Close Your Eyes
- December 21, 2018
- Yai Gameworks
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Close Your Eyes" is a psychological horror adventure game. Players are equipped with a detective kit to solve puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of a cursed village. The game features a unique mechanic where players must close their eyes in-game to reveal hidden hints and clues.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a compelling story with intriguing twists and a tense atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
- The sound design and voice acting, particularly for the character 'The Host', enhance the overall creepy experience.
- It's a free game with multiple endings and replayability, making it a great value for horror fans.
- Some puzzles can be overly obscure or tedious, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game can be too dark at times, making it difficult to navigate and see where to go.
- There are occasional bugs, such as achievements not being awarded, which can detract from the experience.
- story34 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its compelling and atmospheric narrative, filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists that keep players engaged and theorizing. While some plot elements may feel vague or confusing, the overall experience is described as fulfilling and thought-provoking, with a dark and surreal tone that enhances the horror aspect. Many players appreciate the depth of the story, often finding it more captivating than the gameplay itself, and express eagerness for future installments and additional content.
“The twists and turns that the story takes keeps you on the edge of your seat, theorizing theory after theory as to what's going on, only to most likely crush them with a reveal just around the corner.”
“Story: 10/10 still a bit vague in some areas that leaves you wanting more for the future installments of the series and more is explored in the DLC, but the main storyline and cutscenes you do experience are well done and fulfilling.”
“Accompanied by haunting visuals and a constant air of suspense, a pretty disturbing and creepy story unfolds.”
“The story was unclear until you complete all of the endings.”
“Story elements are given out at a slow pace.”
“The plot is very dark, and will keep you wondering what the plot even is.”
- atmosphere24 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its compelling blend of tension, creepiness, and subtle horror, primarily driven by effective sound design and dim lighting rather than jump scares. While the graphics may be simplistic, they contribute to the unsettling charm, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to maintain a mysterious and immersive environment, making it a worthwhile experience despite some technical flaws.
“It's mind-blowing, just scary enough without giving you nightmares, and the atmosphere is just amazing.”
“The game has an engrossing, terrific atmosphere that favors subtlety and sound design over jump scares (there are only a few in the game and when they appear, they're very effective).”
“Very little jump scares, but a very deep story and excellent atmosphere.”
“Although darkness can add to atmosphere, I felt the game was too dark.”
“The game certainly has sufficiently creepy music and atmosphere, and the childish yet bleak simplicity of the art style can certainly put you on edge, but all too often, the game fails to cash in on the build-up it creates.”
“Other than the interesting static art displayed every now and then during gameplay, the graphics are a bit lacking, but I feel it adds to the creepy charm of the title; I am unsure if the game would have maintained its unsettling atmosphere if it had more detailed sprites and set pieces.”
- music16 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its beautiful and moody soundtrack, effectively enhancing both the creepy atmosphere and engaging storytelling. While some users noted that the music can occasionally be too loud or change awkwardly, the overall consensus is that it complements the gameplay well, with catchy tunes and a haunting ambiance that keeps players invested. The voice acting also received accolades, further enriching the audio experience.
“The soundtrack in my opinion was great; it had an uneasy air to it, whereas the songs in the game were pretty catchy.”
“Please give it a chance, it's such a charming yet creepy game and the soundtrack is lovely.”
“The only complaint was that the music did seem to change at awkward points, and there was really no lead in or out to it.”
“The game certainly has sufficiently creepy music and atmosphere, and the childish yet bleak simplicity of the art style can certainly put you on edge, but all too often, the game fails to cash in on the build-up it creates.”
“The audio is also sparse, but very well-done: by the time I reached the audio tapes with the creepy 1950s-ish nursery-rhyme/commercial jingle music, I was hooked.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, while rated 7/10, effectively contribute to its eerie atmosphere despite being simplistic and reminiscent of RPG Maker titles. The unique art style, which some compare to the Yume Nikki fangame "Me," enhances the unsettling experience, with static visuals and minimalistic design adding to the game's creepy charm. Overall, the visuals may lack sophistication, but they successfully evoke a haunting and immersive ambiance that resonates with players.
“Visuals: 10/10 the style of the cutscenes matches the graphics perfectly.”
“The artwork is also pretty good, and does well for the style of the game.”
“The game has a unique art style, which seems 100% original instead of using RPG Maker's preset tiles. It might not be highly detailed or to everyone's taste, but I felt like the childlike style of drawings and the cutesy appearance of the main character just added to the scariness of the game.”
“The game certainly has sufficiently creepy music and atmosphere, and the childish yet bleak simplicity of the art style can certainly put you on edge, but all too often, the game fails to cash in on the build-up it creates.”
“Other than the interesting static art displayed every now and then during gameplay, the graphics are a bit lacking, but I feel it adds to the creepy charm of the title; I am unsure if the game would have maintained its unsettling atmosphere if it had more detailed sprites and set pieces.”
“The gameplay graphics are bare-bones and everything is deeply minimalistic, but the game has that indefinable something that feeds the imagination and makes what you see on the screen less important than what you feel.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by clunky mechanics and minimalistic graphics, which some players find enhance the game's unsettling atmosphere rather than detract from it. With seven different endings achievable without much difficulty, the game offers around 4-5 hours of intriguing content, balancing its shortcomings with a compelling story and unique charm. Overall, while the gameplay may not be technically polished, it effectively engages players' imaginations.
“Seven different endings that aren't too difficult to achieve, never needing a walkthrough, keep you intrigued for roughly 4-5 hours of gameplay.”
“The game offers about 5 hours of gameplay, and while it seems like they're trying too hard to be David Lynch at times, it's forgivable given how good the rest of the game is.”
“While the gameplay mechanics can feel a bit clunky at times, the story and atmosphere more than make up for it!”
“The gameplay graphics are bare-bones and everything is deeply minimalistic, but the game has that indefinable *something* that feeds the imagination and makes what you see on the screen less important than what you feel.”
“It seems to me like they're trying too hard to be David Lynch at times, but it's forgivable given how good the rest of the game is, and come on, 5 hours of gameplay?”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its numerous endings, encouraging players to explore different outcomes and fully experience its content. Many users highlight that the game remains engaging until all achievements are unlocked.
“There are plenty of endings to discover, providing great replayability!”
“The game has major replay value until you've achieved everything.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of diverse endings makes replaying feel redundant.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting its blend of scary and funny elements, along with a charming host voice that enhances the experience. The lightheartedness is highlighted as a key aspect, making the game enjoyable even in its mini-game format.
“This is what I want in a game; it's scary, funny, and may I add, I love the host's voice and how it shifted in my headphones.”
“I thought it was very cute and funny. I have not finished the mini game yet, but I will be working on that very soon.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with puzzles that feel nonsensical, detracting from both intellectual engagement and emotional enjoyment.
“The puzzles are often tedious, boring, and nonsensical, making it hard to enjoy the game from both an intellectual and emotional perspective.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, stripping away any sense of fun or excitement.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding turns what could be an engaging experience into a monotonous slog.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that the tedious and nonsensical puzzles detract from their overall enjoyment of the game, making it difficult to engage with it on both intellectual and emotional levels.
