The Eyes of Ara

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. DarkStation
    Oct 29, 2019
    80
    To sum it up, The Eyes of Ara is a solid point-and-click adventure with plenty of mystery and intrigue to keep you interested.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 23, 2019
    80
    Eyes of Ara is an excellent point-and-click adventure that gets bogged down in its final moments. Up until then, progress is smooth with excellently designed and balanced puzzles throughout. The docked controls are functional but handheld play is where Eyes of Ara really shines. If you’re part of the ever more niche crowd who still enjoys clicking their way through a complex environment, reading journals, and solving deep puzzles, Eyes of Ara ought to satisfy.

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. bergcamp101
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    This is an unexpectedly great game. It looks like a typical click-to-death classic small game, but eventually it throws a great amount ofThis is an unexpectedly great game. It looks like a typical click-to-death classic small game, but eventually it throws a great amount of complex difficult puzzles, and solving them was very challengeable, making you actually read every note, desperately trying to find another clue. Touch controls on Switch works very good.… Full Review »
  2. cogdotnet
    Nov 2, 2019
    7
    While there are some aspects that I enjoyed, such as the core mechanics of puzzle solving and explorations and the game’s visuals, I do wishWhile there are some aspects that I enjoyed, such as the core mechanics of puzzle solving and explorations and the game’s visuals, I do wish there was more emphasis on a coherent story or goal and more noticeable music. And I truly wish I didn’t have to deal with the obnoxious touch controls. I’m going to give this game a shot on my PC or phone, but for now, I’m going to judge my experience on the Nintendo Switch port. If you like games like Myst or The Witness, you might want to give Eyes of Ara a shot, but I suggest playing on a different platform or waiting for the touch pen accessory.… Full Review »
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