Eye of the Beholder Sega CD box art

Sega CD · RPG

Eye of the Beholder

SystemSega CD
GenreRPG
DeveloperWestwood Studios
PublisherInfogrames
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesEye of the Beholder
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Eye of the Beholder is a role-playing game released for the Sega CD, developed by Westwood Studios and published by Infogrames.

Among the 11 Sega CD RPGs in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Eye of the Beholder series. The series also appears on other systems with Dungeons & Dragons: Eye Of The Beholder (GBA) and Eye of the Beholder (Lynx).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Eye of the Beholder is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Eye of the Beholder gameplay screenshot on Sega CD
In-game screenshot (Sega CD)

Eye of the Beholder walkthroughs & guides

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Eye of the Beholder FAQ

Who made Eye of the Beholder?

It was developed by Westwood Studios and published by Infogrames.

Is Eye of the Beholder multiplayer?

No. Eye of the Beholder is a single-player game.

How long does Eye of the Beholder take to play?

As a role-playing game, Eye of the Beholder typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Eye of the Beholder on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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