Bye Sweet Carole
2025 video game
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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.
| Bye Sweet Carole | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Little Sewing Machine |
| Publisher | Maximum Entertainment |
| Director | Chris Darril |
| Platforms | |
| Release | October 9, 2025 |
| Genre | Action-adventure game |
| Mode | Single-player |
Gameplay
. 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]
Plot
set in early 1900s england An orphan named Lana Benton searches for her missing friend, Carole
Development
Lead developer Chris Darril previously made Remothered.[1]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (PS5) 74/100[2] (PC) 69/100[2] |
| OpenCritic | 47% recommend[3] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Life | 7/10 |
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] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 47% of critics.[3] 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.[4] 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 me for a long time."[5]
Bye Sweet Carole received a Webby Award,[6] was the first Italian video game to be nominated for an Annie Award,[7] and received six nominations at the NAVGTR Awards.[8]
In less than two months since its release, total sales across all platforms have exceeded 100,000 units.[9]