The Golden Eyed Ghosts

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The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Syphono4 and was released on October 30, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "The Golden Eyed Ghosts," explore the decaying kingdom of Andromeda as Orion, the exiled hero, on a quest to recover four stolen swords and save the kingdom from destruction. Discover ancient secrets, make morally ambiguous decisions, and choose your combat style in this dark fantasy soulslike inspired by Zelda adventures. Your choices will dictate your path and the consequences that follow.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
There are interesting gameplay mechanics, particularly in combat, with different uses for weapons outside of combat.
The game has a lot of potential and shows promise, especially for a project developed by a single developer.

The controls and combat are janky, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience with issues like animation locking and poor responsiveness.
There are numerous game-breaking bugs and glitches that detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion.
The game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with many aspects appearing rushed or lacking attention to detail.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players praising its engaging lore and deep plot that draws them into the world, while others criticize it for being generic and overly gamified, detracting from immersion. Additionally, technical issues such as quest bugs and character progression mechanics have been noted as frustrating, impacting the overall storytelling experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players find the atmosphere and vintage graphics enhance the narrative appeal.
- “Fun and engaging game with a great storyline!”
- “Great game, I'm loving it, it's actually pulling me inside to explore more, can't wait to travel around its mysteriousness, liking the backstory too.”
- “Great start, immediately hooks you with the lore and story.”
- “The controls feel absolutely awful, you are constantly animation locked, sprites jitter in and out of existence, the story is blatantly ripped from the book of generic souls-like stories, the world is overly gamified, so you don't feel like you are actually going through a real world... there are honestly too many things to mention.”
- “There is a lot of problems with this game, the characters will advance the story if you just walk away and come back and it ruins whatever you had to go and figure out.”
- “The story is blatantly ripped from the book of generic souls-like stories, the world is overly gamified, so you don't feel like you are actually going through a real world.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its beauty and effectiveness in enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, noting its ability to create an immersive experience that complements the game's stunning visuals and engaging narrative. Overall, the sound design is considered a significant strength of the game.
- “Finally, I gotta admit, the music, sound design, and atmosphere are really hitting home!”
- “Soundtrack pops, the devs did a good job here.”
- “With its breathtaking visuals, immersive gameplay, compelling narrative, and unforgettable soundtrack, it's an experience that shouldn't be missed.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some praise the breathtaking visuals, cool art style, and vintage graphics, others criticize the lack of attention to detail and basic graphical updates. Overall, the game's visual appeal is highlighted, but concerns about its execution and effort are noted.
- “With its breathtaking visuals, immersive gameplay, compelling narrative, and unforgettable soundtrack, it's an experience that shouldn't be missed.”
- “Really cool storyline and great vintage graphics!”
- “Awesome graphics and snappy responses!”
- “Save your money, though. It's way too lazily created and shows no attention to even basic graphical changes and gameplay.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally considered acceptable but is marred by significant jankiness that could be improved with patches. Players note a simplistic leveling system that only allows for health or stamina increases, reminiscent of SNES-era mechanics. However, the overall experience is enhanced by stunning visuals, an engaging narrative, and a memorable soundtrack.
- “With its breathtaking visuals, immersive gameplay, compelling narrative, and unforgettable soundtrack, it's an experience that shouldn't be missed.”
- “The level-up mechanic here is very bare bones; you can either increase health or stamina, that's it.”
- “The gameplay is ok but suffers from extreme jankiness that could be easily patched.”
- “The gameplay is what you would expect to get if you were playing on a SNES.”
- “The level-up mechanic here is very bare bones; you can either increase health or stamina, and that's it.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its captivating music and sound design that enhance the overall experience. The combination of these elements contributes to a cool ambiance and a deep, engaging plot.
- “The atmosphere for this game is so cool and the plot seems very deep.”
- “Finally, I gotta admit, the music, sound design, and atmosphere are really hitting home!”

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The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a action adventure game.

The Golden Eyed Ghosts is available on PC and Windows.

The Golden Eyed Ghosts was released on October 30, 2023.

The Golden Eyed Ghosts was developed by Syphono4.

The Golden Eyed Ghosts has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a single player game.

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