Beyond Eyes

 Xbox One
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 1, 2015
    100
    If I could give Beyond Eyes more stars, I would. Rarely does a character emotion become so pronounced in my own being. When Rae was delighted, I’d laugh with excitement. When Rae was scared, I cowered alongside her. When Rae was upset I was quite literally found sobbing in the fetal position until the wave of emotion passed.
  2. Pure Xbox
    Aug 6, 2015
    90
    Beyond Eyes is an breathtaking accomplishment. It's a game that not only entertains, but that also gets across some of the difficulties that a differently abled person would need to contend with, in a way that is entirely understandable by everyone.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Aug 12, 2015
    80
    More an interactive tale than a classic videogame, Beyond Eyes delivers a unique experience, one that narrative fans should really consider.
  5. 4P.de
    Aug 17, 2015
    78
    The visual style is very unique and captivating, the quiet storytelling with the focus on experiencing the world based on perception and expectation is a breath of fresh air. But it all feels very safe. In the end you are not Rae’s guardian or protector but rather a companion on her travels.

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 11 out of 30
  1. Jellyfish-Games
    Aug 14, 2015
    4
    Yes, this game is "Pretty" and "Creative" but if you ignore those things, this game is just bad. I played for about half an hour and I couldn't go on.
  2. GainesvilleGuy
    Aug 26, 2015
    0
    OMG this is, by far, the worst game I have ever played in my entire life. And I played the original Atari 2600 ET game, so I don't say thisOMG this is, by far, the worst game I have ever played in my entire life. And I played the original Atari 2600 ET game, so I don't say this lightly. At least ET could walk relatively fast. Basically all you do in this game is walk. SLOWLY. You walk SO SLOWLY in random directions, eventually reaching the current objective (whether it be a gate, a bridge, a crosswalk, some butterflies, etc.). In fact watch any youtube video of it, they speed the game up 400% just so viewers won't gouge their eyes out watching.

    I'm convinced any positive reviews of this game is the latest version of "Rick Rolling" somebody. I've renamed this tactic "Rae Rolling" (the girls name in the game). It goes like this. Person 1: "Hey man, just played this awesome new game Beyond Eyes. You should play it!" Person 2: "Cool. Looks interesting. Heres my $15....WHAT THE?!?!?!?!" Person 1: "AHAHAHAH!! Rae Rolled!!!"

    In fact the latest way I like to annoy my family is to walk around the house as slow as I can, occasionally yelling out "Nani!" Believe me, drives my family crazy just like it drove me crazy playing this game.
    And no, there is no surprise ending. Ending is obvious I knew how it would end midway through the game (not "spoiling" it but it is obvious). Whatever you do, do not play this game if you value your sanity. Or, maybe I'll be hip and Rae Roll you. Go ahead and play! It's AWESEOME!!!    … Full Review »
  3. fargo
    Sep 7, 2018
    2
    It looks cute and the story was intriguing but the slow paced killed me. I played this for an hour and I simply cannot play it anymore. TheIt looks cute and the story was intriguing but the slow paced killed me. I played this for an hour and I simply cannot play it anymore. The only reason you really need to play this is you can finish it and earn all the achievement in around three to four hours which would be a lot quicker if it doesn't take Rae 15 minutes to get from one side of the bridge to the other.. This and Overruled! serve as massive stains in Team 17's library.… Full Review »
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