Paper Cut Mansion

54%
Game Brain Score Based on 29 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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Paper Cut Mansion is a strange, sometimes spooky but mostly unique take on the tried-and-true adventure roguelike genre.
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"Paper Cut Mansion" is a roguelite horror game set in a creepy, papercraft world. As detective Toby, you'll explore a mysterious mansion, uncovering its story and collecting evidence in runs that feature perma-death and increasing difficulty. With unique AI behaviors, logical puzzles, and customizable equipment, each attempt brings new challenges and opportunities to shape your playstyle.

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54%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
graphics9 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful aesthetic and unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • Gameplay mechanics, such as dimension swapping and the card system, provide a refreshing and engaging experience.
  • The soundtrack and sound design are well-executed, adding to the game's atmosphere and immersion.
  • The controls can be clunky and unresponsive, particularly with mouse movement and aiming, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
  • The final boss can be frustratingly difficult, leading to a sense of indifference towards replaying the game.
  • Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, with missions feeling similar and not offering enough challenge.
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and unique art style, featuring charming paper-cutting artwork and meticulous attention to detail. Players appreciate the combination of visuals, music, and storytelling, which create a captivating atmosphere, although some note that the gameplay can be tiresome. Overall, the game's aesthetic is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal.

    • “The art style of the game is also really charming and unique.”
    • “Gorgeous art style with lots of attention to details (even the UI is made out of paper!).”
    • “The graphics are truly original, managing to make you laugh in the most desperate moments, excellent work.”
    • “Art style is nuts.”
    • “The game's graphics are very well done, the detail with the cardboard cutouts is well executed.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay features a mix of engaging mechanics, such as dimension swapping and purchasable buffs, making it accessible for casual play. While it offers a roguelite experience that can feel repetitive, many players find it rewarding and addictive once they master the controls. However, some reviewers note that the gameplay could benefit from further refinement to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The game has a lot of neat mechanics it does well, like swapping dimensions, buffs you can buy from the doctor to make fighting easier, and a priest to get rid of the ghosts.”
    • “It's challenging but rewarding; it makes you want to go back time and time again, trying new sets of equipment to best fit your gameplay style.”
    • “It is not straightforward to learn how to move within the spaces, but once you understand how to do it, the gameplay becomes fluid and gives you great emotion, satisfaction, and adrenaline.”
    • “Even if you cut out the side quests, you're still looking at 2 hours of gameplay with roughly 30 minutes per level to get through them.”
    • “Gameplay is very much roguelite gameplay, so it can feel repetitive, but so far this hasn't bugged me yet at all.”
    • “Lovely game, but I agree that the game could still use some polish on the actual gameplay front.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with beautiful scores that complement the artwork and gameplay. Players appreciate the fun musical interludes between levels and the immersive sound design that contributes to the game's mysterious narrative. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength, adding depth and engagement to the gaming experience.

    • “The soundtrack and sound design are really well done as well.”
    • “Great effort in the music and sound effects; they manage to immerse you in the action.”
    • “Love the music score as it adds to the mystery of what happened to you as you play.”
    • “Seriously, there are very few musical numbers between the stages.”
    • “The soundtrack and sound design are really well done.”
    • “I love the music score as it adds to the mystery of what happened to you as you play.”
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is described as intriguing yet ultimately underdeveloped, with a promising start that leads to a more simplistic narrative. While the unique art style and craftsmanship are praised, the storytelling feels bare bones, requiring players to piece together the overarching plot. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay elements and a mysterious storyline keeps players entertained, despite its narrative shortcomings.

    • “Beautiful aesthetic, great storytelling.”
    • “The art style and story are pretty unique.”
    • “The craftsmanship behind this game is absolutely admirable and I cannot wait to unwrap the whole story.”
    • “There's fun music between levels, and an overarching storyline that you're supposed to piece together.”
    • “If it continues to amaze me after some more runs (3-4 till now), the mystery, traps, quests, and riddle generator feel fresh, but the story lacks depth.”
    • “The craftsmanship behind this game is absolutely admirable, but the story fails to engage me.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful paper-cutting artwork and haunting music, creating a charming yet genuinely creepy ambiance reminiscent of "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

    • “I'm so impressed by the beautiful paper-cutting artwork, music, and spooky atmosphere!”
    • “Very charming, with a genuinely creepy atmosphere straight out of a nightmare before Christmas!”
    • “Very charming and has a genuinely creepy atmosphere straight out of a nightmare before Christmas!”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, particularly through engaging and funny interactions with NPCs, which contribute to a unique experience in each playthrough. Overall, the humor enhances the game's artistic and musical elements, making it a standout masterpiece.

    • “This game is a masterpiece: the artwork, the music, the funny interactions with NPCs, and the way each run feels like a completely different experience from your previous one.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making even the toughest challenges feel light-hearted and fun.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game suffers from stability issues, with players reporting various bugs, including freezes and slowdowns that can disrupt gameplay and potentially end runs prematurely.

    • “There are still a number of bugs, including some freezes or slowdowns that can ruin a run.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced several instances of lag that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding in this rogue game enjoyable, as it combines engaging puzzle-solving and fetch quests that feel refreshing rather than tedious, alongside combat that provides a balanced challenge.

    • “Very fun rogue game; it's a mix of puzzle solving, fetch quests that are not tedious, and combat that's not too difficult but gives you a run for your money now and then.”
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Play time

2hMedian play time
2hAverage play time
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