To bring it to life, the team approached the game like a film. They worked through storyboards, rough animations, clean-up passes, and full colour stages. Each animation had to be exported differently depending on whether it was part of gameplay or a cutscene, which meant a lot of coordination across the team. Darril said that kind of teamwork was a big part of getting it all working, especially with the usual limits that come with making a game.
A Playable Fairy Tale with a Dark Edge
The blog post gives us a closer look at a new character called “The French.” They show up sneaking into a place called Bunny Hall, which seems to be connected to Carole’s disappearance. They’re usually seen hanging around flames with their eyes cast down, like they’ve seen something they probably shouldn’t have.
Director Chris Darril didn’t say much about them but hinted there’s a connection to Carole. We don’t know what their deal is yet, but it sounds like you’ll be learning more once the game drops later this year.
Bye Sweet Carole is made using traditional hand-drawn animation, one frame at a time. It’s the kind of style you’d expect from older animated films, not a modern horror game. According to director Chris Darril, even skipping a single frame would take away from the effect they’re going for.
The game runs in 4K, so the small details come through clearly. Characters move with a smooth, expressive feel, and the art has a soft, painted look that matches the tone. It affects how the game plays too, giving each action a more deliberate, animated rhythm. The game’s old-school animation style makes it stand out from most modern horror games. The voice cast includes names like Lani Minella and Elsie Lovelock, and the soundtrack is handled by longtime collaborator Luca Balboni.
More to Come for Bye Sweet Carole
More updates are on the way, according to director Chris Darril. So if Bye Sweet Carole has already caught your eye, you won’t have to wait long to hear more. The reveal of The French adds another layer of mystery. And, the game’s old-school animation style really gives it a different feel.
The game is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Between the creepy fairy tale vibe and the hand-drawn look, there’s a lot to dig into as launch gets closer.
What grabbed you most? Was it the animation, the tone, or the weirdness of The French? Let us know what stood out.
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