Blumhouse Games, in collaboration with the Los Angeles-based studio EYES OUT, has unveiled a new playable demo for their highly anticipated horror title, SLEEP AWAKE. Co-founded by industry veterans Cory Davis, known for his work on Spec Ops: The Line, and Robin Finck of Nine Inch Nails fame, EYES OUT aims to deliver a unique gaming experience that blends narrative depth with immersive gameplay.
Exploring a Distorted Reality
The demo, now available for download on Steam, invites players into a surreal first-person adventure set in the last surviving city on Earth. In this dystopian landscape, the inhabitants are locked in a desperate struggle to maintain consciousness, as they face the ominous threat of “The Hush” — a mysterious force that causes individuals to vanish into the depths of sleep.
Players step into the shoes of Katja, navigating through a crumbling reality filled with death cults, intricate puzzles, and unsettling truths. The game’s design artfully intertwines traditional gameplay mechanics with full-motion video sequences, creating a haunting atmosphere that blurs the lines between waking life and the terrors of nightmares.
A Haunting Atmosphere
SLEEP AWAKE promises to challenge players with its blend of stealth, survival, and chase sequences, all set against a backdrop where sleep itself becomes the ultimate adversary. The unsettling ambiance is further enhanced by an experimental soundtrack crafted by Finck, whose musical style is renowned for its abrasive yet hypnotic qualities.
The demo showcases several key features that players can expect in the full release, including:
- Symbolic environments that evoke a sense of dread
- Puzzle-solving elements that require keen observation
- Engaging enemy encounters that heighten the tension
Additionally, players will get a glimpse into the game’s deeply thematic narrative, as Katja grapples with profound loss and grief amid the ruins of a city devastated by disaster.
For those eager to experience this chilling journey, SLEEP AWAKE requires a 64-bit system and a minimum of 16 GB of RAM, with developers recommending modern hardware for an optimal experience. While the demo offers a tantalizing preview, a release window for the full game remains yet to be announced.
