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 effectively startle players.
- The puzzles are thought-provoking and balanced in difficulty, providing a challenge without overwhelming the player.
- The graphics are nice, and the game runs smoothly without performance issues.
- The background sounds are repetitive and overused, diminishing their effectiveness and tension throughout the game.
- There is a lack of clear objectives and guidance, leading to confusion and frustration as players wander without direction.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, running slowly in certain parts, and contains translation errors that detract from the experience.
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, 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 is not engaging enough. Overall, the storytelling seems to be a point of contention, with varying levels of satisfaction among players.
“Very story-heavy.”
“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
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Gameplay is amazing, so it doesn't even matter.”
“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 a little drawn out.”
“Having to repeat this type of mechanic three times became a bit annoying, but it wasn't enough to deter me from the game.”
“Perhaps the developers should consider finding other ways to drive the story forward without relying on a mechanic more than twice in a short period.”
- 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 an engaging experience. However, some players find the lack of direction and confusing timed events detract from the overall immersion.
“Some of the jump scares were good, and the atmosphere is on par.”
“Atmosphere is quite good too.”
“It has the atmosphere, but there is no direction.”
“The game tries to create a haunting atmosphere, but it ultimately feels empty and lifeless.”
“While the visuals are stunning, the atmosphere lacks any real tension or engagement.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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, making you feel like something might pop out at you, and I experienced no performance issues.”
“The graphics had promise, but the execution failed.”
“The visuals are outdated and lack detail.”
“The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse in the game.”
- 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, with eerie elements that keep you on edge about whether something will pop out at you, and I experienced no performance issues.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay without any noticeable lag or frame drops.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs seamlessly even on lower-end hardware.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be effective, particularly noting that certain moments, like the child-related content, elicited genuine laughter. Overall, the humor is appreciated and contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“I have to say, the child character was pretty funny; I laughed quite a bit at that one! LOL.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself chuckling at the clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
“Every time I encountered a funny situation, it made the gameplay even more enjoyable and memorable.”
