A first-person narrative adventure set in the unforgiving Arctic. Your plane crashed in a storm, leaving only your court-mandated therapy bot for company as you journey to find your co-pilot and uncover the mysteries buried beneath the ice.
About the story
It was supposed to be routine. A supply drop to an Alaskan town, auto-pilot on, guard down. You and Donavan were already planning post mission drinks when it happened. The storm. Half the plane disappeared in a flash. Donavan was gone, lost to the howling tempest. Waking from the crash you find yourself alone, trapped in a frozen wilderness, your only companions a court-mandated therapy bot and temperatures that can cut a man to shreds. Hope for survival lies in finding your friend and maybe a way home. You are Kai, a pilot without a plane lost in the wilderness of the far north. You’ll need your wits about you to brave the elements, find your co-pilot and get the hell out of Dodge. Along the way, you might just discover what it was that cut your plane clean in two... and what it is making those noises after dark.
Platforms
Mac PC PS4 PS5 XONE Series X|SGenres
Adventure IndieThemes
Drama Mystery Open world Science fiction Survival
Languages: English and 7 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
SomHráč.sk
By Pavel FrýdlArctic Awakening delivers an entertaining, mysterious story set in a fresh Arctic environment, but it’s unfortunately held back by a sluggish pace, uninteresting characters, and a poorly fitting voice performance for the main protagonist.
ZTGD
By Terrence JohnsonIf you admire The Long Dark but bounced off its punishing survival mechanics, Arctic Awakening might hit the sweet spot. It’s a game that feels like spending a weekend in the cold; you won’t stay forever, but while you’re there, it’s an experience worth having.
PlayStation Universe
By Garri BagdasarovThere is plenty to enjoy about Arctic Awakening. Its writing and voice work bring the characters to life, and the mysteries of the abandoned facilities and plane crash are worth exploring. It's a shame that so much time is spent walking long distances to reach the next major story point.
Echo Boomer
By João CaneloWith a strong narrative focus, GoldFire Studios’ Arctic Awakening feels like a five-episode series with a well-defined arc, aiming to be an event for fans of the genre, but ultimately getting lost in gameplay that’s too passive and dialogues that are more tiring than engaging.
NoobFeed
By Subaiyta JahanArctic Awakening is an interesting story-driven adventure game that does a great job at creating a mood and delivering an emotional tale. The game's best features are its graphic design, emotive music, and the way Kai and Alfie's relationship grows. The branching choices let you see several endings, and the story is well-paced with five chapters.
