Sleep Awake

"Sleep Awake gets stronger in its second half, when the surreal imagery and routine stealth stop living in separate silos."

"Sleep Awake is an experimental horror game that may feel confusing in many parts, yet it still manages to impress with top-notch visuals, well-contextualized events, and excellent narrative direction."

"SLEEP AWAKE is a deeply artistic game that feels like navigating a beautiful yet eerie dreamscape. It&s;s a bit light on gameplay aside from its eerie stealth sections. But with a haunting atmosphere of psychedelic visuals, otherworldly sounds, and creepy …"

"I’m in two minds about Sleep Awake. Half of me thoroughly enjoyed the psychological aspects and hints at what is behind the Hush. However, there is a lot left to be desired, with easy gameplay sections, less than top notch …"

"SLEEP AWAKE&s;s psychedelic horror takes players on a delirious journey where the very world shifts and deceives. Mediocre stealth inflicts minimal damage on this mind-bending narrative that exists to confound with its captivating premise."

"Sleep Awake kicks off a bit groggy but then wakes up and delivers a memorable, unique, and bizarre experience. Katja’s plight might not mesh with many people, but it’s wholly unique and one of the heavier games I’ve played this …"

"While there are many ways in which it plays things safe and shows the limitations of its scope, Sleep Awake has the aesthetic strengths to impress in the increasingly crowded first-person horror genre."

"Some occasional subpar stealth sections and an obtuse puzzle or two are the only blemishes on an otherwise incredible journey that had me riveted from start to finish, with a story and main character that were incredible to witness. I …"

"Sleep Awake is a visionary psychological horror, strong in atmosphere and aesthetics but less impactful in gameplay. A short, flawed yet memorable experience for fans of auteur-driven walking simulators."

"Given this, and the fact that Sleep Awake is overall a very enjoyable and well crafted experience, with a few hitches in its story that can mostly be ignored due to the absolutely beautiful presentation of its world and characters, …"

"SLEEP AWAKE is a game I saw in my email, having never heard of it. I redeemed the key on a whim, and dear lord, am I happy that I did. The four hours I spent in The Crawl as …"

"The death cults are silly, but at the same time, ruminations on how humanity’s self-perceived resilience could work against it. That’s where Sleep Awake really hits. When the monsters do show up it stumbles, and feels more like a normal …"

"Sleep Awake is a narrative horror game that differs from the classics of the genre. The title from Blumhouse Games almost entirely abandons the jump scare system, leaving room for a psychedelic backdrop in which the paranoia of falling into …"

"Sleep Awake is an extremely intriguing title that draws strength from its creative and captivating worldbuilding, capable of capturing our attention from the very first minutes of gameplay. However, what prevents the game from really taking off are its gameplay …"

"Sleep Awake is a frustrating game because its potential screams from every neon-lit corner. It has impressive art style, a great cast, and a premise that should be genuinely terrifying. As a video game, however, it&s;s underdeveloped. It&s;s too linear, …"

"Sleep Awake has a unique idea and world-building full of potential, but in execution it only partially realizes this potential. On the one hand, the eye-catching artistic graphics, melancholic atmosphere and sound design in harmony with the game&s;s theme provide …"

"Sleep Awake is an atmospheric and mysterious game in which dreams and reality intertwine. With minimalist, hypnotic graphics, a subtle soundtrack and creative puzzles, the game offers a unique experience that you will discover slowly and will stay with you …"

"SLEEP AWAKE is by far one of my favorite horror games I have played this year. The story is creative and intriguing, hooking me until the end, so I could see what would happen next. The gameplay has a nice …"

"It may sound terribly cliché, but Sleep Awake is the kind of obscure, brain-prodding project you have to open yourself up to in order to appreciate its intent, bombarding you for four hours with cryptic clues and disorienting FMV dreamscapes …"

"A brief, bizarre, and brilliant trip. SLEEP AWAKE offers a mind-bending story that leaves you dizzy and lightheaded, pure, simple magic."

"Sleep Awake has an interesting premise, and makes nice use of full motion video to assist in blurring the lines between what&s;s real and imaginary. It&s;s just a shame that it&s;s not as engaging to play as it should be. …"

"Sleep Awake is a few hours long horror-themed walking simulator. For a horror game, it&s;s not scary at all, and playing it is a frustrating and boring experience."

"Sleep Awake captivated us with its dreamlike atmosphere bordering on the surreal. Katja&s;s wanderings in a world trying to resist sleep will take us to disturbing and horrific landscapes. However, our adventures will be very short-lived and, apart from a …"

"Sleep Awake tells an unusual story with an original idea that grabs you… until you realize it&s;s not entirely well executed. Even so, its atmosphere, sound, and psychedelic moments make it a unique experience if you&s;re into experimental horror."

"Sleep Awake is a solid game whose story, visuals, and audio design are excellent. The experience is going to have you invested in it from start to finish but isn&s;t likely to have you returning back to it once you&s;re …"

"This is a game for those who value atmosphere and audio-visual experiences over deep mechanical gameplay. It’s a strange, trippy ride through a unique nightmare world that looks and sounds incredible. However, if you&s;re looking for a coherent, satisfying narrative …"

"With the introduction being a bit of a puzzle itself with what it expected me to accomplish, it lacked any true immersion. As I consider immersion to be one of the most important aspects in the horror genre, it made …"