Sleeping Dawn

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Sleeping Dawn is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Effimera Studio and was released on November 17, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Sleeping Dawn: Effimera" is a visual novel adventure game that follows the story of a young girl named Lersi. Lersi discovers she has the ability to see into other people's dreams and must navigate the world of dreamscapes to help those in need. With a striking art style and emotional storytelling, players will explore themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery in this unique gaming experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game has a cool atmosphere and is best enjoyed with friends, providing a fun and spooky experience.
Unique gameplay with different roles for players and a variety of enemies adds to the excitement.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and are working on updates to improve the game.

The 10-minute timer is too restrictive, making it difficult to complete levels, especially in smaller teams.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and relies heavily on RNG, leading to frustration rather than skill-based success.
Technical issues such as bugs and performance problems detract from the overall experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered good, though some reviewers feel they fall short of being truly impressive, especially given the game's small development team. The chilling atmosphere and creepy visuals contribute to a thrilling experience, particularly in the context of the gameplay, which some find less enjoyable after initial runs.
- “Chilling atmosphere and creepy visuals make it very thrilling as you race against the clock to escape the maze.”
- “Graphics, sound, and music are what you'd expect from a two-man dev team, which is fine; gameplay, sadly, is just not enjoyable after the first few runs.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as unique but ultimately frustrating, as players feel pressured in cooperative modes without sufficient time to navigate mazes. While the mechanics are essential for enjoyment, many find the experience less engaging after initial runs, suggesting a lack of depth or replayability. Overall, the gameplay may appeal to some, but it requires a strong grasp of its mechanics to be fully appreciated.
- “The gameplay is unique and offers a fresh experience.”
- “You absolutely need to understand the mechanics of the game in order to fully enjoy playing it.”
- “While the pressure in co-op gameplay can enhance the fun, players also appreciate having enough time to navigate and beat the mazes.”
- “Graphics, sound, and music are what you'd expect from a two-man dev team, which is fine; gameplay, sadly, is just not enjoyable after the first few runs.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its spooky and chilling atmosphere, enhanced by creepy visuals that create a thrilling experience. However, the fast-paced nature of gameplay leaves little time for exploration or building a deeper atmosphere, as players are primarily focused on racing against the clock to escape.
- “Spooky atmosphere.”
- “You simply don't have time for strolling about or building any sort of atmosphere, you just run.”
- “Chilling atmosphere and creepy visuals make it very thrilling as you race against the clock to escape the maze.”
- “The game has that spooky atmosphere.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting it as a positive aspect. However, the overall sound and music quality align with expectations for a small development team, suggesting a decent but not exceptional audio experience. Despite the good music, players find the gameplay lacking in long-term enjoyment.
- “The music is really good.”
- “The graphics, sound, and music are what you'd expect from a two-man dev team, which is fine.”
- “The music is what you'd expect from a two-man dev team, which is fine, but it doesn't elevate the gameplay experience.”
- “The sound design feels underwhelming and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the graphics are decent, the music fails to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving the overall experience lacking.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users finding it to be a very funny experience and recommending it to others.
- “But overall, it was a very funny experience; I would recommend it.”
- “But overall, it was a very funny experience; I would recommend it.”
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stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by notable glitches, such as enemies getting stuck in the environment and predictable enemy paths, which detract from the overall tension and immersion. These issues contribute to a less intense gaming experience.
- “The predetermined paths of enemies don't really make this a tense game, and glitches like characters perched on the aid above objects and the rock golem that chases you running into the opening of a cave for all eternity also make this a less intense experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story follows a familiar "you-were-in-a-crash-and-now-navigate-this-puzzle-to-come-back-life-or-die" narrative, enhanced by elements of communication and teamwork, which add depth to the stealth gameplay. While the premise may feel clichéd, the focus on collaboration offers a unique twist to the journey.
- “Through communication and helping one another, the stealth aspect enhances the journey through the stereotypical 'you were in a crash and now navigate this puzzle to come back to life or die' storyline I've seen before.”
- “The journey back through the stereotypical 'you-were-in-a-crash-and-now-navigate-this-puzzle-to-come-back-life-or-die' storyline feels overly familiar and uninspired.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that while the grinding aspect of "Sleeping Dawn" is engaging at first, it quickly becomes repetitive and tedious after a few sessions.
- “While initially exciting, Sleeping Dawn becomes extremely tedious after a few games.”