Whispers of the Eyeless

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Whispers of the Eyeless is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Evil Gingerbread Studio and was released on January 30, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In Whispers of the Eyeless, you assume the role of the First Prophet, building a cult and wielding divine power amid the crumbling city of Aranthor. Strategic, turn-based auto-battler combat demands careful planning, as every battle impacts your health, sanity, and influence. Your choices shape the city's fate, balancing loyalty, power, and sacrifice.

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Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a stunning art style and excellent voice acting, creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a unique blend of cult management and dungeon exploration, providing depth and variety in gameplay with numerous mechanics to master.
Despite being in early access, the game shows strong potential for growth and improvement, with an engaging narrative and a dedicated development team responsive to player feedback.

The combat system is criticized for being unbalanced and tedious, leading to a lack of meaningful choices during battles and frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players find the extensive array of mechanics overwhelming, with a steep learning curve that can detract from enjoyment, especially for new players.
The game currently suffers from bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive elements, which can hinder the overall experience.

gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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49%
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The gameplay is praised for its unique blend of cult management and dungeon exploration, offering a rich variety of mechanics that encourage replayability and strategic decision-making. However, some players note a steep learning curve and a lack of balance among certain mechanics, which can lead to confusion and frustration. Overall, the game shows promise with its engaging systems and potential for growth, though improvements in tutorialization and character variety are desired.
- “There are some truly unique gameplay mechanics that make this project a real gem.”
- “✔️ Engaging cult management and dungeon exploration: the game offers a compelling blend of cult-building mechanics and dungeon-crawling adventures, providing depth and variety in gameplay.”
- “The art style is cool, and the gameplay loop of managing your cult and battling enemies is super engaging.”
- “Certain mechanics don't fit together quite right, and it feels like there's a lot of currency bloat in the simulation/cult building layer that could be consolidated into a more elegant, more unified system.”
- “Only one playable character, which limits gameplay variety right out of the gate.”
- “However, the gameplay feels confusing due to a lack of explanations for many mechanics.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
39%
11%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its unique writing, engaging voice acting, and promising foundations, while others find it bland or unappealing. Many appreciate the dark tone and artwork, though some feel that the story is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics or is too short in its current form. Overall, there is optimism for future developments in the narrative, despite some frustrations with its execution.
- “I love this game, the story has amazing bones and I hope it can grow into something even greater.”
- “The story is engaging, with highly immersive voice-overs.”
- “The story itself is compelling and gives you a good amount of agency in how you accomplish your goals.”
- “Neither story nor mirrors mode is playable due to crashes; I am considering refunding the game.”
- “Any story aspect is gated off by the bad combat; it ends up super boring super fast.”
- “Story is bland.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
38%
10%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their distinctive art style, which effectively captures dark, Lovecraftian themes and enhances immersion. Many reviewers appreciate the beautiful artwork and atmospheric design, drawing comparisons to titles like Darkest Dungeon, while also highlighting the engaging gameplay and voice acting that complement the visuals. Overall, the game's aesthetic is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “✔️ Distinctive aesthetic: the game's art style and atmospheric design effectively capture the dark, Lovecraftian themes, enhancing the overall immersion.”
- “I really enjoy the art style, atmosphere, voice acting, and the Darkest Dungeon style of progression.”
- “The art style is very good and gives you lots of options to express what kind of cult leader you want to be.”
- “This is especially frustrating for veteran gamers who popped their gaming cherries on low-res displays and ASCII graphics.”
- “The dark tone of the story doesn't especially appeal to me, but the visuals and voice acting really give a lot of life to the scenes and help sustain the intrigue in the plot.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
18%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its dense, mature, and haunting qualities, effectively immersing players in its dark, Lovecraftian themes. The outstanding art style and top-notch voice narration enhance the overall experience, while the bleak setting fosters a sense of morbid curiosity that compels players to continue exploring. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's replayability and engagement.
- “Absolutely dripping in theme and atmosphere, the art is simply outstanding.”
- “The atmosphere is haunting, the strategy is deep, but the difficulty is punishing.”
- “The bleak atmosphere gives the player a morbid curiosity to keep going; what sort of inhuman cruelty have the living gods cooked up next?”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its contribution to the folk horror atmosphere and find the soundtrack solid, others feel it is lacking or forgettable. Overall, it seems to enhance the game's beauty and narrative, but opinions on its effectiveness vary significantly.
- “And the music just adds to the folk horror elements.”
- “However, this game is beautiful, visually and narratively, and has a solid soundtrack.”
- “What music?”
- “Music 4/10”
- “Music: 3/5”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its diverse gameplay systems and the ability to approach challenges in various ways. The inclusion of roguelike modes and a complex cult-management system further enhances the replay value, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging. Overall, the combination of appealing aesthetics and solid mechanics contributes to a highly replayable experience.
- “There's a lot of gameplay systems already, and while most are in their base forms due to early access, it's clear that this game is going to build into a play-it-your-way experience with a ton of replayability.”
- “The different ways you can go about this mean there is also some good replay value.”
- “The aesthetics are unique and beautiful, the thematics and worldbuilding are on point, and the roguelike modes are great for replayability.”
- “There's a lot of gameplay systems already, and while most are in their base forms due to the early access, it's clear that this game is going to build into a play-it-your-way experience with a ton of replayability.”
- “Great art, voice acting, tutorial, mechanics, and replay value.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that combat is boring and reliant on RNG, leading to frequent failures. The need to manage resources and gear effectively detracts from the overall experience, as players are forced into repetitive, low-reward runs to progress. Additionally, technical issues like freezes further exacerbate the grind, making it feel even more cumbersome.
- “Combat is tedious and boring, and the RNG had me dying more often than actually completing a mission.”
- “Every screen has several systems all expecting your attention, and it's just tedious.”
- “Basically, if you are not strong enough and don't want to go on losing runs, you need to use the town to get resources and make simple 1-2 floor runs, which derails your whole gearing and farming to town management.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its more mature and less cartoonish design compared to its predecessor, which many players view positively.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The depth of character backstories adds layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report significant stability issues, including frequent freezes when entering new areas and a lack of clarity regarding status effects, which can lead to frustrating grinding. Overall, these problems detract from the gameplay experience.
- “The game doesn't show status effects on either side, leaving you quickly stuck grinding to even stand a remote chance. I've experienced multiple freezes when entering areas.”
- “Frequent crashes and freezes make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself booted out of the game unexpectedly.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization for the Steam Deck is currently lacking, resulting in subpar performance; however, users remain hopeful for future improvements and are committed to providing feedback to enhance the experience on the platform.
- “There's no reason this can't be a Steam Deck game in the future, and I'll definitely keep providing feedback on performance over time on the Deck.”
- “I wanted to play this on Steam Deck, but performance isn't ideal there yet.”
- “There's no reason this can't be a Steam Deck game in the future, and I'll definitely keep providing feedback on performance over time on Deck.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game's randomness, suggesting that incorporating elements like pseudo-randomness or entropy could enhance the comedic experience. Overall, the humor is seen as hit-or-miss, depending on the execution of these random elements.