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  • Summary: For his new project, the author of the Remothered horror series went for an art direction inspired by the greatest animation films. The stunning visuals will support the incredible adventures of the main character, Lana Benton, in her quest to uncover the truth about the
    mysterious Carole
    For his new project, the author of the Remothered horror series went for an art direction inspired by the greatest animation films. The stunning visuals will support the incredible adventures of the main character, Lana Benton, in her quest to uncover the truth about the
    mysterious Carole Simmons' disappearance.

    Bye Sweet Carole is planned for release in 2024 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Jan 19, 2026
    75
    Driven by a striking and unforgettable visual style, Bye Sweet Carole delivers a charming, multifaceted adventure that genre fans shouldn’t miss. Clearly fueled by passion, it doesn’t achieve perfection in every gameplay element, yet it offers a memorable, emotionally resonant experience. Overall, it stands out as one of the most notable highlights of the recent Italian video game scene.
  2. Oct 23, 2025
    70
    Here we are again, an absolute gorgeous game taken down a point or two by gameplay. If not for the bugs I encountered and the slowness that the game just seemed to me, this game could have been great. That said, I can realize when a game isn’t meant for me and ultimately, I don’t think this is a game I’d go in for myself after really thinking about it. But with visuals and audio like this, at least the ride was nice to look at it. I’d welcome a sequel even if we can just do without the sneaky, hide and seek bits.
  3. Nov 18, 2025
    70
    Bye Sweet Carole will transport you to a different time and place, one that is like sinking into a warm bath; familiar yet new, with its solid storytelling and beautiful, nostalgic animation.
  4. Oct 21, 2025
    60
    Bringing a “Disney Princess” art style to a horror-inspired game is certainly an intriguing idea, and Bye Sweet Carole almost pulls it off thanks to its convincing aesthetic and well-written mystery. However, its puzzles are often overly simplistic and seem to be included mainly to extend the longevity of the game artificially, while the character controls aren’t as smooth as they could be.
  5. Oct 20, 2025
    50
    Bye Sweet Carole is a game that you should come to solely for the story and the wonderful art direction. It's a fascinating idea with great potential, but the execution of this title and how it's fundamentally structured as a video game could be benefitted by a return to the chalk board.
  6. Oct 17, 2025
    40
    Bye Sweet Carole is a very frustrating gaming experience. The adventure is really beautiful, but the impressive appearance alone cannot save the game. The clumsy controls, the back and forth trotting and running away from monsters cause ultimate irritation, so it doesn't matter how beautiful the adventure looks. The thing would work better as a movie: Bye Sweet Carole is nice to watch, but not to play.