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Waking Violet

Waking Violet is a classic 2D top-down puzzle game, but with awesome spells and a unique time rewind mechanic. Playing as Violet, a shy teen with a desire to grow up, you get trapped in a dream you just can't wake up from.

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Developer
Marco Mastropaolo, MixedBag Srl
Publisher
MixedBag Srl
Release
June 29, 2018
8 years and 36 days ago
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About the Game

Waking Violet is a classic 2D top-down puzzle game, but with awesome spells and a unique time rewind mechanic.

Playing as Violet, a shy teen with a desire to grow up, you get trapped in a dream you just can't wake up from.
Every puzzle solved will take you closer to waking-up and getting back to your real life, but you are in the dream for a reason, and getting out might not be as easy as it sounds…

-42 unforgiving levels
-Learn exciting spells
-Explore a magical world, and discover what (or who) is keeping you there
-Gain mana, cast spells, fail, undo your moves and try again
-Beautiful hand-drawn graphics with a unique style
-Amazing downtempo music to stimulate your concentration
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