Electric Sleep

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Electric Sleep is a single player action game. It was developed by Matthew Weekes and was released on February 22, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Electric Sleep is a pixel art interactive story. Explore a crumbling world as an emotionally driven robot. You wake up in a strange lab, and head out to explore a strange landscape. Through the course of your travels you find yourself waking up in that lab over and over, but each time in the grip of a new emotion. Discover how each emotion colours your experience of the world, and the means by wh…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music6 positive mentions

The game features a well-written narrative that effectively conveys different emotions, enhancing the overall experience.
With 44 different endings and numerous branching paths, players have plenty of opportunities to explore and discover new aspects of the story.
The pixel art and atmospheric soundtrack work harmoniously to create an immersive and emotional journey through the game's world.

The music is lacking at the beginning, leading to an empty feeling before it gradually builds up as the game progresses.
The mechanics for unlocking new emotions can feel unintuitive and random, leading to confusion about the outcomes of certain choices.
The game is relatively short and may feel slow-paced, with limited options for customization and no save feature, which can hinder replayability.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as atmospheric and evocative, enhancing the emotional depth of the storytelling. While it starts off sparse, it gradually builds in intensity, aligning with the player's journey and mood. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its ability to enrich the experience and complement the strong writing and visuals.
- “Here is a beautiful mixture of art, music, and writing to play with emotions and in what they may result.”
- “With superb writing and music, it's an intriguing and touching look at how emotions alter our perspective and shape our world.”
- “The story is eloquently revealed through a variety of perspectives, the art beautifully reflects the ambience the text creates, and the soundtrack enriches every aspect of the game but also shines on its own.”
- “The music is extremely lacking; however, it gradually builds up the further you get in a path, meaning it's extremely empty at the start.”
- “It's mostly text, with the stunning pixel art images providing illustrations for what you're reading, and the music changing as you progress to match your mood and situation.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a unique and atmospheric story that explores deep emotional themes through player choices, resulting in multiple endings and varied perspectives. Its narrative is enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and art that complements the tone, making for an immersive experience that encourages players to delve into their inner worlds. While the story may not appeal to everyone, it offers a thought-provoking journey through a dystopian setting.
- “A relaxing jaunt; I especially liked how each primary emotion that's unlocked changes the whole tone of the story.”
- “What you're getting here is a pretty in-depth story that you control, and it's kind of cool to see how the robot sees the exact same scenario totally different, based on how it's feeling.”
- “The story is eloquently revealed through a variety of perspectives; the art beautifully reflects the ambience the text creates, and the soundtrack enriches every aspect of the game but also shines on its own.”
- “This 'game' is definitely not for everyone but for those who dare to explore their inner world by exploring a fictional, dystopian world in this kind of 'self-repeating' story.”
- “You are faced with choices, you make choices - the story pushes on and then it ends (pretty brief segments, maybe about 5 minutes each if you're a quick reader).”
- “When you're scared, it reads out like a psychological death threat - and this impacts the story itself.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, characterized by immersive music and a thought-provoking narrative that evokes strong emotions. Players find themselves deeply engaged in the experience, appreciating its ability to create a compelling and reflective environment, even if they may not replay it.
- “A neat little story game with atmospheric music.”
- “You can't help but dive into that immersive atmosphere.”
- “I don't think I'll ever replay it, but it's nice when games make you ponder and feel emotions, drawing you into the conceived atmosphere.”
- “I don't think I'll ever replay it, but it's nice when games make you ponder and feel some emotions, drawing you into the conceived atmosphere.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers an immersive emotional experience as players navigate a deteriorating world through the eyes of a robot, each awakening accompanied by a different emotion. With exceptional writing and music, it poignantly explores how emotions influence perception and understanding, encouraging players to piece together the overarching message through their emotional journey.
- “You explore a crumbling world as an emotionally driven robot after you wake up in a strange lab over and over again, but each time in the grip of a new emotion.”
- “With superb writing and music, it's an intriguing and touching look at how emotions alter our perspective and shape our world.”
- “I imagine when you unlock all the emotions and master them, you will see the entire actual message, although you can piece it together by just remembering what it said in different emotional states.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging and emotional experience, offering a roller coaster of feelings within a couple of hours, complemented by an impressive soundtrack. Users recommend it for its enjoyable mechanics and overall fun.
- “I loved the gameplay; it was a roller coaster of emotions packed into just a couple of hours, and the music really enhanced the experience.”
- “The gameplay was engaging and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.”
- “I would definitely recommend this game for its immersive gameplay and fantastic soundtrack.”