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The Wake

2018

The Wake

Session Respect Score

AI estimate · 0/5 votes
0.0/ 10

"A VR combat game focused on physical action and survival rather than complex systems, perfect for short intense sessions."

Best session: 10-20 minutes

Minimum session

5 min

Pausability

Pause anytime

Resume friendliness

Easy to resume

FOMO pressure

Zero FOMO

Focus required

Intense

Session structure

Self-contained runs

Play in short bursts to manage VR fatigue and physical exertion; the pick-up-and-play nature means you can stop anytime without losing progress.

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About

Immerse. Adapt. Survive. Engage in hand-to-hand combat using the HTC Vive, a huge assortment of weapons, and your will to survive! You must use every resource at your disposal, from bare fists to an array of bats, axes, bladed weapons, explosives, guns, and even a 2-handed chainsaw.

Single playerVirtual RealityAction

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Context Tags

No sound needed? One-handed? Good for commutes? Players vote.

🔇No sound OK
🤚One-handed
🎵Background game
🚇Commute friendly
✈️Plane friendly
💤Suspend & resume
Quick to boot
☁️Cloud save
👶Kid can watch
🛋️Couch co-op
🎤No voice chat needed
🌙Solo after bedtime
🎙️Podcast game
🧘Zen mode
🥱Brain off
🔁Satisfying grind
🧒Kid co-op

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Platform Notes

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The Wake — Session FAQ

How long does a session of The Wake take?
The minimum meaningful session for The Wake is approximately 5 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
Can you pause The Wake?
Yes — The Wake supports instant pause. You can stop at any moment without penalty, making it ideal for sessions that might be interrupted.
Does The Wake pressure you to keep playing?
The Wake has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
What is The Wake's Session Respect Score?
The Wake has a Session Respect Score of 9.5/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.

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