The Star Named EOS

97%
Game Brain Score Based on 63 reviews
  • story
  • emotional
  • music
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The Star Named EOS challenges you to sit back and stare at the stars. With creative puzzles, gorgeous artwork, and an incredible, heart-wrenching story, The Star Named EOS serves to remind you that everything shines, even when you close your eyes.
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"The Star Named EOS" is a story-rich puzzle adventure that follows the young photographer Dei on a journey to discover the truth of his mother's absence. Using photography, players will explore a beautiful hand-drawn world and uncover a family mystery. As you recreate photos from the past, you will slowly reveal the love hidden within fragmented memories. The game offers a harmonious mixture of beautiful art, intriguing narrative, and satisfying puzzles.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews
story25 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning hand-drawn art and a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the emotional storytelling.
  • Puzzles are generally well-designed, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating, making it accessible for players of varying skill levels.
  • The narrative is touching and immersive, exploring themes of family and memories, which resonates deeply with players.
  • The game is quite short, typically taking only 2-4 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • Some players found the sentimentality of the story to be overwhelming or manipulative, detracting from their overall experience.
  • A few puzzles can feel tedious or illogical, leading to moments of frustration, especially for those less experienced with point-and-click mechanics.
  • story50 mentions

    The story is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the relationship between a son and his mother, conveyed through beautiful art and engaging puzzles. While some players found it emotionally impactful and touching, others felt manipulated or confused by its narrative. Overall, the game is praised for its immersive storytelling and aesthetic appeal, making it a worthwhile experience despite its brevity.

    • “The story follows Dei recreating his mother’s journeys, as well as replicating her photos, and uncovering more about their relationship.”
    • “I was not expecting the story aspect to hit so hard, but damn it's good.”
    • “A beautiful story of love, loss, and remembrance.”
    • “The one time I did get a bit choked up by the story, I felt more manipulated than moved.”
    • “I liked it, but I was confused for the whole story.”
    • “There are also these diary entries you can unlock if you take certain photo shoots in certain chapters; this is an unprompted feature, and I feel like this should be prompted as it adds context to the story.”
  • emotional15 mentions

    The game is widely praised for its emotional depth, featuring a touching and bittersweet story that resonates with players, often evoking feelings of warmth and nostalgia. Its beautiful art style and fitting music enhance the emotional experience, making it a heartfelt journey that players find both wholesome and impactful. Despite its short playtime, the game leaves a lasting impression, often moving players to tears.

    • “Beautiful and heartwarming game about family and memories.”
    • “Very touching story and beautiful art style.”
    • “The music in this game perfectly blends with the ambiance to set the tone and atmosphere, and it also enhances the more emotional moments, making them even more impactful.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and relaxing qualities, seamlessly blending with the visuals to create an immersive experience reminiscent of Studio Ghibli films. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance emotional moments and complement the game's atmosphere, contributing significantly to its overall charm and storytelling. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the gameplay and aesthetic appeal.

    • “The music in this game perfectly blends with the ambiance to set the tone and atmosphere, and it also enhances the more emotional moments, making them even more impactful.”
    • “A gorgeous game, astounding music, and beautiful storytelling.”
    • “Everything is accompanied by tinkling piano music and strings.”
    • “The music, art, and gameplay blended seamlessly into what felt like a movie.”
    • “A short, charming point-and-click adventure game with an art style, music, and presentation reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli film.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning, Studio Ghibli-inspired art style, which enhances the touching narrative and immersive experience. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals that evoke a storybook feel, making the game visually captivating and emotionally resonant. Overall, the artwork, combined with the music and storytelling, creates an aesthetically pleasing experience that encourages players to capture screenshots and enjoy the game's charm.

    • “A short, charming point-and-click adventure game with an art style, music, and presentation reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli film.”
    • “On one hand it is stunning visually, the story is intriguing, and the music serves as a bow on this gift of an aesthetically pleasing game.”
    • “The gorgeous art style makes it feel like you’re experiencing a living storybook; you’ll definitely be in tears by the end, and the game really hits you with valuable lessons that resonate deeply.”
    • “While the game only takes around 2-4 hours (depending on how you solve the puzzles), the art style looks quite similar to 'Behind the Frame', and now features voiceovers in English, Japanese (日本語), and Chinese (中文), adding depth to the experience.”
    • “On one hand, it is stunning visually, the story is intriguing, and the music serves as a bow on this gift of an aesthetically pleasing game.”
    • “From the graphics to the storyline to the difficulty of the puzzles, it was all a big improvement and I genuinely enjoyed every aspect of it.”
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its seamless integration with music and art, creating a cinematic experience. While it features simple mechanics and a short duration, players are encouraged to explore for hidden surprises, and the polished mechanics ensure a smooth experience. Notably, the unique camera-based puzzles in "Toem" offer a challenging yet enjoyable experience without frustration.

    • “The music, art, and gameplay blended seamlessly into what felt like a movie.”
    • “The camera is a unique game mechanic, the puzzles are challenging but not frustrating, and I never felt the need to brute force them, plus the art is gorgeous.”
    • “No tangible gameplay.”
    • “Even though it's short and the gameplay is fairly simple, there are plenty of sweet little hidden surprises, so make sure you explore everything.”
    • “If you're looking for a puzzle game that uses the camera as core gameplay, I'd recommend playing Toem.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of scanning every corner and solving basic point-and-click puzzles. While the game can be completed in about an hour, the process of achieving full completion is often described as monotonous.

    • “Having to scan every tiny corner feels tedious to me.”
    • “Tedious, most basic of point-and-click puzzles you've solved hundreds of times in all the other games.”
    • “Some of the achievements are... tedious?”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, the game has limited replayability, primarily appealing to those who may wish to revisit its beautiful art and engaging story after some time. While the narrative and aesthetics are praised, players may not find enough incentive to replay the game frequently.

    • “The artwork, music, and storytelling were all beautiful; the only complaints I have are about replayability (which I don't really care about), and the final puzzles (the room).”
    • “I can see myself returning to it in a year or two to revisit the lovely art.”
    • “I am a bit impatient for new things, so I think this game does not have a ton of replay value for me, but I can see myself returning to it in a year or two to revisit the lovely art.”
    • “Finally, not a lot of replay value unless you want to experience the story again, which you might as the story isn't bad.”
    • “The artwork, music, and storytelling were all beautiful; the only complaints I have are replayability (which I don't really care about) and the final puzzles (the room).”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with a perfect blend of music and ambiance that enhances emotional moments and sets an engaging tone. Additionally, the puzzles are noted for their well-balanced difficulty, contributing to the overall immersive experience.

    • “The music in this game perfectly blends with the ambiance to set the tone and atmosphere, and it also enhances the more emotional moments, making them even more impactful.”
    • “Great atmosphere and the puzzles have a nice level of difficulty, in my opinion.”
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