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Before Your Eyes

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

Global score

98/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

Pros

  • Unique blink mechanic
  • Deeply emotional and impactful story
  • Immersive narrative experience
  • Short and accessible playtime
  • Beautiful art and music

Cons

  • Blink detection can be glitchy
  • Limited replayability
  • Some players find blink mechanic frustrating
  • Short length may not satisfy all players
  • Minimal gameplay complexity

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players control progression by blinking or clicking, influencing narrative flow and choices, allowing personal pacing and decision-making."

  • Competence
    1

    "Gameplay is simple and intuitive, focusing on emotional engagement rather than skill mastery; some challenge in managing blink timing."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements; experience is personal and narrative-driven without comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    -3

    "Short playtime (~2 hours) and emotional intensity encourage single-session play; limited replay value noted."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Innovative blink mechanic and narrative choices offer creative interaction and storytelling."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is individual and empathetic."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong emotional immersion and reflection on life provide a form of escapism and catharsis."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and emotional connection."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players explore different narrative paths and experiment with choices affecting story outcomes."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Exploration is narrative and emotional rather than spatial; players discover memories and story layers."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some player expression through choices affecting story, but limited character customization."

  • Fantasy
    1

    "Story is grounded in realistic and emotional life experiences with some narrative fiction elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    3

    "Emotional and personal growth through story reflection and life lessons."

  • Health
    0

    "Not applicable; no physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and emotional engagement throughout the short playtime."

  • Intimacy
    4

    "Strong emotional connection to characters and story fosters intimate experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual experience."

  • Progression
    2

    "Narrative progression through memories and story development rather than item or power accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Emotional flow and reflective pacing provide a relaxing yet poignant experience."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Art style, music, and unique blink mechanic provide sensory and emotional stimulation."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal experience."

  • Story
    5

    "Core of the game; deeply immersive and emotionally impactful narrative experience."

  • Strategy
    -3

    "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay centers on timing and narrative choices."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some emotional tension and suspense in story, but low risk and predictable outcomes."

  • Value
    4

    "Highly praised for emotional impact and unique experience relative to short playtime and price."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence or combat; focus on emotional storytelling and reflection."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable narrative environment."

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