Tenebris Somnia is a horror adventure in the same vein as survival horror classics like Silent Hill or Resident Evil, but transferred to a retro 2D environment more typical of the N.E.S. or Famicom.
You will struggle to survive by solving puzzles and fighting horrible creatures.
The secret ingredient of the game is its cinematics. When you reach certain key points you will see sequences with a completely different aesthetic, made in live action with real actors and created by a professional film crew.
The creators had a clear vision, which they brought to life in a truly original way. The retro-inspired Tenebris Somnia is an undeniably memorable horror experience that isn't afraid to tackle even the darker and more difficult aspects of life. A word of warning for the more sensitive players.
I found the game to be enjoyable, and the retro flair combined with the FMV excellence made it a compelling experience, to the point that I was able to finish the game in a single sitting.
With clever puzzles, tense encounters, and a unique FMV-retro style, Tenebris Somnia is a horror adventure genre fans can confidently put their faith in.
Tenebris Somnia is a truly fascinating little horror adventure that doesn't always get everything right, but its creepy atmosphere, intriguing story and wonderfully bizarre presentation make it well worth a look.
That being said, if you do enjoy horror in general? One hundred percent — Play it. This is one of the, if not the, best horror game of the year, and at minimum top three, in my personal opinion. Still hard to say where it goes overall in the GOTY discussion, if that matters to you, but again, outside of the industry itself, it’s been an amazing year...
