Before Your Eyes in IOS

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Our Site Score

91/100

Before Your Eyes is a profoundly moving narrative masterpiece that successfully leverages mobile camera tech to create a truly unique experience. The 'blink-to-control' mechanic is not just a gimmick; it’s a thematic core that makes the passage of time feel both inevitable and heartbreaking. Every time you blink, you risk losing a precious moment of the story, perfectly mirroring the fragility of memory.

The transition to mobile is handled beautifully, with the front-facing camera doing a solid job of tracking your eye movements. The story itself is a poignant journey through the afterlife, and the writing is sharp, emotional, and deeply human. It’s one of the few games that will likely leave you in tears by the end. It’s an essential experience that proves mobile games can be just as artistic and emotionally resonant as any console or PC title.

Reviewed on: Mon Mar 11 2024
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Dinsun Review

Look, I’ve seen every gimmick in the book over the last thirty years, but using the camera to track blinks is actually clever. It creates a forced pacing that makes you feel the fleeting nature of time. However, as an 'expert' who values mechanical depth, I have to point out that once you strip away the blink mechanic, you’re basically just watching a movie. The story is heavy—maybe a bit too manipulative for my taste—but it lands its punches. My main gripe is the calibration; if your lighting isn't perfect, the immersion breaks immediately, and there's nothing more frustrating than 'losing' a memory because of a shadow on your face.

It’s short, and the replayability is nearly zero once the emotional twist is out of the bag. It's a solid piece of software, but let's not pretend this is the future of gaming. It’s a specialized narrative tool. If you want a deep system to master, look elsewhere. If you want to feel something for ninety minutes and don't mind a little camera-induced eye strain, it’s worth the time.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Innovative blink-tracking technology
  • Powerful, emotionally resonant writing
  • Unique art style that fits the dreamlike theme
  • Finicky camera calibration requirements
  • Extremely short playtime
  • Limited traditional gameplay interaction

Technical Report

Performance: Requires a front-facing camera and stable lighting for the core mechanic to function. Generally smooth on modern iPhones.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Manual Click Mode (for those who cannot use camera)
  • Eye-tracking Sensitivity Adjustment

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy 'walking simulators' and want a deep, emotional story that uses hardware in a new way.

Skip if: You want traditional challenges, combat, or long-term progression.

Similar Games:
  • What Remains of Edith Finch
  • Florence
  • To the Moon

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 3 hours
  • Status: Finished Story twice

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 1.2.69Tue Feb 11 2025

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Available exclusively for Netflix members.

Embark on an emotional first-person adventure where you control the story — and affect the outcome — with your real-life blinks.

Dive into a world of memories and experience a soul’s journey into the afterlife as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

It all begins after you die. You're aboard the ship of a mysterious man tasked with shepherding souls to the afterlife. To help you pass on, he must learn the story of your life. Then he sends you back to relive your most important moments.

The game uses your device's camera to fully immerse you in the story. Control the flow of the narrative with your real-life eyes – blinking through precious memories of family, first love and the birth of an artistic career. Dare to look deeper and delve into your most repressed memories, where a heartbreaking truth awaits.

Combining an innovative blink-interaction mechanic with a charming world and fully voice-acted story, Before Your Eyes is a deeply emotional and relatable journey — one that explores the impossible expectations we place on ourselves and the regrets we carry with us.


Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch (7th generation).

Available exclusively for Netflix members.

Embark on an emotional first-person adventure where you control the story — and affect the outcome — with your real-life blinks.

Dive into a world of memories and experience a soul’s journey into the afterlife as your whole life flashes before your eyes.

It all begins after you die. You're aboard the ship of a mysterious man tasked with shepherding souls to the afterlife. To help you pass on, he must learn the story of your life. Then he sends you back to relive your most important moments.

The game uses your device's camera to fully immerse you in the story. Control the flow of the narrative with your real-life eyes – blinking through precious memories of family, first love and the birth of an artistic career. Dare to look deeper and delve into your most repressed memories, where a heartbreaking truth awaits.

Combining an innovative blink-interaction mechanic with a charming world and fully voice-acted story, Before Your Eyes is a deeply emotional and relatable journey — one that explores the impossible expectations we place on ourselves and the regrets we carry with us.


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 1011 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Before Your Eyes is a first-person narrative adventure that tells the story of a soul's journey into the afterlife. Using your mobile device's front-facing camera, the game tracks your blinks to move the story forward and make pivotal choices. Relive the highlights of your life, from childhood to your final moments, but be warned: every blink will catapult you forward in time, often before you're ready to leave a memory behind. This award-winning title is a deeply personal and emotional exploration of our relationship with time and the people we love.

Features

1

Innovative 'Blink' interaction system

2

Deeply emotional and award-winning story

3

Full voice acting and atmospheric soundtrack

4

Beautiful and unique hand-painted art style

5

A truly one-of-a-kind narrative experience

Tips

Promotion Videos

Before Your Eyes - Official Trailer

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Gameplays

Q&A

While the camera is the intended way to play, the game also offers traditional touch controls if you prefer.

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