Behind These Eyes
- August 17, 2017
- DEEP Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Behind These Eyes" is a horror game where you play as Moribu, a former gang member who must overcome his fear to save his loved ones. After deciding to take his own life to protect them, something goes awry and he finds himself in a strange, dark place. Now, Moribu must face his fears and confront the gang to save those he holds dear. However, the situation takes a horrifying turn as he realizes that death might have been a better alternative.
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Reviews
- The graphics are quite good for an indie game, creating a scary atmosphere.
- The second puzzle was enjoyable and provided a brief moment of fun.
- The developer is responsive and addressed download issues quickly.
- The story is poorly constructed and lacks coherence.
- The game is excessively dark with no brightness adjustment options, making it hard to see.
- There are numerous bugs, including freezing issues and lack of save points.
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being poorly executed and confusing, with many reviewers describing it as jumbled and lacking coherence. While some acknowledge that the dialogue shows potential, the overall narrative feels underdeveloped and disjointed, leading to a disappointing experience. Technical issues, such as visibility problems and audio glitches, further detract from the storytelling.
“For what it's worth, the written dialogue isn't too bad and the story could be decent if it were elaborated on further.”
“The story is jumbled nonsense; it's too dark to see, and you can't adjust the brightness. When I pressed pause and went into the settings, the settings menu remained floating in the middle of the screen even after I resumed playing and wouldn't go away. The grammar is awful, and the audio randomly stops and starts for no reason.”
“This game is so disappointing. I see that it says 'short game,' but it was more like a 10-minute game, and the story was really bad. I don't recommend this game to anyone; do not buy this game. It should have only been 5 cents.”
“The story is also janky and feels like you're playing a sequel.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being short, lasting only about 20 minutes, and lacking innovation, with puzzles that do not meet expectations set by the game's promotional material. Additionally, the overly dark visuals detract from both the graphics and the overall gameplay experience.
“The overwhelming and over-contrasted darkness takes away from the rest of the graphics, and the gameplay as well.”
“There's nothing groundbreaking here, and when it comes down to the puzzles and gameplay, the store page for this title is extremely misleading.”
“Gameplay is roughly 20 minutes.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the quality for an indie title, others criticize the excessive darkness and contrast, which detracts from both the visuals and gameplay experience.
“I want to recommend this game as the graphics for an indie game are quite good.”
“The overwhelming and over-contrasted darkness takes away from the rest of the graphics, and the gameplay to boot.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues with the game, particularly noting the frustration of being unable to skip a lengthy text-only intro during troubleshooting, which can disrupt the overall experience.
“While troubleshooting, every time I launched the game, I had to sit through a text-only intro that I couldn't skip.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely absent, contributing to a lack of atmosphere, while the overall audio experience is further diminished by the absence of voice acting and a minimal soundtrack. This, combined with a rough user interface and simplistic puzzles, results in a generally uninspiring auditory experience.
“There's no way to die, no scare factors, no voice acting, the soundtrack is nearly non-existent, the UI is extremely rough around the edges, and the puzzles are both easy to solve and rather boring.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively creates a chilling atmosphere that enhances the overall sense of fear and tension, contributing significantly to the immersive experience.
“They did a very good job of creating a terrifying atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and keeps you on edge.”
“Every detail contributes to a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
