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Sleep Awake Launches to Praise for Style as Reviews Question Its Stealth and Length

Eyes Out’s first release marries trippy FMV horror with a Robin Finck soundtrack for a brief, narrative-first journey.

Overview

  • The psychedelic first-person horror game released December 2 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
  • Developed by new studio Eyes Out under director Cory Davis and published by Blumhouse Games, the project credits Nine Inch NailsRobin Finck as creative director and composer.
  • Early reviews highlight striking visuals, hallucinatory FMV sequences, and an arresting score that define the game’s atmosphere.
  • Critics commonly report light, walking-sim style gameplay with stealth segments that feel undercooked or frustrating to navigate.
  • Coverage notes a short single-play runtime of roughly four hours and a full Finck-composed soundtrack available to buy on Steam and stream on major platforms, with a Steam discount bundle offered.