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  • January 14, 2020

PARANOIHELL

62%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay
90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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Paranoihell is a pixel horror game that takes inspiration from the gameplay of PSX-style survival horror games. Use weapons to defend yourself from enemies, set traps, or hide. But don't be reckless, your resources are limited. Thorough exploration and careful item management will be key to survival.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
story3 positive mentions
  • The game features a captivating story and aesthetic, making it a must-play for fans of surreal and strange experiences.
  • The sound design and unsettling imagery effectively create a tense atmosphere, enhancing the survival horror experience.
  • Paranoihell offers multiple endings and encourages replayability, with well-executed gameplay mechanics that evoke classic survival horror vibes.
  • The combat can feel clunky and simplistic, leading to moments of frustration when overwhelmed by enemies.
  • The walking speed is slow, requiring players to constantly sprint, which can be annoying during exploration.
  • Some players found the game to be short and lacking a map system, making navigation and exploration challenging.
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its haunting visuals and sound design, offering a cryptic narrative that encourages player interpretation. Reviewers appreciate the depth and complexity of the plot, highlighting the rewarding endings and the interplay between game design and storytelling as key strengths.

    • “I really like the story and aesthetic of this game.”
    • “I liked the vibes, the haunting visuals, the sound design, and the story which leaves it to you to come up with an interpretation.”
    • “The plot may be cryptic and mostly up for interpretation, but I find that a great positive when it comes to going back to it and thinking about what not only the text itself says but how the interweaving game design can tell us about the story.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are intentionally simple, creating a contrast with more detailed elements to enhance the overall atmosphere and storytelling. While not visually impressive, the haunting visuals and sound design contribute to a solid gameplay experience, showcasing competent survival horror mechanics that elevate its indie status.

    • “I really like the story and aesthetic of this game.”
    • “I liked the vibes, the haunting visuals, the sound design, and the story which leaves it to you to come up with an interpretation.”
    • “Despite the simple look, which is done on purpose to create a contrast between the less detailed elements and the hyper-detailed uncanny aspects, there is some surprisingly competent survival horror game design on display here that defies its indie status.”
    • “The graphics aren't that impressive, but the gameplay and atmosphere are really solid. Despite the simple look, which is intentionally designed to create a contrast between the less detailed elements and the hyper-detailed uncanny aspects, there is surprisingly competent survival horror game design on display that defies its indie status.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is reminiscent of "Search Party," featuring a similar world and style, with a mix of jarring animations and a nostalgic early Resident Evil atmosphere. While the mechanics are average, they effectively support a solid gameplay loop that balances despair with a compelling desire to continue playing.

    • “The gameplay is a basic but well-executed loop that allows for a good degree of depth. While the mechanics may be average, they effectively bring a sense of assuredness to the gameplay loop, balancing the despair of the playthrough with the desire to return and finish the game.”
    • “There are lots of jarring animations and a clock tower/early Resident Evil feel to the gameplay.”
    • “The game takes place in the same world and has a nearly identical gameplay style to Search Party.”
    • “There are lots of jarring animations, giving the gameplay a clock tower/early Resident Evil feel.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is effectively crafted, utilizing a purposeful contrast between simple graphics and detailed horror elements to enhance the survival experience. The sound design contributes significantly to the tension, with shifts that heighten the sense of danger when players encounter threats. Overall, the game successfully conveys a sense of madness and decay within its environment.

    • “Paranoihell carries its atmosphere very well, with a number of scares and imagery to convey the whole city falling apart in a state of madness.”
    • “Sound direction is good, keeping a tense atmosphere the whole while, shifting whenever you're spotted by a zombie or corrupt person, or worse.”
    • “The graphics aren't that much to look at, but the gameplay and atmosphere are really solid. Despite the simple look, which is done on purpose to create a contrast between the less detailed elements and the hyper-detailed uncanny aspects, there is some surprisingly competent survival horror game design on display here that defies its indie status.”
    • “The graphics aren't that impressive, but the gameplay and atmosphere are really solid. Despite the simple look, which is intentionally designed to create a contrast between the less detailed elements and the hyper-detailed uncanny aspects, there is surprisingly competent survival horror game design on display that defies its indie status.”
    • “Paranoihell carries its atmosphere very well, with a number of scares and imagery that effectively convey the city falling apart in a state of madness.”

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