The games twist is that its two visual styles thrust into the same frame.

On the other hand, well.

tap the headline to find out, if you dare.

A scene from 8-bit horror game Tenebris Somnia, showing the player character standing in a trashed bathroom with a shadow behind the shower curtain.

Yes, this is me trying to do a jumpscare.

Everybody else, erm - scroll down?)

Yep, the games 8-bit sections are interspersed with professionally shot and acted live-action sequences.

A live-action scene from 8-bit horror game Tenebris Somnia, showing a sinister figure in a darkened doorway

The immediate question this raises for me is: which visual approach is spookier?

It makes me think of the good old days of the FMV.

Im also enjoying the monsters, who wouldnt seem out of place in Hellraiser.

Cover image for YouTube video

you might try theTenebris Somnia demoout for yourself on Steam.

Here’s a trailer, for those who’d rather not get their wrenches dirty.