AWAKEN - Astral Blade Deluxe Edition

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About the Game Step into the boots of Tania, a cybernetically enhanced heroine sent by her creator, Dr. Herveus, on a perilous mission to uncover the fate of a vanished investigation squad deep within the dense, energy-charged rainforests of the Horace Islands.

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Publisher:
ESDigital Games
Engine:
Unity
Release date:
22 October 2024
Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (14)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (1064)

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AWAKEN - Astral Blade Deluxe Edition

AWAKEN - Astral Blade Deluxe Edition

  • Region: Latin America
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7.81 $

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Description

About the Game

Step into the boots of Tania, a cybernetically enhanced heroine sent by her creator, Dr. Herveus, on a perilous mission to uncover the fate of a vanished investigation squad deep within the dense, energy-charged rainforests of the Horace Islands. Something unnatural stirs here—ancient Karpas energy has corrupted flora and fauna alike, turning them into vicious, mutated threats.

Battle through waves of enemies with fluid, style-driven combat. Chain together lightning-fast combos, master the art of parrying to turn the tide of battle, and activate Quick Rise to re-engage swiftly after a fall. Dash into danger mid-attack to trigger time-slowing effects and gain temporary invincibility—perfect for dismantling elite foes or dominating boss encounters.

Harvest rare Aether, a mystical resource scattered throughout the world. Use it wisely—to power up Tania’s abilities, unlock new combat skills, upgrade her arsenal, or trade for valuable items. Every choice shapes how you conquer the evolving challenges of Horace Islands.

Exploration is streamlined for intensity, not tedium—the intuitive map design minimizes backtracking so you stay focused on discovery and combat. If the going gets tough, adjust the difficulty on the fly and gain supportive buffs to push forward. Through every trial, Tania offers quiet encouragement, reminding you that her story is one you share.

And yes—among the chaos and mystery… you can still find moments of joy. Pet the cats. /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS:
Windows7
Processor:
Dual Core@2.00Ghz
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
2GB of video RAM
DirectX:
Version 10
Storage:
2 GB available space

recommended*

OS:
Windows10 64 bit
Processor:
Quad Core @ 2.50Ghz
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
4GB of video RAM
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
2 GB available space

User reviews

steven
Not recommended | 25 Apr 2026
13.5h played

I bought this game after the demo convinced me to add it to my wishlist. Oh boi, why did i do that ? Playing it was a chore, a slog. This game doesn't shine anywhere, there is nothing special in it. It's neither super

Helpful: 8
f.lategola
Recommended | 02 Mar 2026
38.4h played

Awaken: Astral Blade is a Chinese Metroidvania that draws heavy inspiration from Nier: Automata in both character design and plot. While it doesn’t reach the same narrative heights or existential depth as its muse, it

Helpful: 5
nicole
Recommended | 23 Mar 2026
30.6h played

Awaken - Astral Blade is a solid pick for fans of hack & slash metroidvanias. The game features a nice art style, attractive character design, challenging bosses, and satisfying combo mechanics. Combat feels fluid, and

Helpful: 3
OnlyPads
Not recommended | 23 Feb 2026
6.0h played

I got bored half way through. MV is one of my favorite genres, and all I ask is that a game to have 3 of any of this 5 things to hook me; good exploration, good visuals, good combat/movement, good story and good music.

Helpful: 5
starslayer
Recommended | 25 May 2026
18.3h played

Solid metroidvania style game. Enemy difficulty weirdly spikes in the mid game and then reduces down to 'trivial' in the late game. There is a LOT of GRIME-esque precision platforming, but there is an option to make

Helpful: 1
Despair
Recommended | 06 Apr 2026
17.4h played

combat is great, map design and item position is great(exploring in general felt rly good), music is good and fitting. story prob lost a lot in translation same with voice acting so it was boring at english dub. sadly

Helpful: 0