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The indie-hit returns in a definitive 8-Bit edition for the NES® and more!

In 2017, Elden Pixels would release their first title - Alwa's Awakening.  The four-man team came together to develop games for the NES® originally but an adventure this big - over 280 MB once released on PC and modern consoles - would prove to be a challenge.  Thanks to the help of talented programmer Brad Smith and our team at Retro-Bit Publishing, we are bringing a whol new take on the original game.  It is through this partnership that we are also proud to announce a new way to add this title to your collection - Digical!  Click below to navigate.

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Alwa's Awakening: The 8-Bit Edition - NES®

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In Alwa’s Awakening, you play as Zoe, a heroine sent from another world to bring peace to the land of Alwa.  Equipped only with a magic staff, she awakens in a distant land and must set out to help the people.  Traverse dangerous dungeons, meet interesting and fun characters, and explore the world in this 8-bit adventure game.  Just like the old classics, you won’t have a flashing arrow telling you exactly where to go and what to do next.  Instead, you are free to find your own way and by using your magic staff, you can progress through the over-400 unique challenging rooms in the game.

Alwa's Awakening: The 8-Bit Edition - Digical

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Retro-Bit Publishing has always looked at ways to preserve a game’s history while supporting the developers.  Digical combines aspects of both DIGItal and physiCAL releases. Each Digical release includes the game ROM and exclusive digital content packed in a character-themed USB® memory stick along with a display case that really stands out in any collection!

5,000 NES® Cartridges & 3,000 Digical Shipped Worldwide

ALL COPIES DELIVERED APRIL 2022

2016

Elden Pixels was founded when a group of friends got together and started work on their first game, Alwa’s Awakening.  This Metroidvania-like game focused on puzzle solving while building an interesting world around Zoe, the protagonist.


February 2017

Alwa's Awakening launches on Steam and eventually other platforms such as Xbox One, PS4, and Switch eShops.  Their focus on the gameplay, story, and unique puzzles while using an 8-bit aesthetic proved to be successful across all digital eshops.

June 2020

The sequel launches as Alwa's Legacy on eShop platforms.  It continues Zoe's tale in the world of Alwa although with a 16-bit aesthetic this time.


April 2022

Elden Pixels had intended to release Alwa's Awakening on an original NES® cartridge and thanks to talented programmer Brad Smith and Retro-Bit Publishing, a whole new version called Alwa's Awakening: The 8-Bit Edition would be released with additional rooms to explore and a new ending.  Additionally, it would be the debut of Retro-Bit's Digical.  Pre-orders ended in September 2021.
  • Licensing has been updated for this special release.
  • The game has been entirely reprogrammed to run on the NES® (NTSC and PAL) which includes redone puzzles, rooms, and enemies.
  • Elden Pixels has expanded the game adding more rooms, puzzles, and even a new ending.

Special Thanks

Mikael Forslind
Robert Kreese
Isac Degerborg
Alexander Berggren
Brad Smith
Tobias Mattson
Manuel Samolo

Ryan Engstrom

Patrick Offord

James Genduso

Kevin Vigil

Giovanni Funes

Ronald Loatwall

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