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, …
Reviews
- The game has a genuinely creepy atmosphere with well-placed jump scares that can startle players.
- The puzzles are thought-provoking and balanced in difficulty, providing a challenge without excessive guidance.
- The graphics are nice, and the game offers a decent playtime for those who enjoy short indie horror experiences.
- The game lacks clear objectives and guidance, often leaving players wandering aimlessly and confused about what to do next.
- Background sounds are overused and repetitive, diminishing their effectiveness and tension throughout the gameplay.
- There are technical issues, such as optimization problems and clunky mechanics, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players feeling that it lacks depth and immersion, while others note that it introduces new elements. There are frustrations regarding the reliance on mechanics for story progression, leading to a perception that the narrative could be more engaging and less dependent on player interaction. Overall, the storytelling experience seems to vary significantly among players.
“I also didn't feel too immersed into 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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised as amazing, though some users find certain mechanics, like the camera scrolling, to be repetitive and drawn out, suggesting that the game could benefit from more varied methods to advance the story. Overall, while there are minor frustrations, they do 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.”
“Having to repeat this type of mechanic three times did get a little annoying, but again, not enough to shake me away from the game.”
“The camera scrolling mechanic was also a little drawn out.”
“Having to repeat this type of mechanic three times did get a little annoying, but it wasn't enough to make me stop playing.”
“Perhaps the developers should look for other ways to drive the story forward without relying on a mechanic more than twice in a short amount of time.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with effective jump scares contributing to a tense environment. However, some players find the lack of direction and confusing timed events detract from the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is quite good too.”
“Some of the jump scares were good and the atmosphere is on par.”
“It has the atmosphere, but there is no direction.”
“The game tries to create a spooky atmosphere, but it falls flat and feels more tedious than terrifying.”
“While the visuals are impressive, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their nice quality and eerie elements that enhance the game's suspenseful atmosphere, with no reported performance issues. However, some users feel that while the graphics had potential, the overall execution did not meet expectations.
“The graphics are nice, featuring eerie elements that keep you on edge about whether something will pop out at you, and I had no performance issues.”
“The graphics had promise, but the execution failed.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, featuring appealing graphics and an effective use of eerie elements that enhance the atmosphere without causing any performance issues.
“The graphics are nice, and it has eerie elements that keep you on edge about whether something will pop out at you. I experienced no performance issues.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even in intense moments.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs on my system; the optimization really enhances the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be effective, with particular praise for a child-related joke that elicited genuine laughter.
“I have to say, the child character was pretty funny; I laughed quite a bit at that one!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself chuckling at the clever dialogue.”
“The jokes are so well-timed that I couldn't help but burst out laughing during key moments.”
