8 Eyes

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8 Eyes is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by Thinking Rabbit and was released on August 14, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

After eons of chaos, mankind has finally emerged from the ruin brought on by nuclear war. The world has flourished once again under the guidance of the Great King, who has harnessed the power of the 8 Eyes to rebuild the planet.The 8 Eyes -- strange and powerful Jewels -- were formed in the stellar centers of eight thermonuclear blasts. To possess them is to possess all earthly power.Now, a loose …

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The game features a unique co-op mode where the second player controls a falcon, adding a fun dynamic to gameplay.
The pixel art style and music are well-crafted, evoking nostalgia for classic NES games like Castlevania.
Once players master the timing and mechanics, the game offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience with hidden items and challenging bosses.

The emulator has issues with frame skips and audio drops, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game can be frustrating due to poor hit detection and unclear progression paths, making it difficult to know what to do next.
Many players have reported technical issues, including problems with controller support and the game failing to load properly.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is often overlooked but is praised for its exceptional quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with some users considering it among the best they've experienced. Despite its high caliber, it remains underrated and under-discussed in the gaming community.
- “No one ever talks about this game's music, but it's among the best these ears have ever heard.”
- “Nice music.”
- “I'd say the atmosphere and music in this game is criminally underrated, but it would have to at least be 'rated' first for that to be true.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highlighted for its innovative multiplayer mechanics, allowing for both remote play and couch co-op options. Players appreciate the classic platformer elements, including engaging and original gameplay, complemented by appealing graphics and sound design.
- “Thanks to Steam Remote Play, you can fully enjoy this game's very novel multiplayer mechanic, or even via couch co-op with keyboard and gamepad.”
- “It probably has all the elements that make a classic platformer: fun and original gameplay (especially with the controllable falcon), good graphics (yes, there is a lot to compare with Castlevania), and good audio.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere and music in the game are considered significantly underrated, suggesting that they deserve more recognition and appreciation from players.
- “The atmosphere and music in this game are criminally underrated; it deserves more recognition.”
- “I'd say the atmosphere and music in this game is criminally underrated, but it would have to at least be 'rated' first for that to be true.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are praised for their quality, drawing favorable comparisons to classic titles like Castlevania, and complementing the fun and original gameplay, particularly with the unique controllable falcon mechanic.
- “It probably has all that makes a classic platformer: fun and original gameplay (especially with the controllable falcon), good graphics (yes, there is a lot to compare with Castlevania), and good audio.”