Still Wakes the Deep

The Chinese Room • 2024

Still Wakes the Deep overview

About the game

Still Wakes the Deep is a first-person narrative horror game from The Chinese Room. The game takes place on a remote oil rig in the North Sea during the 1970s. The title emphasizes atmosphere, storytelling, and the feeling of helplessness in a closed and inhospitable environment.

Story

You play the role of an oil rig worker in the middle of a disaster, when a normal shift turns into a fight for survival. The story follows the personal fates of the crew, their relationships, and the gradually revealed secret that is behind the disruption of reality on the rig. The narrative is strongly focused on human emotions and the gradual escalation of tension.

Gameplay

The game focuses on environmental exploration, escape sequences, and interaction with the environment. There are simple puzzles and situations requiring quick decision-making. Still Wakes the Deep does not emphasize combat, but on avoiding threats and experiencing the story through atmosphere and scenic moments.

Technical development

The title runs on Unreal Engine 5 and features a detailed oil rig, realistic lighting, and impressive weather effects. The sound design plays a key role in building tension, from the noise of construction to quiet, disturbing moments. The technical side supports the cinematic feel and intense atmosphere of the game.