Still Wakes the Deep

"Still Wakes The Deep may not stick around for long, but it&s;ll have an iron-clad grip on you across its runtime. There&s;s clear inspiration here from horror movie classics such as Alien and The Thing, and we adored seeing those …"

"A horror adventure that reduces horror to its simplest and, therefore, terrible core, made more intriguing by a peculiar setting."

"Still Wakes the Deep tells an emotional tale under extreme circumstances, with a stunningly detailed world and intelligent storytelling."

"While Still Wakes The Deep doesn&s;t boast the biggest narrative draw, what will really pull you in is the eerie atmosphere it manages to envelope you in. Fighting for your life against the churning sea and the strange creature that …"

"An horror adventure with a strong &s;Carpenterian&s; flavour that delivers some interesting ideas and awakens ancestral fears, but in the end leaves the taste of a missed opportunity. An excessively linear gameplay, limited longevity and some technical issues prevent it …"

"A horror adventure that knows how to get to the point and tell us its story in a convincing way. In terms of gameplay, it has nothing particularly memorable, but the tide of the narrative will sweep you away."

"Still Wakes the Deep is a very capable walking simulator, but that’s it. No sparks of genius here. The game is quite monotonous, fortunately it delivers some fun with a unique setting and a really good, dramatic storyline that would …"

"Despite the shortcomings in interaction and gameplay complexity, Still Wakes the Deep has an appeal through its linear, but high-quality set pieces and engaging storytelling."

"An emotive story that is equal parts terrifying and traumatic."

"Still Wakes The Deep is a work plagued by numerous problems. The coherence between story and gameplay often leaves something to be desired, with heavy consequences on the effectiveness of the narrative and the horror phases."

"Falling short of its potential, Still Wakes The Deep&s;s linearity and simplicity of gameplay does disservice to a great concept. Despite this, it&s;s still well worth a look, owing to its stellar art direction, well-written characters and strong atmosphere. The …"

"Still Wakes the Deep is an impeccable horror production, a gorgeously sickening nightmare in a rarely used setting propelled by stellar acting and sublimely nasty body horror. It’s more than just “The Thing on an oil rig,” though it makes …"

"Still Wakes the Deep is a relatively short game (I completed the campaign in under five hours). The story is strictly linear, akin to some of The Chinese Room’s other games, with no collectibles or secrets. While it’s true that …"

"In the end, Still Wakes the Deep is worth the six or seven hours it takes to blast through the story. It’s not scary as such, but it’s tense as hell, and there’s a poignance here that shines brightly through …"

"This is The Chinese Room’s best game yet. It has the bombastic set pieces, unflinching gore, and intense stealth sequences that make it a harrowing experience that deserves to stand alongside other games about guys having really bad days. But …"

"Still Wakes the Deep is a fun romp for its short playthrough. The lack of environmental storytelling and exploration is really where it falls apart. Still, this being on Game Pass makes it worth checking out for sure. I enjoyed …"

"Still Wakes the Deep&s;s nearly on-rails structure and ineffective scares undersell its otherwise fantastic setting."

"The team&s;s reputation in visual design and soundtrack are supplemented by a tautened horror thriller that&s;s oftentimes engaging to watch; however, it&s;s degraded by shallow mechanics that are typically unrewarding to play. Like oil and water, there&s;s an incongruous mixture …"

"This is a great, if short, horror game with impeccable looks and fantastic atmosphere. It&s;s scary and full of character, but with a barely five-hour run time your enjoyment could depend on what you paid for it."

"Still Wakes the Deep doesn&s;t quite live up to its potential, but if you have six hours to spend and don&s;t mind a lot of unanswered questions, you could do a lot worse."

"With a strong setting, nice visuals and authentic performances, Still Wakes the Deep has all the tools to create a memorable experience, but stumbles in providing anything innovative. Its dishevelled oil rig full of mutants is always creepy but never …"

"The Chinese Room returns to the horror genre with an original tale featuring a memorable monster."

"Still Wakes the Deep is a standout title from The Chinese Room and is a must-play for fans of Lovecraft horror. The game utilizes all its audio elements to craft an immersive experience that&s;s thrilling and chilling. The title has …"

"While Still Wakes the Deep is a beautiful work of atmosphere and tension, all that can be shattered by its strictly linear trappings."

"While Still Wakes the Deep offers up its fair share of thrills, railroad-style level design, a short runtime, and a surprisingly superficial story result in an experience that may entertain in the moment, but will likely be forgotten rather quickly. …"

"A short and simple horror game about a man having the worst Christmas ever in quite possibly one of the most claustrophobic and isolated areas imaginable. Fantastic atmosphere, great characters, and some pretty intense moments make Still Wakes the Deep …"

"A walking simulator that&s;s also a love letter to The Thing, transplanting its blend of naturalistic realism and abject horror into an immaculately recreated 1970s North Sea oil rig."

"Although the first few bars didn&s;t tell me much about the title except that it looked like another walking simulator with scares, it was the complete pack that left me excited. The combination of a very powerful visual aspect, incredible …"

"Still Wakes the Deep is wonderfully, authentically Scottish – even the carpets on the Beira D oil rig are tartan. It&s;s also a singularly immersive and utterly memorable piece of work that&s;s among The Chinese Room&s;s very best."

"Still Wakes The Deep is a very atmospheric horror game with some brilliant moments and strong character dialogue. It is unfortunately hampered by a safe overall narrative that players may find more comfortable than scary, and a lack of something …"

"A gripping slow-burn of oil-slicked horror and atmosphere, Still Wakes The Deep delivers mood in spades - but its shallow gameplay and heavy hand-holding keep it from drilling deeper.‍"

"Still Wakes the Deep doesn&s;t fully realize the horrific potential of its intriguing setting, and some might find it to be a bit too light on gameplay, but thanks to an engaging story and gorgeous visuals, it&s;s still a game …"

"Atmospherically gripping, but playfully shallow oil rig horror trip with engaging sound design."

"What it lacks in any challenge, it certainly makes up for in authenticity. Still Wakes The Deep provides some excellent lovecraftian horror on board the eery yet original location that is the Beira D. Dedicated and genuine performances from the …"

"Treat Still Wakes the Deep like a Netflix mini series and you will have a whale of a time. Its excellent script, acting, and atmosphere make it just as good to passively watch as to actively play, so grab your …"