Still Wakes The Deep Triumphs with Three BAFTA Wins
Still Wakes the Deep, developed by The Chinese Room and published by Secret Mode, has secured three prestigious BAFTA Games Awards, including New Intellectual Property, Performer in a Leading Role (Alec Newman), and Performer in a Supporting Role (Karen Dunbar).
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The horror game masterfully creates an atmosphere of persistent dread within its Scottish oil rig setting. Its strength lies in its expertly crafted suspense and psychological tension rather than relying on traditional jump scares.
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The game received eight BAFTA nominations:
- Artistic Achievement
- Audio Achievement
- British Game
- Narrative
- New IP (Winner)
- Performer in a Leading Role - Alec Newman (Winner)
- Performer in a Supporting Role - Karen Dunbar (Winner)
- Performer in a Supporting Role - Michael Abubakar
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Notable performances include Alec Newman's emotionally charged portrayal of the protagonist and Karen Dunbar's compelling supporting role, both contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience. The game's concise runtime delivers a perfectly paced horror narrative that leaves a lasting impact.
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