SELECT: Tenebris Somnia

Tenebris Somnia is the indie horror darling that's currently making the pixel-art purists and FMV enthusiasts lose their collective minds, with the positive camp mainlining copium over the seamless blend of retro survival horror and live-action cutscenes, while the negative camp is review-bombing the game for its janky combat, underwhelming boss fights, and a story that sidelines its own protagonist in favor of her boring ex-boyfriend. The community is split between those praising the clever puzzles and atmospheric dread, and those who feel the game is a overpriced gimmick with silent, mime-like FMV scenes that clash with the pixel art. It's a love letter to Silent Hill and classic FMV games that's either a certified banger or a disappointing cash-grab, depending on who you ask.