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Topic | PARANORMASIGHT Review Zone |
UF8 03/09/23 11:12:31 AM #1: | Not many games I pick up these days tend to get enough reviews to actually do a shine ripoff topic for. Been making headway in this since it dropped and it has honestly impressed me with how solid this odd adventure game actually is. There's just the right amount of cinematic flair and atmosphere to its cutscene heavy gameplay for what is otherwise a... well, even more borderline VN than I anticipated. It's a pretty decisively unique game for what it is, as it's not much of a typical mystery adventure game or horror adventure game really. Not to mention the game has been throwing curveballs when one least expects it, in ways that affect both the narrative and the gameplay in subtle ways. It's difficult to really delve into it much in earnest because of that and the apparent relatively short length but I figured I'd post this to say that at its reasonable price (especially with launch discounts) it is certainly worth it. https://opencritic.com/game/14408/paranormasight-the-seven-mysteries-of-honjo/reviews Digitally Downloaded - 4.5/5 With stunning and highly stylised character art, some exceptional and efficient writing, and some excellent death game scenarios, Paranormasight is one of the better visual novels that Ive played in some time. Square Enix might not be known for this genre, but perhaps the company should look for more opportunities to participate in it, because while this wont outsell Final Fantasy XVI (to put that mildly), it does remind us of how, among the bigger publishers, it is probably the most creative and willing to take risks on smaller scale projects like this and just how good it is when big publishers support creative projects that arent expected to sell millions of copies. TheGamer - 4.5/5 "Hauntingly Good" Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is a masterclass in puzzle-solving, utilising Japanese folk tales to root around to unravel a murder-filled mystery what more could you want? The captivating narrative, challenging gameplay, and stylish presentation make this one of my favourite games this year. Noisy Pixel - 9/10 "The First Must-Play Mystery Adventure of 2023" The announcement of Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries Of Honjo from developer Square Enix was unexpected. Although theyre no strangers to the adventure genre, with the release of The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story in 2022, it amazes me that they would put effort into something so niche. However, here I am, neck-deep in a murder mystery where death lurks around every decision made. Still, I must say this is a genuinely dark and brilliant narrative experience that will keep you guessing until the credits roll. [...] Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries Of Honjo is a gripping and horrific adventure that branches outside of what genre fans would expect. It plays with your intuition and tests your deduction skills as you piece together each puzzle. Unfortunately, the narrative intermission brings gameplay to a crawl, but you'll want to stick through until the end to experience everything this twisted adventure offers. RPG Site - 9/10 Admittedly, Paranormasight is a tricky game to talk about and is best experienced knowing as little as possible. If youre the slightest bit interested in an occult thriller set in 80s Japan, I highly recommend Paranormasight. Close this review now and play it as soon as you get the chance. [...] Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is definitely one of the biggest surprises for me this year. I wasnt sure what to expect out of its very brief announcement, and Im glad I didnt look too deeply into what was shared. I urge people to go into this knowing as little as possible [...] If you bear the slightest bit of interest in what you just read or what youve seen from this game, I heavily recommend playing through it. Luckily, it isnt a full-priced title either and I think its absolutely worth the asking price. RPG Fan - 70/100 Paranormasight wants to put on a horror show but is too goofy to realize how scary it could be. Inverse - 9/10 "Paranormasight Is Already the Most Underrated Game of 2023" Paranormasight is brilliant and subversive, toying with expectations and tropes across genres. The final product is entrancing and it doesnt loosen its death grip until the very last second. [...] I genuinely hope the game gets the attention it deserves, but it feels like one of those titles perfectly poised to be on cult-classic lists in a few years time. ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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