Paranormal Place
- July 24, 2024
- ASKGAMES
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Get on itch.io StoreParanormal Placeis a first-person psychological thriller. The main emphasis of the game is on the process of exploration, the tension slowly builds up, creating complete and vivid immersive effect.Short description:The main character is a blogger Alex. He runs his own channel and searches for paranormal trends there. Now he goes to an abandoned buildings, where were military barracks in the past, …
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Reviews
- The game has a genuinely creepy atmosphere and some well-placed jump scares that can effectively startle players.
- The puzzles are thought-provoking and balanced in difficulty, providing a challenge without overwhelming the player.
- The graphics are nice, contributing to the eerie elements that keep players on edge.
- The background sounds are overly repetitive and detract from the overall tension of the game.
- There is a lack of clear objectives and guidance, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- The game suffers from performance issues and optimization problems, causing it to run slowly in certain areas.
- story16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story in the game is perceived as lacking depth and immersion, with some players feeling it fails to engage them effectively. While it introduces new elements, many reviewers express frustration over the reliance on repetitive mechanics for progression, leading to a disjointed narrative experience. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a weak point, with some questioning if there is a coherent story at all.
“I also didn't feel too immersed in the story, but that's not the biggest deal-breaker to me, so I can let it slide.”
“Not to mention there is no story being told here really.”
“This is a brand new story with new elements, but ultimately I feel I encountered the same issues as before.”
“I know a lot of players that get frustrated when they have to click on everything just to progress through the story.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised as amazing, though some players found the camera scrolling mechanic to be overly repetitive and drawn out, suggesting that it could benefit from more varied storytelling methods. Despite this minor annoyance, it does not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Gameplay is amazing, so it doesn't even matter.”
“The camera scrolling mechanic was a little drawn out.”
“I had to repeat this type of mechanic three times, which got a little annoying, but again, not enough to shake me away from the game.”
“The camera scrolling mechanic was also a little drawn out.”
“The fact that I had to repeat this type of mechanic three times did get a little annoying, but again, not enough to shake me away from the game.”
“Perhaps look for other ways to drive the story forward without needing to rely on a mechanic more than twice in a given time.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its effectiveness, particularly in creating tension through jump scares. However, some players find the lack of direction and confusing timed events detract from the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is quite good.”
“Some of the jump scares were good and the atmosphere is on par.”
“It has the atmosphere, but there is no direction.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and ability to create an eerie atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience, with no reported performance issues. However, some users feel that the execution of these graphics does not fully meet the initial promise.
“The graphics are nice, featuring eerie elements that keep you on edge, making you feel like something might pop out at you. I experienced no performance issues.”
“The graphics are visually appealing and contribute to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The graphics had promise, but the execution fell short.”
“The graphics had promise, but the execution failed.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its impressive graphics and effective eerie atmosphere, with users reporting no performance issues during gameplay.
“The graphics are nice, it has eerie elements that make you feel on edge about whether or not something will pop out at you, and I had no performance issues.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a particularly amusing segment involving a child, which elicited genuine laughter from players. Overall, the comedic elements seem to resonate well, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
“I have to say the child one was pretty funny; I laughed quite a bit at that one!”
