Cursed Sight

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Cursed Sight is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by InvertMouse and was released on August 3, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"Cursed Sight" is a horror-themed, first-person shooter game that challenges players to navigate through a dark and ominous mansion while battling supernatural entities. The game features an inverted mouse control scheme, adding an extra layer of difficulty for experienced gamers. With a focus on survival and puzzle-solving, players must uncover the mystery behind their own cursed sight and escape the haunted mansion before it's too late.

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Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews

story96 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Cursed Sight features beautiful artwork and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the emotional experience.
The story is engaging and offers a unique take on themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of choices, making it a memorable experience.
The character development, particularly of Gai and Miyon, is well-executed, allowing players to form emotional connections with them.

The pacing is inconsistent, with significant time skips that can leave character development feeling rushed or incomplete.
All endings tend to be unsatisfying or tragic, which may leave players feeling disappointed rather than fulfilled.
The writing contains several grammatical errors and modern phrases that disrupt immersion in the story's historical setting.

story
340 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its emotional depth and character development, while others criticize its pacing and coherence. Many players found the narrative engaging and touching, despite its brevity, but noted that certain plot points felt rushed or predictable. Overall, while the story has its flaws, it resonates with players looking for a short, impactful experience.
- “A genuinely good storytelling, with good art and interesting characters, Cursed Sight tells the touching story of Miyon, a girl who was born with a rather unique curse.”
- “The story of this boy as a slave serving this farseer girl, and the growth in their shared life is amazing: great combination of drama, conflicts, some politics (viewed from a kid's perspective), comedy (the sarcastic inner thoughts of this guy is what I loved the most about this VN), growth and character development that makes you care even about the antagonists throughout the story.”
- “I do not regret buying this at all, I absolutely loved this story, the build-up was great and I will admit, I cried for at least the last 2 hours I read this novel.”
- “I didn't really like the story or the endings.”
- “The story progresses in fits and starts and never feels very cohesive or emotional, at one point jumping ten years in a single hand-wave sentence.”
- “The story is weak, and I didn't care at all for any of the characters.”
music
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, while others find it bland or repetitive. Some players highlight specific tracks as memorable and fitting for the scenes, while others note that the soundtrack lacks variety and can become noticeable in its loops. Overall, the music is generally appreciated for its role in complementing the visuals and story, though it may not leave a lasting impression for all players.
- “The soundtrack is very fitting and gorgeous as well, and the characters proved to be as interesting and likable as their designs led on.”
- “The music and the art are really good for an indie game.”
- “But the soundtrack is beautiful, with perfect placement, and one of my favourite soundtracks to date.”
- “It has very good graphics, bland music (sometimes annoying) and really no plot whatsoever.”
- “The music fits the scenarios very well but it's not too memorable.”
- “The soundtrack is okay, you hear the loops way too easily for my liking.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful and detailed artwork, particularly in character design and backgrounds, while others find the visuals average and lacking variety. Many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and the emotional resonance of the visuals, but note that character expressiveness and background diversity could be improved. Overall, the game is recognized for its attractive art style, though opinions vary on its overall execution and impact.
- “Stunning visuals and a soundtrack whose DLC you might be tempted to buy.”
- “The artwork is beautifully drawn, showing every detail on the character's faces, including expression changes.”
- “For an indie game, this is top quality graphics and gameplay.”
- “Artwork is pretty average looking.”
- “Art style: 5/10”
- “There's also a nice balance of humor throughout and the character artwork is well drawn if a bit static; backgrounds are well drawn and fit the mood for the scene well, although a few are a bit plain.”
emotional
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Cursed Sight" is highly praised, with many players expressing that the story evokes deep feelings, often leading to tears. The narrative effectively explores themes of love, loss, and the duality of curses and blessings, creating a bittersweet experience that resonates with players. However, some critiques mention that the pacing hampers emotional development, leaving certain moments feeling rushed despite the overall impact of the story.
- “Cursed Sight is truly a beautiful and emotional story.”
- “I am a man who is out of my 20s, it's not easy to get me emotional with games or even to show emotion with fictional characters, but this story read like it was nonfiction and based on a true story. It knew where to pull at your heartstrings and brought you closer to the characters, nearly reducing me to tears at certain stages, reminding me that I am but human after all.”
- “For as short as it is, Cursed Sight is an incredibly well-written and emotional journey!”
character development
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Character development in the game is noted for its depth and emotional impact, particularly in the relationship between the main characters, but much of it occurs during time skips, leaving players to witness only the outcomes rather than the growth process. While the art and character designs are praised, some reviewers express a desire for a more gradual and detailed exploration of character arcs, as the narrative sometimes feels rushed and lacks sufficient development in relationships. Overall, the combination of drama, humor, and engaging storytelling contributes to a compelling experience, despite some critiques regarding pacing and narrative flow.
- “The story of this boy as a slave serving this farseer girl, and the growth in their shared life is amazing: great combination of drama, conflicts, some politics (viewed from a kid's perspective), comedy (the sarcastic inner thoughts of this guy is what I loved the most about this visual novel), growth and character development that makes you care even about the antagonists throughout the story.”
- “Without mentioning names, I really enjoyed witnessing the character development throughout the story.”
- “I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of it; if I had to give it any negatives, it would be the fact that a lot of the character development, and indeed, the narrative flow itself, can be a lot of 'go' with no 'stop', and some of the asides made by the narration of the protagonist are a little awkwardly anachronistic, but overall these issues are overshadowed by the strong grip the plot has on the reader as it sinks its talons in from the very beginning.”
- “But while there is character development, a lot of it happens during time skips, so characters have changed while we only see the results and not the process.”
- “I would've liked it to have been two or three times as long with fewer time skips and more of the character development shown.”
- “A lot of things are just thrown into the route to be taken as word, when it would have worked way better had it been shown through development (this goes for all character development and relationship development...don't get me started on the love story).”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it cheap and immersion-breaking, while others appreciate its relatability and occasional cleverness. Characters are often portrayed with a mix of flaws and humor, leading to moments of both laughter and poignancy. However, the balance of humor can feel off at times, with some jokes appearing inappropriate for the context and a reliance on slapstick that detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “In a very short period of time, Invertmouse draws you into novel worlds outside your own experiences in a highly relatable way, gets you to care about a cast of characters initially presented as flawed and funny, dimensionalizing and fleshing out what might first appear to be two-dimensional caricatures, and then weaves simple, heartwarming, heart-shattering tales with these figures and these worlds in a way that may very well belong in the echelons of classic folklore writers.”
- “There's also a nice balance of humor throughout, and the character artwork is well drawn if a bit static. Backgrounds are well drawn and fit the mood for the scene well, although a few are a bit plain.”
- “Gai was funny, but I also liked his sarcasm, as a kid who was torn from his world and sent to slavery.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players praise the gameplay for its high-quality graphics and overall execution, highlighting the developer InvertMouse's impressive work. However, there is a desire for more choices and gameplay depth in future titles.
- “I do think what InvertMouse is doing is amazing, and I look forward to other games put out by this developer. I hope it grows into something even better with more choices and gameplay.”
- “I do think what InvertMouse is doing is amazing, and I look forward to other games put out by this developer, but I hope it grows into something even better with more choices and gameplay.”
- “For an indie game, this is top quality graphics and gameplay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with dynamic songs that adapt to the situation, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note that the combination of a compelling story, decent artwork, and a brilliant atmosphere makes it appealing even to those outside the genre.
- “The songs changed according to the situation and atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Even players outside of this genre might find this novel interesting, as the story is not disturbing, the drawings are decent, and the atmosphere is brilliant.”