Awakening: The Redleaf Forest > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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A Journey's End

PostedJune 29, 2014

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fromIf she's able to wake her parents, do you think they'll ever sleep again?

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

We have watched Princess Sophia grow up on her magical journey, this child was born without magic yet has the drive and endurance to overcome obstacles and rule her people as their beloved Queen! Sophia awoke from a dreamless slumber only to find that her parents are under a powerful curse, a restless slumber for eternity! Her journey has taken us from The Dreamless Castle to the beautiful ...Show more

We have watched Princess Sophia grow up on her magical journey, this child was born without magic yet has the drive and endurance to overcome obstacles and rule her people as their beloved Queen! Sophia awoke from a dreamless slumber only to find that her parents are under a powerful curse, a restless slumber for eternity! Her journey has taken us from The Dreamless Castle to the beautiful Moonfell Woods, The Goblin Kingdom, The Skyward Castle (where she takes the throne) The Sunhook Spire and now the final leg of her journey, The Redleaf Forest. She has been told that the Centaurs are capable of forging The Blade of Courage, the only weapon that can destroy the evil Dreadmyer responsible for her parents curse. Will Queen Sophia defeat Dreadmyer, will she be able to lift the curse and finally be reunited with her parents?

This is indeed one of the best fairy tale themed series out there, although it is necessary to play this series in order, I highly recommend that you start at the beginning because the story really is good. I loved the newer format of the Hidden Object Scenes, they are very interactive. You may have to find and place a knight's breastplate which will cause the mace to fall, you then must place the mace on the rack with the other weapons and swap the weapons until they are in the correct sequence which will then show you the correct code to unlock a treasure chest and so forth. The mini games are simple puzzles as with all of the Awakening games, not too easy not too hard, and almost always entertaining. You may have to swap two sections on 4 different bars until the two sections line up and match a totem key when you pull the lever. Ran the owl is still by our side as our hint icon, which will tell you there's nothing to do here or ask if you want to teleport to an area with an active task. That hungry, mossflower eating pocket dragon has returned as well to help us with anything that requires extreme heat!

In my opinion, this Standard Edition is the better value unless you really want a built in strategy guide. I'm sad that this magical journey had to end, but all good things must come to an end, right? Enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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DELIGHTFUL AND ENTERTAINING

PostedJune 29, 2014

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

SUMMARY: A delightful and entertaining game. Graphics, voice overs, sounds, artistry, story, animation, HOS and puzzles are awesome. Only downside is that it appears the series is ending. Love all the BoomZap series - I have every one. I can never find much that needs improvement in their games. This is a wonderful addition to your games.

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SUMMARY: A delightful and entertaining game. Graphics, voice overs, sounds, artistry, story, animation, HOS and puzzles are awesome. Only downside is that it appears the series is ending. Love all the BoomZap series - I have every one. I can never find much that needs improvement in their games. This is a wonderful addition to your games.

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STORY: Queen Sophia still hasn't saved her parents from their endless sleep. She must find Argenius, a centaur in the Redleaf Forest; he's the only blacksmith who can fashion a Sword of Courage to help Sophia defeat Dreadmyre. But just after she find Argenius, he is stolen by an Ogre. She must rescue him before she can save her parents.

GAMEPLAY: is meticulous. In case you can't determine what the next major task is, you objectives are shown. To help you along the way, Ran the owl is back. From him, you can hear Sophia's and her friends thoughts and he will direct you to where to head next. The adorable pocket dragon is back to provide fire when needed. I hope he is moved to a new series because I'll just miss him.

EFFECTS: Superb animation, use of color palettes, graphics, artistry and pleasant voice overs. Sound effects and voice overs are realistic (though it's a little hot to be listening to crackling fires right now).

HOS, PUZZLES AND MINI-GAMES: The interactive HOS (including silhouettes) are moderately crowded and very detailed. The rich hues make finding objects a pleasure. Puzzles are interesting and objects needed to complete them are found nearby (usually within 2 or 3 screens). You will be looking to solve many at the same time. Mini-games are unique and creative. The difficulty level varies and one I ended up skipping because I couldn't figure it out.

OTHER STUFF: Music is the same as with the previous Awakening games. Three modes of difficulty. I bought the CE instead of the CE because of the Collectibles and achievements and to meet the little princess (can't bear not finding out about her) and sow my seeds in the garden (what fun)! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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A satisfying conclusion to an epic story

PostedSeptember 15, 2014

Tikatoy

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is the final game in a six part series, so I would suggest starting from the beginning so you get the full effect of the story.

The art is beautiful, and Sophia continues to meet interesting characters like the centaurs and dwarves. They are not as unique as the djinns of The Sunhook Spire, but still well-drawn and with interesting personalities and back stories.

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This is the final game in a six part series, so I would suggest starting from the beginning so you get the full effect of the story.

The art is beautiful, and Sophia continues to meet interesting characters like the centaurs and dwarves. They are not as unique as the djinns of The Sunhook Spire, but still well-drawn and with interesting personalities and back stories.

The hint functionality is very good, telling you where and what to do next; some other games give no feedback at all until you're in the correct location, forcing you to wander around randomly clicking the hint button until you get a response.

The puzzles are on the easier side, much like the rest of this series, making this game suitable for younger children to play. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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A beatuiful end to a beautiful series!

