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"Deep Sleep Trilogy" is a series of horror adventure games that simulate interactive dreams. The player explores surreal and disturbing environments, solves puzzles, and uncovers the story of their own subconscious mind. With a focus on atmosphere and symbolism, the trilogy offers a unique and psychological take on the horror genre.

Deep Sleep Trilogy screenshot
Deep Sleep Trilogy screenshot
Deep Sleep Trilogy screenshot
Deep Sleep Trilogy screenshot
Deep Sleep Trilogy screenshot
Deep Sleep Trilogy screenshot

99%
Audience ScoreBased on 810 reviews
story98 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions

  • The atmosphere and story are extremely engaging, creating a sense of dread and uneasiness throughout the trilogy.
  • The puzzles are intuitive and creative, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
  • The nostalgic value of revisiting these classic point-and-click games is enhanced by their unique art style and immersive sound design.
  • The trilogy is relatively short, with a total playtime of about 1.5 to 2 hours, which may leave some players wanting more.
  • Some puzzles can be too easy or require pixel hunting, making it frustrating at times to find necessary items.
  • While the horror elements are effective, some players feel that the games rely too much on cheap jump scares rather than building tension.
  • story
    214 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The "Deep Sleep" trilogy is praised for its engaging and atmospheric storytelling, effectively blending horror elements with a compelling narrative that keeps players invested. While the story is often described as straightforward and occasionally simplistic, it features intriguing plot twists and connections to other works by the developer, Scriptwelder. Overall, the trilogy is recommended for its immersive experience, rich lore, and the ability to evoke genuine emotional responses, making it a standout in the point-and-click genre.

    • “The trilogy offers an exceptional experience, seamlessly blending immersion and terror throughout a compelling storyline.”
    • “Its raw and simple art direction and dreamlike story manage to immerse you into this strange and dark world… into this deep deep sleep… and compel you to keep going forward to try to discover what is going on… and what your place is in this story.”
    • “The games build upon each other and form a continuous creepy story about the nature of dreams and dangerous creatures that live inside them.”
    • “The story is serviceable but nothing crazy.”
    • “For me, the overall quality of the subsequent entries (deeper sleep, the deepest sleep) kinda tapered off as the story progressed.”
    • “The biggest downside is that the story is very simplistic.”
  • atmosphere
    144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its ability to create a haunting and immersive experience, characterized by a sense of dread and unease. Reviewers highlight the effective use of pixelated graphics, sound design, and subtle storytelling that enhance the overall horror experience, making it memorable and engaging. Many note that the atmosphere is a key element that keeps players on edge, often relying on psychological tension rather than cheap jump scares.

    • “The atmosphere is amazing, and creates a constant sense of dread and uneasiness.”
    • “The atmosphere is perfect for horror, love pixelated games and the static filter it had, though for some people it might be 1.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game is simply unbelievable, the horror component of the gameplay works fine, you constantly feel uncomfortable, scared of the slightest rustle, the logic of using objects is also worked out efficiently.”
    • “Despite its pixelated style and simplicity, it manages to immerse us in an atmosphere of terror that keeps you alert at all times, without the need for jumpscares, just the discomfort and anxiety it produces.”
    • “All you see has this sort of decaying feel, like rotting furniture, or chipped walls, musty, dusty atmosphere around.”
    • “The foreboding atmosphere of the initial episode turns into a suffocating, oppressive mood this time around.”
  • graphics
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic pixel art style that evokes a classic point-and-click aesthetic, contributing to a moody and atmospheric experience. While some players appreciate the unique art and its ability to enhance the horror elements, others note that the old-school visuals can make it difficult to identify important objects and may not appeal to those accustomed to modern HD graphics. Overall, the simplicity of the graphics is seen as a double-edged sword, adding to the game's charm while also presenting challenges in gameplay.

