Darwake: Awakening from the Nightmare – Into the Labyrinth of Dreams (Demo Gameplay)

Hello friends. This is a Let’s Play video of “Darwake: Awakening from the Nightmare” demo version. A 2D puzzle adventure set in a dark eerie world. Our melancholic hero Darwin, accompanied by a mysterious Owl, must find a way out of a maze by solving environmental puzzles and fighting embodied nightmares.

Transcending the boundaries between dreams and reality, Darwake: Awakening from the Nightmare wraps players in a labyrinthine 2D puzzle adventure where melancholy and hope intertwine. The journey through Darwin’s haunting dreamscape, accompanied by a mysterious owl, is both unsettling and graceful—evoking classics like INSIDE and LIMBO, yet steeped in unique lore. As nightmarish threats lurk and environmental puzzles deepen the sense of immersion, each step draws you closer to the fragile line between fear and awakening. With striking visual storytelling, evocative atmosphere, and a narrative tethered to emotional bonds, Darwake carves a memorable path through the shadowed realms of the mind, challenging players to confront darkness and unravel the mysteries within.

Developer: LF Vision
Publisher: LF Vision
Genre: Action, Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Story Rich, Indie
Release Date: To be announced
Reviewed on: PC/Windows
Available on: PC/Windows
Link: Steam
Review copy was demo.

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