Awkward Dimensions Redux

This is NOT A HORROR GAME! I wanted to put that sentence at the very top, not as a criticism, but just for anyone who might have been scrolling past this after having seen the bizarre "horror" tag attached to this game. That tag nearly put me off from playing to begin with, because I'm just not a horror fan. But I'm glad I did play, because only the second level is even remotely horror-related, and the rest of it is much more my kind of thing. Anyway, on with the review: So first thing's first, when playing this you will find yourself very tempted to compare it to Davey Wreden's The Beginner's Guide. The overall "feel" of the game, as well as several of the individual levels, are reminiscent of The Beginner's Guide, and the developer's commentary name-checks Wreden twice. The game even borrows one piece from The Beginner's Guide's beautiful OST (the housecleaning song from TBG can be heard during the ladder-climbing sequence in this game.) There's even a "Beginner's Guide to..." book ...

No deeper story, just a person's individuality recording and sharing his dreams to the world. Weird, yes like all dreams are. Not for everyone, but more than 50% of the levels are not too bad especially the "self improvement" i think is the name where you wakeup in the creator's bed room. just relatable. yet it cant be relatable for everyone. plus its freee. there are worse games charging money here.

There is no focus, nothing is interesting, and it all has bad Unity filters on it. It's like Modern Art: The Video Game. Why is everything set in some sort of wasteland? Do I want to see these FMV sections that look like they were recorded on a phone from the late 90s? Mirror's Edge called, they want their level back. Is it just me, or is the life of the developer just not very interesting? The "two steps forward" level made me want to Alt-F4. Does there really need to be a scene where you have to hold down the left mouse button and listen to someone whine? Heavy pop-in on sections. I have to hold left click to drop the ceiling panel.

I wish he hadn't said anything. I wish this was just a walking simulator going through his dream landscapes with music playing. No words, no awkward rants or raves. No 'this is so deep' moments. The game's got potential, but it might end up disappointing you. Nonstop teenage-angst-fest.

Something about this game struck a chord with me. Perhaps it was the art style, music, sound, imagery, or perhaps just the overall feel. It made me familiar with the outright confusing. I had originally thought this game would be just another "Unity Game." Slow paced, clunky, and poorly designed. For the most part, I was very wrong. Awkward Dimensions may not be for most, as it can be awkward and confusing at times. Perhaps even a bit too personal. But that's pretty much the point of the game, and it's executed quite well. For me at least, everything fit together well. It was a refreshing break from the fast-paced, straightforward, tried and true methods of other genres. Awkward Dimensions comes off as a bit heavy handed, yet keeps a general rythm/atmosphere throughout. Overall, an odd and wonderful mix of both sensation, and storytelling. I'd highly recommend giving it a go. Take a break from your own head for a while, and enter the unfamiliar world of someone else's.

One of the most mesmerizing games out there. I found this game randomly in the Free to Play section. Once I loaded it up, I didn't think it would be that good (hence the Unity Personal Edition logo) but then, once I played it, I felt like I was in an entirely different world. The last level, Find The Way Out, really spoke to me. When I was younger I was trying to find the way out. There was a time where I was basically trapped. It might eat up disk space, but it's amazing.

A hamfisted attempt at evoking emotion through bad level design (some are way too long, some are way too short) and constant narration about how deep/tortured/artistic the creator is. Want to listen to the same narration three times because the goal isn't clear? it's here. Want to hear a guy complain about his sixth grade girlfriend and brag about his earliest bff? This is the game for you. The positive I found was the music. really beautiful and well done, adding a different feel to each level and how you experienced it. Some levels were colorful and interesting, although there is nothing interactive to keep you interested past what you initially see. Fleshed out, there could be more to it. Other than that, the movement is clumsy and doesn't feel normal, playing with a gamepad means you hold the left joystick down while moving, which sucks, and it's hard to tell where you'll land every time you jump, as the creator requires jumping to complete different portions. The bad game desi...

Its fun, free, and doesnt take alot of time to beat. You dont have a reason to NOT play this game.

seriously what is this

A fascinating insightful journey into the subconscious mind of an independent game developer wich tends to break the fourth wall in a clever yet subtle way. Reminds me of The Beginner's Guide.