Parasomnia

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Parasomnia is a single player survival simulation game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by LilMemes Production and was released on February 17, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Parasomnia is a first-person survival horror game with a VHS theme, where players must escape or hide from terrifying enemies in a detailed, frightening world with AAA-quality graphics. The game focuses on the real horror of survival, with each choice affecting what lies ahead. Unpredictable enemies and the constant threat of being overtaken add to the tension and excitement."

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
It offers a thrilling horror adventure with moments that can genuinely scare players.
The game is considered good value for its price, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Gameplay is repetitive and frustrating, often leading to aimless wandering through boring hallways.
The sound design, particularly the character's loud breathing and head bobbing, is distracting and can induce nausea.
The monster encounters are underwhelming, lacking tension and excitement, which diminishes the overall horror experience.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its tension and ability to evoke fear, with many players noting its impressive graphics and immersive horror elements. However, some reviewers feel that it falls short in accurately conveying the intended backstage ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both engaging and effectively scary, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “Really nice atmospheric horror game.”
- “The atmosphere is top notch, so it was really scary to play.”
- “Very nice graphics and atmosphere, many different ways of passing, the horror that pumps from a calm state into fear.”
- “The game does not exactly convey the feeling and atmosphere of the backstage, as the developer presents it.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is very tense and scary.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring beautiful visuals and a strong atmosphere that enhances immersion, particularly in its horror elements. While some players note that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they appreciate the pixel art style and the overall aesthetic quality, which contributes positively to the gameplay experience.
- “So, nothing to write home about, although it compensates by being graphically outstanding and will make you feel immersed in its creepiness.”
- “The game is satisfied with a simple and not intricate gameplay, but it has beautiful graphics and good sound.”
- “Very nice graphics and atmosphere, many different ways of passing, the horror that pumps from a calm state into fear.”
- “The graphics are in the style of pixel art.”
- “Games with similar graphics run just fine on my computer.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
Gameplay experiences vary significantly, with some players finding it frustrating due to camera and flashlight issues that hinder visibility. While the game features simple mechanics and is visually appealing with good sound, others appreciate its addictive and frightening elements, particularly in the horror genre. Overall, optimization and gameplay have been criticized, though updates may have addressed some initial concerns.
- “The game is satisfied with a simple and not intricate gameplay, but it has beautiful graphics and good sound.”
- “"Parasomnia" offers a rather addictive and frightening gameplay that will give a lot of emotions to fans of the horror genre.”
- “Optimization and gameplay leave much to be desired!”
- “Gameplay-wise, I found it frustrating due to the camera and flashlight, which more than once blocked me from seeing a note that was right in front of me.”
- “This gameplay was from the day of the release; the game was updated since then (I think).”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, highlighting moments like the monster's capture zone that lead to amusing situations, such as slipping away unnoticed. Overall, the game is described as funny and entertaining.
- “And the monster's capture zone made me laugh so much, I could literally slip out from under his nose.”
- “Funny game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game has received negative feedback, with users expressing that both optimization and gameplay are lacking and fail to meet expectations.
- “Optimization and gameplay leave much to be desired!”