Not each Halloween horror journey must terrify you. Starting with beloved classics for example mystery-solving cartoons to delightful stories including Over the Garden Wall, numerous Halloween-themed titles are enjoyable without needing increasing anxiety. Moreover, a increasing selection of ghostly-adorable titles with autumn atmosphere, but not the truly terrifying level of horror. Gloomy Eyes was released in the fall, and stands as an excellent cozy alternative to the truly terrifying releases of the current season.
A Distinctive Collaborative Solo Adventure
Described as a solo collaboration puzzle game, Gloomy Eyes teams up a undead youth named Gloomy and a human girl called Nena as they embark on an adventure to restore sunlight to their shadowy realm. They look resembles collectible figures blended with the puppets from a stop-motion animation. Their pale-skinned and tired-looking style draws inspiration from the appearance of Tim Burton’s films, and the plot is a classic all-ages tale. The duo develops an strong connection over the span of the game’s 14 chapters as Nena tries to demonstrate to her priest uncle that, hey, maybe zombies can be friendly.
Creative Problem-Solving Features
This unique label comes about from the game’s world-based challenges. Once Gloomy and Nena encounter each other, you’ll swap between the recent allies to solve puzzles and progress through the levels. Being a zombie, Gloomy is unable to traverse through the illumination of a lamppost, while Nena will get snatched up by idle zombies except if a beam is focused on them.
It's necessary for them to work in tandem — actually, you’ll use them in tandem — to finish levels. Nena may move or temporarily shut off illumination to open routes for Gloomy, while the open-brained boy will employ his undead power to rearrange obstacles in the world, opening up routes for Nena.
Engaging Level Design
The puzzles bring to mind a touch of The Gardens Between, in the manner the stages are suspended, model-like constructions that the view moves across in coordination with your heroes. Gloomy Eyes’ worlds are highly entertaining, guiding the duo around a fair and through a spooky mansion, among other places. There’s a “diorama view” button that permits you to view from afar and turn the levels, simultaneously to admire the artwork and look for ways that may not have been clear.
Minor Issues and Overall Gameplay
This represents one of the few problems with Gloomy Eyes. Comparable to other games with a fixed perspective, occasionally it's confusing where the heroes can and cannot go. Players might have to simply collide with a several various elements to determine which ones are interactive, as the game doesn't always indicate.
However, those small obstacles don't hinder of a ghostly-charming enjoyable experience. Gloomy Eyes is relatively brief, with approximately several hours worth of puzzles. Subsequent stages integrate subtle stealth and exciting moments with the puzzle solving, as Gloomy Eyes advances to a satisfying — and moderately surprising — ending.
Availability and Summary
Players shying away from the terror of fear-inducing titles should definitely try Gloomy Eyes. You can find it on Switch console, PlayStation 5, PC, and Microsoft console, and is currently on sale for a discount on online stores.
Gloomy Eyes is available on multiple platforms and provides a enjoyable alternative for gamers looking for Halloween fun minus the fear factor.
