Release date
October 30, 2024
Publisher
easyAction
An interactive VR comedy like you've never seen before! Doyle (voiced by Jason Isaacs) is a grouchy, self-important gargoyle with a chip on his shoulder – quite literally, as he was damaged in a fall during installation above the cathedral’s main entrance. Relegated to a back alcove with other irregular gargoyles, Doyle resents the hand life dealt him, especially the fact that he is stuck two feet from Chet (Haley Joel Osment), a decorative metal rain gutter. Chet is the yin to Doyle’s yang, a chatterbox optimist who never shuts up. Ever.
Doyle and Chet watch the world change around them as their alcove falls into disrepair. Hundreds of years later, as bulldozers surround the cathedral for demolition, both must confront who they really are and what their lives add up to. The first cinematic narrative for the era of spatial compuing, let an enigmatic guide (T’Nia Miller) transports you into the world of Doyle and Chet, while also bringing them out to share your world.
This 40-minute narrative won Cristal for the Best VR work at the 2024 Annecy Animation Festival.
May 25, 2025
The Webby Awards have wrapped, the virtual red carpet’s been rolled up, and Gargoyle Doyle officially has a shiny new title: People’s Voice Winner for Best Narrative Experience. We couldn’t be prouder of our grouchy, stone-faced hero, even if he insists the award is “just a fancy rock.” This win…
November 3, 2024
Overall, very cool animated story. Definitely recommend. Although there's no MR to be had. I guess Apple Vision Pro users got that part of the deal.
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December 25, 2024
One of the aspects of a good film for me is when you can learn something from what you see. I put myself in Doyle's shoes and feel that sometimes the people around you can bother you and you want to be alone, but without those people you feel so alone and you have to appreciate the people who are always with you no matter what. Great story!
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December 20, 2024
On the Quest 3 the graphics are significantly downgraded from what’s shown in the store trailer. Muddy textures, no real time shadows, flat lighting, etc. The Quest 3 is capable of better than this. The experience is like watching a trailer for a Pixar film and after you arrive at the theater, paid for your ticket, and settled down with your popcorn and drink, a movie rendered on a PlayStation 2 appears on the screen. I will give it two stars though for the character animation, that’s really good.
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September 8, 2025
A delightful, funny, and emotionally rich VR experience, carried by superb performances. The Doyle-Chet duo, portrayed with finesse by Jason Isaacs and Haley Joel Osment, evolves over nearly 800 years, blending poetry, humor, and tenderness. You truly feel an affection for these characters, trapped in stone yet so vividly alive. The technical execution is flawless, the sound is spatially immersive, and the writing is clever. A success in every aspect, both in VR and MR modes. This is the kind of experience I love to share with my friends. The dialogue is delightful, as are the animations. Subtitles in multiple languages (including French) make it accessible to everyone. With the two films, AJAX and GARGOYLE DOYLE, we see Ethan Shaftel's full talent, and we can only regret that there aren't more titles of this quality. A must-see. Gameplay/Options This is a narrative experience (360° VR film) of approximately 40 minutes with some hand-tracking interactions. The room-scale MR mode (museum) is an option that adds value, though it's not essential. The choice of subtitles in multiple languages and the ability to select chapters are additional features that enhance the experience.
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May 6, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed it! Entertaining, illuminating, pulling a bit on the heart strings, very funny!
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