Enjoyed the game, but cannot give it an upvote for the following reasons: 1. Bug - People get stuck occasionally so you need to restart to fix the issue 2. Need to replay the game to get the eternal night achievement if you bought the wood chopper (cannot get to zero wood) [strike] 3. Bug - If you restart the game (due to people getting stuck btw), but did not start building the portal, then the buildings from outside town will appear in the middle of the village covering the area where you need to click to build it. Need to replay the game to get all buildings [/strike] 4. Not clear what some buildings do [strike] 5. The “church”-like building outside town was not available to build in my first playthrough. [/strike] Still not sure what the church does... 6. Sometimes villagers will just leave the city and die to the undead even if you didn’t instruct them to do anything [strike] 7. Bug - The “upgrade towers” achievement does not trigger [/strike] 8. Game is lacking cont...
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About This Game

Emberwake is a 2D survival strategy game where you must protect the last ember of hope in a world plunged into darkness. Lead your villagers, gather resources, build defenses, and fend off relentless waves of undead as you struggle to keep your campfire alive.

Your campfire is the heart of your village, providing warmth, light, and the will to survive. During the day, send your villagers out to gather essential resources—wood, stone, and food—to prepare for the night’s onslaught. Build and upgrade defensive structures around your campfire, ensuring that your village is ready for the impending darkness.
As the sun sets, the undead emerge from the shadows, drawn to your campfire. Each night brings more enemies, and your survival depends on your ability to defend your camp and keep the fire burning. Every decision you make is crucial—will you strengthen your defenses, or risk sending your villagers out for one last supply run?

Resource management is key to survival in Emberwake. Carefully balance the needs of your village by allocating tasks to your villagers, from chopping wood and mining stone to hunting and gathering food. Use your resources to construct new buildings and upgrade your existing structures, ensuring your village can withstand the growing threat of the undead.
As you expand your village, new challenges arise. Over-harvesting resources can lead to scarcity, while upgrading your campfire and buildings unlocks new opportunities for growth and defense. Manage your resources wisely to keep your villagers alive and your campfire burning through the darkest nights.

In Emberwake, combat is a test of strategy and endurance. Arm your villagers with weapons purchased from the Mystic Merchant, and position them strategically to fend off waves of skeletons, shadow creatures, and other dark forces. Upgrade your defenses with towers, barricades, and other fortifications to hold back the horde.
As the nights grow longer and the enemies stronger, you’ll need to adapt your tactics to survive. Will you focus on strengthening your defenses, or take the fight to the undead with a more aggressive approach? The choice is yours, but beware—one mistake could spell the end of your village.

Every decision in Emberwake matters. The dynamic day-night cycle brings new threats as darkness deepens, challenging you to adapt and rethink your strategies as the game progresses. Balancing resource management, defense building, and combat tactics is crucial to surviving in this unforgiving world.
Survival depends on your ability to anticipate and overcome the growing challenges as the nights grow longer and the enemies more fearsome. Whether you’re a master strategist or a newcomer to the genre, Emberwake offers a deep and engaging experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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30 minutes were very boring and tedious. Not for me. 3/10.
Practically an idle game for how long it takes to do anything. The 30 minutes that I played were very boring and tedious because I have to make sure my villagers are always doing something and it became exhausting scrolling back and forth.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4005U @ 1.7 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 840M or integrated equivalent with 1 GB VRAM
- Storage: 120 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 or integrated equivalent with 2 GB VRAM
- Storage: 120 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Emberwake cost?
Emberwake costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Emberwake?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i3-4005U @ 1.7 GHz or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 840M or integrated equivalent with 1 GB VRAM Storage: 120 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 or integrated equivalent with 2 GB VRAM Storage: 120 MB available space
What platforms is Emberwake available on?
Emberwake is available on Windows PC.
Is Emberwake worth buying?
Emberwake has 20% positive reviews from 5 players.
When was Emberwake released?
Emberwake was released on Nov 10, 2024.
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