With childhood being such a huge component of the horror genre, this game offers a unique exploration of identification with the child character in horror.

The game leans into the psychoanalytic implications of playing as a child. The game's concept evoked a mixed response, but for the most part, the unique experience of playing a horror through the eyes of a toddler has huge potential for the genre. The game was originally released in 2014 after the studio received funding from the Norweigan Film Institute and a Kickstarter campaign. While games like Who's Your Daddy? made playing as a baby a whacky and fun adventure, Among the Sleep features a much darker plot where the toddler, David, traverses a surreal nightmare world after witnessing his parents arguing.Īmong the Sleep was developed by Norweigan developer, Krillbite Studio. Among the Sleep is a trippy, survival horror adventure with American McGee's Alice vibes, where you play as a baby.

'Its depiction of a first-person horror told through the eyes and stumbling little legs of a two-year old is as intriguing as anything I've seen all year, and reminiscent of a time when games actively sought out new ways to play and new stories to tell.As Halloween approaches, Epic Games Store continues to offer up spooky games of all varieties.

' it more than succeeds in creating a wonderfully eerie atmosphere full of childlike anxiety, and along the way tackles a serious subject in a darkly poignant manner.'.

In Among the Sleep you’re vulnerable, scared, and trying to make sense of the world.Ĭontroller support: Works 100% with Xbox 360 controllers, might have some issues with Xbox One controllers. The game explores horror through atmosphere and exploration, not with scores and combat systems. After waking up in the middle of the night to mysterious sounds, you start exploring the dark looking for comfort.

Among the Sleep is a first person horror adventure, in which you play a two year old child.

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