Gloomy Eyes
- March 11, 2020
- Atlas V
Get on Steam"Gloomy Eyes" is a VR narrative adventure game that tells the story of a zombie boy and a human girl who fall in love in a world torn apart by a zombie outbreak. The game combines motion capture animation with hand-drawn art to create a unique and captivating atmosphere, as players explore the world and uncover the truth behind the gloomy events. Through a series of puzzles and interactions, players will shape the fate of the two young protagonists in this bittersweet tale of love and survival.
Reviews
- Gloomy Eyes features stunning animation and lighting, reminiscent of Tim Burton's style, making it a visually captivating experience.
- The storytelling is engaging and heartwarming, with excellent voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
- It's a unique VR short film that effectively utilizes the medium, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in a beautifully crafted world.
- The experience is quite short, lasting around 30 minutes, which some players feel does not justify the price tag.
- There is a lack of interactivity, as it is primarily a passive viewing experience, which may disappoint those expecting a game-like experience.
- Some users reported technical issues such as low frame rates and visual clarity problems, which detracted from their enjoyment.
- story53 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for its charm and beautiful animation, often compared to Tim Burton's style, creating an engaging and visually stunning VR experience. While some find the plot simplistic or confusing, many appreciate its emotional depth and the immersive storytelling that unfolds around the player. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile short experience, though its brevity may leave some wanting more.
“Beautiful story, brilliant animation and art design.”
“An amazing visual experience with an amazing story to go along with it.”
“The art is gorgeous, the story is genuinely beautiful and this smashes the bar for any short VR film I've seen until now.”
“The plot isn't that interesting.”
“The story is a bit nonsensical though, it was more like an excuse to show one beautiful set-piece after another.”
“Not a game but a story, and kind of a boring one at that.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics in this VR experience are widely praised for their Tim Burton-esque aesthetic, featuring beautiful, polished visuals and excellent use of lighting that enhances the immersive storytelling. Many reviewers highlight the charming art style and the magical quality of the visuals, although some note that performance issues can lead to lower resolution graphics for those below minimum specs. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and engaging sound design contributes to a captivating experience, despite some minor criticisms regarding resolution.
“Excellent lighting and visuals, and makes good use of VR.”
“This is a beautiful VR short story/animation/experience with a gorgeous art style, wonderful voice acting and soundtrack, and it is also doing some really interesting things with placing you within the world of the story and having things play out all around you.”
“The graphics are wonderful and this story is engaging and well written.”
“If the nightmare before Christmas aesthetic can carry this thing for you, then you might like it, but I was massively underwhelmed on all levels.”
“If you are at all below minimum spec, the visuals will be pretty fuzzy; nothing you can do about it.”
“I just can't get past the lower resolution visuals.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the experience is highly praised for its beauty and integration with the overall atmosphere, complementing the stunning visuals and immersive storytelling. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a key element that enhances the emotional depth and engagement of the VR experience. Overall, the sound design, including music and voice acting, is described as exceptional and well-crafted.
“This is a beautiful VR short story/animation/experience with a gorgeous art style, wonderful voice acting, and soundtrack. It is also doing some really interesting things with placing you within the world of the story and having things play out all around you.”
“Such a nicely created world, beautiful art and music, and especially the way the scenes unfold around you and you are guided nicely is very well done.”
“The sound design, voice narration, music, and visuals are all really wonderfully done.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes strong emotions, culminating in a tear-jerking ending that resonates with players. Its sweet and heartwarming love story effectively connects with the audience, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
“Made me cry at the end.”
“A sweet, heartwarming love story.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Gloomy Eyes" is highly praised, with many users highlighting its immersive, diorama-like quality that enhances the overall experience. The game's unique visual style contributes significantly to its atmospheric depth, making it one of the standout VR experiences.
“Gloomy Eyes is arguably one of the most atmospheric experiences available in VR.”
“I just love this kind of diorama-like, voluminous movie, and the atmosphere here really works.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express confusion and dissatisfaction with certain gameplay mechanics, indicating that they do not understand the rationale behind their design choices.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the optimization of the game is excellent, particularly noting a smooth experience with the Valve Index VR kit, with no technical or performance issues encountered.
“I experienced this with the Valve Index VR kit and I had zero technical or performance issues during my time with Gloomy Eyes.”
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
“I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly put a lot of effort into optimizing the experience.”
