Overview

• No Sleep for Kaname Date is the third installment in Spike Chunsoft’s AI: The Somnium Files franchise, released July 17, 2025, on PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
• The game introduces grounded escape-room segments starring Iris, marking a notable gameplay innovation beyond the series’ traditional dream-diving puzzles.
• Reviewers praise the compact runtime and sitcom-driven structure while cautioning that running gags such as the “porno mag” catchphrase may grow repetitive.
• Critics note that core Somnium puzzles feel simpler and more linear than in previous entries, reducing the challenge of the six-minute brain-lock sequences.
• Newcomers may struggle with the condensed narrative and reliance on prior character relationships, making the title primarily suited to established fans.