Quiet is the Eyes
- December 18, 2023
- Sakura Perry
Get on SteamAll your coworkers are gone and the halls are quiet, except for the pitter patter of rain on the window. Explore a desolate laboratory as a creature stalks you, always watching. Run and hide as you solve puzzles and learn more about what happened to the facility its secrets.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute art and strong sound design, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the horror elements.
- The math puzzles are simple yet engaging, providing a fun challenge that requires some thought without being overly difficult.
- It's a short and free game that leaves players wanting more, with interesting worldbuilding and a captivating story.
- The game is very short, with some players feeling it ends abruptly and leaves the story feeling incomplete.
- Some puzzles, particularly the second one, can be confusing and may require external help to solve, which can detract from the experience.
- The horror elements are diluted by the cute art style, leading some players to feel it lacks genuine scares.
- story30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, characterized as short yet engaging, with many players expressing a desire for more depth and expansion. While the narrative is simple and at times unclear, it effectively complements the gameplay and puzzles, creating an enjoyable experience. Overall, players appreciate the cute art style and the intriguing premise, though they often wish for a longer, more fleshed-out storyline.
“Overall a great little game, short and sweet and for free, which leaves you wanting more in regards to the story and world.”
“The game unfolds a mysterious story within the confines of a laboratory, featuring a relentless monster, a diverse soundtrack with various sound effects, and a collection of uniquely themed puzzles.”
“I love the story and despite the ending being unclear and the puzzles a bit odd, it's still really fun and the character has personality and you can piece together stuff.”
“Story-line doesn't really make sense.”
“Also to note, the story is really short and not really explaining what happened in the end.”
“Either ending is really abrupt and it's a simple escape story or like I said I failed to see a logical conclusion.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the gameplay. Players appreciate the pixel graphics and well-designed animations, noting that the visuals contribute significantly to the game's memorable experience. The combination of appealing artwork and sound design creates a delightful environment, making it a standout feature despite the game's brevity.
“Overall, a bite-sized game with charming graphics and puzzles that fit the scope of the game.”
“The graphics, music, and sound design make it memorable.”
“The pixel graphics are also pleasant, and the artwork/animation for Adeline's speaking portrait is definitely a treat for the eyes.”
“The graphics are simple and cute, but they lack depth and detail.”
“The horror atmosphere is diluted by the cute art style, which may not appeal to everyone.”
“While the art style is charming, it feels too simplistic and doesn't fully utilize the potential of the game's setting.”
- atmosphere17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its strong, engaging qualities, blending cute art styles with suspenseful and moody elements. Players appreciate the effective use of lighting, sound, and design to create a unique ambiance that enhances the puzzle-solving experience, while some note a balance between horror and charm that avoids overwhelming sensory overload. Overall, the atmosphere is described as immersive, appealing, and well-integrated with the gameplay.
“I particularly enjoyed the blend between tense puzzle-solving segments and the mysterious atmosphere that lingered with the lighting choices.”
“The atmosphere created by the rain pitter-pattering on the windows and the blue hue of the abandoned lab is nice and moody.”
“As a researcher navigating a desolate laboratory, the game succeeds in creating an atmosphere of suspense and unease.”
“Love the tense, claustrophobic atmosphere it evokes.”
“The horror aspects are minimal but set the atmosphere fine enough.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the eerie ambiance and complementing the game's exploration themes. Reviewers highlight the diverse soundtrack and sound design, which contribute significantly to the overall memorable experience, despite some noting that the cute art style and music soften the horror elements. Overall, the collaboration between students from Berklee and USC is commended for creating a captivating auditory experience.
“A short game with a fantastic atmosphere and great music.”
“The graphics, music, and sound design make it memorable.”
“The art is just amazing, the music is so atmospheric, and the puzzles are really original!”
“The horror atmosphere is diluted by the cute art style and music, which I personally liked since I'm not a fan of modern horror games that rely mostly on jumpscares and generally annoying sensory overload.”
“Art and music were very well done.”
“The game unfolds a mysterious story within the confines of a laboratory, featuring a relentless monster, a diverse soundtrack with various sound effects, and a collection of uniquely themed puzzles.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging interactive puzzles and quirky references, creating a fun atmosphere. However, some players found it repetitive and noted that the puzzles were relatively easy, leading to a low difficulty rating. While the presence of a persistent monster adds tension, some felt that the overall experience could benefit from more complexity and length.
“I love the interactive puzzles, the engaging gameplay, the quirky references, and the subtle atmosphere.”
“Overall, a fun and engaging game that I will be playing again just to experience the art and excellent bug-free gameplay.”
“I like the mechanics of the monster constantly trying to find you and how the pixel art is insane.”
“The only thing about this game that I didn't like was how the gameplay was starting to get repetitive.”
“With minimal gameplay, easy-to-solve puzzles, and clear instructions focused on escaping the laboratory with a persistent monster, I would rate its difficulty at 2/10.”
“I liked the challenge at the end that wrapped everything up, but I feel like it could have been a bit longer with more input and dialogue. The mechanic of the enemy showing up is stressful, which is good, but I found a way around it, so after the first puzzle, I was left with only the story and the puzzles.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its charming and relatable design, appealing to both pixelated and high-resolution aesthetics, which enhances the overall connection players feel with the characters.
“I somehow really love both pixelated and high-resolution character design.”
“The character design and personality are cute and relatable.”
