Tape 2: "The Sleepless Dream"

The player can also encounter sleeping zones in the environment, which are places that help them reset their sleep meter but come at a cost. In these zones, reality will warp, and certain parts of the level might rearrange or disappear altogether. They must choose wisely when to rest, as the monster could be drawn closer while they sleep.

The goal of the level is to find a way to escape the dreamscape by solving increasingly difficult puzzles related to the dream world’s physics and structure. These puzzles often revolve around manipulating sleep states or finding symbols hidden in the environment that can "wake" the player, bringing them closer to escaping the nightmare.

in a fountain of cold water or drinking from a coffee machine). The more the sleep meter fills, the more distorted and hostile the dream world becomes. As the player becomes drowsier, strange entities and environments appear, and the monster begins to sense their weakness. If the sleep meter reaches full, the player will fall into a deep sleep, triggering a nightmare state where the monster becomes far more dangerous and aggressive.

Level Mechanic: Dream Manipulation & Sleep Mechanics

The level mechanic revolves around sleep and wakefulness. The player’s movement and actions will gradually induce sleepiness, represented by a sleep meter. If the player stays awake too long, the dream world begins to distort more violently. To maintain control, the player must find “waking zones” or perform actions to stay alert (such as interacting with certain objects, solving environmental puzzles, or avoiding areas that cause drowsiness).

Sleep Meter: As the player explores, their sleep meter will gradually fill, signaling the onset of sleep. The player can stave off sleep by completing small tasks, staying in areas that keep them awake (like near lights or loud sounds), or interacting with objects that "wake" them up (like washing their face