BlackEye
- August 9, 2017
- Dnovel
Get on Steam"BlackEye is an adventure game set on the planet Koyte, which features vast caves with their own ecosystems. The upcoming update includes a new energy resource, an artifact inventory, and updated levels. In the game, you play as a resident of Koyte, discovering ancient artifacts and uncovering the mysteries of a long-lost civilization."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphics are visually appealing, with a nice atmosphere and interesting character designs.
- The gameplay is fluid and fun, featuring a variety of weapons, puzzles, and superpowers that enhance the experience.
- The game offers a simple yet engaging story that keeps players invested in the protagonist's adventure.
- The sound design is lacking, with insufficient character voices and repetitive music.
- Controls can be unresponsive and difficult, which hampers the gameplay experience, especially during puzzles and combat.
- The game is quite short, with a completion time of around 4 hours, leaving players wanting more content and side quests.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple yet engaging, with a moral emphasizing resilience and the unpredictability of life. However, some reviews suggest that the narrative lacks depth and could be improved. Overall, while the story has its merits, it may not fully satisfy all players.
“The game's story is simple but engaging.”
“The game's story is simple but engaging.”
“The game's story is simple but engaging.”
“I don't mean story-wise either, though that's lacking in-game too.”
“Moral of the story: when you see a caveat emptor from obeythefist, stay well enough away.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fluid and enjoyable, with a unique downward progression mechanic that introduces enemies and game mechanics effectively. However, it suffers from poor sound design, controls, and a lack of clear explanations regarding items, scoring, and objectives, leading to confusion in the overall experience. While the graphics and story are praised, the obscure world-building detracts from the gameplay's potential.
“The gameplay is fluid and fun.”
“The gameplay works well and the concept is fairly good.”
“But the initial few levels have you fighting your way downwards as it introduces various enemies and the mechanics of the game; this is something I haven't seen recently, and it's kind of nice.”
“There's obscure world-building and 'emergent gameplay' and then there's willfully obtuse, haphazard slop.”
“The developer never explains items, scoring, progression, powers, or objectives in or out of gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels disjointed and lacks clarity, making it frustrating to engage with.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised as quite good, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players noted that the art style can make it difficult to identify certain enemies, raising questions about whether this was an intentional design choice.
“The graphics, gameplay, and story are good, but the sounds, controls, and duration are bad.”
“A final note; the art style makes it hard to identify some enemies, but again, I'm not sure if this was part of the design or if this will be addressed at any point in the development.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing, providing a sense of calm for players, though it is noted to be quite repetitive. This repetitiveness may affect the overall enjoyment for some users.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is also very repetitive.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as quirky and unconventional, with players finding it both funny and delightfully bizarre. This blend of humor contributes to its appeal as a standout indie title.
“A good indie game with a great sense of humor.”
“This game is funny and very, very, very weird!”
“A hilarious indie game that keeps you laughing.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its vibrant colors and intricate details, particularly in the depiction of the underworld, creating an immersive and visually appealing experience.
“The atmosphere, colors, and details of the underworld are very nice.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, particularly for farming cards, indicating that it adds a rewarding element to the gameplay experience.
