So he will force you deeper into the dark recesses of your most repressed memories, ultimately revealing a heartbreaking truth.īy combining its innovative blink interaction mechanic with a charming world and a fully voice-acted story, Before Your Eyes is a deeply emotional and relatable journey-one about the impossible expectations we place on ourselves and the regrets we carry with us.Īn earlier version of the game, titled Close Your, received the Game Developers Choice award at Indiecade and the Student Award at the Independent Game Awards (IGF), before receiving funding through a successful Kickstarter campaign.ĬW: Before Your Eyes deals with themes of death, illness and grief But soon the Ferryman will suspect you aren't showing him everything he needs to see. The game uses a camera aimed at your face, and every time you blink, the story progresses-whether you want it to or not. The technical flaws are frustrating, but theyre likely impossible to avoid in a game like this, and people. The game offers a truly unique experience that utilizes the medium of the video game perfectly to enhance its story. You will learn to control the flow of the narrative with your actual eyes–blinking through precious memories of family, first love, and the rise of an artistic career. Before Your Eyes is a difficult game to discuss, as so much of its appeal comes from reveals that would spoil the story. The game uses your webcam to immerse you in this story in a way you've never experienced before. And so, he sends you back to relive your most important moments. In order to help you pass on, he must first learn the story of your life. The narrative might not be solid, and the game doesn’t offer much interactivity or replay value, but the eye-tracking coupled with the themes explored in the story make it a decent experience overall. The story begins after your death, aboard the ship of a mythical Ferryman tasked with shepherding souls to the afterlife. In the end, Before Your Eyes is still a pretty fun game, especially if you are new to VR. Before Your Eyes is a first person narrative adventure which tells the story of a soul’s journey into the afterlife using a new and innovative form of interaction-your real-life blinks.
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