If you’re a PlayStation Plus Extra subscriber, it’s time to plug in your controller and dim the lights. The critically acclaimed horror game Still Wakes The Deep is now available for free to subscribers. Developed by The Chinese Room, this title plunges you into the purest anguish, in the heart of a Scottish oil platform infested with mysterious creatures.
Released in 2024, Still Wakes The Deep has an impressive average rating of 4.54 stars out of 5, the equivalent of a 9/10. The game takes place in the 1970s and features Cameron “Caz” McLeary, an electrician who tries to survive after an unknown evil invades the Beira D offshore structure. The oppressive atmosphere and the absence of combat reinforce the immersion: here, you have to hide, trick and solve puzzles to hope to escape.
A visceral experience anchored in an authentic culture
One of the particularities of Still Wakes The Deep lies in its soundscape and its casting. Composed mainly of Scottish actors, the game gives real authenticity to its dialogues. Alec Newman, the voice of Caz, was even awarded a BAFTA for his performance. We also find Neve McIntosh, Karen Dunbar and Clive Russell in the credits.
On the forums and networks, the feedback is unanimous. “Honestly, this is the game that has terrified me the most in a long time,” one player wrote on Reddit. Another adds: “The fact that the enemies are largely hidden and rarely clearly visible only amplifies the horror. » For players of Scottish origin, the immersion is even more significant: “It was quite funny to hear Scottish slang in a game and to understand absolutely everything that was said! »
Available now on PS5 with optional DLC
Available on PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Plus Extra subscription, Still Wakes The Deep can be downloaded and launched immediately. For those who wish to extend the experience, an epilogue DLC entitled Siren’s Rest is also offered as an extra.
With its controlled atmosphere, its poignant narration and its gameplay focused on tension rather than action, Still Wakes The Deep stands out as an essential experience for thrill-seekers. And being able to play it at no extra cost makes the invitation even more irresistible.