

The music places itself more towards the historical thematics of the castle, and from time to time, the score would transcend me back to the 1998 PS1 game Medievil both having similar musical textures and arrangements. The theming of the game is very much on point (sorry, poor pun) and is idiomatic to the times of the mid 1990s right down to the bulky computers and tacky futuristic elements like simple LCD graphics screens. The fact that this entire game was developed by one person absolutely blows my mind. The first thing that needs to be mentioned, is that the developer, 100 Stones Interactive is just one person – an Australian games industry veteran called Ben Droste. Of course, as expected, it is not going to be as simple as shutting off a switch and picking up your paycheck! It involves, you a radio technician assigned to shut down the dominant broadcast coming from the castle you arrive at via boat in the opening of the game. The Eyes of Ara is a point-and-click game that harks back to the mid 1990s, influenced by games such as Myst, Broken Sword and Medievil. Well if so, this point-and-click game might just be for you. Solve elaborate puzzles, locate lost treasures, and unravel an ancient mystery.ĭo you yearn to relive the mid 90s? Check ✅ĭoes a plethora of puzzles and secret passages get you giddy? Check ✅ Explore a vast and ancient castle riddled with secret vaults and hidden rooms. Become enthralled in a stunning Adventure-Puzzle game set in a gorgeous 3D environment. Investigate the castle’s secrets through a sleek, minimalist interface that with a click, can be hidden entirely off-screen.The Eyes of Ara Review | The Eyes of Ara invites you to escape to another place. Manipulate complex mechanisms, solve elaborate puzzles, and interact directly with the environment in a tactile, hands-on experience. Explore abandoned rooms, discover lost writings, and recover forgotten keepsakes to piece together the stories of those who once called the castle home. Immersive Environments and Organic Storytellingĭelve into an intriguing tale set within a richly detailed, immersive environment.The Eyes of Ara does not hold your hand: Go in search of secret vaults and hidden passageways, locate all of the lost keepsakes, or entwine yourself in the history of the castle and its former occupants.

Weave your way through a complex web of puzzles to unlock the castle’s ultimate truth. Something inside the castle has awoken, and someone needs to venture inside to uncover the truth… Features Recently a mysterious radio signal has begun broadcasting from somewhere within the ancient walls. For years it has remained quiet and undisturbed, and yet still the townspeople recall old stories of restless dreams, violent storms, and the eerie glow of ghostly lights dancing in the mist. Locate the lost keepsakes of the former occupants, and discover stories of those who once called the castle home.Īlone on a remote island stands an ancient weathered castle, steeped in legend, shrouded in mystery. Solve numerous and varied puzzles to reveal long forgotten secrets. Weave your way through a tale of mystery and discovery. Solve elaborate puzzles, locate lost treasures, and unravel an ancient mystery. The Eyes of Ara invites you to escape to another place.
