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The Awakener: Forgotten Oath

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2023

Should you play it?

The Awakener: Forgotten Oath is a rogue-like action game with a highly flexible combat system. ACT and Rogue-like lovers will embark on a thrilling adventure in a magical world called Sylvalond.

What works
  • Engaging and satisfying combat system
  • Good build customization and progression
  • Reasonable price for content
  • Distinct character playstyles
  • Active developer support and updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive environments and enemy types
  • Limited story and narrative depth
  • Some bugs and technical issues
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Grindy cosmetic unlocks and limited move variety

What to play next

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

The Awakener: Forgotten Oath: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Why this game works

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