Sleeping Dawn

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"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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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a cool atmosphere and spooky visuals that enhance the horror experience.
It's a fun multiplayer game that provides a lot of laughs and excitement when played with friends.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and are working on updates to improve the game.

The 10-minute time limit is too restrictive, making it difficult to complete levels, especially with fewer players.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and relies heavily on RNG, leading to frustration rather than skill-based success.
There are numerous technical issues, including bugs and performance problems that detract from the overall experience.

graphics
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The graphics are generally considered good, with a chilling atmosphere and creepy visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users feel that the overall visual quality does not stand out significantly, especially given the game's small development team.
- “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; however, the gameplay sadly is just not enjoyable after the first few runs.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and the environments feel bland and uninspired.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is noted for its unique mechanics that require players to grasp the game's systems to fully enjoy the experience. However, some players feel that the pressure in cooperative play can detract from the enjoyment, as they desire more time to navigate challenges. Overall, while the initial runs may be engaging, the gameplay tends to lose its appeal after repeated attempts.
- “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 I appreciate the pressure on players in co-op mode to enhance the gameplay, we also need enough time to actually beat the mazes.”
- “Graphics, sound, and music are what you'd expect from a two-man dev team, which is fine; however, the gameplay sadly is just not enjoyable after the first few runs.”
atmosphere
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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 room for exploration or building a more immersive environment.
- “The game has a spooky atmosphere.”
- “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.”
music
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting it as good, though it aligns with expectations for a small development team. However, the overall experience is diminished by gameplay that becomes unenjoyable after initial attempts.
- “The music is good.”
- “The graphics, sound, and music are what you'd expect from a two-person development team, which is fine.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
- “While the graphics are decent, the sound design and music are underwhelming and fail to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, leaving a disappointing impression.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely 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.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that kept me laughing.”
- “I love how the game uses witty dialogue and absurd scenarios to create a lighthearted atmosphere.”
stability
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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 gameplay 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.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it impossible to progress without losing significant progress.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that caused the game to freeze, which severely impacted my overall enjoyment.”
story
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The story features a familiar "survival after a crash" narrative, where players must navigate puzzles to return to life, emphasizing themes of communication and cooperation. While it follows a stereotypical plot, the stealth elements add a unique twist to the journey.
- “Through communication and helping one another, the stealth aspect makes this journey back through the stereotypical 'you were in a crash and now navigate this puzzle to come back to life or die' storyline feel fresh and engaging.”
- “The stealth aspect makes this journey feel like a stereotypical 'you were in a crash and now navigate this puzzle to come back to life or die' storyline I've seen before.”
- “The story feels recycled and lacks originality, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, failing to offer any real twists or depth.”
grinding
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Players find that while the grinding aspect of "Sleeping Dawn" starts off engaging, it quickly becomes repetitive and tedious after a few sessions.
- “While initially exciting, grinding becomes extremely tedious after a few games.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a chore than a fun activity.”
- “After hours of grinding, the lack of meaningful rewards leaves you feeling unfulfilled.”