Awakening: The Dreamless Castle > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

117 of 136 found this review helpful

Absolutely Gorgeous!

PostedFebruary 22, 2013

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

GAME COMPLETED SEVERAL TIMES

Story: After awakening in a mysterious castle, it’s up to you to prove yourself worthy of the legendary Light In The Dark, escape the castle and save all the kingdoms.

Developer: BoomZap
Release Date: Feb 2010
Extras: Game Timer, Unlimited GoblinJong, Faerie Companion

I am embarrassed to admit that all four times I’ve started this game I have had to resort to the ...Show more

GAME COMPLETED SEVERAL TIMES

Story: After awakening in a mysterious castle, it’s up to you to prove yourself worthy of the legendary Light In The Dark, escape the castle and save all the kingdoms.

Developer: BoomZap
Release Date: Feb 2010
Extras: Game Timer, Unlimited GoblinJong, Faerie Companion

I am embarrassed to admit that all four times I’ve started this game I have had to resort to the walkthrough in the beginning. Later, the game seems to make more sense . After all, the story is simple enough, the problem is getting a handle on a different style of HOs.

There are only a couple of HOs with lists, yet almost everything that needs doing means looking around in the location for the “10 map pieces” etc. And many of the items are quite difficult to find, and occasionally too small.

There are by far many more puzzles, but without exception they are well within my amateur grasp.

The artwork is the real reason I like the games in this series. The entire Awakening series are glorious visually. They’re just so darned pretty I could spend all day happily plodding along. Now I think about that’s pretty much what I’ve just done.

And by the way,who was that mysterious goblin? Show less

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Overall rating

5 / 5

60 of 67 found this review helpful

Best ever

PostedApril 7, 2012

redridinghood10

fromMontana

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Current Favorite:

Awakening: Moonfell Wood

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have a couple years of constant game play with HO and puzzle games. This series is by far the best I have ever played. It was so nice to have something that was not dark. Had beautiful music that changed constantly and I loved the vast number of puzzles there were and minimal HO scenes. Scenery was gorgeous, graphics great. Very pleasant surprise. I bought all three in the series and was sad to ...Show more

I have a couple years of constant game play with HO and puzzle games. This series is by far the best I have ever played. It was so nice to have something that was not dark. Had beautiful music that changed constantly and I loved the vast number of puzzles there were and minimal HO scenes. Scenery was gorgeous, graphics great. Very pleasant surprise. I bought all three in the series and was sad to be through them in less than a week. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

36 of 39 found this review helpful

The Princess Has Awoken!

PostedMarch 20, 2014

pennmom36

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Current Favorite:

Mystery Trackers: Raincliff's Phantoms Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I love this series so much that I have decided to re-play the Awakening saga from the first game to the last. Nobody can top this magical style, from the fairy tale story to the beautiful graphics and magical music and sounds. The Princess has no magical powers, she is simply a human and now that the spell has worn off and she has arisen she will have to find a way to rebuild the castle and help ...Show more

I love this series so much that I have decided to re-play the Awakening saga from the first game to the last. Nobody can top this magical style, from the fairy tale story to the beautiful graphics and magical music and sounds. The Princess has no magical powers, she is simply a human and now that the spell has worn off and she has arisen she will have to find a way to rebuild the castle and help out the Goblins and Fairies without the help of magic, with the exception of Mira the hand maid to the Fairy Queen who will help us out when we are having trouble finding things or if we get lost. I had forgotten just how many mini games and puzzles there are in this game but there truly are a bunch! Most of the mini games can be solved by referring to your journal for clues such as the placement of different colored flowers or what order to put the red, blue, green, purple, and orange orbs on the door. There are puzzles that you swap pieces and puzzles that require you to simply put the different shaped pieces in the correct spot. One of the helpful Goblins gives you a Goblinjong box which is basically several games of Mahjong with the goal of matching the two alike key tiles in each game. Once you play this game you unlock unlimited Goblinjong games. This is a wonderful saga with a Fairytale theme, which in my opinion can be played by children and adults for hours of fun, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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No Professor Layton, but it's definately worth playing

PostedNovember 10, 2011

Mickeymouse91

fromNorway

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Puzzle

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Awakening: The Dreamless Castle is a puzzle game with a story that makes you want to know more. The characters are interesting, but nowhere near Layton's character depth, for those who have played the series.
However, ATDC does not dissapoint when it comes to puzzles and brain-teasers.

