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About Still Wakes the Deep
Still Wakes the Deep returns The Chinese Room to first‑person narrative horror, placing you on a 1970s North Sea oil rig off Scotland. A storm has cut all communication and sealed exits, leaving only the rig’s dark corridors and storm‑lashed decks to explore.
Without weapons or powers, survival depends on running, climbing, and swimming while confronting an unknowable foe. The game features Chapter Select, Yellow Markers, a Silver Screen filter, and an Optional Story Mode that lowers threat for those who prefer a relaxed experience.
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Narrative & Setting
Set on a 1970s North Sea oil rig off Scotland, you play an offshore worker battling a violent storm and a mysterious threat that has sealed the vessel.
All communications are cut, exits disappear, and the crew must be found while the rig crumbles under flood‑filled corridors and storm‑lashed decks.
- Observe environmental cues to anticipate safe paths.
- Take note of audio cues that hint at nearby hazards.
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Gameplay Mechanics
The game provides no weapons or supernatural abilities; survival relies on running, climbing, and swimming through flooded corridors while avoiding a relentless foe.
Players can jump to any chapter via Chapter Select, toggle Yellow Markers for navigation hints, and enable the Silver Screen filter for a cinematic look; an Optional Story Mode reduces threat intensity.
- Use Chapter Select to revisit areas you missed.
- Toggle Yellow Markers if you feel disoriented in dark sections.
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Audio & Visual Presentation
The Chinese Room delivers award‑winning visuals and sound design, immersing players in a storm‑torn rig with detailed textures and dynamic lighting.
A haunting score by BAFTA‑winning composer Jason Graves underpins performances from BAFTA‑winning actors, adding emotional weight to each encounter.
- Listen for subtle music changes that signal danger.
- Watch facial expressions of actors for narrative clues.
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Accessibility & Options
The title includes captions for dialogue and supports full controller use, allowing players to experience the story without relying on a keyboard.
Visual fidelity can be enhanced with HDR, and players may enable or disable the Yellow Markers and cinematic filter to suit personal comfort.
- Activate captions if you miss spoken lines.
- Adjust HDR settings for clearer visibility in dark areas.
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Platform Features
Available on Windows via Steam, the game offers single‑player play, Steam Achievements, and cloud saves through Steam Cloud, ensuring progress is retained.
HDR, Family Sharing, and full controller compatibility—including DualShock and DualSense—provide flexible hardware options for diverse player setups.
- Enable Family Sharing to let friends try the game without extra purchase.
- Check HDR settings if the sea appears washed out.
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