Asleep - Ato 1
Release date: May 9, 2024
Developers: Black Hole Games
Publishers: CriticalLeap
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Spain, French, Simplified Chinese

Asleep is a 2D point-and-click psychological horror adventure, set in the Brazilian Northeast of the 90s, and with a unique artistic look, ranging from realistic pixel art to fluid animations. 'Ato 1' is the first episode of Ana Lúcia's story, a lonely and confused girl, lost in her nightmares, and immersed in a disturbing reality. With not much information, and a mind flirting with insanity, the player must join her to unravel what is happening in her universe, collecting clues in her sketchbook and solving puzzles. Armed only with a flashlight to illuminate the path, and wit to survive the enemies always lurking in the darkness. Turn to your flashlight and the ambient lighting to survive, using light to find new items and places, and even to attract or avoid enemies. Different monsters react differently to light! With your flashlight in hand, use stealth mechanics to escape dangers while learning to deal with each threat. Avoid staying in the dark for too long, as it will cause the protagonist's sanity to deteriorate, leaving her anxious and attracting more dangers. The longer in the darkness, the more chaotic Ana Lúcia's nightmares become. Experience the game's dark atmosphere by exploring the highly detailed 2D environments developed in pixel art. Explore point-and-click mechanics to solve puzzles, flee from monsters like in classic survival horrors, and navigate the environment through Asleep's platforming elements. And more: Travel between two versions of the game's universe, encountering an even darker and more hostile side of it Collect documents, items, and clues to unravel the dark mysteries of the plot Dense narrative with some choices and collectibles that can unlock secret memories Story divided into chapters, with Ato I being the first part of the game 

Press reviews: “Asleep – Ato I succeeds in scaring the pants off players. Imaginatively stylized graphics and darkly beguiling sound design flood players’ minds with terror.” 4/5 – Adventure Gamers “A horror tale with a Brazilian flavor, tailor-made for the many widows of Silent Hill.” Flow Games “With an engaging narrative, dark atmosphere, and challenging puzzles, Asleep offers a unique and intriguing experience for those seeking deep immersion and a captivating story.” 9/10 – Nerdlicious 

Notes: This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work, including: Violence or Gore, Blood, Insinuated consumption of alcohol or tobacco, Psychological horror and Social themes (references to mental health issues, suicide, bullying, prejudice against minorities and harassment).