Eyes in the Dark

Eyes in the Dark

July 14, 2022

AdventurePlatformer PC

Fight with light against the dark in this "roguelight" platformer starring Victoria Bloom! Drive back the darkness that&s;s overrun Bloom Manor and conquer swarms of creatures as you discover powerful new items to upgrade your arsenal.

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79.5

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Critic Reviews (11)

Diego Escala MonsterVine Jul 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Eyes in the Dark doesn’t shake up the genre, but it doesn’t need to. It’s a really fun, casual roguelike to jump into for a few quick runs with a really cute artstyle and nifty gameplay gimmicks."

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Fabrizia Malgieri Spaziogames Jul 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

73.0

"Eyes in the Dark is an interesting take on the roguelite genre and it can surely count on a captivating art direction."

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James Cunningham Hardcore Gamer Jul 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

35.0

"Once you get the hang of things Eyes in the Dark: The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom clicks into place and becomes a great little action-platformer to blast through."

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Kelsey Raynor VG247 Jul 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

73.0

"Eyes in the Dark is a real testament to the efforts and inspirations of developer, Under the Stairs, and after this experience with Bloom Manor, I truly look forward to seeing what it&s;s capable of next."

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Laura Gray Gamepur Jul 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Eyes In The Dark: The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom takes players on a puzzling and difficult journey, with a flashlight as the primary weapon."

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Matt Kowalski Niche Gamer Jul 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

88.0

"Hopefully, later down the line, the developers will add a feature allowing players to resume at a certain checkpoint. Yes, the game is completable but it can take a lot of time. If you are looking for a fun 2D …"

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Salvo Privitera Everyeye.it Jul 2022
75.0 /100

"Eyes in the Dark: the Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom will call you to explore a darkness to be eradicated with the trusty torch. Victoria Bloom&s;s "visit" to her grandfather&s;s house is a heart-pounding journey and net of a …"

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Tanner Dedmon ComicBook.com Jul 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

75.0

"Eyes in the Dark: The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom from developer Under the Stairs puts a unique, shadowy, monochrome twist on the roguelite genre, and it does so with a refreshing amount of creativity and style."

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TJ Denzer Shacknews Jul 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Eyes in the Dark doesn’t exactly reinvent roguelites or twin stick shooters so much as it simply takes good parts of those things and ties it up neatly in a darkly humored style, both charming and creepy. The black and …"

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Zack Palm Gamepur Jul 2022
70.0 /100

"The core gameplay of combat and the roguelike nature of Eyes in the Dark are exciting. The flashlight is an interesting weapon and offers a good amount of flexibility for every player. However, the game lacks intense combat depth that …"

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Zhiqing Wan Twinfinite Jul 2022
80.0 /100

"Eyes in the Dark is ultimately a unique and very distinctive entry in the rogue-lite genre. It certainly won’t resonate with everyone, but it’s well worth a look if you’re in the mood for a charming rogue-lite that looks like …"

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