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Review of Among the Sleep on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Dec 2015
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Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 10 Dec 2015
Genre: Survival Horror, Action-Adventure
Developer: Krillbite Studio
Publisher: Krillbite Studio

Introduction

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, your teddy bear gone, and the only thing standing between you and a troop of terrifying monsters is your wobbly toddler legs. Welcome to 'Among the Sleep', where you're the pint-sized protagonist of a survival horror game that combines cuteness and creepiness like chocolate-covered broccoli. Can you handle the feels?

Gameplay

'Among the Sleep' puts you in the adorable but precarious shoes of a toddler. Yes, you heard that right. Get ready to crawl, stumble, and maybe faceplant through a series of dreamlike (and sometimes downright nightmarish) environments. You're on a mission to save your missing teddy bear, aided by your lantern-lovin' plush companion, Teddy. But beware! There are monsters lurking in the shadows, and they're not fans of bedtime stories. You'll explore your home, overcome obstacles like chairs that are way too tall, and manage some impressive parkour that would make any toddler proud-all by hugging your bear for extra light when things get too dark and scary. If only homework assignments were this fun!

Graphics

Visually, 'Among the Sleep' feels like a vibrant watercolor painting with a touch of shadowy nightmare vibes. The environments shift between endearing and unsettling, crafting a dreamscape that is as beautiful as it is terrifying. You'll navigate through pastel-like rooms that could make Hans Christian Andersen proud and yet find yourself in squishy, dark corners that make you question who left the light on. The graphics do a great job of transforming ordinary childhood fears into visual spectacles. And let's not forget the sound design-every creak, whisper, and lullaby sets the mood just right, making the hairs on the back of your neck feel like they've just entered gym class.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Among the Sleep' takes you on a wild, roller-coaster ride through the tumultuous terrain of a toddler's imagination, packed full of moral dilemmas, plushy antics, and enough jump scares to liven up your next game night. It has its moments of brilliance and some hiccups, like a few overly linear paths and a length that leaves you wanting just a tad more stuffed bear action. Still, if you're up for a game that explores the duality of cuteness and creepiness, and you have a penchant for adventure that makes you feel like a wee one lost in a world of oversized furniture, then grab your PS4! Just don't forget to keep your teddy bear close-things can get a little hairy when the lights go out.

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