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Planet of the Eyes

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Mac • 2015

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Quick resume

An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Beautiful and unique art style
    • Immersive atmospheric soundtrack
    • Smooth and responsive controls
    • Interesting narrative through audio logs
    • Generous checkpoints reduce frustration

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay duration
    • Limited replay value
    • Somewhat simple and easy puzzles
    • Linear and guided progression
    • Price considered high by some for length

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players control a robot and make decisions to solve puzzles with minimal guidance, allowing some freedom in approach."

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    • Competence

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      "Puzzles and platforming provide moderate challenge with some skill and timing required, but overall accessible and not overly difficult."

      Capsule for Omno Omno

      "Puzzles and platforming provide moderate challenge with generous checkpoints, allowing skill improvement without frustration."

    • Competition

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      "No competitive elements; focus is on individual experience and personal progress."

      Capsule for Nevermind Nevermind

      "No competitive elements; focus is on individual experience and personal progress."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      -3

      "Short game (~1 hour) with limited replay value; players tend to finish it in one or two sessions."

      Capsule for Hook Hook

      "Short game (~1.5-2 hours) with limited replay value; players tend to complete it in one or two sessions."

    • Cooperation

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      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for Sifu Sifu

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Innovative control scheme and varied puzzle interactions with the environment encourage creative problem solving."

      Capsule for Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

      "Creative puzzle design and unique art style with physics-based mechanics and environmental interaction."

    • Domination

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      -5

      "No elements of domination or superiority over others; cooperative and solo play only."

      Capsule for Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

      "No elements of domination or superiority over others; cooperative and solo play only."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive sci-fi story and atmospheric environments provide a strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for Scars Above Scars Above

      "Atmospheric sci-fi setting and immersive story provide a strong escape from reality."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation."

      Capsule for Lightyear Frontier Lightyear Frontier

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting

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      2

      "Some puzzle solving and exploration encourage trying new approaches, though gameplay is fairly linear."

      Capsule for Papetura Papetura

      "Players explore new puzzles and mechanics, though gameplay is mostly linear and guided."

    • Exploration

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      2

      "Exploring alien environments and uncovering story elements drives player curiosity."

      Capsule for Lifeless Planet Premier Edition Lifeless Planet Premier Edition

      "Exploration of alien environments and discovery of audio logs encourage curiosity within a linear path."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization; players control a fixed robot character with no avatar personalization."

      Capsule for BEEP BEEP

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    • Fantasy

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      "Set in an imaginative sci-fi alien world with fictional species and story elements."

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      "Set in a fictional sci-fi world with imaginative alien landscapes and story."

    • Fellowship

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      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly single-player experience."

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      "No social or community features; strictly single-player experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop platforming and puzzle-solving skills, though challenges are moderate and accessible."

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      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and improve platforming timing, though challenges are moderate."

    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

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      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not designed for idle play."

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      "Requires focused attention and active engagement throughout; not suitable for idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connections beyond narrative; no multiplayer or social features."

      Capsule for A Story About My Uncle A Story About My Uncle

      "Minimal social interaction or emotional connection beyond narrative; no multiplayer or social features."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player only."

      Capsule for Haven Moon Haven Moon

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player only."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through levels and unlocking of new puzzles and achievements provides a sense of advancement."

      Capsule for RUSH RUSH

      "Progression through levels, puzzle completion, and unlocking achievements provide a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation

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      4

      "Relaxing music and calm gameplay provide a soothing experience."

      Capsule for Lines X Free Lines X Free

      "Calm, atmospheric gameplay with soothing music offers a relaxing experience."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visually pleasing art style and evocative soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

      "Visually striking art style and ambient soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status

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      -4

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

      Capsule for Mayonnaise Simulator Mayonnaise Simulator

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Engaging narrative delivered through audio logs and environmental storytelling."

      Capsule for Valley Valley

      "Narrative delivered through audio logs and environmental storytelling adds depth and engagement."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Puzzles require some logical thinking and planning, but overall gameplay is straightforward and accessible."

      Capsule for LOOM™ LOOM™

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and timing, but overall gameplay is straightforward and accessible."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some suspense in platforming and puzzle timing, but overall controlled and calm experience."

      Capsule for Candle Candle

      "Some suspense in platforming and puzzle timing, but overall experience is calm and not high-risk."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      -2

      "Some players feel the price is high for the short length; better value on sale."

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      "Mixed opinions on value; short length leads some players to feel price is high unless purchased on sale."

    • Violence

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      -3

      "Minimal violence; gameplay focuses on puzzle solving and exploration rather than combat or destruction."

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    • Survival

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      1

      "Players must avoid death and hazards, but the environment is stable and threats are predictable."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Continuation, Value.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026