PostedSeptember 30, 2015

mohammad2015

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Arcade & Action

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I enjoyed this game immensely. From the gorgeous scenery to the interactive hidden object scenes to the clever puzzles to the engaging storyline to the superb assistants (Ran and the pocket dragon), I had loads of fun and a great time. In my opinion, Boomzap games are without equal.

I recommend this game!

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i enjoyed this one as much as the others in this series.

PostedMarch 29, 2015

denniann2

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

it doesn't not have a custom level, but you can choose 1 of 3 levels to play. i played on casual and hints/skips were pretty fast. there is a map that will teleport you to where you need to go and usually indicate where the action is you need to take. i finished it in 3:57 hours. you are looking for your parents that has been taken my an evil being that has sacrificed himself to become a familiar. ...Show more

it doesn't not have a custom level, but you can choose 1 of 3 levels to play. i played on casual and hints/skips were pretty fast. there is a map that will teleport you to where you need to go and usually indicate where the action is you need to take. i finished it in 3:57 hours. you are looking for your parents that has been taken my an evil being that has sacrificed himself to become a familiar. a familiar that is wants to turn all the people to stone or have them at his disposal . Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Plenty of things to do

PostedJuly 18, 2015

DelennDax7

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Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Adventure, Large File, Brain Teaser

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Played the entire game on "Normal" mode. Loved it! I felt like it was more like the olden days of Adventure games when you had plenty to do & not a constant barrage of Hidden Object Scenes. The HOS they had were creative & interactive. There was a storyline that stayed consistent throughout. I marked that aspect as just "okay" cause it was just the average one of "let's banish the bad guy of the ...Show more

Played the entire game on "Normal" mode. Loved it! I felt like it was more like the olden days of Adventure games when you had plenty to do & not a constant barrage of Hidden Object Scenes. The HOS they had were creative & interactive. There was a storyline that stayed consistent throughout. I marked that aspect as just "okay" cause it was just the average one of "let's banish the bad guy of the land & restore peace among 2 warring factions." There's plenty to do....and a couple of the negative reviews have marked it down for that....there's a puzzle to figure out around nearly every corner. I DO love the interactive maps they are putting into games these days..is there something to do in this or that spot & please beam me directly there. I played over several days and the total game time was a little less than 8 hours....It felt like longer to me. I like a game that takes me awhile-it feels like it was more worth the money. The Hint is very helpful..yes, I don't hesitate to use the hint button..a game is no fun if I'm at a loss as to what to do. The number of times I felt I needed a hint were just perfect to me, not too easy; not too hard. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Free At Last!

PostedFebruary 13, 2023

JulzCat

fromCharlotte, NC

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Sophia needs to mend fences between the centaurs and dwarves so that she can finally awaken her parents!

I really enjoyed this game! The art was a bit old school but the mini-games and challenges made up for it. I loved the handy little dragon that was available to set anything on fire! It was a nice, long game with a satisfying ending. Just be sure to use the map, it's quite a big world!

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Actually like this one alot

PostedSeptember 16, 2014

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I have struggled in the past with the Awakening games, not enough guidance on what needs to be done. This one has a map that takes you where you need to go which I don't remember from the others. The story is good for me though to be honest I don't really cue in much to the storyline all the time. Graphics beautiful, challenging enough without making me want to hiss...well worth it. Maybe people ...Show more

I have struggled in the past with the Awakening games, not enough guidance on what needs to be done. This one has a map that takes you where you need to go which I don't remember from the others. The story is good for me though to be honest I don't really cue in much to the storyline all the time. Graphics beautiful, challenging enough without making me want to hiss...well worth it. Maybe people with more expertise think this one has been "dumbed down" but I really like it! Show less

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Adequate ending for the series

PostedJuly 8, 2014

MisterBear

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I thought this was a good ending for the Awakening series. Not great but good. The graphics and sound are fine. The puzzles are the standard ones, which after as many games as I've played are getting pretty easy. I do like the HOS mix - sometimes words, sometimes images, sometimes you are finding objects, sometimes putting things back. A few times the story flow didn't quite help with telling me ...Show more

I thought this was a good ending for the Awakening series. Not great but good. The graphics and sound are fine. The puzzles are the standard ones, which after as many games as I've played are getting pretty easy. I do like the HOS mix - sometimes words, sometimes images, sometimes you are finding objects, sometimes putting things back. A few times the story flow didn't quite help with telling me what I had to do next and I had to resort to looking at the map but not that often. The length was good. I'm glad I didn't let myself be put off by the negative reviews and plaid the series to the end. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Better Than I Thought It Would Be

PostedMay 2, 2015

Yanie1020

fromIowa, USA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Hidden Object, Adventure, Large File, Strategy, Marble Popper

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I liked this one. I had my doubts at first because of some of the bad reviews, but it's obvious that most of those people only played the demo. It started out a little slow but got better and better. So playing the demo isn't enough to give this game a fair chance. It was quite long and had some fun puzzles. Voiceovers were mostly good. I played it because I've played the other Awakening games. I ...Show more

I liked this one. I had my doubts at first because of some of the bad reviews, but it's obvious that most of those people only played the demo. It started out a little slow but got better and better. So playing the demo isn't enough to give this game a fair chance. It was quite long and had some fun puzzles. Voiceovers were mostly good. I played it because I've played the other Awakening games. I wasn't disappointed. Show less

I recommend this game!

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