The moments where I had to close my eyes during dialogue also helped important story beats to feel that more impactful, as it require me to pay close attention and single out the lines of dialogue. Using my eyes as a control method really helped immerse me in the story, and I found it to register my movements effectively once I had calibrated things properly. If you don't own a webcam then you won't necessarily have to miss out, as there is the option to use your mouse like in a traditional point-and-click game, but you'll, of course, miss out on some of its magic. You do still need to use your mouse, however, as there are sections where you need to select objects or adjust the camera view. Using your webcam, the game registers your eye movements, and during different sections, you'll either need to blink, close your eyes, or keep them wide open. The concluding twist, that I won't spoil for obvious reasons, also caught me extremely off guard and this helped it feel extremely gut-wrenching and impactful.Īs I touched upon previously, Before Your Eyes features an innovative gameplay mechanic, where player's blink to progress the story. The narrative is able to pack a punch due to how believable it feels and how well voiced characters such as your mum, dad, and friend Chloe are. This is a pretty sizable feat too, as the only other game to have this same impact on me was The Last of Us. Without giving too much away here, the narrative really tugs at the heart strings, and I found myself almost tearing up when the end credits started to roll. Your life story can essentially be the ticket to eternal peace, providing that it is enough to impress an entity known as the Gatekeeper.
The roughly two hour narrative sees you delving into your past and retelling the moments that defined you as a human being and ultimately led to your untimely and tragic passing. You soon find yourself pulled aboard the ship of a strange cat-like creature known as the Ferryman, who is responsible for laying souls to rest. Its tale of loss, regret, and longing for the past is also one that stands on its own and its newfound gameplay mechanics only work to compliment it and doesn't feel like a paper-thin gimmick.īefore Your Eyes' emotional tale starts at the end of your natural life with you just being another soul drifting through the afterlife. It features a unique "blinking mechanic" that requires players to use a webcam and blink their eyes during key moments.
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Originally Kickstarted back in 2017, Before Your Eyes is a gripping narrative-driven adventure that managed to take home several awards before receiving full funding.
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