Try To Fall Asleep
- March 1, 2019
- AmberDrop
- 6h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Try To Fall Asleep" is a narrative-driven game that simulates the experience of trying to fall asleep. The game features a soothing atmosphere, calming sounds, and relaxing activities to help the player's character drift off to sleep. The goal is to manage your thoughts, emotions, and physical state to successfully fall asleep before morning.
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging concept that combines horror with interesting mechanics, keeping players on edge throughout.
- Graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive and terrifying atmosphere.
- The game successfully delivers well-timed jump scares and a compelling story that unfolds over multiple nights, making it a standout in the indie horror genre.
- Some players have reported bugs and crashes, particularly during the dreaming segments, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- The difficulty level can be inconsistent, with some nights feeling overly challenging or unfair, potentially discouraging players.
- There are requests for additional gameplay options, such as turning off motion blur and adjusting mouse sensitivity, which some players find problematic.
- story25 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, featuring a unique blend of sci-fi horror elements and intriguing lore that unfolds across different gameplay phases. Players appreciate the depth and complexity of the storyline, which includes unexpected twists and a captivating atmosphere, although some find certain sections, like the fourth night, to be overly challenging. Overall, the narrative effectively combines horror, suspense, and drama, making it a standout aspect of the game.
“The small team at Amberdrop has done an amazing job creating a nightmarishly creepy and atmospheric story with haunting environments punctuated by a spine-tingling soundtrack.”
“A genuinely scary game with a highly interesting story, 'Try to Fall Asleep' is a good pick with two main types of gameplay; the 'try to fall asleep' phase and free roam (for the most part) dream phase with a variety of different tasks thus far.”
“The story really is worth the frustration, which I'm starting to understand is perhaps intentional and with the immersive theme of the game.”
“This game combines a storyline with a small mini-game of Five Nights at Freddy's, which could be strongly improved with new nights.”
“Finally, one thing I absolutely love is the story - whilst on the surface it may seem like a typical 'big corporation bad' story, it's surprisingly effective and really good.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality and immersive design, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere and horror experience. Many players note that the visuals are both lovely and effective, enhancing the game's narrative and emotional impact, while also running smoothly on lower-end systems. Overall, the graphics receive high ratings, with some users giving them a score of 9/10.
“The voice actors are great, graphics look lovely, and the overall environment will constantly have you at the edge of your seat.”
“The graphics are amazing and the story gets better and better through the nights.”
“Great performance, great story, great graphics, okay jump scares, and episode 3 is awesome!!!!”
“Even reducing the graphics quality dramatically as per the 'support' thread didn't help.”
“This little gem will make it difficult to fall asleep after playing it as many of the themes and visuals will be familiar to anyone who's ever had a nightmare.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and variety, featuring two distinct phases: the 'try to fall asleep' phase and a freeroam dream phase, each offering unique tasks and challenges. Players appreciate the blend of fresh mechanics, reminiscent of classic horror games, and the effective use of stress elements that enhance the overall scare factor. The contrast between the awake and dreaming states keeps the experience dynamic and unpredictable.
“Great gameplay and better scares.”
“A genuinely scary game with a highly interesting story, featuring two main types of gameplay: the 'try to fall asleep' phase and a free-roam dream phase with a variety of different tasks.”
“The stress mechanic reminds me of Amnesia, but more deadly in this case.”
“There's a stark contrast between the two gameplay phases in 'Try to Fall Asleep'—being awake and dreaming—and this keeps it fresh.”
“The game mechanics are fresh at every turn; you never know what scary thing is going to happen next.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its nightmarish creepiness and haunting environments, complemented by a spine-tingling soundtrack. Reviewers consistently highlight its effectiveness in creating a scary and immersive experience, with some rating it as high as 10/10. Overall, the small development team at Amberdrop is commended for their exceptional work in crafting this atmospheric story.
“The small team at Amberdrop has done an amazing job creating a nightmarishly creepy and atmospheric story with haunting environments punctuated by a spine-tingling soundtrack.”
“The atmosphere in this game is spot-on and I adore it.”
“Atmosphere: 10/10”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while the dream phases suffer from a lack of randomization, making them less engaging upon repeated playthroughs, the 'try to fall asleep' phases offer more unpredictability and thus enhance replay value. Despite some limitations, players still find the game enjoyable enough to revisit.
“The difficulty curve for the game feels rather smooth, and while the dream phases lack randomization, this doesn't make the game entirely unreplayable.”
“The 'try to fall asleep' phase is inherently more random and less predictable, leading to a higher replay value than the dream phase.”
“The difficulty curve for the game in general feels rather smooth, albeit the game doesn't feel very difficult and the dream phases lack any randomization, so the replayability for the dream phase is lowered. However, this in no way makes it entirely unreplayable.”
“The same cannot be said (in my opinion and in a good way) about the 'try to fall asleep' phase, as it is inherently more random and less predictable, leading to a somewhat higher replay value than the dream phase.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the eerie atmosphere, with a haunting soundtrack that complements the nightmarish environments and adds to the overall creepiness of the story.
“The small team at Amberdrop has done an amazing job creating a nightmarishly creepy and atmospheric story with haunting environments punctuated by a spine-tingling soundtrack.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that Night 4 stands out for its emotional depth, showcasing diverse character dimensions that resonate strongly with players.
“Night 4, in particular, was pretty emotional and actually showcased different sides to each character that I loved.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game is plagued by glitches that detract from the overall experience. Many believe that once these issues are resolved, the game could be worth its price, but currently, it falls short.
“If the glitches are ever fixed, then it would be worth the cost, but not as it is.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and freezing, which ruined the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent performance, engaging story, and impressive graphics, although the jump scares are considered only average. Overall, players find the optimization to be strong, particularly highlighting the quality of episode 3.
“Great performance, great story, great graphics, and episode 3 is awesome!”
