Gloomy Eyes Brings Its Enchanting VR Narrative to Nintendo Switch
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Published on: May 07, 2025
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Untold Tales has officially revealed that Gloomy Eyes, the award-winning VR narrative adventure, is making its way to the Nintendo Switch.
Previously launched for virtual reality platforms in 2020, this visually stunning and emotionally rich title will now be accessible to a broader audience—no VR headset required.
The Nintendo Switch edition brings a fresh opportunity for new players to experience the enchanting story and artistic worldbuilding that have earned the game international acclaim.
Developed by 3DAR and published by Untold Tales, Gloomy Eyes originally debuted as a three-part animated VR series utilizing 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) technology and real-time 3D animation.
At its narrative core, the game tells the story of a world plunged into perpetual twilight after the sun, exhausted by humanity, chooses to disappear.
This act casts the land in darkness and paradoxically awakens the dead from their graves, creating a unique setting where the undead are forced into hiding to evade monstrous zombie hunters.
Under the leadership of a strict regime, simply existing as a zombie becomes criminal.
Players follow the journey of Gloomy, a young zombie boy who feels out of place among his kind.
Unlike the other undead, Gloomy is a misunderstood outsider navigating a world filled with fear and prejudice.
His path takes a turn when he encounters Nena, a human girl raised in the shadowy era of twilight.
As the niece of humanity’s authoritarian leader, Nena’s life is deeply intertwined with the city’s politics.
However, the bond that forms between Gloomy and Nena transcends their backgrounds and even the rift between the living and the undead.
Their unlikely love becomes a beacon of hope, challenging the darkness that shrouds their world and symbolizing themes of acceptance, belonging, and the transformative power of empathy.
Narrative depth in Gloomy Eyes is further enriched by its remarkable voice cast.
Academy Award-nominated actor Colin Farrell provides the English-language narration as the story’s gravely old gravekeeper.
Additional narrators include celebrated actors Tahar Rahim (French), Max Riemelt (German), Jorge Drexler (Spanish), and Jam Hsiao (Mandarin), ensuring the game’s message resonates across linguistic borders.
The artistry and miniature world design of Gloomy Eyes have been widely praised, as have its themes of individuality and connection.
While a specific release date for Gloomy Eyes on Nintendo Switch has not yet been provided by Untold Tales, anticipation among fans and narrative adventure enthusiasts is already high.
The game promises to be available via the Nintendo eShop, allowing Switch players to step into its captivating miniature universe for the first time without the need for VR hardware.
Stay tuned to official channels for updates on launch timing and pricing details.
With its move to the Nintendo Switch, Gloomy Eyes continues to embody Untold Tales’ commitment to delivering unique and moving experiences to gamers worldwide.
Its arrival on a major console platform like the Nintendo Switch confirms the game’s status as a modern storytelling classic and a must-play for fans of narrative-driven adventures.
