Paranormal Detective: Escape from the 90's
- January 18, 2022
- LunaBeat
Get on Steam"Paranormal Detective: Escape from the 90's" is a nostalgic, puzzle-based game that transports players back to the iconic decade. As a paranormal detective, you'll explore a pixelated world, communicate with quirky characters, and solve mind-bending mysteries. The game combines humor, retro aesthetics, and challenging puzzles to create an immersive and entertaining experience.
Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgic essence of the 90s with great ambiance, music, and fun mini-games.
- Puzzles are well-designed, offering a good level of challenge without being overly difficult, and the hint system is very helpful.
- The arcade setting is immersive and engaging, making the experience enjoyable for fans of escape room games.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it doesn't offer enough content for the price.
- Many arcade machines are non-interactive or out of order, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Some technical issues, such as bugs with physics and item interactions, can disrupt gameplay.
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as mind-bending and random, with many players appreciating the clever 80s and 90s references. Reviewers found the game to be witty and entertaining, with a mix of creepy and hilarious moments, particularly in the final act. Overall, the humor adds a fun and engaging layer to the gameplay experience.
“Mind-bending randomness and humor.”
“The 90's (and before that the 80's) references are hilarious.”
“Very cool sense of humor and art.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging puzzles and innovative mechanics, particularly in a VR setting, though some players note it can be convoluted and brief, with a total playtime of around 15 minutes. The collection aspect, such as gathering toy penguins, adds to the experience, but there are suggestions for bundling it with other content for a more substantial offering. Overall, it offers enjoyable escape room-style challenges but may leave players wanting more depth.
“Really enjoyed this, good puzzles and great mechanics, well worth the entry fee.”
“It has much of the same pace, but expands on some of the VR mechanics with the arcade setting.”
“Nice escape room mechanics puzzles :)”
“Gameplay involves collecting toy penguins and then trying to decipher a highly convoluted and confusing door code puzzle.”
“The game has much of the same pace, but it expands on some of the VR mechanics with the arcade setting.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its phenomenal quality and ability to enhance the overall ambiance, with standout moments like the red robot rap music video. However, some users expressed a desire for more control over the music volume.
“Personally, I found the puzzles to be the perfect level of difficulty so far (haven't finished it yet), the arcade games are awesome, and the music is phenomenal.”
“Good ambiance and music.”
“It would be nice to be able to control the volume of the music.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as a blend of creepy and vibrant, with an amazing arcade setting that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging environment, which complements the fun and challenging puzzles, making the atmosphere a standout feature.
“Amazing arcade atmosphere - it looks really cool in there and the games are super fun!”
“Very fun puzzle/escape room style game with great graphics, an amazing atmosphere in the arcade, and very well balanced puzzles that often make you feel smart to complete them without needing many hints.”
“The puzzles were engaging, but the atmosphere stole the show.”
“The atmosphere is not very hard to engage with, but it does have a slightly creepy vibe.”
“The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving it feeling flat and uninspired.”
“While there are attempts at building tension, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in Lunabeat games is praised for its immersive experience, intriguing plot, and well-crafted mystery that balances challenge with enjoyment. Reviewers appreciate the depth and thoughtfulness of the narrative, highlighting the attention to detail and stunning visuals that enhance the overall experience.
“Lunabeat games is fantastic at giving an immersive experience in VR - combining an intriguing story, a challenging (but not too difficult) mystery to solve, and an abundance of fun interactions to keep you busy for hours.”
“Another fun story with a bit more depth this time (would love the next one to go even deeper).”
“The story was carefully thought out and it didn't feel forced; plus, the attention to detail and the visuals are amazing.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive graphics that enhance the overall atmosphere, particularly in the arcade setting, and the attention to detail is noteworthy. Players appreciate the visual quality, which complements the well-crafted story and engaging puzzles, contributing to a fun and immersive experience.
“Very fun puzzle/escape room style game with great graphics, an amazing atmosphere in the arcade, and very well balanced puzzles that often make you feel smart to complete them without needing many hints.”
“The story was carefully thought out and it didn't feel forced, plus the attention to detail and the visuals are amazing.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the game's replayability is limited, primarily due to a lack of variety in game modes; while the arcade mode has potential, it currently only serves a specific purpose for capturing flying cards rather than encouraging repeated play.
“The arcade mode adds a layer of replayability that keeps me coming back for more, especially with the challenge of capturing the flying cards.”
“I find myself returning to the game multiple times just to explore different strategies and outcomes, which really enhances its replay value.”
“The variety of modes and challenges ensures that every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
“If there were more games, then I believe the arcade mode would give it more replay value, but the only reason I even loaded the arcade mode was to capture the flying cards.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game after finishing it once.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in, as the side content feels repetitive and uninspired.”
