Bye Sweet Carole vs Little Nightmares III

• Perspective: 2D Side-Scroller
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Early 20th Century England / Fantasy Kingdom
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
• Unique Feature: A completely hand-drawn, cinematic horror adventure with a unique rabbit transformation mechanic, inspired by classic animated films and 90s adventure games.

• Perspective: 2.5D Side-Scroller
• Multiplayer: 2-Player Online Co-op Only
• Setting: The Nowhere / The Spiral
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
• Unique Feature: The first game in the series designed for co-op, featuring two new protagonists with unique, complementary tools for puzzle-solving and survival.

• Co-op Partner: The game is designed around a duo. In solo mode, the second character is controlled by AI. In online co-op, they are controlled by another player. Cooperation is mandatory for solving most puzzles.
  Human (Player/AI)

• Puzzle Items: Found throughout Bunny Hall and Corolla. These are useful objects that must be collected and used at the opportune moment to solve puzzles, in the style of classic point-and-click adventure games.
• Lore Notes: Documents, letters, and environmental clues that piece together the story of Carole's disappearance and the secrets of the world.

• Horror
• Adventure
• 2D Platformer
• Hand-Drawn
• Dark Fairytale
• Mystery
• Psychological

• Survival Horror
• Puzzle-Platformer
• Co-op
• Psychological Horror
• Fairy Tale
• Dread

The game does not feature a traditional skill or upgrade system. Progression is tied to puzzle-solving and acquiring key items. Lana's primary ability is her magical transformation into a rabbit, which is essential for escaping threats and platforming. There are no combat upgrades; the focus is on stealth and evasion.

Progression is based on puzzle-solving and traversal using each character's unique tool. Low uses a bow and arrow to hit switches and cut ropes, while Alone uses a wrench to turn mechanisms and smash barriers. There are no traditional skill trees; progression is about mastering the co-op mechanics and finding new tools like the Parasol for gliding.

The game features a linear, 2D structure. Players explore two main settings: the hostile and austere Bunny Hall orphanage and the mysterious, creepy kingdom of Corolla. The gameplay involves moving back and forth between these two realities, where actions in one can influence the other.

The game features a linear, 2.5D structure across four main chapters. Each chapter is a distinct, horrifying location within The Spiral, including the sand-ravaged 'Necropolis' (home to the giant Monster Baby), the gloomy 'Candy Factory', and the grotesque 'Carnevale'.

• Lana Benton: Playable Protagonist
  A young girl at Bunny Hall orphanage who is investigating the disappearance of her best friend, Carole.
• Mr. Kyn: Antagonist
  A sinister, menacing man in a cylindrical hat who controls the kingdom of Corolla and relentlessly pursues Lana.
• Mr. Baesie: Companion / Protector
  A kind, headless silver gentleman who guards the kingdom of Corolla and acts as Lana's faithful companion.
• Velenia: Antagonist
  A ruthless and ominous owl that serves as a threat to Lana.
• Tar Bunnies: Enemies
  Swarms of ravenous, nightmarish rabbit-like creatures that plague the world.

• Low: Playable Protagonist
  A spindly-limbed child in a white raven mask who wields a bow and arrow.
• Alone: Playable Protagonist
  A confident child with red pigtails who wields a wrench.
• Monster Baby: Antagonist
  The giant, doll-like 'Resident' of the Necropolis chapter.
• The Supervisor: Antagonist
  A creepy, multi-armed woman who stalks the Candy Factory like a spider.

• Main Story Campaign
  A linear, cinematic story that follows Lana Benton as she investigates the disappearance of her friend Carole, jumping between the real world and the fantasy kingdom of Corolla to solve puzzles and uncover a dark secret.

The game is the first in the series built for co-op. It supports 2-player online co-op only. There is no local couch co-op, a decision that has been widely criticized. The game includes a 'Friend's Pass,' allowing one owner to invite a friend to play for free. A single-player mode with an AI companion is also available.

The game is available in a Standard Edition ($39.99), a Deluxe Edition ($59.99 - includes the Expansion Pass for two future chapters and cosmetic packs), a retail Mirror Edition (includes a figurine), and a premium Premium Spiral Edition (includes a music box figurine base).

• Q: What is Bye Sweet Carole?
  A: It is a 2D cinematic horror-adventure game with a completely hand-drawn art style inspired by classic animated films. It was created by Chris Darril, the director of the Remothered series.
• Q: Is there combat in the game?
  A: No. The gameplay is focused on puzzle-solving, platforming, and stealth. Players must run and hide from enemies rather than fight them directly.
• Q: What is the rabbit transformation?
  A: It is Lana's main ability, allowing her to transform into a rabbit to run faster, jump higher, and escape through small passages. This is essential for both platforming and evading enemies.
• Q: What games is it inspired by?
  A: Its horror and stealth elements are inspired by the original Clock Tower, while its platforming is similar to Cuphead. The overall adventure game feel is a homage to 90s classics like Dragon's Lair and Heart of Darkness.

• Q: What is Little Nightmares III?
  A: It is the third game in the horror-platformer series and the first to be built for co-op. It follows two new child protagonists, Low and Alone, as they try to escape a nightmarish world.
• Q: Can I play it in local couch co-op?
  A: No. The game only supports 2-player online co-op. It does not have any local or split-screen multiplayer, a decision that has been widely criticized.
• Q: Do both players need to own the game?
  A: No. The game includes a 'Friend's Pass,' which allows someone who owns the game to invite a friend to play the entire story with them online for free.
• Q: Is it still made by the original developers?
  A: No. The original developer, Tarsier Studios, was acquired and moved on to a new IP. Little Nightmares III was developed by Supermassive Games, known for titles like Until Dawn and The Quarry.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS from the game's Steam page. The requirements are modest, reflecting the game's 2D, hand-drawn nature.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance should be excellent on most modern hardware. Even laptops with capable integrated graphics may be able to run the game, though a dedicated GPU is recommended.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Not a critical factor for this title, as it is not graphically intensive.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game is not demanding enough to stress modern cooling systems.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Any modern mobile CPU will handle the game with ease.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Not a critical feature, but beneficial for reducing latency in any game.
• Game Name: Bye Sweet Carole

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. These specifications reflect the use of Unreal Engine 5. The game requires Windows 11.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the model's cooling and TGP. While not the most demanding UE5 title, a stable framerate is important for the game's timing-based platforming and chase sequences.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is beneficial to handle high graphical settings and resolutions, especially with ray tracing enabled.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich environments and detailed character models will require a laptop with a good cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A modern multi-core mobile CPU is recommended to ensure smooth performance without bottlenecks.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing input latency, which is helpful for the game's precise platforming challenges.
• Game Name: Little Nightmares III

• G P U T G P: Not a critical factor for this title, as it is not graphically intensive.
• Cooling Thermals: The game is not demanding enough to stress modern cooling systems.
• C P U Power Limits: Any modern mobile CPU will handle the game with ease.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Not a critical feature, but beneficial for reducing latency in any game.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is beneficial to handle high graphical settings and resolutions, especially with ray tracing enabled.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich environments and detailed character models will require a laptop with a good cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A modern multi-core mobile CPU is recommended to ensure smooth performance without bottlenecks.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing input latency, which is helpful for the game's precise platforming challenges.