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.
Tenebris Somnia is unusual, and I think that’s a good thing. In promotional materials, the most boasted accolade is that of the award-winning film crew behind the cutscenes. The team did a wonderful job of making the live-action segments feel cinematic and synchronizing them nicely with the actual gameplay sections, but on occasion the other parts of...
Tenebris Somnia is one of the most original horror games of the year. Complex puzzles in the style of classic adventure games, stunning pixel art, and superbly executed live-action scenes come together to create a combination you won’t find anywhere else, and the story—about a cult, filmmaking, and a relationship falling apart—keeps you glued to the...
I came away from Tenebris Somnia appreciating what it was trying to do, even if I don’t think every part of it works equally well. The live-action scenes are easily the most distinctive feature, and the practical effects give the horror a different feel from what you’d normally expect from a pixel-art game. The atmosphere is creepy, and the story gives...
Tenebris Somnia is a real labour of love, showing the developer's affection for both classic survival horror and cinema in equal measures. The slow drip of story and tension through the excellently produced live-action cutscenes contrasts with the pixel graphics, while the ways the world opens up to explore Ivan and Julia's relationship create a compelling...
Tenebris Somnia is a really cool horror experience thats brilliant presentation and storytelling are only let down by some poor combat and the occasional iffy puzzle. Don’t get me wrong, I had a really good time playing the game, and when everything clicks, it’s a real horror treat. It’s just a shame that there were a couple too many tedious moments...
