Awakening Remastered: Moonfell Wood > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Forever Fan

PostedFebruary 20, 2023

montmayne

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

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Awakening Remastered: Moonfell Wood 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 am a huge fan of Boomzap's games and have all of the original Awakening series. When Apple decided to discontinue 32 bit apps on their devices, I was heartbroken. When Boomzap remastered Awakening: Dreamless Castle, I was thrilled! When I learned Boomzap was also remastering Awakening: Moonfell Wood, giving it a bonus chapter and a guide in the same way they did for Dreamless Castle, I knew I ...Show more

The original Moonfell Wood was released in 2011. It had a lovely storyline that continues from Dreamless Castle and goes on for four additional games and a prequel. If old school HO and puzzle games aren't your style, you will be disappointed. The graphics are beautiful and for the most part are static except for the games. The voice overs are only in cut scenes, not in dialogue between characters. I love all of this! It's beautiful and uncomplicated while still having challenges that make me think.

This is a remaster. The story has not changed. the graphics got an update and the code was updated to allow it to run on the more current Mac OS. Collectibles were added, as were some games. Penmom36 has a wonderful review breaking down all the elements of the game and what is different between the original standard edition and the remastered version. I encourage you to read her review.

I love this game. I love this game series and hope Big Fish will work with Boomzap to remaster the remainder of the series, as well as the Dana Knightstone, Botanica, and Otherworld series. I have missed playing all of these games and look forward to the day I can enjoy them once again. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Awakening Remastered: Moonfell Wood

PostedJuly 19, 2023

chrisdelapp53

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Great game but I seem to be stuck where I'm collecting parts of a tea pot. There are hidden pieces and when I click to see what needs to be, it says 'sweep' away coals to show the piece, trouble is the 3 items left in the fireplace do not 'sweep'! Any input would be helpful!

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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I'M STILL A FAN, THANKS FOR REMASTERING AWAKENING GAMES BOOMZAP

PostedFebruary 10, 2023

pennmom36

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Completed Original Awakening Series & Remastered Versions
44 Main Game Scene Locations +10 Bonus Chapter
Difficulty Range: Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced
(choose how much hand-holding you want)

BoomZap has made this Awakening fan very happy! I want to explain a few misconceptions because this developer deserves more credit. This is an old-school game, some may love the style, and others who are used to playing cloned games by the usual developer may hate it. BoomZap remastered this game... they did not create a new game! They upgraded the graphics, added collectibles, and a Bonus Chapter. They made the game compatible with newer computers...this is what a remastered game is. If you love the original Awakening series, as I do, you will be delighted!

BTW: The original Awakening: Moonfell Wood was only available as a Standard Edition. Awakening fans submitted a staggering 180 reviews, and 135 of those reviewers gave the game five stars and a 4.4 average star rating...for an SE! This Remastered version is the same beloved story with the same game mechanics; the only addition was a Bonus Chapter and Collectibles! This remastered version is still that same 4.4 average-rated game, maybe even more because it now has collectibles, an additional Bonus chapter, bonus content, and better graphics, not to mention it now works on newer computers!

On the CE version, one reviewer complained about repeating the scenes after the demo. This is what the entire story is about and why it's called Moonfell Wood. Sophie enters Moonfell Wood at night; in fact, the night doesn't end. You will notice that some tasks explain that Sophia will have to investigate the task further in daylight. Eventually, Sophia brings daylight back to Moonfell Wood; therefore, she revisits the scenes again, this time in daylight! As Sophia returns to a location, new characters, puzzles, tasks, and of course, collectibles become available!

There weren't voiceovers in the original game other than a narration recap at the start of the game explaining Sophia's background of a dreamless sleep for 100 years and her journey to find her family or any human for that matter. Again, they simply remastered Moonfell Wood; they didn't change the game itself; just touched it up & added collectibles & a BC.

GADGETS & HELPERS
Mira the fairy has returned to help Princess Sophia in her quest to find her family and other humans. Mira is actually the Hint icon, and although she does chime in once in a while via Text dialog, she doesn't actually do anything.

Eventually, you discover a pocket pet Dragon. Once you tame his growling belly, he sticks around to help light things up with his tiny dragon breath. He doesn't wiggle, and he doesn't say anything, so he's not obtrusive or distracting.

