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Gloomy Eyes: The Game

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Release Date: September 12, 2025

Adventure, Fantasy, Isometric View, Indie Games, Singleplayer

An isometric adventure game based on an animated short film, Gloomy Eyes. Gloomy Eyes: The Game stars a young girl Neny and a zombie boy Gloomy, who must bring about sunrise and put an end to an eternal night.

7.9

OpenCritic

9.1

Steam

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Gloomy Eyes: The Game is an adventure game and an adaptation of Gloomy Eyes - an animated short film and the winner of the "Best VR Film" award at the 2019 Annecy International Animated Film Festival. It was co-developed by Atlas V, 3Dar, Fishing Cactus and Be Revolution, and published by ARTE France.

Plot

Gloomy Eyes: The Game is set in a gothic fantasy world. One night the sun didn't rise in the morning, and in the dark, the dead climbed out of their graves. Horrified humans declared war on the undead. In the middle of chaos, an unusual couple joins forces - a girl Neny, and a zombie boy Gloomy. Together, they must bring about the sunrise again.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Developer: Fishing Cactus

Publisher: ARTE France

Age restrictions: 12+

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Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Gloomy Eyes Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 580, 500 MB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 5700 XT, 500 MB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Gloomy Eyes Video Game.

7.9

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 79% of Critics. There are 18 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Try Hard Guides: 9 / 10 by Erik Hodges

Gloomy Eyes feels like a playable Burton short film with enough challenge and heart to stand tall as a great little puzzle-adventure game. It’s not perfect; some puzzles drag, and navigation can sometimes get muddled, but the art style, storytelling, and atmosphere make it a standout experience that’s hard not to fall in love with, especially for anyone with a love of the weird, the charmingly creepy, and the delightfully dark.

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PS4Blog.net: 8.5 / 10

Charming cozy horror experience inspired by the work of Tim Burton

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The Punished Backlog: 6.5 / 10 by Zack Gulinello

Gloomy Eyes spoke to me with its melancholic tone and Tim Burton-inspired style, but a lack of depth holds it back from being a truly great indie title. I’m sure plenty of gamers will get a kick out of what the game brings to the table visually; just don’t expect anything groundbreaking in the minute-to-minute gameplay. For those looking for a laid-back, slow-paced puzzler, Gloomy Eyes may be worth a look. What’s here is serviceable, if not at times enjoyable. Sadly, however, there’s just not enough meat on the bone to leave a lasting impression.

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91%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (212)

STEAM
User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Visuals and Aesthetics: Users praise the game's gorgeous visuals and unique art style, often comparing it to the works of Tim Burton and noting its stop-motion animation feel.
  • Narration and Storytelling: The narration by Colin Farrell is highlighted as superb, and many users find the story charming, moving, and immersive.
  • Immersive Experience: Players describe it as a captivating VR experience that transports them to a magical world, with some calling it one of the best VR experiences they've had.
  • Short and Sweet: The short duration (approximately 30 minutes) is appreciated by some users who enjoy concise storytelling without lengthy gameplay.

The main cons of the game

  • Lack of Interactivity: Many reviews note that the experience is non-interactive, which may disappoint those looking for a traditional game experience.
  • Short Length: While some appreciate the brevity, others express a desire for more content, wishing for additional episodes or a longer experience.
  • Resolution Issues: Several users mention that the resolution is low, suggesting that improvements could enhance the visual experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Interactivity: Users express a desire for more interactive elements to engage with the story beyond passive viewing.
  • Increased Resolution: Recommendations for increasing resolution through supersampling indicate that users are looking for a more visually refined experience.
  • More Content: A common wish is for additional episodes or extended narratives to explore the world and characters further, as many felt the experience ended too soon.

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