Citizen Sleeper

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19

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  1. Z1SS
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    Amazing game.
    I couldn't stop until I went through all the endings of this game. Music in this game brilliant ❤️
  2. Broyax
    Oct 16, 2022
    0
    Voici une saloperie d’énième étron indé comme on peut en trouver par dizaines (de milliers) dans les les poubelles et les bennes à ordures numériques… C’est bricolé rapidement et n’importe comment avec le moteur 3D pour les incapables et les crevards, à savoir Unity !

    Ici évidemment en -peut-être- 256 couleurs, voire un peu plus ou un peu moins, selon ce que vous arriverez à compter à    Voici une saloperie d’énième étron indé comme on peut en trouver par dizaines (de milliers) dans les les poubelles et les bennes à ordures numériques… C’est bricolé rapidement et n’importe comment avec le moteur 3D pour les incapables et les crevards, à savoir Unity !

    Ici évidemment en -peut-être- 256 couleurs, voire un peu plus ou un peu moins, selon ce que vous arriverez à compter à l’écran… mais vous vous endormirez en comptant ou pire encore, en essayant de jouer à cet étron vidéo-pas-ludique qui n’arrête pas de vous noyer sous des tonnes de blabla à lire (une sorte de roman de gare à deux dollars en somme, plus ou moins interactif…).

    L’interface est complètement ratée et aussi peu pratique que possible : elle constitue un défi aux lois de l’ergonomie de base les plus élémentaires qui soient… c’est dire si c’est putain de nul à chier ! Le pire du pire cependant, se situe dans l’agenda woke et SJW surchargé, le racialisme racialisé, le tout dans une propagande typique de mange-merde d’extrême-gauche ! mais de toute façon, pas un mot de français là-dedans : tout est en rosbif intégral, alors passez votre chemin…    … Expand
  3. RatchetClank111
    Jul 4, 2022
    8
    Saw this game on gamepass, and it definitely exceeded my expectations. This game i would give a score of 8.5/10 overall.

    Pros - Good aesthetics -Music fits the sci-fi mood - Lot of different characters with different personalities that can aid you in your quests - the rpg elements and using dice to complete tasks was done quite well - additional benefit of choosing different    Saw this game on gamepass, and it definitely exceeded my expectations. This game i would give a score of 8.5/10 overall.

    Pros
    - Good aesthetics
    -Music fits the sci-fi mood
    - Lot of different characters with different personalities that can aid you in your quests
    - the rpg elements and using dice to complete tasks was done quite well
    - additional benefit of choosing different character types with different perks and benefits, and being able to apply points to perks adds more depth to the game
    - various endings for the story

    cons
    - I get the game has limited budget, but I think there should of been some voice acting. Even if they said some phrases or words, at least some effort should of been put into this with there being so much dialogue
    - sometimes the game gives the illusion of choice in dialogue, but ends in same result, wish you had more dialogue choices, instead of just picking a phrase or just say nothing.
    - I may of missed it, but the game goes way fast regarding the tutorial and explaining stuff, and I could not find anything to refer back to that initial tutorial.

    Overall, very solid game. Didn't run into any bugs, good story.    … Expand
  4. Redboo
    May 24, 2022
    10
    This game is wonderful. I started playing it thinking I would’ve got bored immediately seeing the type of gameplay. Instead it sucked me completely inside of the story making me love every character and leaving me sad of finishing the game.
    Please do a favor to yourself and play it
  5. dan-man
    Aug 16, 2022
    8
    The best thing about this game is the music and the writing. The art can be pretty nice too. The progression, levelling up, interface and characters can be hit or miss though. It is also very woke with all female characters being inherently good or strong and all male ones being bad or inherently weak (unless they are coloured). But this game is a lovely little sojourn and well worth yourThe best thing about this game is the music and the writing. The art can be pretty nice too. The progression, levelling up, interface and characters can be hit or miss though. It is also very woke with all female characters being inherently good or strong and all male ones being bad or inherently weak (unless they are coloured). But this game is a lovely little sojourn and well worth your time, especially on gamepass.… Expand
  6. royalguy07
    May 16, 2022
    8
    Wonderful sim that feels like a real moving board game that you get to play. Engaging characters and storylines with dense and detailed writing. Very good musical choices and cues to play off the emotions of the scene. Could of used maybe some twists or a sharp difficulty spike towards the end.
  7. Witticaster
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    An excellent narrative-driven game with an engaging board-game like gameplay loop. Planning out your moves, pushing against risky scenarios, and electing where to spend your time are all creative ways of telling this sci-fi story.
  8. plinley
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    Citizen Sleeper combines a great cyberpunk setting, a fantastically well written story, and blends it with a unique play mechanic. It’s commentary on society and capitalism is subtle but also not too subtle that it can’t be found without a magnifying glass. I probably finished this game in less than 8 hours, but I also stuck to one primary storyline so your milage may very. But it’s onlyCitizen Sleeper combines a great cyberpunk setting, a fantastically well written story, and blends it with a unique play mechanic. It’s commentary on society and capitalism is subtle but also not too subtle that it can’t be found without a magnifying glass. I probably finished this game in less than 8 hours, but I also stuck to one primary storyline so your milage may very. But it’s only about 2GBs and I think it is very much worth the hard drive space. While this may not have been my favorite game of the year, I think it has my favorite setting of the year.… Expand
  9. Jgitw
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A memorable, touching game. The coldness of space, and the harshness of life as a refugee contrasts with the feeling of finding community, and carving out a life. The soundtrack adds a wonderfully dreamy layer of atmosphere, and the mechanics are well-judged and compelling. I played for a while after I'd exhausted all the story, just growing food, manufacturing medicine, earning money, sleeping, and repeating. I didn't want my time on the Eye to end. 10/10… Expand
  10. ScreenS
    Jun 5, 2023
    9
    The literal sleeper hit of 2022, I played it as part of gamepass. I can't believe nobody talks about this game.

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#12 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#60 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Gamer.nl
    Jul 4, 2022
    85
    With a great writing style and emotional storytelling, the narrative sci-fi game Citizen Sleeper has taken a permanent home in our dreams.
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  2. GameCritics
    Jun 6, 2022
    100
    Citizen Sleeper isn’t harsh or punitive despite the pressures and perils the player might face. No, it ultimately feels like a slow, incremental triumph over adversity in a way that I wish was as easy to accomplish in the real world. This genius array of interlocking circles and Swiss watch gears is flawlessly synchronized with every piece spinning as it should, and it ultimately delivers not only a top-tier Sci-Fi tale, but a larger commentary on community, friendship, and the experience of life itself.
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  3. Game Informer
    May 23, 2022
    90
    Its hopeful and inspiring message is backed by a branching, heartfelt narrative, and a great gameplay loop, making it tough to put down. Add in its enriching visual style and my favorite musical score of 2022 so far, and Citizen Sleeper is a game I'll be thinking about for years to come.
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