Overslept
- November 22, 2020
- Justus Yew
Get on Steam"Overslept" is a horror adventure game where you play as Jazlynn, a psychologist who oversleeps at her desk in JE Hospital. The hospital is eerily empty and something seems very wrong. Explore the 6th floor of the hospital, solve creepy puzzles, and unlock galleries while trying to escape before it's too late.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a charming hand-drawn art style and an engaging horror-puzzle experience that keeps players interested.
- Puzzles are well-thought-out and provide a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult.
- The game is reasonably priced and can be completed in one sitting, making it a great value for players looking for a short, enjoyable experience.
- The game is quite short, which may leave players wanting more content after completing it.
- Some puzzles can be obscure or confusing, leading to frustration for players who may need to look up solutions.
- Enemies can be too fast, and limited lives require players to restart from the beginning after a few deaths, which can be tedious.
- grinding2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the balance in the game's map size, which allows for enjoyable exploration without becoming tedious. The presence of monsters adds just the right amount of conflict, maintaining tension without overwhelming players with constant encounters.
“Avoiding monsters has just enough conflict: it's not too sparse to keep the tension up, but not so tedious that you're constantly hiding.”
“The grinding mechanics are rewarding, allowing me to feel a sense of progression without it becoming a chore.”
“I appreciate how the game balances grinding with engaging gameplay, making each session feel meaningful.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as both obscure and challenging to understand, with some finding the art and writing unappealing. However, others appreciate the game's length, noting it takes just over an hour to complete and praising its creepy atmosphere and impressive art.
“Just the right length of gameplay, I think. It took me a little over an hour to finish. Creepy as hell, really good art, and a fantastic game.”
“The gameplay is obscure and hard to figure out, and the art and writing seem cringy to me.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game features randomized clues that offer some variation, players generally find that once they complete it, they have a clear understanding of the objectives, which significantly reduces its replayability.
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and different character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies.”
“The randomized elements keep the gameplay fresh, encouraging me to replay it to discover new clues and outcomes.”
“The clues appear to be randomized, but once you beat it once, you'll know where to go and what to do generally, so the replay value isn't too high.”
“After completing the game, I found that there was little incentive to play through it again since the experience felt largely the same.”
“While the game offers different paths, the core gameplay remains unchanged, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their stunning 2D artwork, showcasing impressive visual quality and artistic design.
“The 2D artwork is amazing.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the combination of interesting puzzles and a hilariously intense atmosphere, creating an engaging and entertaining experience for players.
“The puzzles are interesting, and the pressure is hilariously awesome.”
“The humor in the dialogue had me laughing out loud at unexpected moments.”
“I love how the game blends clever jokes with challenging gameplay.”
