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Review of Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo May 2019
Cover image of Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 29 May 2019
Genre: Survival Horror, Action-Adventure
Developer: Krillbite Studio
Publisher: Krillbite Studio

Introduction

Welcome to the wild world of 'Among the Sleep', a horror game narrated by none other than a two-year-old. Yes, you heard that right. Forget the haunted houses or creepy dolls – your worst nightmare involves crayons and accidentally sitting in a puddle of your own drool. In this enchanting adventure, players take on the role of a toddler navigating a topsy-turvy world filled with more scares than a 4 AM trip to the bathroom.

Gameplay

As a pint-sized protag, you'll crawl and stumble your way through your home and, spoiler alert, beyond. When you're not busy using chairs as climbing frames, you're accompanied by Teddy, your sentient teddy bear — which, let's be honest, would make every bedtime less scary if he were real. But remember, he gets tired too, and you’ll have to save him from being a mere stuffed toy. The action primarily revolves around finding memories that are scattered like your toys after a sleepover gone wrong. Except instead of pizza stains, two monstrous figures are out to get you. Keep your toddler legs pumping, or you might just be turned into a midnight snack. Your only option? Run or hide underneath tables. Kinda like your last family dinner, am I right?

Graphics

Now let’s talk visuals. The graphics are a mix of splendidly vibrant and hauntingly dark environments — perfect for grabbing those stray black holes of your childhood fears. Think of it as a kid's art project gone real shady. From brightly colored playthings turning sinister to shadowy figures looming from the corners, it paints a picture that’s more surreal than depicting your dreams after eating too many cookies before bed. Overall, they did a great job blending sweetness with fear—like a sugar-coated licorice nightmare.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition' is a unique horror experience wrapped in a blanket of childhood innocence. If you're looking for a fun game with a side of 'what did I just witness?' moments, this title is perfect for an evening spent pondering your own childhood fears—like losing your favorite toy or being convinced there’s a monster under your bed. Just remember to keep the lights on, your teddy close, and brace yourself for a wild ride through tear-stained memories. Overall, it's worth a solid 7 out of 10 teddy bear hugs.

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