# The Wake — MourningFather, MourningMother

> A narrative game about generational guilt, family history, and deciphering secrets. (iPhone/iPad app by SOMI Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wake/id1546739064 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SOMI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122395966)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 211 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2021-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wake/id1546739064/reviews.md

## What is The Wake?

The Wake is the last of game developer Somi’s “Guilt Trilogy,” consisting of Replica and Legal Dungeon.

[ Perhaps it means my life simply boils down to this: “Everything I say is a lie.” ]

The Wake is a record of past wounds opened at a three-day funeral—a record of the roots of guilt, and the memories and emotions that chain together three generations of a family.

The journal is encoded with a simple substitution cipher that the player must break in order to reveal the writer’s psyche and discover the contradictions that define him.

Explore a generational curse that has swallowed a man and his life.

## Key features

- Explores generational guilt
- Three-day funeral narrative
- Substitution cipher puzzles
- Reveals writer's psyche
- Family history exploration

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wake/id1546739064/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 泣いた

*2022-08-18*

クリアしました。暗号が難解で大変でしたがどうにかいけました。
ネタバレになるので内容は伏せますが、休憩中の職場でボロ泣きでした。エンディングもやや難解だったので、二周目(?)でゆっくり読み解いていこうと思ってます。良ゲーです。

### 3/5 — Great concept, terrible controls.

*2021-05-07*

I tried to turn the dials to flip the letters etc but it barely goes more than a click, nothing turns and nothing happens.

### 5/5 — とてもいい

*2021-04-29*

隠された日記の暗号を説くゲームです

### 2/5 — プロローグ

*2021-04-25*

メモにシーザー記号が+2となっているが
説明と答えが矛盾しています。実際には-2でランプがつきますが...

## Frequently asked questions about The Wake

### What is The Wake about?

The Wake is a narrative game that delves into generational guilt and past wounds experienced during a three-day funeral. It focuses on uncovering the writer's psyche and the contradictions that define him through a substitution cipher.

### How do I play The Wake?

Gameplay involves exploring a narrative set during a funeral and deciphering a simple substitution cipher. Breaking the cipher reveals the writer's thoughts, memories, and emotions, allowing you to understand the family's history.

### Is The Wake available on multiple devices?

Yes, The Wake is supported on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This allows for flexible gameplay across different Apple devices.

### What is the age rating for The Wake?

The Wake has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. It explores mature themes but is accessible.

### When was The Wake last updated?

The Wake was last updated on April 1, 2021, with version 1.0. This indicates it was released and has not received subsequent updates.

### What is the price of The Wake?

The Wake is a paid game and costs $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the full game experience.

### Does The Wake have ads?

No, The Wake does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What is the user rating for The Wake?

The Wake has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This suggests a generally positive reception from its limited player base.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2021-04-01

No release notes.

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## More apps by SOMI Inc.

- [Legal Dungeon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legal-dungeon/id1606897597)

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