Platforms
- PCJan 21, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.31.48K Players
- Xbox Series X|SAug 25, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Jul 02, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.970 Players
- Xbox OneAug 25, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchAug 20, 2020NAplayscore7.17 CriticsNA0 Players
10 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Despite the slow start and the weak melee combat, I will go out of my way to recommend Phoenotopia: Awakening. The developers went above and beyond building a captivating world that will suck you in. There are funny characters, interesting locations, unique puzzles, and satisfying platforming. What are you waiting for? Grab your fishing rod, frying pan, bomb sack, spear, and dust off your flute, and prepare for an adventure.
Jake Plant · Sep 12, 2021 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewPhoenotopia: Awakening is a grand adventure with a heart just as large. It wears its influences on the sleeve, but the team’s passion is consistently visible and unabashed. There are some gameplay hiccups, and balance for newcomers is more on the unfriendly side. Still, it’s no doubt a must-play adventure for any seeking a classic action-adventure game experience.
Ivanir Ignacchitti · Jan 25, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewPhoenotopia: Awakening has a highly inviting look, but the gameplay can’t match the tone. Some ill-fitting decisions work against it, and the emphasis isn’t always where it should be. It’s still an ambitious, impressive indie adventure that demonstrates real passion, but one reflecting growing pains.
Trevor Gould · Sep 29, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewNonetheless, I found myself largely enamored with Phoenotopia Awakening. Its often humorous and sometimes sentimental dialogue got through to me, and its challenging but tight platforming action really appealed. I’m a little bit weary from my trek through its expansive campaign, but I’m satisfied all the same. It’s an aesthetically pleasing, unforgivingly mean, but an altogether lovingly assembled experience.
Adzuken · Aug 20, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewLots of care has gone into the creation of this game, and it shows with the gorgeous graphics and atmospheric soundtrack. It's a game that feels vast, and a slow burn experience for the patient gamer. It's possible that its difficulty will take some time to get used to, but it's worth persevering with this truly rewarding and excellent game. Phoenotopia: Awakening is a thoughtful, coherent game which, if you click with it, doesn't lose a step. A marvellous surprise.
Stuart Gipp · Aug 19, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewPhoenotopia is ambitious, and it stumbles over that ambition. By attempting to cram so much into its world, it sacrifices enjoyable gameplay and the sense of accomplishment that comes from completing achievable tasks. By the time you get anywhere in this game, you’re too exhausted to really celebrate it.
Jordan Rudek · Aug 19, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewPhoenotopia Awakening is filled with a lot of potential from its wonderfully-charming presentation to utterly-delightful characters, but it just falls short of being something iconic and memorable with systems that often work against the player and can feel almost unfair like many retro video games most people don’t tend to pick up and play anymore.
Kirstin Swalley · Aug 19, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewA very nostalgic-style RPG with cute art and an interesting story. If you're looking for something new yet old-school-inspired with occasional notes of goofiness, this is a game for you. Definitely consider giving it a try.
ElisaDS · May 12, 2021 Reviewed onRead full reviewThere are some weirdly chilling moments and well directed sequences that build a profound sense of unease and alienation. There are some surprises within that may shock people who dismiss this as another generic Zelda II clone. The team behind this is not afraid to get dark and to show a little teeth.
Albert Lichi · Aug 26, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewPhoenotopia: Awakening has the ingredients for an excellent experience, but poorly balanced combat mechanics and incredibly steep difficulty get in the way of a good time. With no adjustable difficulty settings in the game, be prepared for a slog.
Renate Plehwe · Aug 25, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
Join Gail, a simple villager, who must heed the call for adventure when a great star ship appears in the night sky and abducts all the adults. As the new oldest member of her fragmented community, she must set out to solve this great mystery. Little does she know of the grand adventure before her, the evil lurking in the shadows, and the role she would play in the fight for Earth’s very existence!