7/18/2023 0 Comments Beyond eyes downloadThe beautiful artwork was continually enhanced by the enchantment of the backgrounds appearing and changing before my very eyes. Walking slowly through the entire game is not a flaw, it is what allows the emotions to be felt so wholly. When Rae was upset I was quite literally found sobbing in the fetal position until the wave of emotion passed. When Rae was scared, I cowered alongside her. When Rae was delighted, I’d laugh with excitement. Rarely does a character emotion become so pronounced in my own being. If I could give Beyond Eyes more stars, I would. Rae’s delight or horror at these sudden changes sent shockwaves of excitement or fear each time something changed before my very eyes and Rae either squealed with delight or cowered in fear. For example, Rae could think a gate is closed and the scenery would represent that, but when approached it is revealed the gate is actually open and Rae can pass though. When this happens, the image shift to what it actually is. The painted landscape isn’t always as Rae believes is to be. She needs to be sure she won’t be harmed while in the unfamiliar and scary world outside of her garden. Rae needs to explore (yes, slowly) to understand the world around her. However, Beyond Eyes does not deserve to be classified solely as “walking simulator” the game is actually too important to just run through it. Rae simply cautiously moves ahead one steady step at a time while trying to avoid unseen obstacles in her path (and sometimes climbing low fences). It’s as though a true masterpiece is being painted before your very eyes, the canvas soaking up what the artist is painting.īeyond Eyes could easily be described as a walking simulator. The aesthetic of the canvas being soaked with colour is beyond anything I’ve ever seen before. As she goes forth to find Nani, the empty canvas that was once her world is saturated with watercolours portraying what she is sensing. She can only gather information from her surroundings via touch, sound, and smell. Due to her blindness, Rae cannot see where she is going.
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