The Graphics are superb, while the music on the other hand is good, but it's not much variety. However, once you ...Show more

Awakening: The Dreamless Castle is a puzzle game with a story that makes you want to know more. The characters are interesting, but nowhere near Layton's character depth, for those who have played the series.
However, ATDC does not dissapoint when it comes to puzzles and brain-teasers.

The Graphics are superb, while the music on the other hand is good, but it's not much variety. However, once you hear the theme you know that you are "back" in the castle.

It gets a very high grade from me, I loved it and just beat it spending 5 hours. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

91 of 116 found this review helpful

Soooo Much Fun!!!

PostedNovember 27, 2011

aunttoes3

fromAtlanta, Georgia

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I actually purchased this game to play with my grand-daughter. However, it was so much fun, that I play it when she is not here. The storyline is full of fun and adventure, and the hidden objects are not too difficult. This is just a Fun game to play with family and friends. Not scary or creepy so the kids won't have nightmares after playing. And best of all.....You will enjoy playing it.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

53 of 65 found this review helpful

Lovely and Relaxing

PostedDecember 29, 2011

EnvirEng

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

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My Kingdom for the Princess III

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

I love all three games in this series. Dreamless Castle is the first, but I played it last. Just like the rest, the visuals are lovely. You play a princess, who just woke from a deep sleep and discovered that the castle it almost empty. A few fairies and goblins left, but no humans. You need to work your way through the castle, finding items and solving mini-games to free yourself.

There is some ...Show more

I love all three games in this series. Dreamless Castle is the first, but I played it last. Just like the rest, the visuals are lovely. You play a princess, who just woke from a deep sleep and discovered that the castle it almost empty. A few fairies and goblins left, but no humans. You need to work your way through the castle, finding items and solving mini-games to free yourself.

There is some walking back and forth and most of the mini-games are fairly easy to solve. There are some Hidden Object Scenes that I thought were well done. Some of the mini-games are variations on the same theme (matching items, remembering sequences, picture puzzles).

Having said all that, I still loved the game. It is relaxing and beautifully drawn. No, it isn't a challenge to play, but it is wonderfully enjoyable and took me quite a while to finish. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

43 of 54 found this review helpful

good game and fun

PostedMarch 30, 2013

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

One of the better games. Just a good all around good and fun game to play.

I recommend this game!

+32points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Enchantingly Beautiful

PostedJanuary 27, 2012

skye1945

fromCollie Western Australia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This is not a standard HO game although there are a few such scenarios. The majority of tasks however are finding items and using them elsewhere interspersed with mini puzzles which are relatively simple (as opposed to perplexing as described above). My favourite is the goblinjongg. That said this is a beautifully crafted game with well done voice overs, bright and clear scenarios, relaxing music ...Show more

This is not a standard HO game although there are a few such scenarios. The majority of tasks however are finding items and using them elsewhere interspersed with mini puzzles which are relatively simple (as opposed to perplexing as described above). My favourite is the goblinjongg. That said this is a beautifully crafted game with well done voice overs, bright and clear scenarios, relaxing music and the goblins are delightful especially Boris. If you like fairies, goblins, magic and unicorns this game is for you. It is one of my all time favourites. Thank you Boom Zap. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

67 of 90 found this review helpful

I loved this game!

PostedNovember 18, 2011

PhillieKat

fromMechanicsburg, PA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

The Awakening series are great, relaxing games. They are not as complicated as some games, but you will thoroughly enjoy playing this one from beginning to end. The puzzles are fun and you get to go from one beautiful scene to the next as you encounter some interesting characters.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

74 of 103 found this review helpful

Lovely and charming

PostedJanuary 2, 2012

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

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I loved the series Awakening. All are graceful, entertaining, and worth to be purchased

I recommend this game!

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