    • “The pixel art style works well with the moody and foreboding atmosphere.”
    • “The grainy, pixelated art style is just perfect as well; it's a very atmospheric game and it's easy to get immersed into.”
    • “The simplicity of pixelated graphics combined with the dark and immersive atmosphere creates a unique experience that remains timeless.”
    • “Graphics might put some people off; they are very old school and the lighting/screen effects make things hard to see at times, but I think they bring some nostalgia and atmosphere.”
    • “The game is naturally dark; some places are explored only with a flashlight and the pixelated graphics really don't help to find the more hidden items.”
    • “Graphics are very crude and pixelated, but get the job done, though some items are hard to recognize.”
  • gameplay
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the "Deep Sleep" trilogy is characterized by intuitive point-and-click mechanics, focusing on inventory-based and environmental puzzles that enhance the horror atmosphere. While the graphics and puzzles may feel simplistic to some, the immersive experience and effective sound design create a tense environment that keeps players engaged. Overall, the trilogy offers a solid, albeit brief, gameplay experience that is recommended, especially during sales.

    • “Despite the dream setting, most of the puzzles felt intuitive, and I appreciated the timed puzzles and minigames that bring some action and stealth gameplay into the point-and-click genre. The sound design and darkness are used to frame tension and remind you that nightmares walk alongside dreams. The events and characters from this game also tie in with other Scriptwelder games, which I consider to be the most innovative and intuitive collection of point-and-click games I have ever played.”
    • “The gameplay is based on solving puzzles by clicking on objects and collecting items throughout the story. The core mechanics are inventory-based puzzles, with some environmental puzzles and timed sequences thrown in.”
    • “Combining a dark atmosphere, intuitive gameplay, and bone-chilling scares makes the Deep Sleep trilogy what it is.”
    • “To be fair and give a word of warning, it is pretty simple graphic and gameplay-wise, with rather simple puzzles, so it may feel a bit bare-bones to today's generation.”
    • “I found this one to be a small step down in terms of gameplay.”
    • “Escaping is as far as the gameplay and story go, nothing more to it.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its ability to create a creepy and immersive experience that complements the game's themes and art style. However, some criticism arises regarding the use of stock music, which detracts from its originality, and a few users expressed a desire for the ending music to play longer. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset to the game's overall impact.

    • “The atmosphere is almost the entire game, having awesome music and art that really accentuates the story.”
    • “The music is also a masterpiece, adding to the creepy atmosphere.”
    • “The run down, isolated nature of the locations the player travels through combined with the haunting, droning background music makes for the feeling both of being entirely alone in an endless nightmare, but being unable to shake the feeling that you're being watched and followed the entire time.”
    • “Sound and music are serviceable.”
    • “All six games, spanning the two bundles, have previously been available as free-to-play flash titles, and they all contain royalty-free assets; such as music from Incompetech, free textures, and free fonts.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has a mixed reception regarding replayability, with some users rating it 6/10 due to limited replay value despite its engaging story and scares. However, the inclusion of achievements and challenges provides additional incentives for players to revisit the game, enhancing the overall experience. While it is available for free on Newgrounds, many recommend purchasing it to support the developer.

    • “Offers replay value with the pursuit of achievements and completion of challenges.”
    • “Good scares, good story; would play again. My only complaint would be not a lot of replay value, but still amazing.”
    • “6/10 for replayability”
    • “While the games are playable for free on Newgrounds, if you love them and enjoy what Scriptwelder makes, then I recommend buying it anyway to show your support.”
    • “These elements add replay value and extend the experience beyond the main game.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal, with no punishing mechanics for achievements or replays. While the puzzles are challenging and engaging, some users note that pixel hunting can become tedious at times. Overall, the experience is described as enjoyable without excessive grinding.

    • “Just be wary, there is some pixel hunting that can be a bit tedious.”
    • “Simple puzzles, nice story, tense moments, not punishing nor grindy for achievements or replays.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be effectively intertwined with its terrifying elements, creating a unique experience that elicits both laughter and jump scares. The combination of a creepy atmosphere and engaging soundtrack enhances the overall enjoyment, making it highly recommended by users.

    • “The super creepy vibe gave us a few jump scares, and had us laughing at ourselves.”
    • “This game is so good; it is terrifying and funny. The soundtrack is excellent, and so is the lore. I 100% recommend this game, 10/10.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is consistently described as "very wholesome," indicating that it evokes positive emotions and fosters a sense of warmth and comfort among players.

    • “This game is incredibly wholesome and touches the heart in unexpected ways.”
    • “The emotional depth of the story left me feeling connected to the characters.”
    • “I was moved by the heartfelt moments throughout the game.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable.

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
1-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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