Citizen Sleeper is an exceptional game, blending a captivating narrative with engaging gameplay. We step into the worn boots of a Sleeper—an individual whose consciousness has been transferred into an android body, designed for relentless corporate mining. Having escaped their contract, we strive to survive on the space station known as The Eye. Our journey is enriched by a diverse cast of compelling characters, each driven by unique motivations. While their stories initially appear disparate, they're intertwined together, offering eight endings. The seemingly simple gameplay turns out to be a bit tricky. Each day, we receive a pool of randomly rolled d6 dice. These dice are then allocated to various actions, with the outcome determined by your character's stats and the dice value, resulting in positive, neutral, or negative results. Strategic resource management and calculated risk-taking are crucial for survival. Citizen Sleeper features a solid soundtrack, though it lacks the iconic memorability of, say, Disco Elysium. Furthermore, the absence of voice acting, a feature that significantly enhanced Disco Elysium The Final Cut, feels like a missed opportunity. The game's art style is aesthetically pleasing, with detailed character portraits and a captivating depiction of The Eye. However, it doesn't quite possess that elusive "wow" factor that would elevate it to a flawless 5/5. From a tech standpoint, Citizen Sleeper performs well, boasting a clear and intuitive UI. While I encountered a few minor visual glitches, they were infrequent and did not impede gameplay. Score: - Audio: 3/5 - Gameplay: 5/5 - Graphics: 4/5 - Story: 5/5 - Tech: 4/5 - Total: 16/20 (80%)—4/5 I really vibed with the game. Its compelling narrative and engaging gameplay made it an incredibly enjoyable experience. I fully recommend it, deeming it essential for anyone with a passion for RPGs and story-driven games. Therefore, I'm bumping the score by 1 and awarding it a well-deserved 5/5
The game is very good, though a bit too short. It features beautiful graphics and a compelling story. I appreciated how it subtly guided me forward without being overt about it. I felt like I had the freedom to explore and make my own choices, yet I always ended up exactly where the developers intended me to go. The puzzles were relatively easy, and some could be solved through brute force (which, admittedly, I resorted to a couple of times). Despite this, the overall experience was enjoyable, capped off with a satisfying ending. I definitely recommend this game to everyone, and I can imagine it must have been a breathtaking experience upon release. However, a few shortcomings prevent me from giving it a perfect 5/5 rating.
