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Silence of the Sleep
2014
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Quick resume
You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before.
Global score
75/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Puzzle
Pros
- Unique and immersive psychological horror atmosphere
- Engaging and complex narrative
- Creative art style and sound design
- Challenging puzzles
- Developed by a single passionate developer
Cons
- Clunky and sometimes frustrating controls
- Some sections overly difficult or tedious
- Limited save points causing repeated backtracking
- Lack of voice acting and localization
- Some puzzles obscure or unintuitive
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players explore and solve puzzles with some freedom, but controls and game structure impose some constraints."
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Competence3
"Puzzles require logical thinking and problem solving; some challenge and trial-and-error involved."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and story progression."
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Continuation2
"Players often engaged for several hours, though some frustration with controls and difficulty may limit long habitual play."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player game with no multiplayer or cooperative features."
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Creativity4
"Unique art style, narrative, and puzzle design show creative expression by a single developer."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control over others; solitary experience."
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Escapism4
"Strong psychological horror and immersive atmosphere provide escape from reality."
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Expectation-3
"Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story and atmosphere rather than obligation."
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Experimenting2
"Players explore puzzles and mechanics, though some repetition and routine stealth elements exist."
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Exploration3
"Exploration of surreal environments and uncovering story elements is a core activity."
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Expression-3
"Limited character customization; expression mainly through narrative and art style."
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Fantasy4
"Surreal, psychological horror setting with abstract and supernatural elements."
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Fellowship-5
"Single-player experience with minimal social interaction."
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Growth3
"Players develop problem-solving skills and understanding of story and mechanics."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention; not suited for casual or background play."
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Intimacy-4
"Limited social or emotional connection beyond narrative; no multiplayer or social features."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression2
"Progression through story and puzzle completion rather than item collection or upgrades."
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Relaxation-2
"Tense and suspenseful atmosphere creates sustained emotional strain rather than relaxation."
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Sensation3
"Strong sensory stimulation through sound design, music, and visual atmosphere."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems."
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Story5
"Narrative immersion is a major focus with complex psychological story and character development."
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Strategy3
"Puzzle solving and stealth require planning and problem solving."
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Thrill4
"Horror elements and monster encounters create suspense and tension."
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Value3
"Good perceived value especially given single developer and price; some frustration noted."
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Violence-4
"No combat; emphasis on hiding and evasion rather than destruction."
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Survival4
"Avoiding monsters and managing limited save points creates survival tension."
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