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A first-person action-adventure survival horror video game

A first-person action-adventure survival horror video game

Vote: (162 votes)

Program license: Demo

Developer: Krillbite Studio

Version: 2.0.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(162 votes)

Demo

Developer

Version

Krillbite Studio

2.0.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Legitimately scary
  • Unique premise
  • Fun mechanics

Cons

  • Interesting mechanics are not used enough
  • Stealth can be hit or miss

Among the Sleep is a horror video game that was released in 2014. It taps into primal fears by placing the player in the role of a child looking for it mother in the dark.

There is nothing comforting about Among the Sleep. There's little in this world that's scarier than a dark house as seen through the eyes of a child, and the game milks those feelings for all they are worth. The game is dark in both presentation and theme, and there are no true happy endings to be found. If you're looking for a game that will scare and depress you at the same time, this is probably the game for you. If you're looking for a grand statement that will make you feel better about the world, you should look elsewhere.

From a purely mechanical standpoint, Among the Sleep is an interesting beast. There's no combat, just hiding and fleeing. There are a few interesting touches (the uses of the teddy bear, for example), but the game is otherwise about taking the power away from the player. In an age where the average game can be best described as a power fantasy, Among the Sleep stands alone. It's a shame, then, that it doesn't use those unique mechanics nearly enough. Instead, the experience seems almost half-baked at a mechanical level as if this game is merely the first iteration of a much larger set of ideas.

Among the Sleep is a fantastic choice for horror enthusiasts. The ending has a relatively mild twist, but one that might stay with you for some time. If you're looking to re-experience the fears of childhood, this game is a must-play.

Pros

  • Legitimately scary
  • Unique premise
  • Fun mechanics

Cons

  • Interesting mechanics are not used enough
  • Stealth can be hit or miss