Summary

  • Bye Sweet Carole draws inspiration from popular Disney animations for a unique narrative horror experience.
  • The game features gameplay mechanics like transforming into a rabbit and hiding from various enemies.
  • Scheduled for release in 2025, Bye Sweet Carole will be available on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.

The new horror game Bye Sweet Carole by indie studios Little Sewing Machine and Meangrip Studios is drawing comparisons to popular Disney animations. First revealed over a year ago, Bye Sweet Carole features hand-drawn characters and environments inspired by "the greatest animation movies," including Disney, which brings a unique take to the narrative horror genre.

From the mind of Remothered series creator Chris Darril, Bye Sweet Carole follows young Lana Benton as she finds her missing best friend Carole Simmons, while also uncovering the dark secrets of Bunny Hall orphanage. Throughout her journey, Lana switches between the real world and the fantastic yet terrifying kingdom of Corolla, where she needs to survive against the forces of Mr. Kyn and Velenia the malevolent owl, and colonies of tar bunnies.

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In a new trailer revealed during Indie Horror Showcase 2024, Bye Sweet Carole reveals more gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to transform into a rabbit to get up on platforms, and holding one's breath while hiding. The enemies also range from a young man to spooky specters that come out at midnight to chase down Lana in both Bunny Hall and Corolla. Gamers also get to see more of its unique art style, which gives off the same vibe as Disney cartoons like Alice in Wonderland and Snow White.

Bye Sweet Carole Trailer, Release Date, and Platforms

Bye Sweet Carole is slated to come out in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S. As early as now, many people online are looking forward to experiencing Lana's adventure, and admiring the unique hand-drawn and painted art style.

  • Release date: 2025
  • Supported platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S

As mentioned, Bye Sweet Carole seems to take inspiration from a number of popular Disney animations and fairy tales that many people grew up on. Alice in Wonderland is a clear inspiration with its dark fantasy themes, offering a fresh take on games with similar themes, like the American McGee Alice franchise. It also takes beats from Cinderella with imagery of a clock striking midnight and Snow White's animal companions. The characters' clothing, which is based on early 1900s America, also looks similar to animations like Beauty and the Beast and Princess and the Frog. It's likely that gamers will discover more inspirations once they play through Bye Sweet Carole next year.

There are a number of upcoming games inspired by Disney media, like the noir shooter Mouse and the Steamboat Willie-inspired horror Infestation: Origins, which both use imagery similar to Mickey Mouse. Bye Sweet Carole definitely stands out with its storybook-style environment and gameplay, pulling players into a false sense of comfort before diving into its horrors.