Eyes In The Dark: The Curious Case Of Victoria Bloom Preview
A new side-scrolling adventure, Eyes in the Dark: The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom, offers players the chance to battle the darkness in an ever-changing mansion. Eyes in the Dark, developed by Under The Stairs and published by Gearbox Publishing, follows the journey of Victoria as she attempts to find her grandfather. The game's roguelite progression and unique setting make it a great pick for fans of Hollow Knight or Hades. However, the early preview demo has revealed balancing issues that impact seamless immersion.
The preview for Eyes in the Dark: The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom begins as Victoria travels to visit her grandfather living in the family mansion. According to the narrative, Eyes in the Dark takes place in the 1920s and features vintage cars, architecture, and a silent movie aesthetic to help build the setting. Upon arrival at the family mansion, Victoria quickly realizes that something is amiss, and walks in on her grandfather being swallowed up in darkness. Using her grandfather's time-traveling pocket watch for safety, Victoria must delve deep into the complex mansion in an attempt to rescue her grandfather from whatever evils lurk in the darkness.
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Unlike many psychological thrillers currently in development, Eyes in the Dark is a unique side-scroller game with visuals done entirely in black and white. Details meant to fade into the background are outlined in thin, white lines, giving every room a unique and complex environment. As players progress from room to room, they use their upgradeable flashlight to carve out the darkness or attack enemies that stay hidden in unseen portions of the room. However,
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