Sleep Tight Nintendo Switch Review: Now That’s a Wake-Up Call
The developers at We Are Fuzzy are newcomers to the gaming scene, but they bring a lot of talent [...]
This Ain't No Pillow Fight
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The general goal of Sleep Tight is to last as long as possible, like any good twin-stick shooter asks. And the game does fairly well when it comes to building up the odds against you, without going completely crazy like some wave-based shooters are known to do. There's proper balancing here, and a good detailing of what certain resources, refills and secondary items can do for you. You won't be feeling lost here.
Sleep Tight also benefits from a great control scheme. You'll seldom make mistakes here, save for times you don't buy the proper defense when you obviously need it. The game does eventually get strenuously challenging, but by that point, you should have yourself built up to the point where monsters should be fearing you. (Of course they don't, because, well, they're monsters, see.)
Plus the stuff you unlock is pretty novel. I'm actually a fan of the barbed wire that, in reality, is nothing more than Christmas lights. And, of course, I dig the turrets, as they can really help you out in a jam. Just remember to take care of them or, yeah, they're pillow stuffing.
Slightly Asleep On Variety, But This Is No Snorefest
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I also enjoyed the game's presentation. The music is a lot of fun to listen to and not your usual bedtime variety; and the graphics really pop off the screen in both handheld and TV mode, with nary a hint of slowdown and some excellent use of colors. It's also great to see each kid bring some sort of variety to the table, namely in the form of weapon they're carrying.
Unfortunately, Sleep Tight does come up short in one area -- variety. The game doesn't really offer a number of different rooms to fight your way through, so some might feel that it gets a little too monotonous for its own good when it comes to settings. There's also a lack of definitive modes. There is enough to play through here to keep you coming back and unlocking stuff, but I would've liked different options to choose from. Not to mention the lack of a co-op mode. If any game is asking to be a slumber party-based scenario, it's this one.
But I digress. This is We Are Fuzzy's first outing in gaming and it's a good, clever one. What Sleep Tight lacks in variety, it more than makes up for with good, fun shooting action and enough strong defenses to choose from to keep you experimenting to see what works best for you. That, coupled with an imaginative presentation (save for the lack of room designs), should make this a title worth enjoying before a good night's rest.
Just watch out for monsters.
WWG's Score: 4 out of 5.
Disclaimer: A review code was provided by the publisher.