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Gloomy Eyes
With the voice of Colin Farrell, Gloomy Eyes narrates the story of the sun who got tired of the humans and decided to hide and never rise again.Gloomy Eyes is an animated VR-series in 6DoF & 3D real time.
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Let's get it out of the way to start with... it's not hard to see the Tim Burton influence here. The description of "Tim Burton-esque levels" is about as on
Overall, Gloomy Eyes is an engaging, enchanting experience. The complementary abilities of its two protagonists allow for interesting puzzles, and its story has a lot of heart despite the gloom. I liked the VR film, but the game is an equally enjoyable take on a haunting little tale.
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Gloomy Eyes definitely is not for everyone, but the beautifully moody visuals paired with a haunting, playful soundtrack can really shine if you can overcome the really basic gameplay.
Ultimately, disappointing visuals aside, there’s a lot to like here. It definitely falls into the ‘cosy horror’ sub-genre, with spooky yet charming aesthetics, haunting music, and engaging puzzle-solving throughout. With Halloween on the horizon, it could be the perfect little primer for younger gamers.
A macabre adventure about a zombie boy and his human friend, Gloomy Eyes is a single-player game that requires players to switch between two characters. It can be frustrating at times, but its wonderfully creepy art style and some enjoyable puzzles make it a decent way to spend a few hours.
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Gloomy Eyes is a decent puzzle game, but it can be frustrating and doesn't last long enough to help its story themes.