Tenebris Somnia is a pixel art survival horror adventure that blends 2D gameplay with terrifying live action cutscenes as you try to find out what happened to your missing ex-boyfriend.
Previously featured on Alpha Beta Gamer back in 2023, in Tenebris Somnia you are a young woman who is going to check on her ex-boyfriend after she had some worrying nightmares. Oppon reaching his apartment it becomes apparent that something is wrong. She’ll have to solve puzzles and fight off freaky monsters as she descends into a nightmarish world of rituals, cultists and grotesque creatures.
Although it’s 2D, the gameplay in Tenebris Somnia is similar to Resident Evil and Silent Hill, with a nice mixture of combat and puzzle solving. The pixel art animation and atmosphere are excellent in the 2D gameplay, but what really sets Tenebris Somnia apart are the live-action cutscenes.
Every now and again you’re treated to high quality cutscenes that allow you to see the protagonist, the environment and the monsters in all their glory. This works especially well for the monsters as the designs are absolutely terrifying and the VFX are incredibly well done. Initially you may think the contrast between the two visual styles would pull you out of it, but it does the exact opposite and pulls you deeper into its nightmarish world. Highly recommended.
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