The Paranormal Society

About

The Paranormal Society is an adventure game with a gripping plot, exceptional gameplay, and stunning graphics, despite being buggy. Players search for hidden objects, tackle tough puzzles, and delve into eerie mysteries in a chilling and immersive experience. Join the Paranormal Society and uncover the secrets that lie ahead!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,753 reviews

graphics181 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

The graphics are excellent and the storyline is enthralling, making the game visually appealing and engaging.
The game offers a variety of puzzles and challenges, keeping the gameplay interesting and enjoyable.
Many players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the overall immersive experience of the game.

The game can be frustrating due to the difficulty of certain levels and the reliance on in-app purchases for progression.
Some players have reported issues with the game's responsiveness, requiring multiple taps to register actions.
The time limits for finding objects can be too short, leading to a stressful experience rather than a relaxing one.

graphics
245 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
25%
1%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a largely positive reception, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and immersive quality. However, some players note issues such as darkness, fuzziness, and a need for improvement in clarity, particularly in hidden object scenes. While the graphics are often described as stunning and integral to the gameplay experience, there are occasional criticisms regarding their execution and visibility.
- “Mesmerizing graphics, immersing storyline, unique techniques, no internet connection (except to download new locations), doesn't require too much energy, lots of bonus & hint, and challenging.”
- “Beautiful, intricate graphics!”
- “The graphics are awesome, well done.”
- “Graphics are awful.”
- “The features I truly disliked were the obscure graphics and the fact that the objects were constantly moved around.”
- “Graphics leave a little to be desired and seem to be fuzzy and lacking in clarity.”
story
191 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
32%
2%
The storyline in these games is generally praised for being engaging and immersive, with many players appreciating the combination of graphics and narrative. However, some users find the pacing slow and the amount of dialogue excessive, which can detract from the overall experience. While the storylines are often described as interesting and well-developed, there are complaints about repetitive quests and the need for in-game purchases to progress.
- “Amazing game so far, story line is brilliant, don't want to stop playing!”
- “I love the hidden object games, but even more I love that you put more of a little story with them.”
- “The story is intriguing.”
- “Storyline slows down the actual game.”
- “A very complicated storyline for a pretty simple game.”
- “Too much dialogue and unnecessary story arcs.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game resetting progress after freezing, making it frustrating and leading some to consider uninstalling. While some enjoy the game despite these problems, the overall consensus indicates that stability needs considerable improvement.
- “Giving it one more shot... so far no problems. There is a serious issue; whenever the app freezes, when it unfreezes, the app has started me back at the very beginning and I lose everything.”
- “It's shocking! It won't download to get into the game, then it freezes. Just a waste of time. I updated it, but it made it worse. I will uninstall it, which is a shame as it wasn't too bad to play when you could get to it.”
- “Now it constantly freezes up and the ads are nonstop.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
8%
69%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and the necessity of in-app purchases to progress, particularly in challenging levels. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads during gameplay, others feel that the high cost of in-app purchases detracts from overall enjoyment and leads to a frustrating experience. Overall, the emphasis on monetization appears to overshadow the gaming experience for a significant portion of the player base.
- “I love hog games and I do buy in-app purchases, but they can be quite expensive. I understand the need to earn a profit, but why make them so costly?”
- “As time goes by, things get hidden so well that you need to make in-app purchases in order to progress in the game.”
- “The only way to beat the mystic runes is to make in-app purchases to help you get through the levels easier; without those purchases, you're going to be stuck for a long time.”
- “The only way to beat the mystic runes is to make in-app purchases to help you get through the levels easier, and without those purchases, you're going to be stuck for a long time.”
- “I love hidden object games and I do buy in-app purchases, but they are very expensive. Look, I know you have to earn a living, but why make them so costly?”
- “As with all your games, the emphasis is on advertising and extracting as much money as possible rather than on game enjoyment.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
8%
23%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its logical design, interesting quests, and beautiful graphics, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, some players express frustration with slow pacing, energy limitations, and the need for internet connectivity to download additional content. While many appreciate the accessibility for low-income players, there are calls for improvements to maintain engagement.
- “The graphics are nice, the gameplay itself is logical and visually beautiful, and the quests are interesting.”
- “Love the graphics and overall gameplay.”
- “Awesome gameplay.”
- “I don't understand why the game says it doesn't use the internet but requires your phone's internet to be switched on, as gameplay requires downloading additional files midway.”
- “Energy is so low, even when full, that you don't get much gameplay unless you purchase energy items.”
- “Either do some major gameplay improvements or the concept won't be enough to keep me playing, and I suspect many others.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its mellow tones and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some users noted that the production values seem lower compared to other titles by the same developer, and there are occasional issues with sound settings during the introduction. Overall, the combination of music and graphics effectively immerses players in the game environment.
- “Nice artwork & music.”
- “My first time... enjoying the mellow music... love the visual effects overall love it!!”
- “Good music and graphics puts you in the environment.”
- “A little different than my other favorites by G5. I like this one too, but I feel that the production values are a little lower than in their other games: music and backgrounds that are slightly blurry when zoomed in.”
- “It won't let you do anything during the introduction, like sign in to an account or access settings to turn off the music.”
- “Music on... sound on but still mute.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often opting to skip character discussions and feeling that the overall experience lacks engagement despite good graphics.
- “The graphics are good, but the game itself seems a bit tedious and boring.”
- “It's a little tedious.”
- “The character discussions are tedious, so I just skip them.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as both mysterious and exciting, contributing to its appeal as a funny puzzle experience. Overall, players find it to be very entertaining and amusing.
- “It's mysterious and kind of funny.”
- “Exciting & funny puzzle game.”
- “Very funny.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its smooth performance and engaging storyline, contributing to an enjoyable and somewhat addictive experience.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; everything runs smoothly, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how well-optimized the gameplay is, making it both fun and addictive!”
- “The seamless performance and engaging storyline keep me coming back for more.”