Citizen Sleeper

 Switch
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Starbit
    Oct 3, 2023
    70
    Citizen Sleeper marks an unusual arrival on the Nintendo Switch of an RPG inspired by board games, and it does a very good job at creating a somber and dystopian atmosphere with matching audiovisual qualities, while delivering enveloping parallel plot lines. Its short length, however, and a certain lack of gameplay mechanics that truly stand out, mean that Citizen Sleeper's appeal will be limited to players who are not part of its main target audience.
  2. GamesHub
    May 4, 2022
    60
    The stories in Citizen Sleeper are worth hearing, but the fairly sparse and restrictive mechanics underpinning the game begin to buckle under the demands of that storytelling. More complications resulting from task categories may have expanded the possibilities here, but despite this, Citizen Sleeper remains a great cyberpunk diorama, and it’s well worth uncovering all its little details.

Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best Switch Game of 2022

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. TomMonday
    Apr 12, 2023
    8
    You should absolutely play this engrossing atmospheric sci-fi game, especially if you’ve finished Disco Elysium and want a similar experience.You should absolutely play this engrossing atmospheric sci-fi game, especially if you’ve finished Disco Elysium and want a similar experience. And yet this title has a look and feel entirely its own – rewarding gamers who love slow burns and rich prose. The ending was an emotional gut-punch for me, despite creaky late-game storytelling.… Full Review »
  2. Elite_Institute
    May 9, 2022
    9
    "Despite some navigation issues, Citizen Sleeper is the best narrative game I have played so far this year. With it’s cyberpunk setting, and"Despite some navigation issues, Citizen Sleeper is the best narrative game I have played so far this year. With it’s cyberpunk setting, and it’s cast of extremely likeable characters, it is something that will stick with me for a while. It may not be for everyone, but those interested in a captivating narrative experience will adore this gem of a title."

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  3. lillajordbaer
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    A narrative gem and an absolute must play, with two free DLCs which brings several hours more of story and gameplay. Might be a bit hard toA narrative gem and an absolute must play, with two free DLCs which brings several hours more of story and gameplay. Might be a bit hard to handle the "rolling dices" system at first but the game is absolutely worthy of your time.… Full Review »
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