Gloomy Eyes

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79

Top Critic Average

77%

Critics Recommend

Nintendo Life
7 / 10
COGconnected
79 / 100
Impulsegamer
4.3 / 5
Niche Gamer
7.5 / 10
TheXboxHub
4.5 / 5
PS4Blog.net
8.5 / 10
PSX Brasil
75 / 100
GameSpew
7 / 10
Creators: Untold Tales, Fishing Cactus
Release Date: Sep 12, 2025 - Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC
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Critic Reviews for Gloomy Eyes

Ultimately, disappointing visuals aside, there’s a lot to like here. It definitely falls into the ‘cosy horror’ sub-genre, with spooky yet charming aesthetics, haunting music, and engaging puzzle-solving throughout. With Halloween on the horizon, it could be the perfect little primer for younger gamers.

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Overall, Gloomy Eyes is an engaging, enchanting experience. The complementary abilities of its two protagonists allow for interesting puzzles, and its story has a lot of heart despite the gloom. I liked the VR film, but the game is an equally enjoyable take on a haunting little tale.

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Impulsegamer

Unknown Author
4.3 / 5.0
Impulsegamer

I had quite a bit of fun with Gloomy Eyes. There aren't any jump scares or frightening elements… it's all very "cutesy" "horror"… absolutely Tim Burton-esque… think The Corpse Bride or The Nightmare Before Christmas specifically. In fact I could easily imagine a line of toys of the characters and book nook versions of the dioramas… who wouldn't want a Gloomy or Nena plushie? But in all seriousness, Gloomy Eyes is a fun, low-risk game that provides a nice little bit of puzzle action with a captivating story told by a lovely voice (I believe the original narrator was Colin Farrell… I assume it is still him in the non-VR version… either way… lovely story-telling). It's certainly worth a play either for adults or children alike!

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Niche Gamer

Fingal Belmont
7.5 / 10.0
Niche Gamer

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Gloomy Eyes is one of those games that you really must play. Aside from a slight camera issue, it introduces the player to a wicked world, dark, foreboding, but full of charm.

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PS4Blog.net

EdEN
8.5 / 10.0
PS4Blog.net

Charming cozy horror experience inspired by the work of Tim Burton

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Gloomy Eyes features an engaging narrative and creative puzzles. Even though it's a brief experience, its gameplay delivers enough to please those looking for a lighthearted adventure with a mysterious atmosphere.

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A macabre adventure about a zombie boy and his human friend, Gloomy Eyes is a single-player game that requires players to switch between two characters. It can be frustrating at times, but its wonderfully creepy art style and some enjoyable puzzles make it a decent way to spend a few hours.

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