Cursed Sight
- August 2, 2015
- InvertMouse
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- Cursed Sight features beautiful artwork and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the emotional experience of the story.
- The story is engaging and explores deep themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life, making it a memorable experience.
- The character development, particularly of Gai and Miyon, is well-executed, allowing players to form a strong emotional connection with them.
- The pacing of the story is often rushed, with significant time skips that can leave players feeling disconnected from character development.
- All endings are generally unsatisfying, with many players feeling that they lack closure or a sense of resolution.
- The writing contains awkward phrasing and modern terminology that can break immersion in the story's historical setting.
- story170 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its emotional depth and character development, while others criticize its pacing, predictability, and unsatisfying endings. Many found the narrative engaging and touching, despite its brevity, while others felt it lacked coherence and depth, leaving them wanting more. Overall, the story is seen as a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate emotional storytelling, though it may not resonate with everyone due to its flaws.
“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 think this is yet another textbook example of 'depicting the eastern world through western eyes', and the story itself is also kind of all over the place.”
“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.”
“Ending 3 ends on such a weird note that it literally feels like the writer just stopped writing and called it done in the middle of the story.”
- music43 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its beauty and suitability to the game's atmosphere, while others find it bland or repetitive. Some players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, though a few note that it lacks variety and memorability. Overall, the music is generally appreciated for its fittingness and quality, contributing positively to the game's artistic presentation.
“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 novel has exceptional art and music which complements the setting of the story.”
“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.”
“Unfortunately, the soundtrack doesn't have any artist in the files (for me at least), is not put together in an album, and the image in the file does not appear with the songs in iTunes.”
- graphics29 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful and detailed artwork, particularly in character design and backgrounds, while others criticize the lack of variety and expressiveness. Many players appreciate the stunning visuals and how they complement the game's atmosphere, but some find the overall aesthetic average or inconsistent. Overall, the artwork is often highlighted as a strong point, especially for an indie title, though it may not fully align with the narrative elements.
“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.”
“The character artwork is well drawn, but a bit static; backgrounds are well drawn and fit the mood for the scene well, although a few are a bit plain.”
“Art style: 5/10”
- emotional28 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Cursed Sight" is widely praised for its touching storytelling, relatable characters, and the ability to evoke strong feelings, including laughter and tears. Many players found the narrative to be heart-wrenching and bittersweet, with choices that significantly impact the story's outcome, leading to a deep emotional connection with the characters. However, some critiques mention that the pacing can hinder emotional development, leaving certain moments feeling rushed despite the overall 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.”
“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.”
“Cursed Sight is truly a beautiful and emotional story.”
- character development10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its presence, but many reviewers express a desire for more depth, as significant changes often occur during time skips, leaving the process of growth underexplored. While the narrative effectively engages players with its blend of drama, comedy, and conflict, some feel that the development of relationships, particularly in the love story, could have benefited from a more gradual and visible progression. Overall, the art and character designs are praised, enhancing the storytelling experience despite some narrative pacing issues.
“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).”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag; while some dialogues and character interactions are genuinely funny and relatable, others come off as cheap or inappropriate, detracting from immersion. The balance of humor varies, with moments of cleverness overshadowed by repetitive or slapstick elements, leading to a somewhat uneven experience. Overall, while there are highlights, the humor often feels underwhelming and fails to significantly enhance the narrative.
“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.”
“The humor regarding Neek was entertaining (even if it did, anachronistically, involve comics).”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its high quality, especially for an indie title, with users expressing excitement for future developments from the developer. However, there is a desire for more choices and gameplay depth in future releases.
“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.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dynamic soundtrack that adapts to the situation, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note that the engaging story and appealing visuals contribute to a brilliant atmosphere that can attract players beyond the genre.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive.”
“The songs change according to the situation, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
“Even players outside of this genre might find this novel interesting, as the story is engaging, the artwork is decent, and the atmosphere is brilliant.”
“The atmosphere felt flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the game's potential, the overall ambiance was dull and unengaging.”
“The environment was lifeless, making it hard to feel connected to the game's world.”
