Tenebris Somnia

TheSixthAxis80

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 story. In a golden period for horror gaming, Tenebris Somnia is yet another excellent entry, showcasing a different aspect of the genre.

Digital Chumps90

Tenebris Somnia's blend of eras makes for a remarkably effective fright fest. Its use of FMVs give tangible life to the otherworldly horrors of its pixel art, all worked into an esoteric point-and-click framework that should only isolate a few.

Gameffine84

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 you a reason to keep going. The gameplay is a little less impressive. Some puzzles are confusing, combat could be smoother, and a few sections feel rough around the edges. These issues stop the game from being as good as it could have been.