CINERIS SOMNIA

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

2018

Quick resume

"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

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Pros

Atmospheric and melancholic storytelling
Unique and evocative environments
Emotional and symbolic narrative
Engaging soundtrack and sound design
Multiple endings and replay value

Cons

Slow pacing and movement
Confusing navigation and backtracking
Dated graphics and animations
Somewhat repetitive gameplay
Small technical imperfections

Motivations

Autonomy

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3

"Players navigate maze-like environments with some freedom to explore and make decisions, though objectives and progression are somewhat directed."

HBDIE: 2
"Players explore large, complex environments with some freedom in chapter order and puzzle solving, but navigation can be confusing and objectives guide progression."
Competence

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2

"The game involves exploration, puzzle solving, and some chase/combat sequences requiring skill, but overall gameplay is straightforward and not highly challenging."

Bloodwash
"Game involves puzzle solving and exploration with some stealth/hiding sequences requiring skill, but overall gameplay is slow-paced and not highly challenging."
Competition

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-5

"No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and story experience without comparison to others."

35MM
"No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and story experience without comparison to others."
Continuation

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3

"Players express strong attachment to the story and atmosphere, with some replaying to uncover more details or understand the narrative better."

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"Players express attachment to the story and atmosphere, often replaying for true endings and achievements despite slow pacing."
Cooperation

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-5

"Single-player experience focused on individual exploration and narrative without cooperative multiplayer."

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"Single-player experience focused on individual exploration and narrative without multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
Creativity

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2

"Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration with some creative use of items and environment, but within predefined story and structure."

The Last Door: Season 2 - Collector's Edition
"Players engage in exploration and piecing together story elements creatively, though game structure and puzzles are predefined."
Domination

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-5

"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative and equal."

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Escapism

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4

"Strong immersion in a dystopian, surreal world provides escape from reality and emotional engagement."

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Expectation

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-4

"Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest in story, exploration, and roleplaying rather than obligation."

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Experimenting

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1

"Some exploration and discovery of new story layers and environments, but gameplay largely follows established routines."

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Exploration

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4

"Core gameplay involves exploring a single environment thoroughly to discover evolving story elements."

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"Core gameplay involves discovering new areas, piecing together story clues, and navigating evolving environments."
Expression

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-3

"Limited customization; players experience predefined characters and environments with minimal personalization."

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Fantasy

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4

"Game features surreal horror themes, uncanny environments, and imaginative narrative elements."

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"Game features surreal, dreamlike, and symbolic storytelling with psychological horror and gothic fantasy elements."
Fellowship

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-5

"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
Growth

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3

"Players develop understanding of story, characters, and cultural context; some puzzle solving and learning."

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Health

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-5

"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

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"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."
Idle

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-3

"Requires focused attention to follow story and exploration; slow pacing but not background play."

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Intimacy

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-4

"Emotional connection to story and character but limited social or relational interactions."

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Leadership

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-5

"No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative focus."

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Progression

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3

"Progression through story chapters, unlocking new content and achievements; some item collection and crafting."

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Relaxation

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3

"Atmosphere and music provide a contemplative and sometimes calming experience despite some tension."

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Sensation

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3

"Enjoyable visuals, music, and atmospheric sound effects provide sensory stimulation."

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Status

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-5

"No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal narrative experience."

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Story

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5

"Strong narrative immersion with environmental storytelling and emotional plot conveyed without dialogue."

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Strategy

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1

"Some puzzle solving and stealth elements require planning, but overall gameplay is straightforward."

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Thrill

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2

"Some suspenseful chase sequences and eerie moments provide mild thrills within a mostly calm experience."

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"Includes suspenseful chase sequences and eerie moments that create tension and occasional thrills."
Value

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4

"Players perceive good value for time and money due to engaging story, atmosphere, and replayability."

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Violence

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-3

"Minimal violence; gameplay focuses on survival and investigation rather than combat."

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"Minimal combat; violence is mostly implied or symbolic rather than explicit gameplay focus."
Survival

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1

"Limited survival elements; occasional chase sequences but mostly safe exploration."

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"Some survival elements in chase sequences requiring avoidance and hiding, but mostly stable exploration."

Analysis

A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Thrill, Story.

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Last update: 30/04/2026

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