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Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition
2014
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Quick resume
Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition is a new and improved version of the award winning first person horror adventure. In the game you play as a small child trapped in a weird nightmare where you go looking for your mom.
Global score
89/100
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle
Pros
- Unique toddler perspective
- Strong atmosphere and sound design
- Emotional and meaningful story
- Creative and immersive environments
- Simple but effective gameplay mechanics
Cons
- Short playtime (2-4 hours)
- Some bugs and control clunkiness
- Limited replay value
- Price considered high by some
- Minimal gameplay complexity
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players control a toddler with limited abilities but can choose how to explore and interact with the environment, including crawling or walking."
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Competence2
"Gameplay involves simple puzzles and exploration with some stealth elements; challenges are moderate but not highly complex."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and story progression."
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Continuation-3
"Game is short (2-4 hours), with limited replay value; players often complete in one or two sittings."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity4
"Unique perspective as a toddler, imaginative environments reflecting childlike perception and fears."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and equal interactions absent."
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Escapism4
"Strong immersion into a child's fearful imagination and psychological horror, providing escape from reality."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in unique horror experience and story."
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Experimenting2
"Some exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying different approaches, though gameplay is mostly guided."
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Exploration3
"Players explore various surreal and symbolic environments from a toddler's perspective."
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Expression-3
"Limited character customization; focus is on experiencing the story rather than personal expression."
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Fantasy3
"Game presents a surreal, imaginative world filtered through a child's mind, blending reality and fantasy."
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Fellowship-5
"Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
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Growth3
"Players learn to navigate the world as a toddler and uncover story elements, encouraging reflection."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention to progress; not designed for casual or background play."
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Intimacy2
"Emotional connection to story and characters, especially the toddler and teddy bear companion."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or management roles; player follows a linear narrative."
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Progression3
"Progression through story and puzzle completion with collectible drawings enhancing understanding."
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Relaxation-2
"Tense atmosphere and suspenseful moments create emotional strain rather than relaxation."
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Sensation3
"Strong sensory immersion through sound design, lighting, and atmospheric effects."
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Status-5
"No social status or recognition systems present."
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Story5
"Narrative-driven game with emotional, psychological story explored through environment and gameplay."
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Strategy1
"Simple puzzle solving and stealth elements require some planning but no deep strategic complexity."
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Thrill3
"Suspense and psychological horror create moments of tension and fear."
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Value-2
"Game is short and some players feel price is high relative to playtime."
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Violence-5
"No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on exploration and evasion."
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Survival3
"Avoiding threats and hiding from monsters is a key gameplay element."
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