While Sleeping

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While Sleeping is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Sangwoon Jin and was released on December 12, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

'While Sleeping' is a first-person horror game about experiencing sleep paralysis. You are sleeping to go to work tomorrow, and you get sleep paralysis. Your body is paralyzed and you can't move, and you can't do anything except look around or close your eyes and open them. You have to survive until daybreak by experiencing ghosts and creepy phenomena that appear around you while you are sleepi…

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Great atmosphere and jump scares that provide a thrilling experience.
Short but intense gameplay that effectively captures the essence of sleep paralysis horror.
Well-designed graphics and immersive sound that enhance the overall experience.

The game is very short, with some players completing it in under 30 minutes.
Gameplay mechanics can be frustrating, as some players experienced issues with dying despite following instructions.
Technical problems such as freezing and sensitivity issues detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The gameplay features a notable blinking mechanic that enhances the overall experience, as highlighted by users. For a more in-depth look, viewers are encouraged to check out the full gameplay video linked below.
- “The blinking mechanic was a nice touch.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story is minimal, leaving some players wanting more depth and narrative progression. Comparisons are drawn to another title, "Silent Still," which effectively unfolds its story over several days, suggesting that a similar approach could have enhanced the experience by varying the scares with each passing day.
- “There's another one called 'Silent Still' that spreads out over the course of a couple of days and tells a story alongside the nighttime terrors. I would have liked to see this game go the same direction and tell a story, changing up the 'scares' with each passing day.”
- “There's another one called 'Silent Still' that spreads out over the course of a couple of days and tells a story alongside the nighttime terrors. I would have liked to see this game go in the same direction and tell a story, changing up the 'scares' with each passing day.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of jump scares, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience, with one reviewer rating it 9/10 and recommending it.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with great jump scares that keep you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommend, 9/10.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its world and making every moment feel intense.”
- “From the eerie sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere creates a perfect blend of tension and excitement.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with the game frequently freezing at the same point shortly after loading, and attempts to resolve the problem through uninstallation and reinstallation have been unsuccessful.
- “The game loads and freezes at the same point a couple of minutes in. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but no luck.”
- “I keep experiencing crashes that make it impossible to progress. Stability is a major issue.”
- “The game frequently disconnects from the server, making it frustrating to play.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive gaming experience alongside the sound design. Overall, players appreciate the combination of appealing visuals and an easy-to-navigate gameplay style.
- “The graphics are great, and the sound is immersive.”
- “Easy playing style with some pretty good graphics.”