Gloomy Eyes

"The super-rewarding gameplay of Gloomy Eyes is brought to new heights with its thought-provoking story and exceptionally detailed visuals. 👀"

"Gloomy Eyes is a charming game with a beautiful, simple story and a unique, Burton-esque artistic style. The game looks and sounds really good, although at times it is clear that there could have been room for something more. It …"

"For a game that only lasts as long as the The Fellowship of the Ring extended edition, this sure left a lasting impression. The designs of the levels and basing them around one continuous scene was incredible. The narrator leads …"

"Gloomy Eyes feels like a playable Burton short film with enough challenge and heart to stand tall as a great little puzzle-adventure game. It’s not perfect; some puzzles drag, and navigation can sometimes get muddled, but the art style, storytelling, …"

"Gloomy Eyes is a cooperative single-player puzzle-adventure steeped in a Tim Burton–style aesthetic. Set in a world where the sun has vanished and the undead rise, players swap between a zombie boy, Gloomy, and a living girl, Nena, to solve …"

"Charming, spooky and just the right amount of cosy for the autumn period, Gloomy Eyes is a fun self-coop puzzler with an even better sense of style. It isn&s;t without its flaws, like its gameplay being a little buggy and …"

"An enchanting mix of a great art style, interesting storytelling, and smart puzzle design"

"Anyone who plays Gloomy Eyes might immediately think of Tim Burton films like Corpse Bride or The Nightmare Before Christmas. But while Burton’s work is often eccentric and grotesque, Gloomy Eyes remains more intimate and gentle."

"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 …"

"Gloomy Eyes features an engaging narrative and creative puzzles. Even though it&s;s a brief experience, its gameplay delivers enough to please those looking for a lighthearted adventure with a mysterious atmosphere."

"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 …"

"Gloomy Eyes is a visually striking and atmospheric game featuring two cooperating characters and clever puzzles. Its story of outsiders finding their place in the world is charming and emotionally engaging, enhanced by Tim Burton&s;inspired design and music. However, technical …"

"Gloomy Eyes offers a lovingly crafted and unique gameplay experience, with its &s;solo coop&s; mechanics offering clever puzzles that never present you with tasks that are too difficult to solve. A little more polished gameplay wouldn&s;t have been a bad …"

"Overall, Gloomy Eyes was a treasure of a game. It had a great story, amazing aesthetics, and a great soundtrack. It was a little short, and I feel like it could have been expanded a bit at the end to …"

"Gloomy Eyes is one of those games that you really must play. Aside from a slight camera issue, it introduces the player to a wicked world, dark, foreboding, but full of charm."

"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 …"

"Gloomy Eyes proves to be an enchanting surprise that immediately captivates with its unique aesthetics and touching narrative. The lovingly designed world, clever puzzles and relaxed gameplay make it a real pleasure to play."

"Gloomy Eyes is a relatively short game; you can beat it in around 3 to 6 hours if you don’t get distracted by the visuals constantly like I did. Such a short game might be a bit much for people …"

"The puzzles are creative and challenging, with two characters who perform different tasks to achieve the same goal. Gloomy Eyes is a simple yet challenging and creative puzzle game set in a whimsical, haunting world, featuring a beautiful tale of …"

"The vision of life and death in Gloomy Eyes is poetic. There is no horror or blood, but rather a reflection on what it means to exist at the extremes. Gloomy and Nena do not fight monsters, but rather oblivion, …"

"Who would have thought that a little co-op puzzle platformer that I demo’ed at a gaming convention would truly deliver such a powerful punch in such a small package! Gloomy Eyes was a complete joy to experience and left me …"

"Gloomy Eyes provides a gently creepy experience that should appeal to younger gamers seeking a light puzzle/adventure challenge. Because of its short playtime and disappointing Switch visuals, however, consider its price (and perhaps other platforms) before exploring its gloomy, yes, …"

"Gloomy Eyes is a decent puzzle game, but it can be frustrating and doesn&s;t last long enough to help its story themes."

"Gloomy Eyes&s;s open-world exploration and smart puzzles make it fun to play. It has a lovely yet creepy setting that makes it great for people who appreciate deep, interesting stories over violent ones."

"Gloomy Eyes spoke to me with its melancholic tone and Tim Burton-inspired style, but a lack of depth holds it back from being a truly great indie title. I’m sure plenty of gamers will get a kick out of what …"