfell and Skyward are so good.
September 28, 2012
Terrific Sequel!
I bought this game in the Collector's Edition version when it came out. It is extremely fun.
Awakening: The Skyward Castle is a hidden object/adventure game that takes you back into the story of Princess Sophia, and the obstacles she must overcome to return to her home and people.
I love this series of games. This game picks up right where the last one left off, in the storyline of Princess Sophia's journey back to her land. There are achievements, as in the earlier games. The artwork and music are quite beautiful, the games are fun, and the story is quite engaging. The hidden object scenes are interactive on this one, and are very enjoyable. The puzzles are entertaining, but not difficult.
I played on medium difficulty, and finished the main game (which is the SE version) in around 4 - 4 1/2 hours, which is lengthy for me. The game was quite fun, and I do recommend taking considering the Collector's Edition. I got over an hour of extra play on the bonus game in the Collector's Edition version. It is not needed, however, to finish the story, like some games. The standard edition of Awakening: The Skyward Castle is complete on its own.
September 28, 2012
As Always, An Enchanting Game.....
I bought the CE version of this game when it first came out and although I was a bit disappointed with the ending as well as with the bonus game, the hours spent on this sequel was great fun. The Awakenings Series ihas always been a favorite of mine and I enjoyed Sophie' s adventures along with her companions. In this last leg of her journey, Princess Sopie is on the mission to find her missing people and battle wits with her evil foe, the Dreadmyre. As a CE version, this game came with all the Bells and Whistles; terrific Graphics , stunning artwork, voice-overs and a list of achievements to complete as well as mini-games. However like I said, I was disapointed with the Bonus game so for those who opted to wait for the Standard Edition, no really big losses there unless you enjoy the extras. Game options include three game modes and Game features include a journal with a list of goals, a trusty owl companion who acts as hint and guide and a pocket dragon who gives you the power to burn. There is an interactive map for fast-travel and a question mark on the bottom left that when clicked on, will give you directions as where to go and what to do. This is an addition help system other than the hint button so with this, who really needs a Strategy Guide. The game was an excellent HOPA, lots of adventure elements with HO scenes where you either find listed objects that are interactive, or pair off items as well. There are mini-games which were relatively easy to play but they did get more complex as you moved on and as always, were creative. This is one of those games that has re-play value, a game that gives you hours of good story telling and fun game play and seeing the SE version, I will go ahead and use a left over credit to purchase.
September 28, 2012
awakening the skyward castle
been waiting for another awakening game and this one didnt dissapoint,there is a map so u can jump from one place to another.hint soon fills up. quite a lot going on as for the length not sure yet as i am still playing it after 2 days and only on chapter 2 overall well worth buying,
September 29, 2012
Not as good as the other 3 games in the series.
I wasn't kicked out about the CE version and was hoping I would be about the SE (I know, same thing, but was hoping my thoughts had changed over time). Not. I have the other 3 Awakening games and really liked them, but this one just sort of drug along. Grahics were okay, but could have been better after 3 other tries. Music got very annoying very quickly. Game play was a bit choppy in places. HOGs simple, games simple.
This was sitting in my puddle for "maybe later," but it just didn't make me want to buy it even as an SE. It isn't a bad game, just not the usual standard from this dev. This one would be a very nice game for a beginner or even an intermediate player, but not challenging enough for me personally.
As always, try it for yourself and make up your own mind. Unless a game is extremely bad (and we have had a few), I will always recommend it so you will at least try it, even if I don't care for it. Thanks for the reviews.
September 28, 2012
Fun game! Good Storyline!
My 7 year old son and I played this together. Turns out he is better at some of the puzzles than I am! He also has a better memory. This was one of the first games we ever played on Big Fish. My Mom plays. She got us started :) There is only one kinda scary part for kids but it wasn't bad. All of the Awakening games are good! We have played them all out of order but it didn't matter too much. If you get stuck the little Owl helps you out & your journal. We didn't have to use the walk-thru.
October 31, 2012
UNFORTUNATE END TO THE SERIES
Princess Sophia, our adorable pocket dragon, and our most helpful owl make their last appearance. We also have an interactive map and a lot of things to do, plenty of HOS and puzzles (some quite unique). It is, unfortunately, the conclusion of this lovely series. What's not to like! The artwork again is very picturesque and beautifully drawn, the narrator pleasant to listen to, the story's appealing and the music very relaxing after a stressful day. This is a pleasant, creative and enchanting series and this final episode measures up the other three.
September 28, 2012
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