Gloomy Eyes

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"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews

story44 positive mentions

Gloomy Eyes features stunning visuals and a captivating Tim Burton-esque art style, making it a beautiful VR experience.
The storytelling is engaging and emotional, with excellent voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
Despite its short runtime, the film is well-crafted and offers a unique perspective on storytelling in virtual reality.

The experience is quite short, totaling around 30 minutes, which some players feel does not justify the price.
There is a lack of interactivity, as players are required to simply watch the story unfold without any control over the action.
Some users reported technical issues such as low frame rates and visual clarity problems, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.

story
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a charming, albeit short, Tim Burton-esque experience that captivates with its beautiful animation and engaging visuals. While some find the plot simplistic or confusing, many appreciate its emotional depth and the innovative way it unfolds around the viewer in VR. Overall, it is praised for its artistic presentation and the immersive storytelling that enhances the experience, making it a worthwhile endeavor for fans of the genre.
- “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 art is gorgeous, the story is genuinely beautiful, and this smashes the bar for any short VR film I've seen until now.”
- “Powerful story, wonderful voice acting, and some of the most intriguing visuals I've seen in VR.”
- “The plot isn't that interesting.”
- “I wasn't interested in the story in the least, though looking at the other reviews it seems like I'm in the minority.”
- “The story is a bit nonsensical though, it was more like an excuse to show one beautiful set-piece after another.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their Tim Burton-esque aesthetic, featuring beautiful, polished visuals and excellent use of VR that enhances the storytelling experience. Many reviewers highlight the charming art style and effective lighting, although some note that lower-spec systems may result in fuzzy visuals. Overall, the combination of stunning graphics and immersive design contributes significantly to the film's appeal, despite a few criticisms regarding resolution on less powerful hardware.
- “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 artwork and the use of VR is beautiful and magical.”
- “Beautiful, clear visuals and wonderful use of VR for this movie!”
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the experience is highly praised for its quality and integration with the overall atmosphere, enhancing the immersive storytelling. Reviewers commend the beautiful soundtrack, sound design, and voice acting, all of which contribute to a captivating and well-crafted virtual reality experience. The combination of music and visuals creates a stunning world that effectively engages players.
- “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.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, with many players noting that it features a heartwarming love story that evokes strong feelings, often leading to tears by the end.
- “Made me cry at the end.”
- “A sweet, heartwarming love story.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Gloomy Eyes" is praised for its immersive atmosphere, described as one of the most atmospheric experiences in VR. The diorama-like presentation enhances the overall mood, creating a compelling and engaging environment that resonates with players.
- “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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express confusion and dissatisfaction regarding a specific gameplay mechanic, questioning its effectiveness and overall design choice.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report excellent optimization for the game when using the Valve Index VR kit, experiencing no technical or performance issues during gameplay.
- “I experienced this with the Valve Index VR kit, and I had zero technical or performance issues during my time with Gloomy Eyes.”
- “I experienced this with the Valve Index VR kit, and I had zero technical or performance issues during my time with Gloomy Eyes.”