In a world trapped in eternal night and torn by conflict between the living and the undead, Gloomy Eyes tells the story of a fragile spark of hope. At its heart is Gloomy, a gentle zombie boy, and Nena, a mischievous human girl, two souls who should never meet but are irresistibly drawn together by a daring quest to bring back the sun.
You guide both Gloomy and Nena in a single-player adventure, switching between them to solve environmental puzzles. Each has their own abilities and quirks, and only by combining them can you explore the strange and magical landscape.
The game’s visual style recalls the eerie charm of a Tim Burton tale, with handcrafted rotatable dioramas that blend spooky detail and enchanting beauty. Its atmosphere is dark yet tender, never relying on gore or cheap scares, but instead weaving a whimsical, haunting journey that speaks to the heart.
Narrated by the old gravekeeper, this bittersweet fairy tale explores the fragile balance between light and shadow, life and death. Through their unlikely bond, Gloomy and Nena venture across mysterious miniature worlds, uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and follow a path that just might lead them back to daylight.
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Arte as publisher
Atlas V as main producer
Untold Tales as co-publisher
Humarka as sound designer
Dagmar Blommaert as narrative designer