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Before Your Eyes is a first-person narrative adventure game that utilizes a player's real-life blinks via a webcam or device camera to control the flow of the story. [1] [2] [3] [4] Developed by GoodbyeWorld Games and published by Skybound Games, the game takes players on an emotional journey through the memories of a recently deceased soul named Benjamin Brynn as he travels to the afterlife with a mythical Ferryman.

The core mechanic of the game involves blinking to advance through memories, which can lead to a deeply immersive and often poignant experience. [1] [2] [3] [5] This innovative interaction method was inspired by an earlier project titled "Close Your," which won awards at Indiecade and the Independent Game Awards (IGF) before receiving Kickstarter funding for its full development into "Before Your Eyes."

The narrative begins after the player character, Benjamin Brynn, dies and finds himself aboard a Ferryman's ship, whose task is to shepherd souls to the afterlife. [1] [2] [3] To help Benny pass on, the Ferryman must learn the story of his life, sending him back to relive his most important moments. [1] [2] [3] Players control the narrative by blinking through these memories, which include moments of family, first love, and an artistic career. [1] [2] [4] However, the Ferryman eventually suspects that Benny is not revealing the full truth, leading to a deeper exploration of repressed memories and the uncovering of a heartbreaking reality. [1] [2] [3] The game deals with mature themes such as death, illness, and grief. [1] [3]

"Before Your Eyes" was initially released for Microsoft Windows on April 8, 2021, followed by a macOS port in September of the same year. [3] Mobile versions for Android and iOS were released on July 26, 2022, and are available exclusively for Netflix members. [2] [3] [4] [6] While the game's story and emotional depth have been widely praised by critics, the functionality of its eye-tracking feature has received mixed reviews, with some noting inconsistencies and the need for frequent calibration. [3] Despite these technical criticisms, the game has been lauded for its unique approach to storytelling and its ability to evoke strong emotional responses from players. [3] It won the "British Academy Games Award for Game Beyond Entertainment 2021" and was nominated for "Games for Impact" at The Game Awards 2021.

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