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Among the Sleep

2014
GenresVirtual Reality, Adventure, Indie, Action, Horror, Puzzle and Logic, Single Player, First Person Perspective
AvailableMay 29, 2014
PlatformPlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
DeveloperKrillbite Studio
Overview

Among the Sleep is a first person horror adventure, in which you play a two year old child. After waking up in the middle of the night to mysterious sounds, you start exploring the dark looking for comfort. The game explores horror through atmosphere and exploration, not with scores and combat systems. In Among the Sleep you’re vulnerable, scared, and trying to make sense of the world

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77 reviews found

83

Gaming Age

PlayStation 4

Dec 23, 2015

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The game is seen as a promising step for the survival horror genre, with its original concept and unique experience. However, its short length and lack of depth are criticized, leaving room for improvement in future projects.


80

GRYOnline.pl

PC

May 30, 2014

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The review concludes with a strong positive assessment, highlighting the game's originality, emotional impact, and effective execution despite initial skepticism. The ending is particularly praised for its unexpected and powerful conclusion.


80

Riot Pixels

PC

Oct 19, 2014

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The game is praised for its unique child's perspective, atmospheric horror, and creative design, though it has some narrative shortcomings. The review highlights its strengths in immersion and originality while acknowledging room for improvement in storytelling depth.


80

Joystiq

PC

May 29, 2014

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A masterful execution of psychological horror through innovative perspective and atmosphere, though hindered by its short length. Praised for its creativity and emotional impact despite minor flaws.


80

Destructoid

PlayStation 4

Jan 4, 2016

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The game is praised for its unique horror perspective, atmospheric storytelling, and creative design but criticized for its brevity and abrupt conclusion. It is seen as a concise, artistic experience with room for expansion.


78

Game Informer

PC

May 30, 2014

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Among the Sleep is a powerful, emotionally resonant experience that prioritizes storytelling over traditional horror mechanics. While it has flaws in pacing and gameplay depth, its unique approach to narrative and atmosphere makes it a memorable, impactful game.


78

MondoXbox

Xbox One

Jun 5, 2016

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A unique psychological horror experience that successfully translates childhood fears into a terrifying narrative. While it suffers from short length and some repetitive mechanics, its originality and atmosphere make it worth trying for fans of the genre.


78

Impulsegamer

PC

Jan 23, 2017

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The review concludes that the game is worth experiencing on sale for its unique approach to psychological horror, despite its brevity and lack of traditional action elements. It emphasizes emotional impact over length or complexity.


75

GameFront

PC

Jun 8, 2014

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Among The Sleep is a short but atmospheric horror game that excels in creating tension through sound and imagination, though it falls slightly short on sustained scares and depth, making it a worthwhile but niche experience.


75

SpazioGames

PlayStation 4

Nov 23, 2016

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Among the Sleep is a controversial title with strong emotional and narrative elements, offering a unique horror experience through its perspective and atmosphere. However, technical issues and a short runtime prevent it from being a standout release, despite its potential.

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