MINI-GAMES:
Yes, this game is chock-full of mini-games; however, they are actually puzzles that are easily solved, none of which are complicated or frustrating. You may have to untangle ropes or rearrange figurines according to descriptions, but mostly they are jigsaws with fragmented pieces or puzzles that require swapping and rotating pieces. I thoroughly enjoyed the puzzles, sometimes I want a relaxing game with fun puzzles to solve that don't require brain strain, and Moonfell Wood was just that!

JOURNAL:
There is a Journal...a practical journal! Not only does it contain a more detailed version of the story, but it has a unique feature found only in the Awakening Series (that I'm aware of). The journal allows you to "Pin" a page, as well as drag the picture to a desired spot to reference drawings or clues that help solve a picture or puzzle! I miss the days when Journals and Diaries were valuable tools!

HIDDEN OBJECT SCENES:
Technically, there aren't a lot of Hidden Object Scenes, well, not in the traditional sense. There are several Interactive List Finds available, but there are also several smaller HOs where you are tasked with finding multiple butterflies, birds, or symbols on various Forest Cards. There are a lot of Matching Pairs, and some are hidden behind leaves requiring you to open two leaves at a time, while others give descriptions of the shape, etc., that you need to find.

COLLECTIBLES & MORPHING OBJECTS:
The original Awakening: Moonfell Woods did not have collectibles or morphs. There are 88 Morphing Characters and 88 Tri-Peaks Cards, 2 of each in every scene. (44 scenes total) if you click on the Crown in the bottom left corner, it will show you how many have been found in the current scene. They are relatively easy to spot, but that's understandable because they were added to existing scene graphics, which is more difficult. I still enjoyed this feature even though they were easily spotted.

TRI-PEAKS SOLITAIRE:
During the game, you are challenged to a tri-peaks game with a goblin. Many people enjoyed this feature, so they have added 46 Bonus Tri-peaks games to play with your new-found Cards in the Extras section!

BONUS CHAPTER:
Sophia takes to the skies aboard a Griffin to meet her family...there's just one problem. The Griffin has ulterior motives and heads for a remote island! You will discover the What's and Whys in this newly added Bonus Chapter that wasn't available in the original version!

COLLECTOR'S EDITION EXTRAS:
12 incredibly gorgeous Wallpapers (the best I've ever seen), 18 before/After Concept Art (called Devs Journal), 46 Tri-peaks Solitaire Games (Higher/Lower), 20 Achievements, 88 Morphing Characters, 88 Collectible Cards (2 of each in every scene), a Bonus Chapter, and a built-in Strategy Guide.

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I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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Disappointed

PostedMay 20, 2023

MBCWolf

fromCalgary AB Canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Word

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Loved it right up until I was unable to go further in the game as I was unable open the chest 3/4 's thru the game. Still unable to and checked on line and the guide and still after trying all the suggestions, I am stuck. I think maybe an issue?????

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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This is remastered ?

PostedFebruary 14, 2023

chezmah

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Skill Level:Intermediate

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

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Lost Lands: The Four Horsemen

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Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

Nice graphics but the storyline is hindered by an incomprehensible logic, random clicking to try and figure out what is what, and most of all a map and hints that in no way help you get some direction as to where and what you are supposed to be looking for. I found it totally boring and was relieved when the demo was over. Not much more to say. It certainly would be nice to be able to have enjoyed ...Show more

I don't recommend this game.

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2 / 5

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This Is A No-Buy For Me

PostedFebruary 19, 2023

Aruuuu04

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

Made it through the demo, but it's not worth spending money for this! The Hint button was useless, either "not able" to do anything in a particular location (without giving guidance to where it MAY be able to do something), or not responding at all. Which left me clicking all over, fumbling around trying to guess what I should do, where I should go. I play these games to relax. I think this one ...Show more

I don't recommend this game.

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1 / 5

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A glitch?

PostedJune 25, 2023

margaretgardner0205

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

This is a lovely game, very relaxing. But about 3/4 of the way through there is no way to continue. You collect moonflowers and have to use them right away to open something/ But then later on there's a chest that you need the moonflowers to open but you've already used them. Frustrating. This was the first Big Fish game I paid to own. Off to not a great start.

I don't recommend this game.

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