Among The Sleep Analysis

Picture a world where the only video game is ping pong, where games don't captivate the player's imagination and leaves individuals with a dry activity that has only two results; goal for player one or goal for player two. Fortunately, our world is home to a cornucopia of games. There are a multitude of ever expanding games that continuously spark new frontiers in gamers’ ingenuity and hearts. With various genres, ranging from action, to adventure and puzzles, the most enthralling type of games are ones that narrate stories. Developed by Krilbite Studios, Among the Sleep is a survival horror game that captures the essence of imagination and creativity while simultaneously describing a narrative. In this first-person, point-and-click game, the

This is simply due to the fact that videogames give the individual the gift of immersing themselves within the game. Additionally, players have the unique opportunity to shape and explore their own narratives. Videogame designers have four general ways of approaching a story: dialog, cut scenes, text blocks and environmental storytelling. However, environmental storytelling, although it is rare, provides the greatest experience for the gamer. Among the Sleep, notably exemplifies this environmental storytelling component. Within Among the Sleep, Krilbite Studios creates a flexible universe of possibilities that allows the story to emerge and unfold throughout the game. For instance, during the game subtle details such as small drawings on the wall or on paper are strategically scattered. These details provide clues for the gamer to essentially help them understand the plot firsthand. Furthermore, its story structure has a linear backbone with a sequence of local interactive levels. With a linear plot, it is easy for gamers to understand their objectives. It goes from point A to point B. In Among the Sleep, it is clear that the focal point of the game is to collect the memories in effort to find his mother. However, while doing so, the environment tells an underlying story that goes beyond its dark and mysterious surface