Deep Sleep Trilogy
- October 25, 2019
- scriptwelder
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
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Reviews
- The trilogy offers a nostalgic trip back to classic flash games, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- The atmosphere is dark and immersive, effectively creating tension and unease throughout the gameplay.
- The puzzles are well-designed and intuitive, making for a satisfying point-and-click adventure.
- The games are relatively short, with the entire trilogy taking about 1-2 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Some items can be difficult to see due to the pixelated graphics, leading to moments of pixel hunting.
- The asking price of $5 may feel steep for a collection of games that were previously available for free online.
- story186 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The "Deep Sleep" trilogy is praised for its engaging and interconnected storytelling, which effectively combines horror elements with immersive gameplay. While the narrative is straightforward and not overly complex, it features intriguing twists and a rich atmosphere that captivates players throughout the series. Many reviewers highlight the trilogy's ability to evoke genuine fear and curiosity, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of point-and-click horror games.
“This game is very horror and story driven, which works to its benefit when the player is asked to interact with NPCs to learn more about the world or when the game itself sets up a plot twist at the very end of the third act.”
“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 story told throughout is also surprisingly engaging, dark and dare I say sad.”
“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.”
“It's never really scary and the third game kinda borks the overall story a bit in my eyes but it's still a trilogy of honestly enjoyable semi-horror gameplay.”
- atmosphere112 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The "Deep Sleep" trilogy excels in creating a haunting and immersive atmosphere, effectively utilizing its pixelated graphics and sound design to evoke feelings of terror and unease. Players appreciate the game's ability to build tension without relying heavily on jump scares, instead fostering a sense of discomfort and anxiety throughout the experience. Overall, the trilogy is praised for its dark, engaging atmosphere that enhances both the storytelling and gameplay, making it a memorable horror experience.
“It creates such a unique atmosphere and depicts the experience of a lucid dream perfectly.”
“The most striking aspect of this game is what you'd expect in a good horror game, the atmosphere is absolutely on point, and makes almost every moment spent playing the game something that feels unsettling.”
“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.”
“The foreboding atmosphere of the initial episode turns into a suffocating, oppressive mood this time around.”
“All you see has this sort of decaying feel, like rotting furniture, or chipped walls, musty, dusty atmosphere around.”
- graphics82 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a nostalgic pixel art style that effectively contributes to its moody and atmospheric horror experience, though some players may find the old-school visuals and lighting effects challenging to navigate. While the simplicity of the graphics may feel bare-bones to modern audiences, many reviewers appreciate how they enhance the overall immersion and storytelling. Overall, the pixelated aesthetic is well-received, with some expressing a desire for a modern remake to elevate the visuals.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Graphics are very crude and pixelated, but get the job done, though some items are hard to recognize.”
- gameplay54 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
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 players, the series effectively combines tension and nostalgia, offering a compelling experience despite its relatively short playtime of 1 to 2 hours across all three games. Overall, it is praised for its immersive storytelling through gameplay rather than dialogue, making it a worthwhile experience, especially when on sale.
“Despite the dream setting, most of the puzzles felt intuitive, and I appreciated the timed puzzles and mini-games that bring action and stealth gameplay into the point-and-click genre. The sound and darkness 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. Simple to understand mechanics, and well done point-and-click with an interesting story carrying through each chapter.”
“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.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with many reviewers describing it as a masterpiece that complements the eerie and immersive experience. However, some noted that certain tracks felt familiar, suggesting they may be stock music, which slightly detracted from the overall originality. Overall, the soundtrack effectively contributes to the game's haunting ambiance, making it a key element of the gameplay experience.
“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.”
“My only criticism is the ending music of 'The Deepest Sleep'; I would have preferred that it started until the text credits rolled.”
“The rundown, isolated nature of the locations the player travels through combined with the haunting, droning background music creates a feeling of being entirely alone in an endless nightmare, while also being unable to shake the feeling that you're being watched and followed the entire time.”
“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.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
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 pursuit of achievements and challenges does provide additional incentives for replay, extending the overall experience. Players are encouraged to support the developer by purchasing the game, even though it is available for free on Newgrounds.
“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.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal, with puzzles that are challenging yet logical and not overly tedious. While the game avoids punishing mechanics and excessive grinding for achievements, some players note that pixel hunting can be a bit tedious at times. Overall, the experience is described as engaging without feeling grindy.
“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.”
“The puzzles were pretty challenging but overall made sense and weren't annoying or tedious to complete.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be effectively intertwined with its terrifying elements, creating a unique experience that elicits both jump scares and laughter. 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 terrifying and funny; the soundtrack is amazing and the lore is captivating. I 100% recommend this game, 10/10.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is consistently described as "very wholesome," indicating that it evokes positive emotions and fosters a sense of warmth and comfort among players.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but players have reported experiencing noticeable glitches that affect overall stability. Despite these issues, the gameplay remains enjoyable.
