Deep Sleep Trilogy

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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.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 405 reviews

story49 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 sound design.

The games are relatively short, with the entire trilogy taking about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, 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 may find the lack of depth in the narrative and character development disappointing.

story
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The "Deep Sleep" trilogy is praised for its engaging and atmospheric storytelling, featuring a blend of horror and mystery that captivates players throughout its short gameplay. While some reviews note the story's simplicity and straightforwardness, many highlight its effective plot twists and emotional depth, making it a memorable experience that ties well with other works by the developer. Overall, the trilogy is recommended for its immersive narrative and the way it intertwines gameplay with storytelling, despite some critiques regarding its brevity and linearity.
- “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… and compel you to keep going forward to try to discover what is going on… and what your place is in this story.”
- “The main reasons are the atmosphere and story, which pull you into the game and don't let you go until you've ended it.”
- “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
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its engaging, eerie, and immersive qualities, effectively creating a sense of dread and tension throughout the experience. Reviewers highlight the successful combination of pixelated graphics, haunting sound design, and subtle storytelling that enhances the overall horror ambiance. Many note that the atmosphere is a standout feature, making the game memorable and compelling, even in its short format.
- “The atmosphere is amazing, and creates a constant sense of dread and uneasiness.”
- “The atmosphere 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.”
- “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.”
graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic pixel art style that evokes a classic point-and-click aesthetic, contributing to a creepy and immersive atmosphere. While some players appreciate the unique art and atmospheric effects, others note that the simplicity and low resolution can make important objects difficult to discern. Overall, the retro graphics are seen as enhancing the game's horror elements, though they may not appeal to those who prefer modern high-definition visuals.
- “The atmosphere is delightfully creepy, and I like the old-school graphics.”
- “The pixel art style works well with the moody and foreboding atmosphere.”
- “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
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 resonates with players. Overall, the trilogy offers a concise yet engaging gameplay experience, making it a worthwhile purchase, 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 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
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its ability to create a creepy and immersive experience. While some noted that certain tracks felt familiar and may have been stock music, the overall soundtrack is considered a strong complement to the game's themes and storytelling. However, there was a suggestion for improvement regarding the timing of the ending music.
- “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've 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 feeling 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.”
replayability
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Overall, the replayability of the game is rated moderately, with a score of 6/10. While players appreciate the good scares and story, they note a lack of inherent replay value; however, the pursuit of achievements and challenges does enhance the experience for those seeking additional content.
- “Good scares, good story; would play again. My only complaint would be the limited replay value, but it's still amazing.”
- “6/10 for replayability.”
- “Offers replay value with the pursuit of achievements and completion of challenges.”
- “These elements add replay value and extend the experience beyond the main game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal, with engaging puzzles and a compelling story that avoid excessive repetition or frustration. However, some mention that pixel hunting can be tedious at times, slightly detracting from the overall experience.
- “Just be wary, there is some pixel hunting that can be a bit tedious.”
- “The puzzles were pretty challenging but overall made sense and weren't annoying or tedious to complete.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively blends humor with horror, providing a mix of jump scares and self-deprecating laughter that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging soundtrack and lore, contributing to its high recommendation.
- “The super creepy vibe gave us a few jump scares, and had us laughing at ourselves.”
- “This game is so good; it's terrifying and funny. The soundtrack is excellent, and the lore is captivating. I 100% recommend this game, 10/10.”
emotional
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Players find the game to be very wholesome, evoking positive emotions and a sense of warmth throughout the experience.
- “This game evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and warmth.”
- “The emotional storytelling truly resonates with players.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the characters and their journeys.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect overall stability. Despite these issues, the experience remains enjoyable.
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”