The Sleep Experiment
- October 19, 2023
- ClawsDev
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Get on itch.io StoreExperience the horrors of one of the most infamous experiments that ever took place. As a test subject in a top-secret Soviet research facility, you must endure days without sleep while facing unimaginable terrors that lurk in the shadow.
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Reviews
- The game has a decent plot and atmosphere that creates excitement and immersion.
- Graphics are generally good, and the concept of the game shows potential for future development.
- Some players enjoyed the game overall, showcasing it on platforms like Twitch and receiving positive feedback from viewers.
- The photograph puzzle is poorly executed, causing frustration and detracting from the overall experience.
- There are technical issues, including crashes and objects not appearing, which disrupt gameplay.
- The game is perceived as short and lacking depth, with some players feeling it doesn't live up to expectations set by its trailer.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has potential and is generally well-received, with a solid concept and decent plot. However, some players find it confusing, and the game's mechanics detract from the overall experience.
“From the concept to the story, I loved it.”
“The plot has potential, but the mechanics are truly the most horrifying part of the game.”
“The basis is there; the story was pretty decent, although confusing.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "great" while others criticized the textures as "not that good." Overall, the visuals seem to be decent but inconsistent, with some players feeling that the quality does not justify the game's price.
“The graphics were great and the puzzles were spot on, not overtly difficult where I had to keep my viewers waiting for fifteen minutes.”
“Graphics are good, puzzles are okay.”
“The graphics were great and the puzzles were spot on, not overtly difficult where I had to keep my viewers waiting for fifteen minutes.”
“The graphics and textures are not that good.”
“The sound is kind of okay but very minimal and not in a good way.”
“The gameplay felt like a puzzle to get a key, find a code to get a key, etc., and really, as far as I can tell, it's just a walking simulator.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive qualities and potential to evoke excitement and fear, although some players felt that certain gameplay elements, like the photograph puzzle, detracted from this overall experience.
“The idea behind this game had me buzzing with excitement; the trailer looked great, and the atmosphere was ripe for immersion. I was ready to be spooked!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay mechanics are widely criticized, overshadowing the potential of the plot and contributing to a negative overall experience.
“The plot has potential, but the mechanics are truly the most horrifying part of the game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often likening it to a pixel hunt that detracts from the overall experience.
“Does it have to be this tedious, pixel hunt and all that?”
