Under The Stairs And Gearbox Publishing Reveal Eyes In The Dark: The Curious Case Of One Victoria Bloom

Croatian development studio Under the Stairs is developing a new roguelike under the Gearbox Publishing banner that casts the rogue-lite genre in a veil of darkness. Eyes in the Dark: The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom is a black and white twin-stick platformer that debuted today at PAX East and aims to stun players with its striking visual contrast and delight with its illuminating rogue-lite gameplay.

The studio is cleverly calling Eyes in the Dark a “roguelight” where, as Victoria Bloom, you’ll explore the ever-changing and pitch-black Bloom Manor searching for her missing grandfather with just a flashlight and slingshot to start with on each run. Each step within the mansion was filled with danger because of its darkness. Victoria must navigate through darkened corridors to find batteries for her torch. She will also need twin-stick controls in order to use her slingshot. Players will be able to upgrade Victoria’s ability and make the run more difficult as they progress through each section. They can also discover more information about the Bloom family.

There will be many items that can be used to increase Victoria’s firepower and light up your rooms creatively, just like any other rogue-lite. These items include a Shotgun Bulb to cast a broader blanket of light on the situation and matches to set enemies ablaze. The darkness can cast a thick fog on the environment that needs to be cleared out by Victoria’s enlightening weapons while also contending the creatures that hide in the manor, like giant spiders and other creepy crawlers that go bump in the night. 

Under the Stairs has announced Eyes in the Dark: The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom will release on Steam and the Epic Games Store on July 14 for $14.99. Pre-orders of the game are eligible to receive the soundtrack free. This will allow fans to save $4.99.