Waking Violet

[quote][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/6142328/][b]Like this Review? Follow The Cpt Froggy Club Curator Page for plenty more![/b][/url][/quote] Solve puzzles, use spells and rewind time all to aid you in escaping from the dream you’re trapped in. Waking Violet is a top down puzzle game from Marco Mastropaolo / MixedBag Srl where you use spells and a rewind time mechanism (which will be used quite readily) to navigate through complex levels. You play as Violet, a shy teen, who is trapped within a dream from which she just cannot awake. To escape from this dream, you’ll have to solve the puzzles on each of the forty-two levels. There are other obstacles which will also hinder your progress, like enemies. To solve the puzzles, you’ll have to move blocks to create bridges, or to place them on switches that open a gateway. You can also clone yourself and use other magic spells, like fire and ice. When using magic, you’ll need to collect mana, which can be found in bottles throughout the levels, although getting them can be tricky at times and you’ll only have a certain amount, so use it wisely. Fire will destroy any blocks or enemies in your path. Freeze will allow you …

[h1]Details[/h1] [quote] [h1]In dreams I walk with you...: [/h1] https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1436137379 Violet is lost in her dreams: you solve the puzzles, piece the story together and wake her up again... ? The ambitious, ambiguous plot gives the game a dream-like feel as you work your way through many ethereal, surreal levels, using potions and wits to overcome a labyrinth of puzzles and a growing sense of dread. The game has a great 'take-back' feature allowing you to step-back through a puzzle which is incredibly useful and makes the gameplay fresh and fun. A fun, dark and solid puzzle game with enough unique qualities to make it an indie classic. [/quote] [h1]Summary[/h1] [quote] [h1]What dreams may come... a dark fable shrouds this hidden gem of a puzzle game.[/h1] Pros: - nice level design - good, solid controls - innovative step-back puzzle feature - great pacing and a narrative that holds the whole thing together - hours and hours of really tricky puzzles to be had! Cons: - it is a block-pushing game, so there will be a lot that feels familiar - some solid, infuriating puzzles however questionable replay value https://steamcommunity.com/share…

Waking Violet is a well made puzzler game. You have four powers, each requiring mana, and you need to complete the levels objective using the mana you can find without getting stuck. It can become quite difficult and I must admit my video ended early when I couldn't figure out how to complete a level. It's probably simple but I just couldn't get it at the time. There is also a time rewind function that I found very helpful. It's a good quality product and at $6.99 it is very well priced. So those of you who like a puzzler, check out my video on YouTube to see some game play in action.... https://youtu.be/k6OrM6X_TOo Thanks for watching, please like, subscribe and comment.

This is a very fun game. The puzzles get hard pretty quickly and there are sooooo many. It's very imaginative & I loved every second of this game. I've got a playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLnhzbUNbV0&list=PLyXV7xFoTUtWv2XwtZBeqZkyk4FwBMlM9

This is a well put together game with some nice puzzles. It felt somewhat inspired by Adventures of Lolo (half-tile movement, instant lasers you block with crates and most enemies start asleep) but with enough differences to make it unique. There are a fair few Sokoban-style block pushing puzzles, so maybe hold off if that's not what you enjoy. My biggest complaint would be that the protagonist moves rather slowly, so it gets a bit tedious just waiting for her to get places. Still, I enjoyed my time with the game (3-4 hours to get all endings) and recommend it.

Waking Violet is a thoughtfully designed puzzle adventure developed by Marco Mastropaolo and MixedBag Srl and published by MixedBag Srl. Blending logic-based gameplay with a surreal dream narrative, the game delivers an experience that constantly challenges the player's intellect while exploring themes of self-discovery, courage, and personal growth. Although its presentation initially appears simple, the game gradually reveals a surprisingly deep puzzle system built around magical abilities, environmental manipulation, and time-rewinding mechanics that encourage experimentation and creative thinking. The story revolves around Violet, a young girl trapped inside a mysterious dream world from which she cannot seem to escape. As she searches for a way to wake up, she encounters strange environments, magical forces, and increasingly complex challenges that stand between her and freedom. The narrative unfolds gradually through the progression of puzzles rather than lengthy cutscenes, creating an experience where gameplay and storytelling are closely connected. The dreamlike setting allows the developers to introduce imaginative concepts and unusual environments while maintaining an un…