Software:Bye Sweet Carole
| Bye Sweet Carole | |
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| Developer(s) | Little Sewing Machine |
| Publisher(s) | Maximum Entertainment |
| Director(s) | Chris Darril (it) |
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| Release | October 9, 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Bye Sweet Carole is an action-adventure game developed by Little Sewing Machine, in collaboration with Meangrip Game Studios and Dreams Uncorporated, and published by Maximum Entertainment. It released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S in October 2025. It is traditionally animated.
Gameplay
An orphan named Lana Benton searches for her missing friend, Carole. Bye Sweet Carole is a side-scrolling adventure game with quick time events. Lana can shapeshift into rabbit form, which can help with puzzles.[1]
Development
Lead developer Chris Darril (it) previously created Remothered series, directed Forgotten Memories: Alternate Realities and was art director of NightCry. [1]
Reception
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According to review aggregator platform Metacritic, the Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S versions of Bye Sweet Carole received "mixed or average" reviews.[2]Nintendo Life praised the art style and storytelling, but they felt the gameplay was frustrating and called the character animations stiff.[1] Slant Magazine called it "insipid and obvious" and said children are likely to find it boring.[3] But, on the other hand, Adventure Game Hotspot called it a "stunningly beautiful adventure that hops between intense encounters and a deeply emotional narrative ... an incredibly special game that will stick with you for a long time."[4]
Bye Sweet Carole sets multiple records for its country, receiveing a Webby Award,[5] was the first Italian video game to be nominated for an Annie Award,[6], six Telly Awards and received six nominations at the NAVGTR Awards.[7]
In less than two months since its release, total sales across all platforms have exceeded 100,000 units.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Talbot, Ken (2025-10-15). "Bye Sweet Carole Review". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/bye-sweet-carole. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Bye Sweet Carole Reviews - Metacritic" (in en). Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/bye-sweet-carole/.
- ↑ Scaife, Steven (2025-10-08). "Bye Sweet Carole Review: Disney-esque Horror Adventure Is Insipid and Obvious". Slant Magazine. https://www.slantmagazine.com/games/bye-sweet-carole-review/. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ↑ https://adventuregamehotspot.com/review/5396/bye-sweet-carole
- ↑ "NEW Webby Gallery" (in en). http://winners.webbyawards.com/winners/games.
- ↑ Wilson, Mike (15 January 2026). "Horror-Fantasy Title 'Bye Sweet Carole' Earns Annie Award Nomination Alongside 'Death Stranding 2', 'South of Midnight'". https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3929394/horror-fantasy-title-bye-sweet-carole-earns-annie-award-nomination-alongside-death-stranding-2-south-of-midnight/.
- ↑ "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and three games lead NAVGTR Awards with double-digit nominations". National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers (Press release). Baltimore. January 28, 2026. Archived from the original on July 24, 2026. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ ""A Hundred Thousand Thanks": Horror Game Bye Sweet Carole in Classic Disney Style Delights Developers with Sales" (in en-GB). 2025-12-25. https://abit.ee/en/games/bye-sweet-carole-horror-game-game-sales-disney-style-little-sewing-machine-chris-darril-remothered-en.
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