Quiet is the Eyes

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Quiet is the Eyes is a single player casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Rachel Perry and was released on December 18, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

All 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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

story12 positive mentions

Charming and cute pixel art style with great sound design that effectively creates an eerie, tense atmosphere.
Engaging puzzles that require thought without being overly complex, well balanced with stealth elements to keep tension.
Short, well-made and enjoyable experience especially considering it is a student/university project and available for free.

Game is very short, leaving many players wanting more content, a longer story, and deeper worldbuilding.
Some puzzles, especially the math-based ones, are confusing or too difficult for average players, requiring pen and paper or guides.
The ending sequence and quicktime event section feel abrupt, rushed, or tonal out of place compared to the rest of the game.

story
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The story is praised for its intriguing and spooky premise, successfully engaging players despite its simplicity and brevity. While the narrative is well-executed and complements the game's atmosphere, many players found it too short and desire a more expanded, fleshed-out storyline. Overall, the story leaves a strong impression but feels incomplete, sparking interest in potential future developments.
- “I was actually really pulled in by this game, the world and what happened is pretty compelling and interests me. The mechanics and puzzles themselves are fine, straightforward, nothing groundbreaking, but I really expected it to ramp up. Sadly it ends so early on. I'd really love to see more to this game, some quality of life features and expansion of the world and story. This game is so short it doesn't even have a pause menu, but I'd really love to see it revisited, remade, and fully realised with significantly more content. This game is too short to leave much of an impact, but it's really interesting in its premise and makes you want to learn more, it's just unfortunate you don't get to.”
- “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. The character has personality and you can piece together stuff.”
- “Also to note, the story is really short and does not really explain what happened in the end.”
- “Either ending is really abrupt and it's a simple escape story, or I failed to see a logical conclusion.”
- “Storyline doesn't really make sense.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming and cute pixel art style that effectively complements its puzzle horror theme, creating a memorable and appealing atmosphere. While the graphics are simple and not highly detailed, they are well-executed and enhanced by thoughtful animation and sound design. Overall, the visuals are praised for their style and mood, fitting well within the game's short, bite-sized experience.
- “Easy puzzles, good story, and great pixel graphics!”
- “The pixel graphics are also pleasant, and the artwork/animation for Adeline's speaking portrait is definitely a treat for the eyes.”
- “The graphics, music and sound design make it memorable.”
- “The graphics are basic but acceptable.”
- “Graphics are simple and cute, audio fits the atmosphere.”
- “Still found the art style cute and a decent story.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its strong, moody, and immersive qualities, blending tension, mystery, and subtle horror with charming, cute art and music. It successfully creates suspense and unease without relying on typical horror tropes, making for an engaging and enjoyable experience. The atmospheric design, supported by art style and audio, is consistently highlighted as a standout feature.
- “I particularly enjoyed the blend between tense puzzle-solving segments and the mysterious atmosphere that lingered with the lighting choices.”
- “As a researcher navigating a desolate laboratory, the game succeeds in creating an atmosphere of suspense and unease.”
- “The atmosphere created by the rain pitter-pattering on the windows and the blue hue of the abandoned lab is nice and moody.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally praised for being atmospheric, eerie, and well-suited to the game's horror theme, enhancing the overall mood without relying on sensory overload. Collaborations with Berklee and USC students contributed to a diverse and memorable soundtrack that complements the art and sound design effectively.
- “What I feel a bit more strongly about is that the sound design for the monster is very well done and the background music is appropriately eerie.”
- “A short game with a fantastic atmosphere and great music.”
- “The graphics, music and sound design make it memorable.”
- “The music is adequate.”
- “Decent music.”
- “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.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and features compelling mechanics like interactive puzzles and a persistent monster that adds stress and challenge, though the puzzles are straightforward and become somewhat repetitive. Players appreciate the atmosphere and smooth, bug-free experience but feel the game is too short and could benefit from more content, deeper mechanics, and added quality-of-life features to maintain interest.
- “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 started 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 of course, but I found a way around it, so after the first puzzle I was left with only the story and the puzzles.”
character development
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The character development features charming and relatable designs with endearing personalities, blending both pixelated and high-resolution styles that resonate well with players.
- “The character design and personality is cute and relatable.”
- “The character design is adorable, if a little clueless.”
- “I somehow really love both pixelated and hi-res character design.”