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Citizen Sleeper

Citizen Sleeper

March 31, 2023
SURPRISE ATTACK DBA FELLOW TRAVELLER GAMES
4.4/5.0(1,883 reviews)
~4h playtime
Role Playing Games

Xbox Series S/X · Nintendo Switch · macOS · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 4

Great

Overall, players have had an overwhelmingly positive experience with 'Citizen Sleeper', praising its narrative depth, character development, and immersive storytelling. Many express a strong emotional connection to the game, enjoying its unique mechanics and world-building, although some critiques point to a perceived simplicity in gameplay and a lack of challenge in later stages.

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About This Game

In the acclaimed indie Citizen Sleeper, players experience a rich narrative where they are a digitized consciousness navigating the vibrant metropolis of Erlin's Eye. Engaging in a blend of RPG mechanics and visual novel elements, players forge friendships, uncover secrets, and survive corporate pursuits while exploring poignant themes of personhood and freedom.

Highlights

  • Deep, immersive storytelling and character development
  • Unique dice-based mechanic for gameplay choices
  • Richly designed world with vibrant characters
  • Thought-provoking themes exploring humanity and freedom
  • Complete post-launch content with new characters and stories
  • Charming art style and atmospheric sound design
  • Dynamic interactions with various factions and characters
  • Engage in moral dilemmas that affect your story's outcome

Themes

sci-fidystopianphilosophicalexplorationsurvivalmysteriousfriendship

Mechanics

turn-basedresource-managementdialoguechoice-basedbranching-narrativeinventory-managementexplorationpuzzle-solvingmultiple-endingsstory-driven

Platforms

Xbox Series S/X
Nintendo Switch
macOS
PC
Xbox One
PlayStation 5
PlayStation 4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)EnglishFrench (France)Japanese
Official site:Visit site

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players have had an overwhelmingly positive experience with 'Citizen Sleeper', praising its narrative depth, character development, and immersive storytelling. Many express a strong emotional connection to the game, enjoying its unique mechanics and world-building, although some critiques point to a perceived simplicity in gameplay and a lack of challenge in later stages.

Pros

  • • Engaging and immersive storytelling
  • • Strong character development
  • • Unique mechanics combining RPG and visual novel elements
  • • Beautiful art and sound design
  • • Thought-provoking themes and moral dilemmas

Cons

  • • Perceived lack of gameplay challenge in later stages
  • • Some reviewers found it more of an interactive book than a game
  • • Navigation and user interface can be clunky
  • • Inconsistent pacing during mid-late game
  • • Some found the dialogue repetitively biased or overly political

Based on 99 reviews from steam

Gameplay Video

I Finally Played: Citizen Sleeper (Review)

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Citizen Sleeper — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citizen Sleeper worth playing?
Citizen Sleeper has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.4 out of 5 across 1,883 reviews.
Is Citizen Sleeper included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Citizen Sleeper is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
What platforms is Citizen Sleeper available on?
Citizen Sleeper is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Citizen Sleeper release?
Citizen Sleeper released on March 31, 2023.
What is Citizen Sleeper's age rating?
Citizen Sleeper carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.